The residents of Stardew Valley are often very picky when it comes to being on the receiving end of most gifts. Alex is one NPC that can be difficult to gift early on, so we’ve created a gifting guide for him to help ease the process.
It’s a small world in Stardew Valley. The faces you see on Monday are usually the ones you’ll see on Tuesday, but that’s what gives this game the charm it has. What’s also neat is that the gifting system can be complicated if you’re not paying attention to which particular Monday you’re currently on. Don’t worry; we’ll go over all of this in this guide, including how to get Alex, in particular, to like and perhaps even love you.
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How Gifting Work In Stardew Valley
Gifting is quite complicated in Stardew Valley, thanks to the calendar system and the unique personalities of each character. Generally, it’s best to gift NPCs on birthdays, as that will win you the most points. In fact, it’s widely accepted that players should wait until later in the play sessions when they’ve unlocked more giftable items, as many of the favorites are difficult to obtain until then. Whichever route you take, be sure to understand who you’re giving gifts to, as it can become quite costly to waste money and time on the wrong ones.
Alex’s Favorite Gifts
In this section, we’re going to go over what Alex loves, likes, and is neutral towards when it comes to gift items. Remember that many of these items are difficult to obtain, so it’s best to start with some of the more common ones.
Full List of Items He Loves
- Rabbit’s Foot
- Complete Breakfast
- Salmon Dinner
- Golden Pumpkin
- Magic Rock Candy
- Pearl
- Prismatic Shard
Full List of Items He Likes
- Frozen Tear
- Earth Crystal
- Sweet Pea
- Crocus
- Fire Quartz
- Fiddlehead Fern
- Duck Egg
- Egg
- Radish
- Taro Root
- Tulip
- Cauliflower
- Bok Choy
- Blue Jazz
- Beet
- Artichoke
- Summer Spangle
- Fairy Rose
- Amaranth
- Eggplant
- Tomato
- Corn
- Sunflower
- Red Cabbage
- Pumpkin
- Yam
- Parsnip
- Potato
- Kale
- Green Bean
- Garlic
- Ruby
- Topaz
- Jade
- Emerald
- Diamond
- Amethyst
- Aquamarine
- Goat Cheese
- Duck Mayonnaise
- Caviar
- Cheese
- Coffee
- Cloth
- Pickles
- Aged Roe
- Mayonnaise
- Maple Syrup
- Pale Ale
- Mead
- Beer
- Jelly
- Juice
- Wine
- Honey
- Truffle Oil
- Triple Shot Espresso
- Peach
- Apricot
- Orange
- Apple
- Pomegranate
- Cherry
- Escargot
- Chocolate Cake
- Farmer’s Lunch
- Cranberry Candy
- Coleslaw
- Plum Pudding
- Poppyseed Muffin
- Pancakes
- Rice Pudding
- Roasted Hazelnuts
- Pale Broth
- Omelet
- Mango Sticky Rice
- Lobster Bisque
- Eggplant Parmesan
- Ice Cream
- Stir Fry
- Parsnip Soup
- Dish O’ The Sea
- Hashbrowns
- Crispy Bass
- Cheese Cauliflower
- Tom Kha Soup
- Pepper Poppers
- Pumpkin Pie
- Pink Cake
- Lucky Lunch
- Glazed Yams
- Spicy Eel
- Ginger Ale
- Pizza
- Salad
- Squid Ink Ravioli
- Fruit Salad
- Stuffing
- Sashimi
- Super Meal
- Fried Mushroom
- Poi
- Fried Eel
- Rhubarb Pie
- Fried Calamari
- Cranberry Sauce
- Fish Taco
- Crab Cakes
- Fish Stew
- Cookie
- Pumpkin Soup
- Red Plate
- Fiddlehead Risotto
- Chowder
- Spaghetti
- Roots Platter
- Maki Roll
- Shrimp Cocktail
- Carp Surprise
- Bruschetta
- Tortilla
- Banana Pudding
- Radish Salad
- Blueberry Tart
- Vegetable Medley
- Artichoke Dip
- Algae Soup
- Baked Fish
- Trout Soup
- Bean Hotpot
- Blackberry Cobbler
- Tropical Curry
- Autumn’s Bounty
Full List of Items He’s Neutral About
- Coral
- Wild Plum
- Winter Root
- Common Mushroom
- Nautilus Shell
- Morel
- Purple Mushroom
- Cactus Fruit
- Leek
- Crystal Fruit
- Snow Yam
- Chanterelle
- Blackberry
- Spice Berry
- Clam
- Dandelion
- Daffodil
- Coconut
- Hazelnut
- Grape
- Ginger
- Magma Cap
- Rainbow Shell
- Roe
- Truffle
- Milk
- Goat Milk
- Wool
- Duck Feather
- Wheat
- Cranberries
- Tea Leaves
- Sweet Gem Berry
- Strawberry
- Starfruit
- Rhubarb
- Melon
- Hot Pepper
- Hops
- Ancient Fruit
- Blueberry
- Banana
- Pineapple
- Mango
- Bread
- Fried Egg
Alex’s Least Favorite Gifts
Of course, like any other character in Stardew Valley (or in real life), Alex has things he’s not fond of or just outright hates. It’s best to avoid giving him these unless you want to tick him off. Who knows, maybe you can turn it into a love-hate relationship in some weird Fifty Shades of Grey way.
Full List of Items He Hates
- Red Mushroom
- Sea Urchin
- Quartz
- Holly
- Poppy
- Sugar
- Carp
- Snail
- Strange Bun
- Seafoam Pudding
Full List of Items He Dislikes
- Salmonberry
- Spring Onion
- Wild Horseradish
- Oyster
- Cave Carrot
- Unmilled Rice
- Vinegar
- Rice
- Pine Tar
- Oil
- Oak Resin
- Wheat Flour
- Qi Fruit
- Albacore
- Void Salmon
- Walleye
- Tuna
- Midnight Squid
- Midnight Carp
- Blue Discus
- Woodskip
- Bream
- Blobfish
- Mussel
- Bullhead
- Chub
- Catfish
- Crayfish
- Crab
- Super Cucumber
- Eel
- Octopus
- Perch
- Flounder
- Periwinkle
- Ghostfish
- Stonefish
- Herring
- Pike
- Largemouth Bass
- Ice Pip
- Lobster
- Lingcod
- Pufferfish
- Lionfish
- Cockle
- Tilapia
- Sunfish
- Anchovy
- Rainbow Trout
- Dorado
- Red Snapper
- Red Mullet
- Slimejack
- Smallmouth Bass
- Stingray
- Halibut
- Tiger Trout
- Squid
- Scorpion Carp
- Sea Cucumber
- Sardine
- Shad
- Salmon
- Spook Fish
- Lava Eel
- Sturgeon
- Shrimp
- Sandfish
