Stardew Valley Perfection Guide
Perfection is the ultimate end-game goal in Stardew Valley, representing 100% completion of virtually everything the game has to offer. This comprehensive guide will walk you through every requirement, strategy, and reward associated with achieving Perfection.
What is Perfection?
Perfection is a completion metric introduced in Stardew Valley version 1.5 that tracks your progress across all major aspects of the game. It is measured as a percentage, with 100% representing complete mastery of Stardew Valley.
Grandpaโs Evaluation
The concept of evaluation began with Grandpaโs ghost, who returns to evaluate your progress at the beginning of Year 3 (and can be re-evaluated anytime after by placing a Diamond on his shrine). While Grandpaโs evaluation awards candles (1-4), Perfection is a separate, more comprehensive system.
Qiโs Walnut Room
After unlocking Ginger Island and entering Qiโs Walnut Room (requires 100 Golden Walnuts), youโll gain access to the Perfection Tracker on the right side of the room. This display shows your current completion percentage and breaks down each category.
Perfection Requirements Overview
| Category | Percentage | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Produce & Forage Shipped | 15% | Ship all item types |
| Obelisks on Farm | 4% | Place all 4 Obelisks on the farm |
| Golden Clock on Farm | 10% | Place the Golden Clock on the farm |
| Monster Slayer Hero | 10% | Complete all monster eradication goals |
| Great Friends | 11% | Reach max hearts with all befriendable NPCs |
| Farmer Level | 5% | Reach level 10 in all 5 skills |
| Stardrops | 10% | Collect all 7 Stardrops |
| Cooking | 10% | Cook all 81 recipes |
| Crafting | 10% | Craft all 149 items |
| Fish Caught | 10% | Catch all 72 fish |
| Golden Walnuts | 5% | Collect all 130 Golden Walnuts |
Detailed Requirements
1. Golden Walnuts (5%)
Collect all 130 Golden Walnuts scattered across Ginger Island. These are found through:
- Exploring all island areas (North, South, East, West)
- Solving puzzles
- Fishing in specific spots
- Mining in the Volcano Dungeon
- Killing monsters
- Harvesting Golden Coconuts
Tip: Use the Parrot in Qiโs Walnut Room to hint at unfound walnuts (costs 1 Golden Walnut per hint).
2. Farmer Level (5%)
Reach level 10 in all five skills (Farming, Mining, Foraging, Fishing, Combat). This requires:
- Harvesting crops
- Caring for animals
- Collecting animal products
- Using the hoe and watering can
3. Produce & Forage Shipped (15%)
Ship at least one of every item type in the game. This includes:
- All crops and forage items
- All animal products
- All fish and fish products
- All artisan goods
- All minerals and gems
- All foraged items
Tip: Check the Collections tab periodically to track your shipping progress.
4. Great Friends (11%)
Reach maximum hearts with all befriendable NPCs:
Bachelors/Bachelorettes (12):
- Abigail, Alex, Elliott, Emily, Haley, Harvey
- Leah, Maru, Penny, Sam, Sebastian, Shane
Other Villagers (22):
- Caroline, Clint, Demetrius, Dwarf, Evelyn, George
- Gus, Jas, Jodi, Kent, Krobus, Leo
- Lewis, Linus, Marnie, Pam, Pierre, Robin
- Sandy, Vincent, Willy, Wizard
Friendship Tips:
- Give loved gifts (2x per week)
- Complete quests
- Talk daily (+20 points)
- Gift on birthdays (8x multiplier)
- Complete special orders
5. Obelisks on Farm (4%)
Place all 4 Obelisks on your farm:
- Earth Obelix - Teleports to the Mountains
- Water Obelix - Teleports to the Beach
- Desert Obelix - Teleports to the Desert
- Island Obelix - Teleports to Ginger Island
Each obelix requires specific materials and gold to craft. The Island Obelix is purchased from the Qi Walnut Room for 10 Golden Walnuts.
