Knowing what gifts to give villagers in Stardew Valley is crucial for building friendships and unlocking special events. This guide focuses on Alex, a jock who dreams of becoming a professional athlete. We’ll cover Alex’s loved, liked, neutral, disliked, and hated gifts to help you maximize your friendship points.
Alex’s Favorite Gifts: Earning Maximum Friendship
Giving loved gifts provides the most significant boost to your relationship with Alex. Here are his absolute favorites:
- Complete Breakfast: A hearty meal to fuel his workouts.
- Salmon Dinner: A delicious and healthy option.
- Rabbit’s Foot: Surprisingly, Alex loves this lucky charm.
- Golden Pumpkin: A rare and valuable gift.
- Magic Rock Candy: A sweet treat that’s hard to resist.
- Pearl: A precious gem that shows your appreciation.
- Prismatic Shard: The rarest and most valuable item in the game.
Easy-to-Obtain Liked Gifts for Alex
If the loved gifts are hard to come by, these liked options are readily available and still guarantee a positive reaction:
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Crocus: An early spring flower found in the wild.
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Sweet Pea: A vibrant flower found during the spring.
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Earth Crystal: Found in mines and Geodes.
Alex’s Liked Gifts: A Comprehensive List
Beyond the easy options, here’s a full list of items Alex likes:
- Foraged Goods: Fiddlehead Fern, Rainbow Shell, Wild Horseradish, Spring Onion, Common Mushroom, Frozen Tear
- Minerals & Gems: Fire Quartz, Ruby, Topaz, Jade, Aquamarine, Emerald, Amethyst, Diamond, Earth Crystal
- Animal Products: Duck Egg, Egg, Large Egg, Milk, Goat Milk, Cheese, Duck Mayonnaise, Caviar, Aged Roe, Honey, Wool
- Artisan Goods: Wine, Pale Ale, Beer, Mead, Pickles, Juice, Mayonnaise, Cloth, Maple Syrup, Jelly, Goat Cheese, Truffle Oil
- Crops: Corn, Cauliflower, Bok Choy, Blue Jazz, Beet, Artichoke, Summer Spangle, Fairy Rose, Eggplant, Amaranth, Tomato, Sunflower, Red Cabbage, Yam, Pumpkin, Radish, Parsnip, Potato, Kale, Green Bean, Apricot, Orange, Apple, Peach, Cherry, Pomegranate.
- Cooked Dishes: A wide variety of dishes, including but not limited to: Fiddlehead Risotto, Red Plate, Fish Taco, Fried Eel, Shrimp Cocktail, Rice Pudding, Eggplant Parmesan, Roots Platter, Pale Broth, Omelet, Lobster Bisque, Lucky Lunch, Maki Roll, Farmer’s Lunch, Escargot, Pancakes, Stuffing, Roasted Hazelnuts, Mango Sticky Rice, Dish O’ The Sea, Fried Mushroom, Pink Cake, Fried Calamari, Tom Kha Soup, Fish Stew, Plum Pudding, Pepper Poppers, Cookie, Spicy Eel, Parsnip Soup, Squid Ink Ravioli, Glazed Yams, Pumpkin Pie, Ginger Ale, Stir Fry, Sashimi, Super Meal, Fruit Salad, Pizza, Rhubarb Pie, Ice Cream, Cranberry Sauce, Pumpkin Soup, Crab Cakes, Crispy Bass, Poi, Cranberry Candy, Hashbrowns, Tortilla, Salad, Coleslaw, Poppyseed Muffin, Spaghetti, Chocolate Cake, Trout Soup, Radish Salad, Vegetable Medley, Bean Hotpot, Chowder, Cheese Cauliflower, Artichoke Dip, Baked Fish, Autumn’s Bounty, Tropical Curry, Banana Pudding, Algae Soup, Blackberry Cobbler, Blueberry Tart, Bruschetta, Carp Surprise, Maple Bar, Life Elixir, Miners Treat, Golden Egg, Treasure Chest, Piña Colada, Survival Burger, Ostrich Egg, Dinosaur Mayonnaise.
Gifts to Avoid Giving Alex
Knowing what Alex dislikes and hates is just as important as knowing his favorites. Avoid these items to prevent damaging your relationship:
- Disliked: Most fish, foraged minerals (Quartz, etc.), crops in their seed form, and crafting materials. A full list is available in the original source.
- Hated: universally disliked items like Slime, Joja Cola, and most artifacts.
Conclusion: Building a Strong Bond with Alex
By gifting strategically, you can quickly become friends with Alex and experience all that his storyline has to offer. Prioritize his loved and liked gifts, and steer clear of anything he dislikes or hates. Good luck with your friendship!
