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STARDEW VALLEY / TIPS

Reserve Hardwood

Many upgrades and late-game objectives use hardwood.

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In practice: Use Secret Woods routines or other renewable sources after unlocking.
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Overview

Many upgrades and late-game objectives use hardwood.

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How it works

Many upgrades and late-game objectives use hardwood. Small routine improvements accumulate over a whole season.

03

Practical advice

Use Secret Woods routines or other renewable sources after unlocking.

04

Mistakes to avoid

Do not spend all your hardwood on early optional decorations.

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Items / itemsHardwood

Special timber needed for buildings and upgrades.

Crafting / craftingPreserves Jar

Machine that turns suitable produce into pickles or jelly.

Locations / mapsSecret Woods

A hidden forest location with renewable hardwood and special encounters.

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Expand from coop basics to late-game products.

Guide / guidesArtisan Machines and Profit

Compare Kegs, Jars and newer 1.6 processing machines.

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