This guide explores befriending Marnie in Stardew Valley, focusing on gifts, movie preferences, quests, and friendship benefits. Marnie, known for her animal affection and helpfulness, is a valuable friend.
Updated January 4, 2025, to reflect the 1.6 update.
Gifting Marnie:

Gifts significantly impact your relationship. Birthday gifts (Fall 18th) are worth 8x the points.
Loved Gifts (80 Friendship Points):
- Universal Loves:
Prismatic Shard,
Pearl,
Magic Rock Candy,
Golden Pumpkin,
Rabbit's Foot,
Stardrop Tea. (Note: Acquisition methods for these vary; see the original article for details.)
Diamond
- Cooked Meals:
Pink Cake,
Pumpkin Pie,
Farmer's Lunch. (Recipes available in-game at various skill levels.)
Liked Gifts (45 Friendship Points):
Eggs (excluding Void Eggs)
Milk
Quartz
- Most Flowers (except Poppies)
- Fruit Tree Fruits:
Apple,
Apricot,
Orange,
Peach,
Pomegranate,
Cherry
- Artisan Goods (excluding Oil and Void Mayonnaise)
- Other Gemstones
- Stardew Valley Almanac
Disliked & Hated Gifts: Avoid Salmonberry, Seaweed, Wild Horseradish, Holly, crafting materials, raw fish, crafted items, and geodes.
Movie Theater:

Marnie enjoys movie outings. Loved films grant 200 points, liked films 100, and concessions offer additional points (Ice Cream Sandwich and Stardrop Sorbet are loved).
Quests:
Marnie offers quests like "Cow's Delight" (Amaranth) and "Marnie's Request" (Cave Carrot), rewarding friendship points.
Friendship Perks:
Reaching certain friendship levels unlocks recipes (Pale Broth, Rhubarb Pie) and occasional gifts of hay.
This revised guide provides a concise overview, maintaining the original information while improving clarity and readability. Remember to consult the original article for detailed acquisition methods for specific items.