Complete Guide to All 7 Stardrops in Stardew Valley
Stardrops are the most valuable collectibles in Stardew Valley. Each Stardrop permanently increases your maximum energy by 34 points, making them essential for maximizing your character’s capabilities. There are exactly 7 Stardrops available in the game, and collecting all of them is a significant achievement. This guide covers every Stardrop location, how to obtain each one, and strategies for collecting them all.
What Are Stardrops?
Overview
Stardrops are rare, star-shaped fruits that grant permanent energy increases when consumed. They are one of the few permanent upgrades available in Stardew Valley, making them extremely valuable for long-term gameplay.
Stardrop Effects
| Effect | Value |
|---|---|
| Energy Increase | +34 maximum energy per Stardrop |
| Total from All 7 | +238 maximum energy |
| Base Max Energy | 270 |
| Max Energy After All 7 | 508 |
| Stacking | Yes, all 7 stack together |
Why Collect All 7?
Collecting all 7 Stardrops is highly recommended because:
- More Daily Actions: Higher energy means you can do more farming, mining, fishing, and foraging each day.
- Permanent Benefit: Unlike food buffs, Stardrop bonuses never expire.
- No Downsides: There are no negative consequences to collecting Stardrops.
- Perfection Progress: Collecting all 7 Stardrops contributes to the Perfection tracking system.
Stardrop #1: Old Master Cannoli (Secret Woods)
Location
The first Stardrop is obtained from Old Master Cannoli, a mysterious statue located in the Secret Woods.
How to Obtain
- Access the Secret Woods: The Secret Woods is located north of the player’s farm, across a small bridge. You need a Steel Axe (or better) to chop the large stump blocking the entrance.
- Find the Statue: Enter the Secret Woods and navigate to the northern area where you will find a large stone statue.
- Bring a Sweet Gem Berry: The statue requires a Sweet Gem Berry as an offering. You can grow Sweet Gem Berries from Rare Seeds, which are available from the Traveling Cart (occasionally sold for 600-1,000g) or from the Seed Maker.
- Offer the Berry: Place the Sweet Gem Berry in the statue’s hands. The statue will consume the berry and produce a Stardrop.
Sweet Gem Berry Growing Guide
| Season | Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Rare Seed | 13 days to mature, harvest in Fall |
Since Rare Seeds only grow in Fall, plan accordingly. Plant them on Fall 1 for a Fall 14 harvest.
Stardrop #2: Mines Floor 100
Location
The second Stardrop is found in a treasure chest on Floor 100 of the Mines.
How to Obtain
- Enter the Mines: The Mines are located in the northeast area of the Mountain, north of the Carpenter’s Shop.
- Reach Floor 100: Descend through the mines to reach Floor 100. You can use the elevator to quickly return to previously visited floors.
- Open the Treasure Chest: On Floor 100, you will find a treasure chest containing a Stardrop.
- Collect the Stardrop: Open the chest and collect the Stardrop to permanently increase your maximum energy.
Tips for Reaching Floor 100
- Use the Elevator: Every 5 floors, you can fix the elevator to quickly return to that floor on future visits.
- Bring Food: Pack energy-restoring food for long mining sessions.
- Bring a Weapon: You will encounter monsters on deeper floors. A good sword and rings help.
- Use Staircases: If you have staircases, use them to skip floors you have already cleared.
Stardrop #3: Willy’s Letter (Master Angler Achievement)
Location
The third Stardrop is obtained from Willy via a letter after completing the Master Angler achievement.
How to Obtain
- Catch All Fish: Catch every type of fish in the game to complete the Master Angler achievement. This includes all regular fish, legendary fish, and special fish.
- Receive Willy’s Letter: After completing the Master Angler achievement, Willy will mail you a letter the next day.
- Read the Letter: Open the letter from Willy. He will congratulate you on your fishing achievement.
- Collect the Stardrop: The letter includes a Stardrop as a reward for your dedication to fishing.
Master Angler Achievement Details
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Fish to Catch | All fish types in the game |
| Includes | Regular fish, legendary fish, and special fish |
| Tracking | Check your Collections tab to see which fish you are missing |
| Difficulty | Hard (requires catching all seasons and locations) |
Tips for Completing Master Angler
- Fish All Seasons: Some fish only appear in specific seasons. Make sure to fish in every season.
