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Maru loves Cauliflower, Strawberry and Diamond, and their birthday is Summer 10. Maru is a marriage candidate. Below is Maru's complete list of loved, liked, neutral, disliked and hated gifts, plus the easiest best-gift picks to raise friendship fast.
Maru
Best Gifts for Maru
We recommend these gifts for Maru because they are easy to obtain and give like or love reactions
Maru Loves
These are Maru's most loved gifts, and will give the most friendship points!
Maru Gift Planner
Work out what to bring Maru, how long it takes to reach the next heart, and which gifts pay off with more than one villager on the same trip.
How long to the next heart?
hearts
A baseline for normal-quality gifts. Higher-quality gifts are worth more, and the Friendship 101 book and gifting during the Feast of the Winter Star both add bonuses - so you may get there sooner.
Maru's birthday is Summer 10 - a loved gift that day is worth 8x, or 640 points in a single visit.
This week's gifts
You can give Maru 2 gifts a week, plus a birthday gift. Tick them off as you go - this saves in your browser and resets on Monday.
Gifts that please more than one villager
Each of these is something Maru wants that at least one other villager wants too, best value first.
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Diamond loved by Maru (+80) Also loved by Evelyn, Gus, Jodi, Krobus, Marnie, Penny, Willy Also liked by Abigail, Alex, Caroline, Clint, Demetrius, Dwarf, Elliott, Emily, George, Haley, Harvey, Jas, Kent, Leah, Leo, Lewis, Linus, Pam, Pierre, Robin, Sam, Sandy, Sebastian, Shane, Vincent, Wizard34
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Stardrop Tea loved by Maru (+80) Also loved by Abigail, Alex, Caroline, Clint, Demetrius, Dwarf, Elliott, Emily, Evelyn, George, Gus, Haley, Harvey, Jas, Jodi, Kent, Krobus, Leah, Leo, Lewis, Linus, Marnie, Pam, Penny, Pierre, Robin, Sam, Sandy, Sebastian, Shane, Vincent, Willy, Wizard34
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Peach liked by Maru (+45) Also loved by Robin Also liked by Abigail, Alex, Caroline, Clint, Demetrius, Dwarf, Elliott, Emily, Evelyn, George, Gus, Haley, Harvey, Jas, Jodi, Kent, Krobus, Leah, Leo, Lewis, Linus, Marnie, Pam, Penny, Pierre, Sam, Sandy, Sebastian, Shane, Vincent, Willy, Wizard34 -
Pickles liked by Maru (+45) Also loved by Harvey Also liked by Abigail, Alex, Caroline, Clint, Demetrius, Dwarf, Elliott, Emily, Evelyn, George, Gus, Haley, Harvey, Jas, Jodi, Kent, Krobus, Leah, Leo, Lewis, Linus, Marnie, Pam, Penny, Pierre, Robin, Sam, Sandy, Shane, Vincent, Willy, Wizard34 -
Pomegranate liked by Maru (+45) Also loved by Elliott Also liked by Abigail, Alex, Caroline, Clint, Demetrius, Dwarf, Emily, Evelyn, George, Gus, Haley, Harvey, Jas, Jodi, Kent, Krobus, Leah, Leo, Lewis, Linus, Marnie, Pam, Penny, Pierre, Robin, Sam, Sandy, Sebastian, Shane, Vincent, Willy, Wizard34 -
Cherry liked by Maru (+45) Also liked by Abigail, Alex, Caroline, Clint, Demetrius, Dwarf, Elliott, Emily, Evelyn, George, Gus, Haley, Harvey, Jas, Jodi, Kent, Krobus, Leah, Leo, Lewis, Linus, Marnie, Pam, Penny, Pierre, Robin, Sam, Sandy, Sebastian, Shane, Vincent, Willy, Wizard34 -
