When building friendships with the villagers of Pelican Town inStardew Valley, simply talking to them each day isn’t enough. You need to have a steady supply of gift items to hand, and none are better than the universally loved gifts.

There are a few exceptions to universal gifts. Occasionally a villager will hate receiving one, but I’ll note any exceptions as we go through this guide. Where someone is listed as an exception, it’s best not to even try and give them the item as a gift.

Universally loved gifts in Stardew Valley

Every way to get universally loved gifts in Stardew Valley

Stardrop Teais by far the best gift to give any villager, as it is guaranteed to increase friendship by 250 points, or a whole heart. If given on a villagers birthday or at the Feast of the Winter Star, Stardrop Tea will provide 750 Friendship points, or three whole hearts.

Loved gifts in Stardew Valley

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