- Check All Locations: Fish in the ocean, rivers, lakes, mines, sewers, secret woods, and ginger island.
- Use Bait and Tackle: Bait increases bite rate, and specialized tackle helps with difficult fish.
- Track Progress: Use the Collections tab to monitor which fish you still need.
Stardrop #4: Museum (Complete Collection)
Location
The fourth Stardrop is obtained from the Museum after donating all items to complete the collection.
How to Obtain
- Donate Items: Bring artifacts and minerals to the Museum (located in the Library/Museum building, south of the Blacksmith). Gunther will accept your donations.
- Complete the Collection: Donate every available artifact and mineral to the Museum. There are 95 items total in the Museum collection.
- Receive the Stardrop: Once you have donated all items, Gunther will give you a Stardrop as a reward for completing the Museum collection.
Museum Donation Details
| Category | Items | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Minerals | 53 types | Found by mining, panning, or geode processing |
| Artifacts | 42 types | Found by digging, killing monsters, fishing, or geode processing |
Tips for Completing the Museum
- Donate Everything: Donate every new item you find. Do not hoard duplicates.
- Process Geodes: Process geodes at the Blacksmith to find minerals and artifacts.
- Dig Artifact Spots: Look for worms on the ground and dig them up for artifacts.
- Check the Bulletin Board: Gunther sometimes posts rewards for specific missing items.
Stardrop #5: Krobus (Sewers Shop)
Location
The fifth Stardrop is available for purchase from Krobus’s shop in the Sewers.
How to Obtain
- Access the Sewers: Complete the Community Center or purchase the Joja Membership and complete all projects to receive the Rusty Key from Mayor Lewis.
- Find Krobus’s Shop: Krobus operates a small shop in the Sewers, located in the lower-right area.
- Purchase the Stardrop: Krobus sells a single Stardrop for 20,000g. This is a one-time purchase; once bought, the Stardrop will not appear in his shop again.
Krobus’s Shop Details
| Item | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Stardrop | 20,000g | One-time purchase |
| Void Essence | 40g | Always available |
| Solar Essence | 40g | Always available |
| Iridium Ore | 150g | Limited stock |
| Crystal Fruit | 150g | Limited stock |
| Void Egg | 200g | Limited stock |
Strategy
Save up 20,000g and prioritize this purchase. The Stardrop is a permanent upgrade that pays for itself over time through increased daily productivity.
Stardrop #6: Spouse (12.5 Hearts)
Location
The sixth Stardrop is given to you by your spouse when you reach 12.5 hearts of friendship.
How to Obtain
- Get Married: You must be married to one of the 12 marriage candidates (or have Krobus as a roommate).
- Reach 10 Hearts: Build your friendship with your spouse to the maximum 10 hearts.
- Continue Gifting: After reaching 10 hearts, continue giving your spouse one loved gift every day.
- Reach 12.5 Hearts: After approximately 7-14 days of continued gifting, you will reach 12.5 hearts (indicated by a glowing effect on the heart meter).
- Receive the Stardrop: At 12.5 hearts, your spouse will give you a Stardrop as a token of their love.
Important Notes
- One Per Marriage: You can only receive one Stardrop per spouse. If you divorce and remarry, you can get another Stardrop from the new spouse.
- Krobus Roommate: If Krobus is your roommate, the same mechanic applies. Reach 12.5 hearts with Krobus to receive the Stardrop.
- Daily Gifting Required: You must give a gift every day to progress from 10 to 12.5 hearts.
Stardrop #7: Stardew Valley Fair (2,000 Star Tokens)
Location
The seventh Stardrop is obtained at the Stardew Valley Fair on Fall 16.
How to Obtain
- Attend the Fair: Go to the Stardew Valley Fair on Fall 16 (the fair takes place in the town square from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM).
- Submit Items: Place high-quality items in the Grange Display to earn points.
- Earn 2,000 Star Tokens: You need to earn at least 2,000 Star Tokens by playing the fair games (strength test, fishing game, slingshot game, etc.) and purchasing the Stardrop from the star token shop.