Apple liked by Maru (+45) Also liked by Abigail, Alex, Caroline, Clint, Demetrius, Dwarf, Elliott, Emily, Evelyn, George, Gus, Haley, Harvey, Jas, Jodi, Kent, Krobus, Leah, Leo, Lewis, Linus, Marnie, Pam, Penny, Pierre, Robin, Sam, Sandy, Sebastian, Shane, Vincent, Willy, Wizard34 -
Apricot liked by Maru (+45) Also liked by Abigail, Alex, Caroline, Clint, Demetrius, Dwarf, Elliott, Emily, Evelyn, George, Gus, Haley, Harvey, Jas, Jodi, Kent, Krobus, Leah, Leo, Lewis, Linus, Marnie, Pam, Penny, Pierre, Robin, Sam, Sandy, Sebastian, Shane, Vincent, Willy, Wizard34 -
Orange liked by Maru (+45) Also loved by Gus Also liked by Abigail, Alex, Caroline, Clint, Demetrius, Dwarf, Elliott, Emily, Evelyn, George, Haley, Harvey, Jas, Jodi, Kent, Krobus, Leah, Leo, Lewis, Linus, Marnie, Pam, Penny, Pierre, Robin, Sam, Sandy, Sebastian, Shane, Vincent, Willy, Wizard34 -
Treasure Chest liked by Maru (+45) Also liked by Abigail, Alex, Caroline, Clint, Demetrius, Dwarf, Elliott, Emily, Evelyn, George, Gus, Haley, Harvey, Jas, Jodi, Kent, Krobus, Leah, Leo, Lewis, Marnie, Pam, Penny, Pierre, Robin, Sam, Sandy, Sebastian, Shane, Vincent, Willy, Wizard33 -
Rainbow Shell liked by Maru (+45) Also liked by Abigail, Alex, Caroline, Clint, Demetrius, Dwarf, Emily, Evelyn, George, Gus, Haley, Jas, Jodi, Kent, Krobus, Leah, Leo, Lewis, Linus, Marnie, Pam, Penny, Pierre, Robin, Sam, Sandy, Sebastian, Shane, Vincent, Willy, Wizard32 -
Fish Stew liked by Maru (+45) Also liked by Abigail, Alex, Caroline, Clint, Demetrius, Dwarf, Elliott, Emily, Evelyn, George, Gus, Haley, Harvey, Jas, Jodi, Kent, Leah, Lewis, Linus, Marnie, Pam, Penny, Pierre, Robin, Sam, Sandy, Sebastian, Shane, Vincent, Willy, Wizard32
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Maru Likes
Maru is Neutral
Maru Dislikes
Maru Hates
Maru's Schedule
- Morning: at home in the Mountains, in the house attached to Robin's Carpenter Shop.
- Clinic days: works as a nurse alongside Harvey at the medical clinic in town.
- Evening: tinkers with her inventions or stargazes through her telescope.
- Ginger Island: once the resort is open she may spend a sunny day there (never Tuesdays, Thursdays or festival days).
Maru Heart Events
- Earlier hearts: glimpses of Maru's science projects and life with Demetrius, Robin and her brother Sebastian.
- 10 hearts: her two-part event - meet her at the farmhouse by day, then under the stars in the Mountains at night.
Marrying Maru
Maru is one of the twelve marriage candidates. To propose, reach 10 hearts and give her a Mermaid's Pendant (bought from the Old Mariner on the beach, southwest of the bridge, on rainy days).
- After the wedding Maru moves into the farmhouse and adds her own room.
- She sets up a small workshop behind the house where she tinkers with gadgets, and will sometimes leave you a helpful item.
Maru FAQ
What does Maru love in Stardew Valley?
Maru loves Cauliflower, Strawberry, Diamond, Pepper Poppers, Rhubarb Pie, Cheese Cauliflower, Dwarf Gadget and Gold Bar. Giving a loved gift grants the most friendship points.
When is Maru's birthday in Stardew Valley?
Maru's birthday is Summer 10. Give a loved gift on their birthday for an 8x friendship bonus.
Can you marry Maru in Stardew Valley?
Yes. Maru is a marriage candidate. Reach 10 hearts, then give a Mermaid's Pendant to propose.
What is the best gift for Maru?
The best gifts for Maru are Earth Crystal, Sweet Pea and Quartz - loved and easy to obtain.