Stardew Valley, the beloved farming simulation game developed by ConcernedApe, offers players a charming cast of characters to interact with, each with their unique personalities and preferences.
Among them is Penny, a kind-hearted and compassionate individual who resides in Pelican Town. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore Penny’s favorite and least favorite gifts, helping you navigate the world of Stardew Valley with ease and efficiency.
Gifts Penny Loves
Penny has a few items she loves, which can significantly increase your friendship points with her. These gifts are a surefire way to warm her heart and make her day.
- All Universal Loves (excluding Rabbit’s Foot)
- Diamond: A sparkling and precious gemstone, the diamond symbolizes luxury and elegance.
- Emerald: A vibrant green gemstone known for its beauty and rarity.
- Melons: These juicy fruits are a summertime specialty that can make Penny's day.
- Poppy: Giving Penny a poppy will convey your affection and make her feel special.
- Poppyseed Muffins: Bake these delicious treats using 1x Wheat Flour, 1x Sugar, and 1x Poppy, and watch Penny's face light up when you present the muffin to her.
- Sandfish: Catch this fish in The Desert, and gift it to Penny to witness her delight.
- Red Plate: Presenting Penny with a red plate will make her happy.
- Roots Platter: Sharing a roots platter with Penny will demonstrate your commitment to a healthy lifestyle.
- Tom Kha Soup: Offering Penny a bowl of Tom Kha Soup will introduce her to a delightful culinary experience.
Gifts Penny Likes
These gifts may not have the same impact as her loved items, but they can still strengthen your bond with her.
- All Universal Likes (excluding Algae Soup, Beer, Mead, Pale Ale, Pale Broth, Pina Colada, Tom Kha Soup, and Wine)
- All Milk
- All Artifacts
- Dandelion: A common yellow wildflower found in Stardew Valley.
- Leek: This foraged item can be found in the spring. It may not seem like much, but offering a Leek to Penny will brighten her day.
Neutral Penny Gifts
While these gifts won’t significantly boost your friendship, they still maintain a neutral ground by adding a few friendship points, and won’t have a negative impact.
- All Universal Neutrals (excluding Duck Feather, Hops, and Wool)
- All Eggs (excluding Void Egg)
- All Fruit (excluding Fruit Tree Fruit, Grape, Melon, and Salmonberry)
- Chanterelle: A flavorful and earthy mushroom commonly found in the fall season.
- Common Mushroom: A simple and versatile mushroom that can be foraged in the wild.
- Daffodil: A bright and cheery flower that blooms in Spring.
- Ginger: An aromatic and spicy root known for its culinary and medicinal uses.
- Hazelnut: A small and flavorful nut with a crunchy texture.
- Magma Cap: A rare and fiery mushroom found deep within the caves.
- Morel: A sought-after mushroom that appears in the spring.
- Snow Yam: Foraged yam during the winter season.
- Wild Horseradish: This foraged item can be found during the spring season.
- Winter Root: A tuber harvested during the winter months.
Gifts Penny Dislikes
Stardew Valley’s Penny has a few items she prefers to avoid receiving. These gifts will lessen your friendship points with her.
- All Universal Dislikes (excluding Artifacts, Sandfish)
- Algae Soup: A watery soup made from algae.
- Duck Feather: Soft and fluffy produce from a duck.
- Pale Broth: A broth with a pale appearance.
- Salmonberry: Foraged berry which Penny dislikes.
- Red Mushroom: A mushroom with a bright red cap.
- Purple Mushroom: A rare and unique mushroom with a purple hue.
- Quartz: Found easily, but Penny sees it as an unwanted gift.
- Wool: A valuable resource, but offering Wool to Penny decreases friendship points.
Gifts Penny Hates
Lastly, there are gifts that Penny strongly dislikes. Offering her these items will harm your friendship, and it’s best to steer clear of them.
- All Universal Hates (excluding Poppy, Red Mushroom)
- Beer: An alcoholic beverage made from fermented Wheat.
- Grape: Despite being a delicious fruit, Penny has a particular aversion to Grapes.
- Holly: While it may seem like a thoughtful gift, Penny dislikes Holly.
- Hops: Crucial for brewing Pale Ale, Penny would prefer to refrain from receiving them.
- Mead: A honey-based alcoholic beverage.
- Pale Ale: A light and bubbly alcoholic beverage.
- Pina Colada: A tropical cocktail with rum, coconut cream, and pineapple juice.
- Sea Urchin: A valuable spiky sea creature, but Penny finds them unappealing as gifts.
- Rabbit’s Foot: A lucky charm obtained from rabbits [1].
- Wine: An alcoholic beverage made from fermented fruits.
Conclusion
Penny is a delightful character in Stardew Valley who appreciates thoughtful and heartwarming gifts. Building friendships in Stardew Valley is just as important as tending to your crops and animals.
So, go forth, share gifts, and let the bonds of friendship flourish!