6. Cooking (10%)
Cook all 81 recipes. Recipes are learned from:
- Queen of Sauce TV show (Monday and Sunday, reruns Wednesday)
- Friendship rewards
- Shop purchases
- Festival rewards
- Skill level rewards
Recipe Categories:
| Category | Count | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Foods | 8 | Fried Egg, Pancakes, Hashbrowns |
| Soups | 6 | Algae Soup, Pale Broth, Tom Kha Soup |
| Main Dishes | 25 | Pizza, Spaghetti, Fish Taco |
| Desserts | 12 | Pink Cake, Chocolate Cake, Ice Cream |
| Drinks | 8 | Coffee, Triple Shot Espresso, Juice |
| Snacks | 12 | Popcorn, Bread, Tortilla |
| Special | 9 | Seafoam Pudding, Lobster Bisque, Squid Ink Ravioli |
Queen of Sauce Recipe Schedule:
| Recipe | Date | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Fried Egg | Spring 7 | Year 1 |
| Baked Fish | Spring 14 | Year 1 |
| Salad | Spring 21 | Year 1 |
| Omelet | Spring 28 | Year 1 |
| Pink Cake | Summer 7 | Year 1 |
| Bread | Summer 14 | Year 1 |
| Cookies | Summer 21 | Year 1 |
| Spaghetti | Summer 28 | Year 1 |
| Fried Calamari | Fall 7 | Year 1 |
| Strange Bun | Fall 14 | Year 1 |
| Pumpkin Soup | Fall 21 | Year 1 |
| Cranberry Sauce | Fall 28 | Year 1 |
| Stuffing | Winter 7 | Year 1 |
| Super Meal | Winter 14 | Year 1 |
| Cranberry Candy | Winter 21 | Year 1 |
| Pepper Poppers | Winter 28 | Year 1 |
| Chowder | Spring 7 | Year 2 |
| Coleslaw | Spring 14 | Year 2 |
| Fiddlehead Risotto | Spring 21 | Year 2 |
| Poppyseed Muffin | Spring 28 | Year 2 |
| Maple Bar | Summer 7 | Year 2 |
| Ice Cream | Summer 14 | Year 2 |
| Blueberry Tart | Summer 21 | Year 2 |
| Autumnโs Bounty | Summer 28 | Year 2 |
| Pumpkin Pie | Fall 7 | Year 2 |
| Roasted Hazelnuts | Fall 14 | Year 2 |
| Vegetable Medley | Fall 21 | Year 2 |
| Blackberry Cobbler | Fall 28 | Year 2 |
| Carp Surprise | Winter 7 | Year 2 |
| Fish Taco | Winter 14 | Year 2 |
| Survival Burger | Winter 21 | Year 2 |
| Dish Oโ The Sea | Winter 28 | Year 2 |
7. Crafting (10%)
Craft all 149 craftable items. Items are unlocked by:
- Skill levels (Farming, Mining, Foraging, Fishing, Combat)
- Friendship rewards
- Special events
- Shop purchases
Key Crafting Categories:
| Category | Items | Unlocked By |
|---|---|---|
| Artisan Equipment | 8 | Farming levels |
| Fertilizer | 6 | Farming levels |
| Sprinklers | 3 | Farming levels |
| Scarecrows | 3 | Farming levels |
| Bombs | 3 | Mining levels |
| Fences | 5 | Farming levels |
| Flooring | 10 | Various sources |
| Furniture | 15 | Various sources |
| Lighting | 6 | Various sources |
| Storage | 4 | Various sources |
| Misc | 66 | Various sources |
Important Crafting Items:
- Crystalarium (Mining level 9)
- Seed Maker (Farming level 9)
- Iridium Sprinkler (Farming level 9)
- Keg (Farming level 8)
- Cask (Farming level 9, Cellar upgrade)
- Recycling Machine (Fishing level 4)
- Worm Bin (Fishing level 8)
- Warp Totems (Various skills)
8. Fish Caught (10%)
Catch all 72 fish in the game. This includes:
| Category | Count | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Fish | 59 | Found in various locations |
| Legendary Fish | 5 | Special requirements |
| Legendary Fish II | 3 | Extended family (Qi quest) |
Legendary Fish:
| Fish | Location | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Crimsonfish | East Pier (Ocean) | Summer, Fishing level 5 |
| Angler | North of JojaMart (River) | Fall, Fishing level 3 |
| Legend | Mountain Lake | Spring, Rain, Fishing level 10 |
| Glacierfish | South end of Arrowhead Island | Winter, Fishing level 6 |
| Mutant Carp | Sewers | Any season, any time |
Ginger Island Fish:
| Fish | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Discus | Island North/South Rivers | Any season |
| Lionfish | Ocean | Any season |
| Stingray | Pirate Cove | Any season |
9. Golden Clock on Farm (10%)
Purchase the Golden Clock from the Wizardโs Tower for 10,000,000g. This structure:
- Prevents debris from appearing on your farm
- Prevents fences from decaying
- Is the most expensive item in the game
Money Making Strategies:
- Ancient Fruit wine in the Greenhouse
- Starfruit wine with Casks
- Truffle oil from pigs
- Crystalarium diamonds
- Galaxy Soul farming
10. Monster Slayer Hero (10%)
Complete all Monster Eradication Goals at the Adventurerโs Guild. This requires killing:
