This guide explores befriending Marnie in Stardew Valley, focusing on gifts, movie preferences, quests, and friendship benefits. Marnie, known for her animal affection and connection to Mayor Lewis, is a valuable ally.
Gifting Guide:
Loved Gifts (80 Friendship Points): These are ideal presents, especially on her birthday (Fall 18th).
- Universal Loves: Prismatic Shard, Pearl, Magic Rock Candy, Golden Pumpkin, Rabbit's Foot, Stardrop Tea. (Note: Obtaining these can vary in difficulty; Prismatic Shards are exceptionally rare.)
- Diamond: Found in the Mines.
- Cooked Meals: Pink Cake, Pumpkin Pie, Farmer's Lunch (recipes obtained through gameplay).
Liked Gifts (45 Friendship Points): More readily available options.
- Eggs (excluding Void Eggs)
- Milk
- Quartz
- Most 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)
Disliked & Hated Gifts: Avoid these; they decrease friendship.
- Salmonberry, Seaweed, Wild Horseradish, Holly
- Crafting materials (clay, coal, ores)
- Raw fish
- Crafted items (fences, bombs, etc.)
- Geodes and geode minerals
Movie Theater Preferences:
Marnie enjoys the movie theater experience itself. While concession choices impact points, film selection does not.
- Loved Films (200 points): The Miracle at Coldstar Ranch (Winter, odd-numbered years)
- Liked Films (100 points): All others
- Loved Concessions (50 points): Ice Cream Sandwich, Stardrop Sorbet
- Liked Concessions (25 points): All others (excluding disliked)
- 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 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.
- Occasional gifts of Hay.
This comprehensive guide ensures a successful friendship with Marnie, unlocking her helpful nature and valuable rewards.
