This guide explores how to befriend Marnie in Stardew Valley, focusing on gifts, movie preferences, quests, and friendship benefits. Marnie, known for her animal love and helpful nature, is a valuable ally.

Gifting Marnie:

Gifts significantly impact your relationship. Giving a present on her birthday (Fall 18th) multiplies friendship points by eight.

• Loved Gifts (80 points): Prismatic Shard, Pearl, Magic Rock Candy, Golden Pumpkin, Rabbit's Foot, Stardrop Tea, Diamond, Pink Cake, Pumpkin Pie, Farmer's Lunch. Note: Obtaining Prismatic Shards and Pearls requires specific game progression.

• Liked Gifts (45 points): Eggs (excluding Void Eggs), Milk, Quartz, most Flowers (excluding Poppies), most Fruit Tree Fruits, most Artisan Goods (excluding Oil and Void Mayonnaise), other gemstones (Ruby, Emerald, Topaz etc.), Stardew Valley Almanac.

• Disliked/Hated Gifts (Friendship Point Loss): Salmonberry, Seaweed, Wild Horseradish, Holly, crafting materials, raw fish, crafted items, Geodes and geode minerals.

Movie Theater Dates:

Inviting Marnie to the movie theater offers additional friendship points.

• Loved Movies (200 points): The Miracle at Coldstar Ranch (Winter, odd-numbered years).
• Liked Movies (100 points): All other films.
• Loved Concessions (50 points): Ice Cream Sandwich, Stardrop Sorbet.
• Liked Concessions (25 points): All others (excluding disliked).
• Disliked Concessions (0 points): Black Licorice, Fries, JojaCola, JojaCorn, Nachos, Salted Peanuts, Truffle Popcorn.

Quests:

Completing Marnie's quests boosts your friendship.

• Cow's Delight (Fall 3rd): Deliver Amaranth for 500g and a friendship increase.
• Marnie's Request (3 Hearts): Provide a Cave Carrot for 100 friendship points.

Friendship Perks:

Reaching certain friendship levels unlocks rewards.

• 3 Hearts: Pale Broth recipe.
• 7 Hearts: Rhubarb Pie recipe, and potential gifts of Hay.

This comprehensive guide will help you cultivate a strong friendship with Marnie, unlocking her valuable assistance and rewards within Stardew Valley. Remember to consult the in-game table of contents for further details on specific items and locations.