Gift Guide for Stardew Valley

Each villager in Stardew Valley has their own likes and dislikes, and it can be difficult to regularly find items to give them. That's where our gift guide comes in! We will help you find the best gifts to build your friendships with Stardew Valley's townsfolk. Gifts can be received in five ways: hate, dislike, neutral, like, and love. A like or love gift is worth over 2 or 4 days worth of visits, so having some go-to gifts for your favorite villagers is a great way to increase your friendship levels!

Stardew Valley Gift Guide FAQ

What gifts do all villagers like in Stardew Valley?

A few items are loved by almost everyone: Rabbit's Foot, Pearl, Prismatic Shard, Magic Rock Candy and Golden Pumpkin. They are the safest gift for a villager you have not looked up yet.

How many gifts can you give per week in Stardew Valley?

You can give each villager 2 gifts a week, and a birthday gift on top of that.

How many friendship points is a loved gift in Stardew Valley?

A loved gift is worth +80 friendship points and a liked gift +45. One heart is 250 points, so it takes a handful of loved gifts per heart. Gift quality and a few in-game bonuses change the exact figure.

Do birthday gifts matter in Stardew Valley?

Yes, a lot. A gift given on a villager's birthday is worth 8 times its usual friendship value, so a single loved gift that day is worth 640 points.

What happens if you give a villager a gift they hate in Stardew Valley?

You lose friendship rather than gain it, so it is worth checking a villager's hated list before handing over anything unusual.