How to Find All 7 Stardrops in Stardew Valley

How to Find All 7 Stardrops in Stardew Valley

In Stardew Valley, there’s a quiet magic to finding a Stardrop. You see that glowing, mysterious fruit, take a bite, and feel your very limits expand. This isn't just a snack—it's a permanent upgrade to your stamina, and collecting all seven is one of the most rewarding long-term goals in the game.

Stardew Valley gameplay.

Each Stardrop you find will permanently increase your maximum energy by 34 points. Your farmer starts with 270 energy, but by finding all seven, you can raise that cap to a whopping 508 energy. That's nearly double your starting stamina, letting you chop, mine, and fish for far longer without collapsing into bed at 2 PM.

When you consume a Stardrop, a special, personalized message flashes on screen. The text references the "Favorite Thing" you chose during character creation. You’ll see a line like, “It's strange, but the taste reminds you of [Favorite Thing],” or “Your mind is filled with thoughts of [Favorite Thing].” It’s a lovely little touch that makes each discovery feel uniquely yours.

This guide is your map to all seven of these precious fruits. We’ll cover where to find them, from the depths of the mines to the heart of your home, setting you on the path to unlocking your farmer's full potential and the coveted "Mystery Of The Stardrops" achievement. Let's begin the hunt.

How to Reach Level 100 in the Stardew Valley Mines

Deep in the heart of the mountain, past 99 floors of dust, darkness, and danger, lies your first great test of courage—and a sweet, powerful reward. Reaching Floor 100 of The Mines is a rite of passage in Stardew Valley, and the Stardrop waiting in the treasure chest there is often the first permanent energy boost you'll earn.

Mining for resources and progression.

The Descent Strategy: A Floor-by-Floor Plan

Your goal is simple: get to the bottom. The Elevator is your best friend, saving your progress every five floors. This means you don't have to do it all in one day. Focus on making steady progress in five-floor chunks.

When you enter a new floor, your priority is finding the ladder down. Break rocks with your Pickaxe to reveal ladders or holes (which drop you multiple floors). If you're struggling to find one, a well-placed Bomb can clear a large cluster of rocks instantly, often revealing the exit. Always bring plenty of Food for health and energy—cheese, berries, or cooked dishes are perfect for a quick mid-fight top-up.

Gearing Up for the Depths

The lower floors get tough. You'll want solid gear before you push past Floor 80. Visit the Adventurer's Guild, located to the right of the mine entrance, and purchase a Steel Falchion or better. This weapon will make quick work of the tougher skeletons and slimes you'll encounter.

If you hit a floor swarming with enemies or with an infuriating layout, you have a get-out-of-jail-free card. You can craft a Staircase with 99 Stone and place it with a [Right-Click] to instantly create a ladder down, skipping the floor entirely. Save these for true emergencies or the dreaded "Infested" floors.

Claiming Your Prize

When you finally step onto Floor 100, you'll find it's a peaceful, monster-free room. Your reward sits in a simple treasure chest in the center. Open it, and the Stardrop is yours. Consume it immediately—you'll feel that permanent +34 energy boost kick in, a well-earned trophy for your determination.

With smart use of the Elevator, a good weapon, and a backpack full of Food, the depths of the mountain are yours to conquer. Grab that first Stardrop and feel your potential expand.

How to Win the Stardew Valley Fair Stardrop

The Stardew Valley Fair on Fall 16 is your ticket to a permanent energy boost without ever leaving Pelican Town Square. This is one of the most straightforward Stardrops to earn, turning the festive atmosphere into a strategic shopping trip. Here’s how to walk away with 2,000 Star Tokens and claim your prize.

Seasonal farm life in Stardew Valley.

Your main event is the Grange Display. Mayor Lewis, the festival's judge, will score your submission of nine items. To secure the 1,000-token first-place prize, you need variety and quality. Aim to include items from at least six different categories—think a Gold-quality Artisan Good like cheese, a high-value Fish like a catfish, and your best crops. Iridium or Gold star items dramatically boost your score. This single win gets you halfway to your goal.

