Hello, fellow Stardew Valley players! In our previous tutorial, we discussed the impact of luck on combat and mining, which sparked a lot of discussion. Luck indeed influences many other aspects of the game, so in this tutorial, we’ll talk about movement speed and how to increase it for better efficiency. Here are some ways to do that:
- Food and Beverage Buffsa. Coffee and Triple Shot Espresso: These beverages increase your movement speed by one level and can be stacked with food buffs to reach a total of +2 speed. However, the duration is short, with even Triple Shot Espresso only lasting a little over four minutes. To maintain the speed buff throughout a 15-minute in-game day, you’ll need four servings. A popular combination is Spicy Eel and Triple Shot Espresso.b. Spicy Eel: To make Spicy Eel yourself, you’ll need to raise a lot of eels, which can usually be exchanged for Rubies at the Desert Trader. A Gem Replicator will duplicate one Ruby every two days. Since Spicy Eel lasts seven minutes and a day lasts a maximum of 15 minutes, you’ll need three Spicy Eels per day. Thus, six Gem Replicators can help you maintain a constant +2 speed. Spicy Eel also provides a +1 luck bonus, which is advantageous when mining.
c. Pepper Poppers: Made with Hot Peppers and Cheese, these can be a great alternative for daily speed boosts if you have plenty of Cheese. They last for seven minutes, so raising three cows and planting some Hot Peppers should suffice.
d. Crab Cakes: Consuming a Crab Cake provides a movement speed bonus that lasts for an entire in-game day. To make them yourself, you’ll need Crab, Wheat Flour, Egg, and Oil. You’ll have to set up several crab pots to catch enough Crabs. With the Fisher profession, the probability of catching a Crab is 1/7, so placing at least seven crab pots in seawater is recommended.
- Barbarian Ring: Equipping the Barbarian Ring gives a temporary +2 speed boost after defeating a monster. This is ideal for the end game when you’re focusing on increasing your monster kill count.
- Riding a Horse: Build a stable at Robin’s for 100 Hardwood, 5 Iron Bars, and 10,000g to unlock the ability to ride a horse. While not always the most convenient mode of transport, it adds an interesting aspect to the game. Horses can be named and wear hats but have some limitations: they cannot enter buildings or be used for mining, combat, and other activities. The Horse Whistle, purchasable from Mr. Qi’s shop for 50 Qi Gems, allows you to summon your horse anytime, making horse travel much more convenient. At night, the horse returns to the stable, so you don’t have to worry about losing it.
- Dealing with Slowed Movement: You’re likely familiar with in-game scenarios that slow down your movement, such as being surrounded by Slimes or hit by Magma Sparkers on Ginger Island. We won’t delve into the details here.
We hope this guide on movement speed in Stardew Valley has been helpful. Enjoy your increased efficiency as you farm, mine, and explore!