Befriend Marnie: Secrets Unveiled

This guide explores how to befriend Marnie in Stardew Valley, a helpful villager known for her animal affection and occasional store absences. Gaining her friendship unlocks recipes and free hay, among other benefits.

Updated January 4, 2025, to reflect the 1.6 update.

Gifting Marnie:

Gifts are key to befriending Marnie. Remember, gifts given on her birthday (Fall 18th) are worth 8x the friendship points.

Loved Gifts (80 friendship points):

• Universal Loves: Prismatic Shard, Pearl, Magic Rock Candy, Golden Pumpkin, Rabbit's Foot, Stardrop Tea. (Note: Acquisition methods for these vary; a Prismatic Shard guide is linked in the original.)
• Diamond
• Cooked Meals: Pink Cake, Pumpkin Pie, Farmer's Lunch (recipes detailed in the original).

Liked Gifts (45 friendship points):

• Eggs (except Void Eggs)
• Milk
• Quartz
• Flowers (except Poppies)
• Fruit Tree Fruits (Apple, Apricot, Orange, Peach, Pomegranate, Cherry)
• Artisan Goods (except Oil and Void Mayonnaise; Wine, Jelly, Pickles, Honey are examples)
• Other gemstones (Ruby, Emerald, Topaz)
• Stardew Valley Almanac (Farming skill book)

Disliked & Hated Gifts: Avoid Salmonberry, Seaweed, Wild Horseradish, Holly, crafting materials, raw fish, crafted items (fences, etc.), and geodes.

Movie Theater:

Inviting Marnie to the movies offers additional friendship points. She enjoys all films, with bonus points for specific movies and concessions (detailed in the original).

Quests:

Marnie occasionally posts Help Wanted quests (150 friendship points reward). Specific quests include providing Amaranth (Fall 3rd) and a Cave Carrot (after reaching 3 hearts).

Friendship Perks:

Reaching certain friendship levels with Marnie unlocks recipes (Pale Broth at 3 hearts, Rhubarb Pie at 7 hearts) and occasional gifts of hay.