Stardew Valleyhas many goals for players to fulfill during their time on the farm. As well as making money and exploring far and wide, the game wants players to have a special someone in their lives and eventually have a family.
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Luckily, there are twelve potential marriage candidates in the village. Courting them will require building up their friendship levels enough with the person of their choosing. After talking to them every day and gifting them the best possible gifts twice a week, players must gift them a Bouquet at 8 hearts to start a relationship and gift a Mermaid Pendant at 10 hearts to propose marriage.
However, getting to that level is no easy feat, as each villager has their own loves, likes, dislikes, and hates that must be navigated.
Shane - Good Beer & Good Food
One of the more down-beat characters,Shaneis a man of simple pleasures, and pleasing him isn’t too difficult.Beeris the easiest of these items to obtain, as players only need a Keg & some Wheat to craft it, which grows during both Summer and Fall, making it easy to stockpile.
During other times of the year,Hot Peppersare a strong love of Shane’s, especially when combined with some Cheese forPepper Poppers. Failing that,Pizzais a sure-fire hit. When those more complex items are in short supply, Shane also likes all types of eggs & fruits, which will keep your friendship growing.
Sebastian - Much More Than An Emo Kid
Described as a “rebellious loner”,Sebastiandoesn’t make much of an effort to open up to people. That said, some of his most beloved items will change his tune.Frozen Tears&Obsidianare hard to get in the early game but will slowly become easier as time goes on.
His favorite dishes are pretty simple to make.Pumpkin Souprequires just a Pumpkin and some Milk, whileSashimican be made with almostany fishin the game. Gifting him aFlounderor someQuartzwill do in a pinch but won’t give the biggest possible boost.
Sam - A ‘Cool Dude’ With A Band
WhileSammay seem like the kind of person to fall for anyone who looks sweetly in his direction, he’s no pushover when it comes to romance. Finding something he loves may prove difficult in the early game, but once things are up and running, recipes like theMaple Bar&Pizzashould be no problem.
Once players get out to explore the Desert, bringing back someCactus Fruitwill please Sam very much, and if they can reach the depths of the mines,Tigerseyeis a big hit. Thankfully, his likes are a lot simpler, as he is pleased with any gem or someJoja Cola.
Penny - An Odd Assortment Of Likes
A woman who was somewhat emotionally boxed in by her upbringing,Pennyhas a love for a wide variety of items.Diamonds&Emeraldsare her most expensive loves, but fish up aSandfish, and she’ll love that just the same.
She likes a variety of foods too, withMelons,Tom Kha Soup,Red Plate&Root Platterall ranking among her favorites, not to mention Poppies and Poppyseed Muffins, items hated by most. When it comes to likes, any type of milk or artifact will turn her head.
Maru - An Expensive Date
Maruis an extremely smart person, and what she loves in gifts are things she can put to use in her work. Unfortunately, these tend to be quite rare & expensive things. ABattery Packis hard to get hold of, as areDiamonds,Gold,Iridium&Radioactive Bars, but Maru will be very pleased if you can get them for her.
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She does have some more simple loves, though. In theSpring, aStrawberrywill bring her joy, and throughout the year, players can makeRhubarb Pie,Pepper Poppers,andCheese Cauliflowerto win her over. Alternatively, she likesCopper & Iron Bars,Oak Resin,Pine Tar,andQuartz.
Leah - Nature’s Bounty
An artist lacking self-confidence,Leahloves anything nature provides. All of her loves are food-based, with a wide variety of recipes for all seasons.Goat CheeseandTrufflesare the easiest items to get hold of, but they will require investing in a barn and some animals as early as possible.
Other than that,Poppyseed Muffins,Salads,Stir Fries,andVegetable Medeliesare the way to go to win Leah’s heart, not to mention a nice and simple bottle ofWine. Leah has a lot of likes too. Any type of milk, fruit, or egg will please her, along with almost all ofthe items players can foragein each season.
Harvey - A Dreamy Doctor
The medical expert in the town,Harveyis one of the older bachelors. He doesn’t have many loves, but most of them are quite simple.CoffeeandWineare both straightforward to make, and he will absolutely adore them.
ProducingTruffle Oilwill be good for Harvey too, and players canPicklejust about any vegetable for Harvey to enjoy. Then, when all else fails, just throw together some vegetables of aSuper Meal. While all of those items are very easy to get, in the very early game, Harvey likes almost any forgeable item, as well as all fruits.
Haley - Bright And Beautiful
A woman who was popular in high school and held onto her cheery (if judgemental) attitude,Haleyloves bright colors and pretty things. Her loves can be quite difficult to cater to early on, but growingSunflowersisn’t tricky come the Summer.
Once players accessthe desert, foragingCoconutsis the easiest way to provide for Haley’s love. Finally,Fruit SaladsandPink Cakesare Haley’s favorite foods. To win her affections in the early game, picking up anyDaffodilsand giving them to her will be a good place to start.
Emily - Shiny Things
A spiritual and friendly person,Emilyis arguably one of the easiest people to please. Her loves include all kinds of different gems. Specifically,Amethyst,Aquamarine,Emerald,Jade,Ruby&Topazare what makes her happy.
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However, once players can payout for a barn and some sheep, giving some of theirWoolto Emily will quickly win her affection. Alternatively, gather together some Bread, Cave Carrot, and Eggplant for a deliciousSurvival Burger.
Elliott - A Seaside Poet
True to where he lives,Elliottis a fan of all things sea life. His loves mostly echo this,Crab CakesandTom Kha Soupare among his favorite foods, and Squid Ink is a sea-themed item that also plays into his hobby of writing.
Not all of his loves can be found in the ocean, though, as he has a fondness forPomegranate. Additionally, if you can afford one of the more expensive animals in the form of a Duck, itsFeatherswill make some wonderfully flamboyant quills for Elliott. Failing that, he likeOctopus,Squid,and any fruit in a pinch.
Alex - Just A Jock
Definitely just a regular jock with no complex emotional baggage; Alex’s loves are as simple as they get. He loves to work out, and he wants to get stronger, so aiding him in those interests are the only things he’s interested in.
He only has two unique loves, those being aComplete Breakfast, fit for an athlete, and a healthy & heartySalmon Dinner. His likes are somehow even simpler, with no unique likes at all. However, giving him any type of egg will do just fine.
Abigail - Alternate Things For An Alternate Woman
Whether she’s playing a video game, her flute, or going downinto the mines,Abigaildoesn’t play by anyone’s rules. When it comes to her loves, she has a great variety. AnAmethystis perfect for her aesthetic, as is theBanana Pudding, in a weird way.
She has a great love for many foods.Blackberry Cobbler,Spicy Eels,andChocolate Cakeare easy wins, but come the autumn, she’ll be pleased with a simplePumpkin. Finally, she has a strange love forPufferfish, which she hopefully doesn’t attempt to consume. As for early-game likes,Quartzis the best choice, although she weirdly states she wants to eat it.
