This guide explores befriending Willy, the kindly fisherman in Stardew Valley. He's an early contact, providing a fishing rod and supplies. Befriending him offers significant advantages.
Building a friendship with Willy is straightforward and rewarding. Visit his shop (weekdays), or find him fishing (Saturdays, evenings at the Stardrop Saloon, beach, or river). Gifts significantly boost friendship levels.
Updated January 4, 2025: The 1.6 update added new book gifts Willy appreciates.
Gift Guide
Gifts given on Willy's birthday (Summer 24) have an 8x friendship boost.
Loved Gifts (+80 friendship):
- Fish: Catfish (
), Octopus (
), Sea Cucumber (
), Sturgeon (
) - Books: Jewels Of The Sea (
), The Art O' Crabbing (
) - Mead: (
) (Honey in a Keg) - Gold Bar: (
) (Gold Ore in Furnace) - Iridium Bar: (
) (Iridium Ore in Furnace) - Diamond: (
) (Mines) - Pumpkin: (
) (Fall crop) - All universally loved gifts.
Liked Gifts (+45 friendship):
- Most fish-based cooked dishes (excluding Dish O' the Sea, Sashimi, Maki Roll – neutral).
- Fish: Lingcod (
), Tiger Trout (
) - Quartz (
) - Bait And Bobber (
)
Disliked & Hated Gifts:
Avoid foraged goods, non-fish-based cooked dishes, Life Elixir, universally disliked/hated items (except fish – Willy is neutral towards most fish not listed above).
Quests (+150 friendship + gold):
Willy posts quests on the "Help Wanted" board. Completing them rewards friendship and gold. He also sends two letters with fishing challenges:
- Catch a Squid (Winter 2, Year 1)
- Catch a Lingcod (Winter 13, Year 2)
Friendship Perks:
Willy shares four fishing-buff recipes as friendship increases:
- Chowder (3 hearts)
- Escargot (5 hearts)
- Fish Stew (7 hearts)
- Lobster Bisque (9 hearts) (+30 max energy)
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