STARDEW VALLEY / SKILLS
Skills
Farming, Fishing, Mining, Foraging, Combat and 1.6 Mastery.
10 entriesReviewed 2026-10-27
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Skills reference library
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SkillsFarming
Skill raised through agriculture and related farm work; it unlocks farming recipes and professions.
SkillsFishing
Skill that increases through fishing and fish traps and unlocks better options over time.
SkillsMining
Skill gained from breaking rocks and collecting relevant materials.
SkillsForaging
Skill developed through gathering wild resources and clearing trees.
SkillsCombat
Skill earned by fighting monsters, supporting more dangerous mining routes.
SkillsMastery Cave
Late-game system added in 1.6 for mastery rewards after maxing the five core skills.
SkillsFarming Professions
Skill decisions at farming levels allow agricultural or animal-focused bonuses.
SkillsFishing Professions
Fishing skill choices affect profits or certain specialized activities.
SkillsForaging Professions
Foraging skill choices influence resource collection and some production opportunities.
SkillsCombat Professions
Combat skill offers specialization options affecting fighting ability.
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