After collecting your 1,000 tokens from the Grange Display, head to the Spinning Wheel. This is where you efficiently grind the rest. The wheel lands on Green about 75% of the time. Bet half your current tokens on green each spin—this statistically grows your pile fastest. Press [A] to interact with the wheel, place your bet, and watch your tokens multiply. It might take a few rounds, but this method is far more reliable than the other carnival games.

Once your token counter hits 2,000, your work is done. Visit the prize shop at the fair and purchase the Stardrop. It’s that simple. With a strong Grange Display and a bit of luck at the wheel, you can secure this powerful upgrade as early as your first Fall in Stardew Valley.

How to Find Old Master Cannoli in the Secret Woods

Deep in the woods of Stardew Valley, a forgotten statue holds a secret—and a taste for something impossibly sweet. This isn't a typical quest; it's a slow-burn riddle that rewards patience and a green thumb.

Stardew Valley exploration.

Your journey to Old Master Cannoli begins by unlocking his hidden grove. Head to the Secret Woods, located in the northwest corner of Cindersap Forest. The entrance is blocked by a Large Log, which requires at least a Steel Axe to chop down. Once you've cleared the path, you'll find a serene, mossy clearing with forageables and a pond. Walk to the far left side and head south through a gap in the trees to discover the stoic stone statue of Old Master Cannoli.

The statue's cryptic message, "Still searching for the sweetest taste...", is your clue. He doesn't want maple syrup—he craves a Sweet Gem Berry. To grow one, you first need a Rare Seed. You can purchase this special seed for 1,000g from the Traveling Cart, which appears in the forest south of your farm on Fridays and Sundays.

Here's the part that requires planning: the Rare Seed only grows in Fall and takes a full 24 days to mature into a Sweet Gem Berry. This means you must plant it on Fall 1 to harvest it before the season ends. If you have the Greenhouse unlocked, you can plant it there at any time of year, bypassing the seasonal race entirely.

Once you have that precious, iridescent purple berry in hand, return to the Secret Woods. Interact with the Old Master Cannoli statue and offer it the Sweet Gem Berry. In a flash of light, the statue's eyes will glow, and your reward—a powerful Stardrop—will be yours.

With the Old Master Cannoli's secret solved, you're one step closer to unlocking your full potential in Stardew Valley. Just remember: good things come to those who wait (and plant on time).

How to Unlock Krobus and the Sewer Stardrop

Deep beneath Pelican Town lies a hidden market and your next Stardrop—but you'll need to earn the trust of the town's curator first. In Stardew Valley, gaining access to the shadowy vendor Krobus is a rite of passage for any dedicated collector, and it all starts with a simple donation drive at the Museum.

Stardew Valley gameplay capture.

Your main goal is to secure the Rusty Key. To get it, you need to donate a total of 60 items—a mix of Minerals and Artifacts—to Gunther, the curator at the Museum. As soon as you hit that 60-donation milestone, Gunther will visit your farmhouse the very next morning, thank you for your contributions, and hand over the key. This is your ticket underground.

Unlocking The Sewers

With the Rusty Key in your pocket, head to the manhole cover in Pelican Town (near the river) or the metal grate in the Cindersap Forest. Interact with either to unlock and enter The Sewers. This dank network of tunnels is now your new shortcut and shopping destination.

Inside, follow the path to the right. You'll soon find Krobus, a friendly shadow person who runs a shop here. As the resident merchant of The Sewers, he sells a variety of unique goods, including one very special permanent upgrade: a Stardrop for 20,000g. It's a steep price, but the permanent +34 max energy is an investment that pays off every single day.

Efficiently Finding 60 Donations

If you're wondering how to find 60 items without pulling your hair out, focus on Artifact Spots—those patches of wiggling worms you see on the ground. Equip your Hoe and till them! They can yield Clay, Stone, Seeds, or, most importantly, Artifacts. Different areas of the map have different artifact pools, so explore everywhere.

