Hardwood plays a very important role in Stardew Valley. It’s needed for various mid to late-game tasks like crafting items and upgrading buildings. Getting this wood can be a challenge due to its specific spawning locations and the tools needed to collect it. In this article, we’re going to go over everything you need to know about hardwood including where to get it, efficient collecting techniques, and more.
What is Hardwood and Where to Get it?
Hardwood is a rare type of wood in the game. Regular wood can be collected easily from any tree, but hardwood requires specific sources and tools to obtain it. It’s so sought after because it’s essential for crafting advanced items like the Cheese Press and Oil Maker. As to where you can find hardwood… it can be found in the following:
Mahogany Trees
You’ll need to plant and grow these trees to harvest them. To start, get Mahogany Seeds. These can be found by chopping down Mahogany Trees, chopping down the stumps in the Secret Woods, or defeating Slimes in the Secret Woods. You can also trade one Stingray for a Mahogany Seed with the Island Trader. Once you have seeds, plant them on your farm or in other available spaces. Mahogany Trees take some time to mature. Using tree fertilizer can speed up this process.
Large Stumps
Large Stumps are another source of this wood. You can find these on your farm and in the Secret Woods. It’s important to note that the stumps respawn in the Secret Woods but not on your farm. If you’re using the Forest Farm map, large stumps will also respawn regularly on the western portion of the farm. The Secret Woods contains six Large Stumps that respawn daily. They provide up to 12 pieces each day. To access the Secret Woods, you must clear the large log blocking the entrance using at least a Steel Axe.
Large Logs
Large logs are found in front of the Secret Woods and on your farm. To obtain hardwood from these, you need a Steel Axe or better. Clearing the large log blocking the path to the Secret Woods will reveal more sources of this wood. These logs do not respawn after removal but are valuable for immediate collection.
Efficient Hardwood Harvesting Techniques
To get hardwood fast, visit the Secret Woods daily. It has six large stumps, which respawn each day. This is the most consistent source of this rare wood in the game. Regular visits will keep your supply steady for crafting and building needs. In addition, The Forest Farm map offers distinct advantages for collecting this wood. This map includes large stumps that respawn daily, making it easier to gather this type of wood. Combine all this with mahogany tree planting and you’ll have the most optimized collection process.
Uses of Hardwood
Crafting Recipes
Hardwood plays a crucial role in crafting several valuable items in Stardew Valley. Here’s a list of the items that require this wood to make:
- Cheese Press
- Oil Maker
- Hardwood Fence
- Worm Bin
- Cork Bobber
- Mushroom Log
- Warp Totem: Beach
- Warp Totem: Mountains
- Warp Totem: Farm
- Warp Totem: Desert
- Warp Totem: Island
- Rain Totem
- Treasure Totem
- Stump Brazier
- Carved Brazier
- Cask
- Ostrich Incubator
- Heavy Tapper
- Mini-Obelisk
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- Hopper
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- Fish Smoke
- Tent Kit
Quests and Upgrades
Upgrading your farmhouse for the first time requires 250 hardwood and 50,000g. The stable requires five iron bars, 100 hardwood, and 10,000g. Additionally, the pet bowl requires 25 hardwood and 5,000g. When it comes to questing, there are several quests that require hardwood:
- The “Robin’s Request” quest requires ten.
- The “Robin’s Project” special order requires 80.
- Willy’s Boat needs 200 to repair the hull.
- Ten are requested by Woodskip in a Fish Pond to increase the capacity.
- The “The Giant Stump” quest requires 100.
Wrapping Up
In Stardew Valley, securing this rare hardwood efficiently involves planting Mahogany Trees and harvesting large stumps and logs in the aforementioned locations with the techniques mentioned earlier. If you would like maximum efficiency, you can use the Forest Farm as well. Apply these useful tips to enhance your resource management and take your farm to a whole new level with ease.
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