Stardew Valley offers players a rich and immersive farming experience, complete with a diverse cast of characters to interact with. Among them is Willy, the friendly fisherman who runs the shop at the beach.
In this guide, we will explore Willy’s gift preferences, schedule, and heart events, providing valuable insights to help players deepen their relationship with him and unlock unique rewards.
Willy's Gift Preferences
Understanding Willy’s preferred gifts is crucial to nurturing a strong bond. Here is a breakdown of his favorite (Loves) and liked (Likes) gifts:
Willy's Favorite Gifts (Loves)
Table 1: Willy’s Favorite Gifts (Loves)
Gift |
Catfish |
Diamond |
Iridium Bar |
Mead |
Octopus |
Sturgeon |
Pumpkin |
Sea Cucumber |
All Universal Loves |
Willy's Liked Gifts (Likes)
Table 2: Willy’s Liked Gifts (Likes)
|
Gift |
|
Baked Fish |
|
Carp Surprise |
|
Chowder |
|
Crab Cakes |
|
Crispy Bass |
|
Fish Stew |
|
Fish Taco |
|
Fried Calamari |
|
Fried Eel |
|
Gold Bar |
|
Lingcod |
|
Lobster Bisque |
|
Salmon Dinner |
|
Seafoam Pudding |
|
Trout Soup |
|
Quartz |
|
All Universal Likes (Except Life Elixir, all cooking recipes except for fish dishes, which include Dish O’ The Sea, Maki Roll, and Sashimi) |
Willy's Gift Reactions
Knowing how Willy reacts to different gifts is essential for optimizing your relationship-building efforts. Let’s categorize his responses:
Gifts that elicit a positive reaction (Loves and Likes)
Willy will express gratitude and happiness when presented with gifts from his favorite and liked categories. It will significantly increase his friendship points, making it easier to progress in your relationship with him.
Below is Willy’s Love Response:
“This is great! If only me ol’ Pappy were around. He’d go nuts for this.”
While below is Willy’s Like Response:
“This looks great. Thank you!”
Neutral gifts that do not significantly affect relationship points
Some gifts fall into a neutral category, neither impressing nor disappointing Willy. While these gifts won’t contribute greatly to building your bond, they won’t negatively impact you, as gifting neutral items add minimal relationship points.
Gifts that Willy Dislikes
Certain items do not align with Willy’s preferences, resulting in a slightly negative response when given to him. It’s advisable to avoid these gifts to maintain a positive rapport.
Table 3: Willy’s Disliked Gifts
Gift |
Chanterelle |
Common Mushroom |
Daffodil |
Dandelion |
Ginger |
Hazelnut |
Holly |
Leek |
Life Elixir |
Magma Cap |
Morel |
Purple Mushroom |
Salmonberry |
Snow Yam |
Wild Horseradish |
Winter Root |
All Universal Dislikes (except iron bar, gold bar, and fish) |
Gifts that Willy Hates
There are a few gifts that Willy outright dislikes. Offering these items will notably adversely affect your relationship, so it’s best to avoid them entirely.
Table 4: Willy’s Disliked Gifts
Gift |
All Universal Hates (except Seafoam Pudding) |
Willy's Schedule
To maximize your interactions with Willy, knowing his schedule is important. Here’s a breakdown of his routines on different days and weather conditions:
Table 5: Willy’s Regular Schedule
Time | Activity |
6:10 AM- 8:50 AM | Fishing (outside fish shop) |
9:00 AM- 10:10 AM | Working at the fish shop |
10:10 AM – 1:30 PM | Off to Harvey’s Clinic |
1:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Heads over to the Stardrop Saloon |
5:00 – 11:20 | Leaves the Saloon and heads home |
Willy's Heart Events
Reaching specific heart levels with Willy unlocks heart events that deepen your connection with him. Here are the heart events you can experience:
3 Hearts Event: Chowder recipe
Once you reach three hearts with Willy, he will mail you a Chowder recipe. This event further strengthens your relationship and showcases his culinary skills.
5 Hearts Event: Escargot recipe
At five hearts, Willy will send you the Escargot recipe. This event provides an opportunity for a heartfelt exchange and demonstrates his appreciation for your friendship.
6 Hearts Event: Beach interaction
You can experience a heartwarming interaction with Willy on the beach right outside his shop as he requests help with wrangling crab inside his shop.
7 Hearts Event: Fish Stew recipe
Upon reaching seven hearts, Willy will send you the Fish Stew recipe. This heart event solidifies your bond and showcases his expertise in crafting delightful dishes.
9 Hearts Event: Lobster Bisque recipe
Reaching nine hearts with Willy rewards you with the Lobster Bisque recipe. This final heart event represents the pinnacle of your relationship, symbolizing the trust and mutual admiration between you and Willy.
Conclusion
Developing a strong relationship with Willy in Stardew Valley is rewarding and beneficial. You can connect deeply with this beloved fisherman by understanding his gift preferences, schedule, and heart events.
Remember, the bonds you form in the game enrich the overall experience, unlocking unique rewards [1] and adding depth to the world of Stardew Valley.
