Stardew Valley: Friendship Secrets Revealed

This Stardew Valley guide explains how to maximize friendship with villagers. Building relationships is crucial for integrating into Pelican Town, whether aiming for friendship or romance. While talking and gifting are key, not all actions are equal.

The Heart System:

The in-game heart menu shows friendship levels with each NPC. Each heart represents 250 friendship points. Positive interactions increase points, while negative ones decrease them.

Boosting Friendship Gain:

The "Friendship 101" book (available from the Prize Machine or the Bookseller in Year 3) provides a permanent 10% boost to friendship gains.

Point Values for Interactions:

• Talking: +20 points (or +10 if the NPC is busy). Ignoring an NPC results in a friendship decrease (-2 points daily, -10 if a bouquet was given, -20 for a spouse).
• Bulletin Board Deliveries: +150 points with the recipient.
• Gifting:
  • Loved: +80 points
  • Liked: +45 points
  • Neutral: +20 points
  • Disliked: -20 points
  • Hated: -40 points
  • Winter Star Festival: 5x points
  • Birthdays: 8x points

Stardrop Tea:

This universally loved gift grants +250 points (one heart), tripled on birthdays and the Winter Star Festival. It can be obtained from various sources, including the Prize Machine, Golden Fishing Chests, the Helper's Bundle, and Raccoon requests.

Movie Theater:

Taking an NPC to the movies offers significant friendship boosts based on movie and snack choices. Movie Tickets cost 1000g.

Conversations and Dialogue:

Choosing appropriate dialogue options can yield +10 to +50 points, while negative responses decrease friendship. Heart Events offer similar opportunities for significant point gains or losses.

Festivals and Events:

• Flower Dance: +250 points (one heart) for dancing (requires 4 hearts or more).
• Luau: Soup contributions affect friendship levels with all villagers.
• Community Center (Bulletin Board Bundles): Completing all bundles grants +500 points (two hearts) with each non-dateable villager.

This comprehensive guide provides a detailed understanding of Stardew Valley's friendship system, enabling players to forge strong bonds with their neighbors. Remember to utilize all available methods to maximize your friendship points and unlock special events and rewards.