This guide explores how to befriend Marnie in Stardew Valley, a helpful rancher with a penchant for animals and a surprising connection to the mayor. Gaining her friendship unlocks valuable rewards, including recipes and free hay. This updated guide incorporates information from the 1.6 update.

Gifting Marnie:

Gifts are key to building your relationship. Remember, gifts given on her birthday (Fall 18th) are worth 8x the friendship points!

Loved Gifts (80 friendship points):

• Universal Loves: Prismatic Shard, Pearl, Magic Rock Candy, Golden Pumpkin, Rabbit's Foot, Stardrop Tea. (The Golden Pumpkin is easily obtained at the Spirit's Eve festival.)
• Diamond (found in the Mines)
• Cooked Meals: Pink Cake, Pumpkin Pie, Farmer's Lunch.

Liked Gifts (45 friendship points):

• Eggs (excluding Void Eggs)
• Milk
• Quartz
• Most Flowers (excluding Poppies)
• Fruit Tree Fruits (Apples, Apricots, Oranges, Peaches, Pomegranates, Cherries)
• Artisan Goods (Wine, Jelly, Pickles, Honey, etc., excluding Oil and Void Mayonnaise)
• Other Gemstones
• Stardew Valley Almanac (available from the Bookseller)

Disliked & Hated Gifts: Avoid giving Marnie Salmonberries, Seaweed, Wild Horseradish, Holly, crafting materials, raw fish, crafted items, and geodes.

Movie Theater Dates:

Inviting Marnie to the movies can boost your friendship significantly. She enjoys all films, but loves The Miracle at Coldstar Ranch (Winter, odd-numbered years) and Ice Cream Sandwiches/Stardrop Sorbet.

Quests:

Complete Marnie's quests for substantial friendship gains:

• Cow's Delight (Fall 3rd): Deliver Amaranth.
• Marnie's Request (3 Hearts): Provide a Cave Carrot.

Friendship Perks:

Reaching certain friendship levels with Marnie unlocks recipes (Pale Broth at 3 hearts, Rhubarb Pie at 7 hearts) and free hay.

By following these tips, you'll quickly cultivate a strong friendship with Marnie and reap the rewards!