This guide explores how to befriend Marnie in Stardew Valley, focusing on gifts, movie preferences, quests, and friendship benefits. Marnie, known for her animal love and kind nature, is a valuable ally. This guide is updated for Stardew Valley 1.6.
Gifting Marnie:
The most effective way to boost your friendship with Marnie is through gifts. Gifts given on her birthday (Fall 18th) are worth eight times the usual friendship points.
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Loved Gifts (80 friendship points): These are ideal presents, especially for her birthday.
- Universal Loves: Prismatic Shard, Pearl, Magic Rock Candy, Golden Pumpkin, Rabbit's Foot, Stardrop Tea. (Note: Obtaining Prismatic Shards and Magic Rock Candy can be challenging.)
- Diamond
- Cooked Meals: Pink Cake, Pumpkin Pie, Farmer's Lunch.
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Liked Gifts (45 friendship points): These are more readily available options.
- Eggs (excluding Void Eggs)
- Milk
- Quartz
- Most Flowers (excluding Poppies)
- Fruit Tree Fruits (Apples, Apricots, Oranges, Peaches, Pomegranates, Cherries)
- Artisan Goods (Wine, Jelly, Pickles, Honey, excluding Oil and Void Mayonnaise)
- Other Gemstones (Ruby, Emerald, Topaz, etc.)
- Stardew Valley Almanac
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Disliked & Hated Gifts: Avoid giving Marnie Salmonberries, Seaweed, Wild Horseradish, Holly, crafting materials, raw fish, crafted items, geodes, and geode minerals.
Movie Theater Dates:
Once unlocked, invite Marnie to the movie theater. Her enjoyment depends on the film and concessions.
- Loved Films (200 points): The Miracle at Coldstar Ranch (Winter, odd-numbered years).
- Liked Films (100 points): All other films.
- Loved Concessions (50 points): Ice Cream Sandwich, Stardrop Sorbet.
- Liked Concessions (25 points): All other concessions (excluding Black Licorice, Fries, JojaCola, JojaCorn, Nachos, Salted Peanuts, Truffle Popcorn).
Quests:
Marnie occasionally posts quests on the bulletin board. Completing them significantly boosts friendship. Key quests include:
- Cow's Delight (Fall 3rd): Deliver Amaranth for a reward and friendship increase.
- Marnie's Request (3 hearts): Provide a Cave Carrot for a reward and cutscene.
Friendship Perks:
Reaching certain friendship levels unlocks rewards:
- 3 Hearts: Pale Broth recipe.
- 7 Hearts: Rhubarb Pie recipe.
- Occasional gifts of Hay.
Remember, building a strong friendship with Marnie provides valuable in-game benefits and adds to the overall Stardew Valley experience. Use this guide to maximize your chances of success!
