The Ultimate Stardew Valley Guide: Linus' Favorite Items Revealed!
Discover the inner world of Linus, the wise and enigmatic character in Stardew Valley Uncover his favorite gifts, his likes, and dive into his heart events Join this journey as we explore the depths of Linus' soul
Linus, an NPC in Stardew Valley, embodies a kind and gentle spirit, reflecting his simple and minimalist lifestyle. Residing in a tent near The Mountains, he holds a deep affinity for nature and possesses extensive knowledge about the wilderness, excelling in foraging for sustenance.
Having a profound appreciation for the natural world, Linus frequently encourages players to reconnect with nature and acquire survival skills in the untamed realm of Stardew Valley. Despite his self-perception as an outcast in town, players have the opportunity to establish a friendship with him through gift-giving and engage in enlightening conversations to gain insight from his wisdom.
Linus’ Loved Gifts
For players in Pelican Town, giving gifts to NPCs is an excellent method to enhance Friendship levels with the townsfolk. Offering a gift that they "Love" will boost Friendship by 80 points, while a "Like" gift increases it by 45 points.
Players have the option to give Linus a maximum of two gifts per week, impacting their Friendship levels with him. On Linus's birthday (Winter 3), an extra gift can be given, which has eight times the usual effect on Friendship. Please note that the video tag is not supported by your browser.
Linus adores receiving uncomplicated presents. The majority of his cherished gifts consist of items that can be effortlessly obtained through foraging or cooking. Upon receiving a beloved gift, Linus exclaims, "This is fantastic! You have truly made my day extraordinary."
Linus' beloved gifts comprise:
All Universal Loves in Stardew Valley – Golden Pumpkin, Magic Rock Candy, Pearl, Prismatic Shard, and Rabbit’s Foot
| Loved Gifts | Source |
| Blueberry Tart | Players can cook this subtle and refreshing dish with 1 Blueberry, 1 Wheat Flour, 1 Sugar, and 1 Egg. |
| Cactus Fruit | Foraging in The Desert |
| Coconut | Foraging in The Desert |
| Dish O’ The Sea | Players can cook this warm and tasty dish with 2 Sardines and 1 Hashbrown |
| Yam | Farming in the Fall |
Linus’ Liked Gifts
Linus enjoys various activities in and around the town, often spotted gathering berries, mushrooms, and other natural resources. He prides himself on his self-sufficiency and holds little value in material possessions. Consequently, it is effortless to find gifts that appeal to him. When presented with a gift he appreciates, Linus expresses gratitude by stating, "This is a wonderful gift. Thank you!" Some examples of gifts he likes are:
All Universal Likes (except Foraged Minerals and Gems other than Diamond and Prismatic Shard)
All Eggs (except Void Egg)
All Milk
All Fruit (except Cactus Fruit and Coconut, which are loved gifts)
| Liked Gifts | Source |
| Daffodil, Dandelion, Leek, Morel, Spring Onion, Wild Horseradish | Foraging in the Spring |
| Chanterelle, Common Mushroom, Hazelnut | Foraging in the Fall |
| Holly, Snow Yam, Winter Root | Foraging in the Winter |
| Ginger | Foraging on Ginger Island |
| Magma Cap | Foraging in the Volcano Dungeon |
| Purple Mushroom | Foraging in the Mines |
Linus’ Heart Events
Like all other non-player characters (NPCs) in Stardew Valley, Linus also has his own unique heart events that provide players with a glimpse into his backstory. Triggering Linus' heart events is relatively straightforward and uncomplicated.
At any given time, if players have a Friendship level greater than zero points with Linus, they may receive a gift from him through the mail. These gifts can include items such as a Catfish, a Largemouth Bass, a Maki Roll, Fried Calamari, and Sashimi. The likelihood of receiving these gifts increases as the player's friendship with Linus grows.
Zero Hearts but with >50 Friendship Points: This event can only be triggered by players after Spring 7, Year 1. Starting from this day, players who have accumulated 50 Friendship points with Linus can activate this event by entering town between 8 PM and 12 AM on a non-rainy day. During this event, players will observe Linus discovering food inside trash cans near George's house.
Three Hearts: When the friendship between the player and Linus reaches three hearts, Linus will send the player one of his favorite fish recipes, Sashimi, through mail.
Four Hearts: To initiate this event, players should enter the Mountain area near Linus' tent on a rain-free day between 8 PM and 12 AM. Linus will extend an invitation to the player to visit his campsite. He will express his remorse for not placing trust earlier and provide a tutorial on crafting Wild Bait for fishing purposes.
Seven Hearts: Once the player's friendship with Linus reaches seven hearts, they will receive a letter in the mail from him, containing his cherished Fish Taco recipe.
Eight Hearts: To trigger this event, simply exit Robin's house between 9 AM and 5 PM on a non-rainy day. Robin kindly offers to prepare lunch for Linus, but if he declines, she turns to the player and asks if they have any thoughts to share. Expressing happiness for Linus's well-being will significantly strengthen the player's Friendship level with him, adding +250 points.
BONUS: On Winter 15, during Linus's journey to or from the Night Market, there is a rare opportunity for the player to gain +5 heart points by catching Linus catching them rummaging through the trash. This is in contrast to the usual consequence of losing -25 heart points with other villagers.
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