| Monster | Count | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Cave Insects (Bugs/Grubs/Flies) | 80 | Insect Head |
| Bats | 200 | Vampire Ring |
| Dust Sprites | 500 | Burglarโs Ring |
| Serpents | 250 | Napalm Ring |
| Mummies | 100 | Ostrich Egg (from Mr. Qi) |
| Shadow Brutes | 150 | Warrior Ring |
| Pepper Rex | 50 | Dragon Tooth Ring |
| Squid Kids | 150 | Skeleton Mask |
| Duggy | 30 | Dried Starfruit |
| Rock Crabs/Stone Golems | 60 | Crabshell Ring |
| Slimes | 1,000 | Slime Charms Ring |
| Skeletons | 50 | Skeletonโs Ring |
| Void Spirits | 150 | Savage Ring |
| Magma Sprites | 150 | Napalm Ring (duplicate source) |
11. Stardrops (10%)
Collect all 7 Stardrops:
| Source | How to Obtain |
|---|---|
| Stardew Valley Fair | Purchase for 2,000 Star Tokens |
| Mine Level 100 | Found in treasure chest |
| Spouse | Receive at 12.5 hearts |
| Secret Woods | Offer a Sweet Gem Berry to Old Master Cannoli |
| Krobus | Purchase for 20,000g in Sewers |
| Fishing | Random catch while fishing (level 6+) |
| Museum | Reward for donating all 95 items |
Perfection Rewards
Statue of True Perfection
Upon reaching 100% Perfection, a special shrine appears on the western side of Ginger Island (near the Tiger Slime grove). Interacting with it grants the Statue of True Perfection, which produces one Prismatic Shard per day.
Golden Chicken
After achieving Perfection, Golden Chickens become available:
- Purchase from Marnie for 100,000g
- Lay Golden Eggs (sell for 500g, 625g with Rancher)
- Golden Eggs can be used in Mayonnaise Machine to make 3 Gold-Quality Mayonnaise
- Can also be incubated to hatch more Golden Chickens
Other Benefits
- Access to the summit of the mountain (cutscene)
- Special dialogue from villagers
- Sense of ultimate accomplishment
Tips for Efficient Perfection Grinding
Early Game Priorities
- Unlock the Greenhouse (Community Center or Joja) for year-round crop growth
- Build friendships early - Talk to everyone daily, give loved gifts
- Watch Queen of Sauce every Monday and Sunday
- Donate to Museum as you find items
- Complete Adventurerโs Guild goals passively while mining
Mid Game Focus
- Unlock Ginger Island as soon as possible (repair Willyโs boat)
- Collect Golden Walnuts systematically (use parrot hints)
- Maximize all skills through efficient training
- Cook all recipes - Keep track of what youโre missing
- Craft everything - Check crafting menu for missing items
Late Game Optimization
- Farm gold efficiently - Ancient Fruit wine, Starfruit with Casks
- Catch missing fish - Check schedules and locations carefully
- Complete Monster Eradication - Focus on remaining goals
- Purchase Golden Clock - Save 10,000,000g
- Check Perfection Tracker regularly in Qiโs Walnut Room
Time-Saving Strategies
| Strategy | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Use Warp Totems | Save time traveling |
| Eat speed food | Move faster |
| Use Staircases in Skull Cavern | Reach lower levels quickly |
| Check TV daily | Never miss Queen of Sauce |
| Use Statue of Uncertainty | Change professions if needed |
| Build multiple barns/coops | More friendship opportunities |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Forgetting to check the Traveling Cart for rare items
- Not watching Queen of Sauce reruns (Wednesday)
- Missing legendary fish windows
- Not befriending the Dwarf (need to donate 4 items to Museum first)
- Forgetting to check the Secret Woods for the Sweet Gem Berry Stardrop
- Not completing special orders for unique recipes
Perfection Checklist
Use this checklist to track your progress:
- All item types shipped (Produce & Forage Shipped)
- All 4 Obelisks placed on farm (Obelisks on Farm)
- Golden Clock placed on farm (Golden Clock on Farm)
- All Monster Eradication goals complete (Monster Slayer Hero)
- Max hearts with all befriendable NPCs (Great Friends)
- All 5 skills at level 10 (Farmer Level)
- All 7 Stardrops collected
- All 81 recipes cooked
- All 149 items crafted
- All 72 fish caught
- All 130 Golden Walnuts collected
Conclusion
Achieving 100% Perfection in Stardew Valley is a monumental task that can take hundreds of hours. However, with careful planning and efficient strategies, you can work toward this ultimate goal while still enjoying everything else the game has to offer. Remember, the journey is just as important as the destination. Happy farming!