Stardew Surprise: Marnie's Friendship Guide

This guide explores how to befriend Marnie in Stardew Valley, focusing on gifts, movie preferences, quests, and friendship perks. Marnie, known for her animal affection and helpful nature, is a valuable ally.

Gifting Marnie: Gifts significantly impact your friendship level. Giving gifts on her birthday (Fall 18th) multiplies friendship points by eight.

• 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 requires specific game progression.)

• 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.

• Disliked/Hated Gifts: Salmonberry, Seaweed, Wild Horseradish, Holly, crafting materials, raw fish, crafted items, geodes, and geode minerals. Avoid these entirely.

Movie Theater Dates: Inviting Marnie to the movie theater offers additional friendship points.

• 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 disliked ones).
• Disliked Concessions (0 points): Black Licorice, Fries, JojaCola, JojaCorn, Nachos, Salted Peanuts, Truffle Popcorn.

Quests: Completing Marnie's quests significantly boosts friendship.

• Cow's Delight (Fall 3rd): Deliver Amaranth for 500g and a friendship boost.
• 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 gifts of hay.

This comprehensive approach will help you cultivate a strong friendship with Marnie in Stardew Valley.