- Buy the Stardrop: Exchange your 2,000 Star Tokens for the Stardrop at the star token shop booth.
Scoring Guide
| Item Quality | Base Points | Example Items |
|---|---|---|
| Iridium Star | 28 points | Iridium-quality crops, animal products |
| Gold Star | 21 points | Gold-quality crops, animal products |
| Silver Star | 14 points | Silver-quality crops, animal products |
| Regular | 7 points | Regular crops, foraged items |
| Artisan Goods | 30 points | Wine, Cheese, Mayonnaise, etc. |
Winning Strategy
- 9 Iridium Items: Place 9 iridium-quality items for 252 points minimum. Add artisan goods to reach 1,000+.
- Best Items: Ancient Fruit Wine, Iridium-quality Starfruit, Iridium-quality Cheese, Truffle Oil.
- Save Items: Prepare high-quality items throughout the year specifically for the fair.
Summary Table
| # | Stardrop | Location | Method | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Master Cannoli | Secret Woods | Sweet Gem Berry | Medium |
| 2 | Mines Floor 100 | Mines | Treasure chest on floor 100 | Medium |
| 3 | Willy’s Letter | Mailbox | Master Angler achievement | Hard |
| 4 | Museum | Museum | Complete all donations | Hard |
| 5 | Krobus Shop | Sewers | 20,000g purchase | Easy |
| 6 | Spouse | Farmhouse | 12.5 hearts | Medium |
| 7 | Fair | Town Square | 2,000 Star Tokens | Medium |
Frequently Asked Questions
Detailed Walkthrough for Each Stardrop
Stardrop #1: Old Master Cannoli - Detailed Guide
The Secret Woods Stardrop requires preparation and planning:
Step 1: Obtain a Steel Axe
- Reach Mining Level 5 to unlock the Steel Axe upgrade.
- Bring 5 Iron Bars and 2,000g to Clint for the upgrade.
- Wait 2 days for the upgrade to complete.
Step 2: Access the Secret Woods
- Go to the upper-left area of your farm (north of the pond).
- Find the large stump blocking the path.
- Chop the stump with your Steel Axe.
Step 3: Grow a Sweet Gem Berry
- Obtain Rare Seeds from the Traveling Cart (sold on Fridays and Sundays for 600-1,000g).
- Plant Rare Seeds in Fall (they only grow in Fall).
- Wait 13 days for the Sweet Gem Berry to mature.
- Harvest the berry.
Step 4: Offer the Berry
- Enter the Secret Woods and find the statue in the northern area.
- Place the Sweet Gem Berry in the statue’s hands.
- Collect the Stardrop.
Timeline: This Stardrop typically takes until Fall of Year 1 at the earliest.
Stardrop #3: Willy’s Letter - Detailed Strategy
The Master Angler Stardrop requires catching every fish in the game:
Optimal Conditions:
- All Seasons: Some fish only appear in specific seasons. Fish in every season.
- All Locations: Fish in the ocean, rivers, lakes, mines, sewers, secret woods, and ginger island.
- Equipment: Use the Iridium Rod with bait and the best tackle for difficult fish.
- Food: Eat food that increases fishing level for easier catches.
Fishing Strategy:
- Start fishing from Spring Year 1 and fish in every season.
- Check the Collections tab regularly to track which fish you are missing.
- Focus on seasonal and location-specific fish before they become unavailable.
- Save legendary fish for when your fishing skill is high.
- Do not forget the difficult fish like Lava Eel (mines level 80-100) and Spook Fish (sewers).
Expected Time: This Stardrop typically takes until Year 2 or 3 to complete.
Stardrop #6: Spouse Stardrop - Detailed Timeline
The spouse Stardrop follows a predictable timeline:
| Day | Action | Hearts |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Give loved gift | 10.0 -> 10.1 |
| Day 2 | Give loved gift | 10.1 -> 10.2 |
| Day 3 | Give loved gift | 10.2 -> 10.3 |
| Day 4 | Give loved gift | 10.3 -> 10.4 |
| Day 5 | Give loved gift | 10.4 -> 10.5 |
| Day 6 | Give loved gift | 10.5 -> 10.6 |
| Day 7 | Give loved gift | 10.6 -> 10.7 |
| Day 8 | Give loved gift | 10.7 -> 10.8 |
| Day 9 | Give loved gift | 10.8 -> 10.9 |
| Day 10 | Give loved gift | 10.9 -> 11.0 |
| Day 11 | Give loved gift | 11.0 -> 11.1 |
| Day 12 | Give loved gift | 11.1 -> 11.2 |
| Day 13 | Give loved gift | 11.2 -> 12.5 (Stardrop given) |
Note: The exact number of days may vary slightly depending on the gift quality and specific spouse.
