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Volpedia/Games/Stardew Valley/Relationships/Friendship Hearts
STARDEW VALLEY / RELATIONSHIPS

Friendship Hearts

Hearts represent relationships with residents and unlock dialogue and events.

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In practice: Talk consistently and prioritize birthday gifts to build relationships efficiently.
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Overview

Hearts represent relationships with residents and unlock dialogue and events.

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How it works

Hearts represent relationships with residents and unlock dialogue and events. Heart events and dialogue choices are linked to individual friendship paths.

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Practical advice

Talk consistently and prioritize birthday gifts to build relationships efficiently.

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Mistakes to avoid

Do not assume all interactions give the same friendship effect.

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An option in the later relationship systems with friendship consequences.

Relationships / relationshipsHeart Events

Story scenes trigger at friendship milestones with location, time and other conditions.

Tips / tipsPlan Birthday Gifts

A calendar and a small gift chest make friendships easier to maintain.

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