For Minerals, your best bet is cracking open Geodes at Clint's blacksmith shop. Every trip to the Mines should end with a visit to Clint to process your finds. If you've struggled to find enough items, you're not alone—this grind trips up many players early on. Just remember: every broken geode and tilled worm spot brings you one step closer to the sewers.

With the Rusty Key obtained and Krobus's shop unlocked, you're set to purchase a powerful boost and explore a whole new part of Stardew Valley. Stock up on gold, and get ready to meet your shadowy new friend.

How to Get the Spouse Stardrop in Stardew Valley

This is the sweetest reward in Stardew Valley—a gift that represents the life you’ve built with your partner. While other Stardrops are trophies for combat or fishing, this one is a quiet, heartfelt testament to the time and affection you’ve invested in your relationship. It’s a permanent reminder of the love you’ve nurtured on your farm.

Stardew Valley characters

The Path to Marriage

To even begin this journey, you need a spouse. First, build a friendship with one of the 12 marriage candidates to 10 hearts. Once you hit 8 hearts, you can buy a Bouquet from Pierre’s General Store to officially start dating and unlock those final two hearts.

When you’re ready, head to the Beach on a rainy day. The Old Mariner will appear east of the repaired bridge, selling a Mermaid’s Pendant for 5,000g. Give this pendant to your 10-heart partner to propose. After the wedding, the real work begins.

Reaching 12.5 Hearts

After marriage, a new 14-heart friendship meter appears. Your goal is to reach 12.5 hearts with your spouse. The hearts will look completely full at 12, but you need to push a little further to the hidden 12.5 threshold.

This is achieved through daily maintenance:

• Talk to your spouse every day.
• Give them gifts they love (their preferences don’t change after marriage).
• Don’t forget a kiss each morning!

Once you hit that 12.5 heart milestone, your spouse will express their deep happiness and gift you the Stardrop in a heartwarming scene. It’s a one-time event per save file—you cannot get another by divorcing and remarrying.

The Krobus Roommate Route

If marriage isn’t your style, you have another option. You can ask Krobus, the friendly shadow in the Sewers, to be your roommate instead. After building a strong friendship with him, give him a Void Ghost Pendant. If he moves in, he functions just like a spouse, and he will also gift you a Stardrop upon reaching 12.5 hearts of friendship.

A Note for Multiplayer Farmers

In a Co-Op game, the process is slightly different but just as rewarding. After two players marry each other in-game, a giftbox containing a Stardrop will appear for each player upon entering their shared home after the wedding ceremony. It’s a lovely way to start your life together with a permanent energy boost.

With patience and daily care, this Stardrop becomes a natural reward for the life you’ve chosen to share. It’s not just about maxing your energy—it’s about celebrating the connection at the heart of your farm.

How to Earn the Master Angler Stardrop

This is the ultimate test of patience and skill in Stardew Valley—the Master Angler Stardrop is your reward for catching every single fish in the game. It’s a marathon, not a sprint, but the permanent energy boost feels like a true badge of honor. If you’ve been intimidated by legendary fish or tricky seasonal catches, don’t panic—we’ll break down exactly how to earn Willy’s praise.

Stardew Valley character art.

The Master Angler Achievement

Your goal is the Master Angler achievement, which requires you to catch all 83 fish types, including the notoriously difficult legendary fish like the Legend and the Mutant Carp. The game tracks your caught fish in the collections tab of your menu, so you can always see what’s missing. Once you land that final catch, Willy, the fisherman at the Fish Shop on the beach, will be so impressed he’ll send you the Stardrop via Mail the very next morning.

Gearing Up for Success

Before you tackle the legendary fish or the rarer seasonal catches, you need the right tools. Head to Willy’s Fish Shop and buy the Iridium Rod for 7,500g as soon as you can. This rod lets you attach both bait and tackle, which is non-negotiable for the hardest fish. For tackle, the Trap Bobber is a game-changer—it makes fish escape more slowly, giving you a much larger window to keep them in your catch bar.

