This guide delves into befriending Willy, the amiable fisherman in Stardew Valley. He's a key early contact, providing a fishing rod and essential supplies. Building a friendship with Willy offers significant advantages.
Updated January 4, 2025, by Demaris Oxman: Willy, a quirky but friendly NPC, is easily befriended due to his extensive list of favored gifts, expanded with the 1.6 update. Many new books related to fishing are now considered Loved or Liked gifts.
Gift-giving is paramount in Stardew Valley. Find Willy at his shop (weekdays), fishing (Saturdays), or at the Stardrop Saloon/beach/river (evenings). His birthday is Summer 24; gifts then have an 8x friendship boost.
These top-tier gifts significantly boost friendship. Some, like rare fish, are challenging to obtain, but pumpkins and mead are readily accessible. Willy also appreciates fishing-related books and valuable crafting materials.
These are viable alternatives if Loved gifts are scarce. Willy enjoys most seafood dishes; cook your catch and share the bounty.
Avoid these to prevent friendship loss. Hated gifts are worse than disliked, but generally steer clear of:
Willy posts requests on the Help Wanted board. Completing these earns gold and 150 friendship points. He also sends two letters with fishing challenges:
Willy shares four fishing-buff recipes:
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