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Stardew Valley is host to a wide range of diverse and interesting characters, each of whom the character is able to befriend and some of whom are romanceable. Getting close to these characters is always a good idea - companionship is always nice, and Stardew Valley actively rewards players for being chatty and active in creating friendships, whether through gifts in the mail or through exclusive heart events with characters the player is close enough to.
Elliott is one of the characters that players are able to befriend and romance in Stardew Valley. An aspiring writer with a hut on the beach and a naturally romantic side, Elliott is well worth getting to know, and his personality and backstory are a draw for many fresh-faced farmers new to the Valley. This guide will help players learn exactly how to reel him in!
Elliott's Regular Schedule For Every Season
Each character in Stardew Valley has a schedule that will change depending on things like the day or the time of the year. Elliott's schedule is one of the easiest to remember of any Stardew Valley character - perfect for busy farmers that don't have the time to chase characters around for most of the day! He also has very few disruptions to his schedule, which is another pro. The only thing players really need to remember is that on Summer 9, Elliott will visit the Clinic in town for his annual check-up.
Spring
Rainy Days
- All Day: Stays inside his house on the beach.
Thursday (and Friday, if the player has 6+ hearts with Leah)
- 8:00 AM: At home.
- 11:30 AM: Leaves his house and heads to Pierre's General Store.
- 5:30 PM: Leaves Pierre's General Store and heads home.
Friday and Sunday (if the player has less than 6 hearts with Leah)
- 8:00 AM: At home.
- 12:00 PM: Leaves his house and heads towards the end of the docks next to Willy's Fish Shop.
- 5:00 PM: Leaves the beach and heads to the Stardrop Saloon.
- 11:40 PM: Leaves the Stardrop Saloon and heads home.
Regular Schedule
- 8:00 AM: At home.
- 12:00 PM: Leaves his house to stand on the beach.
- 1:30 PM: Returns home.
- 3:00 PM: Leaves his house again and stands at the bridge just above the beach.
- 6:00 PM: Returns home for the night.
Summer
Rainy Days
- All Day: Stays inside his house on the beach.
Thursday (and Friday, if the player has 6+ hearts with Leah)
- 8:00 AM: At home.
- 11:30 AM: Leaves his house and heads to Pierre's General Store.
- 5:30 PM: Leaves Pierre's General Store and heads home.
Friday and Sunday (if the player has less than 6 hearts with Leah)
- 8:00 AM: At home.
- 12:00 PM: Leaves his house and heads towards the end of the docks next to Willy's Fish Shop.
- 5:00 PM: Leaves the beach and heads to the Stardrop Saloon.
- 11:40 PM: Leaves the Stardrop Saloon and heads home.
Regular Schedule
- 8:00 AM: At home.
- 11:30 AM: Leaves home and heads to Cindersap Forest, standing south of Leah's Cottage.
- 6:00 PM: Leaves to head home.
- 7:40 PM: Arrives home for the night.
Fall
Rainy Days
- All Day: Stays inside his house on the beach.
Thursday (and Friday, if the player has 6+ hearts with Leah)
- 8:00 AM: At home.
- 11:30 AM: Leaves his house and heads to Pierre's General Store.
- 5:30 PM: Leaves Pierre's General Store and heads home.
Friday and Sunday (if the player has less than 6 hearts with Leah)
- 8:00 AM: At home.
- 12:00 PM: Leaves his house and heads towards the end of the docks next to Willy's Fish Shop.
- 5:00 PM: Leaves the beach and heads to the Stardrop Saloon.
- 11:40 PM: Leaves the Stardrop Saloon and heads home.
Regular Schedule
- 8:00 AM: At home.
- 11:30 AM: Leaves his house and heads to the Museum.
- 5:30 PM: Leaves the Museum and heads home for the night.
- 6:40 PM: Returns home and stands by his bonsai tree.
- 9:00 PM: Moves from his bonsai tree over to his writing desk.
Winter
Snowy Days
- All Day: Stays inside his house on the beach.
Thursday (and Friday, if the player has 6+ hearts with Leah)
- 8:00 AM: At home.
- 11:30 AM: Leaves his house and heads to Pierre's General Store.
- 5:30 PM: Leaves Pierre's General Store and heads home.
Friday and Sunday (if the player has less than 6 hearts with Leah)
- 8:00 AM: At home.
- 12:00 PM: Leaves his house and heads towards the end of the docks next to Willy's Fish Shop.
- 5:00 PM: Leaves the beach and heads to the Stardrop Saloon.
- 11:40 PM: Leaves the Stardrop Saloon and heads home.
Regular Schedule
8:00 AM: At home.
11:30 AM: Leaves his house and heads to Pierre's General Store.
