This guide explores how to befriend Marnie in Stardew Valley, a beloved rancher known for her kindness and helpfulness. Building a strong relationship with Marnie unlocks valuable rewards, including recipes and hay. This updated guide reflects the 1.6 update.
Marnie's affection is earned through gifts, with birthdays (Fall 18th) granting an 8x friendship point bonus. Here's a breakdown of gift preferences:
Loved Gifts (80 Friendship Points):
- Universal Loves: Prismatic Shard, Pearl, Magic Rock Candy, Golden Pumpkin, Rabbit's Foot, Stardrop Tea. (Golden Pumpkins are easily obtained at the Spirit's Eve festival; Rabbits yield Rabbit's Feet; Pearls are found via the Mermaid's song or Blobfish ponds; Prismatic Shards are rare gems; Magic Rock Candy is expensive, requiring three Prismatic Shards from the Desert Trader; Stardrop Tea boosts friendship significantly.)
- Diamond (found in the Mines)
- Cooked Meals: Pink Cake, Pumpkin Pie, Farmer's Lunch (recipes obtained through gameplay progression).
Liked Gifts (45 Friendship Points):
- Eggs (excluding Void Eggs)
- Milk
- Quartz
- 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)
- Stardew Valley Almanac (Farming skill book; various acquisition methods)
Disliked & Hated Gifts (Friendship Point Reduction):
Avoid giving Marnie Salmonberries, Seaweed, Wild Horseradish, Holly, crafting materials, raw fish, crafted items (fences, bombs, etc.), and geodes.
Movie Theater Preferences:
Marnie enjoys movie nights! She loves The Miracle at Coldstar Ranch (200 points) and likes all other films (100 points). She loves Ice Cream Sandwiches and Stardrop Sorbet (50 points each) and likes other concessions (25 points).
Quests:
Marnie offers quests:
- Cow's Delight (Fall 3rd): Deliver Amaranth (obtained by growing Amaranth seeds from Pierre's shop). Reward: 500g and increased friendship.
- Marnie's Request (3 Hearts): Deliver a Cave Carrot (found in the Mines). Reward: 100 friendship points.
Friendship Perks:
Reaching certain friendship levels rewards you with recipes (Pale Broth at 3 hearts, Rhubarb Pie at 7 hearts) and occasional hay deliveries.
By following this guide, you can successfully cultivate a strong friendship with Marnie and reap the benefits!