Your other best friend is fishing buff food. The ultimate dish is Seafoam Pudding, which grants a massive +4 Fishing skill buff. This makes your fishing bar significantly larger, turning near-impossible catches into manageable ones. Always eat one before attempting a legendary fish.

Tracking Down Every Fish

The real challenge lies in the specific conditions for each fish. Many only appear in certain seasons, during specific weather (like rain), or at particular times of day. This is where external resources become essential. Check a reliable Wiki or your in-game TV for the Fortune Teller and weather reports to plan your fishing trips efficiently.

For the legendary fish, their conditions are extra strict and each can only be caught once per save file. Missing them means waiting another whole in-game year. The Legend, for example, only appears in Spring during rain. Do your homework, pack your Seafoam Pudding and Trap Bobber, and head to the right spot at the right time.

With a methodical approach, the right gear, and a little patience, you’ll soon get that congratulatory letter from Willy. Catching every fish is a Stardew Valley rite of passage, and with this Stardrop in hand, you’ll have all the energy you need to tackle whatever comes next.

How to Complete the Museum Collection Stardrop

This is the grand finale of collecting—the Museum Collection Stardrop in Stardew Valley. After years of donating every strange rock and ancient trinket you’ve dug up, Gunther at the Pelican Town Museum has one last, ultimate reward waiting for you.

Completing the museum is a marathon, not a sprint. You need to donate all 95 unique items to Gunther: that's 53 Minerals and 42 Artifacts. The final item you donate doesn't matter; the moment you hand over the 95th piece, Gunther will immediately reward you with the Stardrop right there at the counter—no waiting for mail.

Tracking Down the Final Pieces

The last few items are notoriously tricky. Minerals primarily come from geodes, which you crack open at Clint the Blacksmith's for 50g each. For the rarest ones, your best bet is farming Omni Geodes in the Skull Cavern. Artifacts are found by tilling Artifact Spots (those wiggling worms on the ground) across the valley, with different artifacts tied to specific locations like the beach or mountains.

A Monumental Reward

If you've been chipping away at this collection since Spring of Year 1, finally seeing that completion message from Gunther is a profound moment. It represents a mastery over every aspect of Stardew Valley's world—from its deepest mines to its forgotten history. Consuming this Stardrop not only grants that sweet +34 permanent energy, but it also serves as your badge of honor as the valley's premier historian.

With the museum complete and its Stardrop secured, you've conquered one of the game's most enduring challenges. You're now one major step closer to unraveling the full Mystery Of The Stardrops.

Stardew Valley Stardrop Rewards and Perfection

You’ve tracked down all seven Stardrops, each one a testament to mastering a different part of the valley. Now, with your energy maxed out, you’re standing at the threshold of the game’s ultimate challenge: achieving true Perfection. In Stardew Valley, this isn’t just a feeling—it’s a quantifiable, 100% completion goal that unlocks the game’s final secrets.

This final push is where your collection of Stardrops pays off in more ways than one. Finding all seven is a mandatory requirement for the Perfection score, which is tracked at Qi’s Walnut Room on Ginger Island. It’s the culmination of every task, collection, and friendship you’ve built. When you finally hit that 100% mark, a special cosmetic reward appears back home: visit Grandpa’s Shrine in the northwest corner of your farm, and you’ll find a beautiful stone carving of a Stardrop now adorns it—a permanent monument to your dedication.

Your efforts are also recognized by the game’s achievement system. Consuming all seven Stardrops unlocks the Mystery Of The Stardrops achievement on Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation. It’s a badge of honor that proves you’ve uncovered every last one of these mysterious fruits.

From the depths of the Mines to the quiet moments with your spouse, each Stardrop represented a chapter of your journey. Now, with maximum energy and these final milestones checked off, you haven’t just finished a checklist—you’ve truly perfected life in the valley. Well done, farmer.