5:30 PM: Leaves Pierre's General Store and heads home.
The Best Gifts for Elliott: Likes, Loves, Dislikes, and Hates
Everyone loves receiving gifts, and the inhabitants of Stardew Valley are certainly no different. Giving gifts to players' favorite characters benefits everyone, too, but it'll benefit the player most of all - giving gifts means raising friendship, and raising friendship means receiving treats in the mail and, most importantly, a closer relationship with the person they're giving gifts to.
Elliott's taste in gifts is just as simple as his schedule, so there's thankfully not too much to remember. It also helps that many of his liked and loved gifts revolve around the ocean or are supplies that many players will naturally find on their farm, like Duck Feathers. His disliked gifts are similarly easy to remember and avoid too, making Elliott a good choice for early-game befriending!
Loves
- All Universal Loves
- Crab Cakes
- Duck Feather
- Lobster
- Pomegranate
- Squid Ink
- Tom Kha Soup
Likes
- All Universal Likes (except Amaranth and Pizza)
- All Fruit (except Pomegranate and Salmonberry)
- Octopus
- Squid
Neutrals
- All Universal Neutrals (except Duck Feather and Squid Ink)
- All Eggs (except Void Egg)
- All Fish (except Carp, Lobster, Octopus, Sea Cucumber, Snail, and Squid)
Dislikes
- All Universal Dislikes (except Fish)
- All Milk
- Chanterelle
- Common Mushroom
- Daffodil
- Dandelion
- Ginger
- Hazelnut
- Holly
- Leek
- Magma Cap
- Morel
- Pizza
- Purple Mushroom
- Wild Horseradish
- Winter Root
Hates
- All Universal Hates
- Amaranth
- Quartz
- Salmonberry
- Sea Cucumber
Movie Theater: Elliott's Favorites
With the Movie Theater being added in Update 1.4 came the ability to invite the players' favorite characters to go see a movie. Taking advantage of the Movie Theater and everything it has to offer is simple; all the player has to do is visit the Movie Theater and buy a ticket for 1,000g. If the player would also like to bring someone else along to see a movie, buy a ticket and gift it to a character to invite them along. Then, show up at the Movie Theater at some point on the same day.
While at the Theater, players can choose different movies and concessions that will impact each character differently. By inviting a character to see a movie they love and by buying them snacks they'll enjoy, the player will receive a huge boost to their friendship with their chosen partner.
Loved Movies
- Mysterium
Liked Movies
- The Brave Little Sapling
- Natural Wonders: Exploring Our Vibrant World
- The Miracle At Coldstar Ranch
- Wumbus
- The Zuzu City Express
Disliked Movies
- It Howls In The Rain
- Journey Of The Prairie King: The Motion Picture
Loved Concessions
- Cappuccino Mousse Cake
- Stardrop Sorbet
- Truffle Popcorn
Liked Concessions
- Apple Slices
- Chocolate Popcorn
- Hummus Snack Pack
- Ice Cream Sandwich
- Jasmine Tea
- Kale Smoothie
- Panzanella Salad
- Salmon Burger
- Star Cookie
Disliked Concessions
- Everything outside of his Loved and Liked concessions.
Elliott's Heart Events
Heart events occur when the player becomes close enough to a character they've gotten lots of friendship points with. They're something of a reward for achieving such a close relationship. Elliott has several heart events, beginning at two and ending at fourteen. Some have specific requisites to trigger, so be sure to plan accordingly.
- Two Hearts: enter Elliott's home while Elliott is there.
- Four Hearts: enter the Stardrop Saloon between 3pm and 10pm while Gus is there.
- Six Hearts: enter Elliott's home while Elliott is there.
- Eight Hearts: after receiving a letter from Elliott in the mail, visit the Museum between 1pm and 7pm on any day.
- Ten Hearts: after receiving a letter from Elliott in the mail, go to the beach on a day with clear weather between 7am and 1pm.
- Fourteen Hearts: leave the Farmhouse between 6am and 3pm on a day when there will be no events occurring for the next 8 consecutive days.
What Happens After Marrying Elliott?
After the player and Elliott are married, he will move into the Farmhouse alongside the player. He will add his own small room to the right of the Farmhouse with several bookshelves and barrels, and he'll set up a small garden behind the farmhouse where he can be found reading. His schedule doesn't change very much after marriage, and on Mondays, he will continue to visit the beach.
On rainy mornings and mornings when Elliott will stay inside all day, he may offer the player Coffee. On rainy evenings, he'll make the player a choice of Baked Fish, Chowder, Fish Stew, or Fried Calamari. On New Years' Eve - Winter 28 - he will give the player a bottle of Wine to celebrate the new year.
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