Energy Management with Stardrops
How Energy Works in Stardew Valley
Understanding energy mechanics helps you appreciate the value of Stardrops:
| Activity | Energy Cost |
|---|---|
| Watering (basic can) | 2 energy per tile |
| Watering (copper can) | 3 energy per tile |
| Watering (steel can) | 4 energy per tile |
| Watering (gold can) | 5 energy per tile |
| Watering (iridium can) | 7 energy per tile |
| Chopping tree | 2 energy per hit |
| Mining rock | 2 energy per hit |
| Fishing (cast) | 8 energy per cast |
| Foraging (pick up) | 0 energy |
| Walking/running | 0 energy |
Energy Restoration Methods
| Method | Energy Restored | Cost/Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Sleeping | Full energy | Ends the day |
| Spa bath | Full energy | Railroad access needed |
| Food items | Varies | Cooking or purchasing |
| Stardrop | +34 max (permanent) | One-time per Stardrop |
| Energy Tonic | 100 energy | Purchase from Saloon |
| Coffee | 1 energy (speed buff) | Grow or purchase |
Total Energy Progression
| Milestone | Max Energy | Stardrops Collected |
|---|---|---|
| Starting | 270 | 0 |
| After 1 Stardrop | 304 | 1 |
| After 2 Stardrops | 338 | 2 |
| After 3 Stardrops | 372 | 3 |
| After 4 Stardrops | 406 | 4 |
| After 5 Stardrops | 440 | 5 |
| After 6 Stardrops | 474 | 6 |
| After 7 Stardrops | 508 | 7 |
Stardrop Collection Checklist
Use this checklist to track your Stardrop collection progress:
- Stardrop #1: Old Master Cannoli (Secret Woods) - Sweet Gem Berry
- Stardrop #2: Mines Floor 100 - Treasure chest on floor 100
- Stardrop #3: Willy’s Letter (Mailbox) - Master Angler achievement
- Stardrop #4: Museum - Complete all donations
- Stardrop #5: Krobus Shop (Sewers) - 20,000g
- Stardrop #6: Spouse (Farmhouse) - 12.5 hearts
- Stardrop #7: Fair (Town Square) - 2,000 Star Tokens
Stardrop Myths and Misconceptions
Common Misconceptions
- “Stardrops can be sold”: False. Stardrops cannot be sold, dropped, or traded.
- “There are more than 7 Stardrops”: False. There are exactly 7 Stardrops in the game.
- “Stardrops reset each year”: False. Stardrop bonuses are permanent.
- “The Museum Stardrop requires a specific order”: False. You just need to donate all items; the order does not matter.
- “Krobus can give a Stardrop as a roommate”: True. The roommate mechanic works the same as marriage for the Stardrop.
Verified Facts
- All Stardrops stack: Yes, each Stardrop adds +34 to your maximum energy.
- Stardrops work in multiplayer: Yes, each player must collect their own Stardrops.
- The fair Stardrop can be obtained multiple times: No, only once per save file.
- Stardrops contribute to Perfection: Yes, collecting all 7 is a Perfection requirement.
Can I get more than 7 Stardrops? No, there are exactly 7 Stardrops available in a single playthrough. Once all 7 are collected, no more can be obtained.
Do Stardrops carry over to new years? Yes, Stardrop bonuses are permanent and persist across all years and seasons.
Can I sell a Stardrop? No, Stardrops cannot be sold. They are automatically consumed when obtained.
What happens if I lose a Stardrop? Stardrops cannot be lost. Once obtained, the energy bonus is permanently applied to your character.
Do Stardrops affect the Perfection tracker? Yes, collecting all 7 Stardrops is one of the requirements for achieving Perfection in Stardew Valley.