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 helpful nature, is a valuable friend.
Gifting Marnie: Gifts significantly impact your friendship level. Giving a gift on her birthday (Fall 18th) multiplies friendship points by eight.
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Loved Gifts (80 friendship points): Prismatic Shard, Pearl, Magic Rock Candy, Golden Pumpkin, Rabbit's Foot, Stardrop Tea, Diamond, Pink Cake, Pumpkin Pie, Farmer's Lunch. Note: Obtaining Prismatic Shards and Pearls can be challenging. The Golden Pumpkin is obtained at the Spirit's Eve festival.
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Liked Gifts (45 friendship points): Eggs (excluding Void Eggs), Milk, Quartz, most flowers (excluding Poppies), most fruit tree fruits, most artisan goods (excluding Oil and Void Mayonnaise), other gemstones, Stardew Valley Almanac.
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Disliked/Hated Gifts: Avoid Salmonberries, Seaweed, Wild Horseradish, Holly, crafting materials, raw fish, crafted items, and geodes.
Movie Theater Dates: Inviting Marnie to the movies offers additional friendship points.
- Loved Movies (200 points): The Miracle at Coldstar Ranch (Winter, odd-numbered years).
- Liked Movies (100 points): All other movies.
- Loved Concessions (50 points): Ice Cream Sandwich, Stardrop Sorbet.
- Liked Concessions (25 points): All other concessions except those listed below.
- Disliked Concessions (0 points): Black Licorice, Fries, JojaCola, JojaCorn, Nachos, Salted Peanuts, Truffle Popcorn.
Quests: Completing quests for Marnie boosts friendship.
- Cow's Delight (Fall 3rd): Deliver Amaranth for 500g and a friendship increase.
- Marnie's Request (3 hearts): Provide a Cave Carrot for 100 friendship points.
Friendship Perks: Reaching certain friendship levels unlocks rewards.
- 3 Hearts: Pale Broth recipe.
- 7 Hearts: Rhubarb Pie recipe and occasional free hay deliveries.
This comprehensive guide helps you cultivate a strong friendship with Marnie and reap the rewards! Remember to consult the in-game help for additional details and updates.
