Stardew Valley: How To Befriend Marnie

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.