Stardew Valley: Friendship Points, Explained

This Stardew Valley guide explains how to maximize friendship with villagers. Building relationships is crucial, impacting gameplay and unlocking events. While talking and gifting are key, not all actions are equal.

The Heart Scale:

The in-game heart meter shows friendship levels (250 points = 1 heart). Higher hearts unlock events and dialogue.

Friendship Point Gain:

• Talking: +20 points (or +10 if the villager is busy). Ignoring a villager decreases friendship (-2 points/day, -10 with a bouquet, -20 for spouse).
• Bulletin Board Deliveries: +150 points with the recipient.
• Friendship 101 Book: A permanent 10% friendship boost (available from the Prize Machine or the Bookseller).

Gifting:

Gift preferences vary:

• Loved: +80 points
• Liked: +45 points
• Neutral: +20 points
• Disliked: -20 points
• Hated: -40 points

Birthday and Feast of the Winter Star gifts multiply point values (x8 and x5 respectively).

Stardrop Tea:

This universally loved gift grants +250 points (+750 on birthdays/Winter Star). Sources include the Prize Machine, Golden Fishing Chests, the Helper's Bundle, and Raccoon requests.

Movie Theater:

Movie dates offer significant friendship boosts. Movie and concession choices affect points gained (loved movie +200, loved concession +50).

Conversations and Dialogue:

Dialogue choices impact friendship (+10 to +50 or decreases). Heart Events offer significant point changes (up to +200).

Festivals and Events:

• Flower Dance: +1 heart (250 points) for dancing (requires 4 hearts).
• Luau: Soup contributions affect friendship (best +120, worst -100).
• Community Center (Bulletin Board Bundles): Completing all five bundles grants +500 points (+2 hearts) with each non-datable villager.

This comprehensive guide helps players navigate the friendship system and build strong relationships in Stardew Valley. Remember to utilize all available methods for maximizing friendship points.