Stardew Valley: How To Befriend Marnie

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 free hay.

Updated January 4, 2025, this guide reflects the latest information following the 1.6 update.

Gifting Marnie:

Gifts are key to winning Marnie's affection. 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. (The Golden Pumpkin is easily obtained at the Spirit's Eve festival.)
• Diamond (found in the Mines).
• Cooked Meals: Pink Cake, Pumpkin Pie, Farmer's Lunch.

Liked Gifts (45 friendship points):

• Eggs (excluding Void Eggs).
• Milk.
• Quartz.
• Most flowers (excluding Poppies).
• Fruit Tree Fruits (Apples, Apricots, Oranges, Peaches, Pomegranates, Cherries).
• Most Artisan Goods (excluding Oil and Void Mayonnaise). Wine, Jelly, Pickles, and Honey are good choices.
• Other gemstones (Ruby, Emerald, Topaz).
• Stardew Valley Almanac (available from the Bookseller or various other sources).

Disliked & Hated Gifts: Avoid giving Marnie Salmonberries, Seaweed, Wild Horseradish, Holly, crafting materials, raw fish, crafted items, and geodes.

Movie Theater:

Inviting Marnie to the movies can boost friendship significantly. She enjoys all films, but particularly loves The Miracle at Coldstar Ranch (Winter, odd-numbered years). Ice Cream Sandwiches and Stardrop Sorbet are her favorite concessions.

Quests:

Marnie occasionally posts Help Wanted quests. Completing them earns substantial friendship points. Notable quests include providing Amaranth for her cows and a Cave Carrot for her goats.

Friendship Perks:

Reaching certain friendship levels unlocks rewards:

• 3 Hearts: Pale Broth recipe.
• 7 Hearts: Rhubarb Pie recipe.
• Free Hay: Marnie may send hay in the mail.