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Fast travel makes any game easier, andStardew Valleyis no exception. By cutting down on the time they spend running back and forth between areas, players have more opportunity to mine for treasure, catch fish, plant their crops, and explore exotic locales — and still get home before they pass out at 2 a.m.
WhileWarp Totems can be useful for this, they are consumed after each use, forcing the player to spend resources to craft them again and again. For a more permanent way to access warp technology, players might consider building Obelisks on their farm. These mystical buildings will instantly teleport the player to a specific location. However, such powerful magic doesn’t come cheap.
Updated June 21, 2025, by Demaris Oxman: The staying power ofStardew Valleyis a testament to the gameplay quality, replayability, and wealth of content found in this charming indie farming sim. With the1.6 update announcement, players are more excited than ever to return to Pelican Town and see what new features the update will have to offer. Of course, especially in the later game, it can grow tiring running from one end of the valley to the other to find all the valley’s secrets. Tending crops, fishing, and spelunking in caves are all time-consuming activities, and busy farmers don’t have much time to commute.
That’s where the Obelisks come in handy. These teleportation devices can be purchased for high prices from the Wizard, and require some costly materials to build. To help players out, this guide has been further updated with more information on unlocking and building the Obelisks inStardew Valley.
About Obelisks In Stardew Valley
How To Unlock Obelisks
All Obelisks, except the Farm Obelisk, can be purchased at theWizard’s Tower. This option becomes available after completing the quest “Goblin Problem,” in which the player retrieves the Wizard’s magic ink from his ex-wife, the witch. The quest itself is fairly straightforward, and requires that players complete either the Community Center or Joja Warehouse first.Check out a quest walkthrough here.
After the wizard thanks the player and reveals his magical book’s location, simply interact with it to bring up a menu of available obelisks (and a few other magical buildings,like Junimo Huts). Once players have the funds and materials they need, they will be able to select the hammer-like icon at the bottom of the screen. This will allow them to place the obelisk on their farm, much like with buildings in Robin’s carpentry shop. Unlike Robin, though, the Wizard has magical building abilities that allow the tower to appear instantly.
Are Obelisks Worth Building?
Considering their high cost in both materials and in-game money, some players may wonder if these teleportation towers are worth the high price. The short answer isyes. In the late game, players will be raking it in hand over fist, especially if they followadvanced tips for in-game moneymaking. The resources can take some time to collect, but it makes for a fun late-game challenge.
In terms of priority, theDesert and Island Obelisks should be built first. Without them, players will be stuck relying on Sally and Willy for transportation to the Calico Desert and Ginger island, respectively. The Earth and Water Obelisks are also quite useful, but are less essential if players have the Mine Carts that allow for quick transportation between certain points. Finally, the Farm Obelisk may be useful if players spend a lot of time on Ginger Island. However, it is rendered redundant if playersbuy the Return Scepter from Krobus, which will warp them back to the farm from any location.
Where Should Players Place Obelisks?
Every Obelisk takes up a3x2 area of space on the farm.It’s up to each farmer where on their farm they choose to place their obelisks. Many prefer to place them all in a row, so players may want to clear a12x2or a3x8space for all their obelisks. For convenience, some players may want them as close to the farmhouse as possible; however, others find that their farm layout has better harmony when the Obelisks are placed farther away. Ultimately, it’s all down to player choice.
Earth Obelisk
This mystical building will warp the player to theMountains,near Robin’s carpentry shop and Linus' tent.It comes in handy for exploring the caves, doing a bit of lake fishing, visiting the Adventurer’s Guild, or heading over to the Quarry.
Players will need the following items to build the Earth Obelisk:
Obtaining Materials
Water Obelisk
If players need to get some ocean fishing done, check their crab pots, or visit Willy at his shop, this Obelisk will warp them to theBeach.In addition to helping players get these tasks out of the way, it also works as a shortcutto the Night Market, or the boat to Ginger Island if that Obelisk is not yet built.
Desert Obelisk
Tired of waiting until 10:00 for the bustoCalico Desert? This will teleport the player there in a flash. It’s especially handy when players are delving into Skull Cavern, as it can give them up four extra hours for their long, dangerous expedition. Whether they’re trying to get to Level 100 for the first time or complete a difficult Qi challenge, those hours can make a ton of difference.
Island Obelisk
Like the Desert Obelisk, if players have this tower, they no longer need to wait for an NPC to give them a lift to their destination. Instead, they can warp toGinger Islandquickly to explore the Volcano Dungeon or tend their tropical crops. Just like with Skull Cavern, this time-saver can be critical for players trying toreach the Volcano forge.
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To build the Island Obelisk, players will need the following materials:
Farm Obelisk
Unlike the other obelisk, the Farm Obelisk is not obtained through the Wizard. Rather, players mustspeak to theparrotat the west side of the Ginger Island Farmhouse.To unlock this construction, the player must have already purchased the following upgrades from the island’s parrots:
To build the Farm Obelisk, the player must provide the parrot with20 Golden Walnuts. Taking the prerequisite upgrades into account, this means that they will need to find at least65 Golden Walnuts in totalbefore they can build this Obelisk. When activated, it will warp the player back to their farm in Stardew Valley.
Obtaining Golden Walnuts
There are a number of ways players can find the Golden Walnuts hidden around Ginger Island. The most common and intuitive includefishing, harvesting crops, killing slimes, shaking trees containing walnuts, and tilling sand or soil in places marked with an X.For a more in-depth guide to all the ways to track them down,click here for a guide to finding all the Golden Walnuts on Ginger Island.
