Stardew Valley: How To Befriend Willy

This guide focuses on befriending Willy, the kind-hearted fisherman in Stardew Valley. He's a valuable early contact, providing fishing gear and supplies. Building a strong friendship with Willy offers significant advantages.

Befriending Willy is straightforward. Visit his shop (weekdays) or find him fishing (weekends and evenings). Gifts significantly boost friendship, especially on his birthday (Summer 24 – 8x friendship bonus!). Rare fish are highly appreciated.

Gift Guide

Loved Gifts (+80 friendship):

• High-Value Fish: Catfish, Octopus, Sea Cucumber, Sturgeon. (These are challenging to catch.)
• Fishing-Themed Books: "Jewels of the Sea," "The Art O' Crabbing."
• Mead: Crafted from honey in a keg.
• Gold Bar: Smelted from gold ore.
• Iridium Bar: Smelted from iridium ore.
• Diamond: Found in the mines.
• Pumpkin: A fall crop.
• Universal Loved Gifts: (Check the complete guide for a full list.)

Liked Gifts (+45 friendship):

• Fish Dishes: Most cooked fish dishes (excluding Dish O' the Sea, Sashimi, and Maki Roll).
• Specific Fish: Lingcod, Tiger Trout.
• Quartz: A common mineral.
• Bait and Bobber: Fishing supplies.

Disliked & Hated Gifts: Avoid foraged goods, non-fish dishes, Life Elixir, and universal disliked/hated items (except fish – Willy is neutral towards most fish not listed above).

Quests & Rewards:

Willy posts requests on the notice board. Completing these earns gold and significant friendship points (150). He also sends two personal fishing challenges: catching a squid (Winter 2, Year 1) and a lingcod (Winter 13, Year 2), each rewarding friendship and gold.

Friendship Perks:

Willy shares four fishing-buff recipes as your friendship grows:

• 3 Hearts: Chowder (+1 fishing)
• 5 Hearts: Escargot (+2 fishing)
• 7 Hearts: Fish Stew (+3 fishing)
• 9 Hearts: Lobster Bisque (+3 fishing, +30 max energy)

By following these tips, you can easily cultivate a strong friendship with Willy and reap the rewards! Remember to consult the complete guide for detailed information on fish locations, crafting recipes, and other game mechanics.