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Stardew Valley is host to a ton of villagers, most of whom the player is able to befriend and many of whom are romanceable. There are a lot of different reasons why befriending and even romancing these characters can be a good option – they’ll send players gifts when their friendship points are high enough, including some recipes that can only be acquired through friendship, and they have special heart events that can only be accessed after a certain amount of friendship points.

One of these romanceable villagers is Shane, considered by many to be a definite Stardew Valley fan favorite. Shane has an interesting and emotional backstory, but his cool demeanor and his love of chickens are a draw for many players. This guide will help players figure out the best way to reach higher friendship levels and marriage with Shane.

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Shane’s Regular Schedule for Every Season

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Each villager in Stardew Valley has a set schedule depending on the day, the season, and the weather that they’ll adhere to. These schedules are relatively easy to follow once they’re memorized, which makes gifting and speaking to them far easier for players. Shane is no different.

Just as each villager has a set schedule, they each have little oddities that players should also remember. With Shane, on rainy Saturdays and Sundays when the Community Centre hasn’t been completed, he’ll go work at JojaMart on the far right of the town. He can also be found in the Stardrop Saloon almost every evening, regardless of weather or season. This guide will also specify whether the Community Centre has been completed, as this impacts his schedule slightly.

Spring

Monday - Friday (Community Centre Not Restored)

  • 7:10am: Leaves Marnie's Ranch and heads to work at JojaMart.
  • 5:00pm: Leaves JojaMart and heads to the Stardrop Saloon.
  • 11:10pm: Leaves the Stardrop Saloon and returns to Marnie's Ranch.

Saturday (Community Centre Not Restored)

  • 9:00am: Leaves his room and enters the kitchen in Marnie's Ranch.
  • 12:00pm: Leaves Marnie's Ranch and heads to Pierre's General Store.
  • 5:00pm: Leaves Pierre's General Store and goes to the Stardrop Saloon.
  • 11:00pm: Leaves the Stardrop Saloon and returns to Marnie's Ranch.

Sunday (Community Centre Not Restored)

  • All day: In his room at Marnie's Ranch.

Monday - Friday (Community Centre Restored)

  • 9:00am: Leaves his room and enters the kitchen in Marnie's Ranch.
  • 11:00am: Returns to his room.
  • 12:00pm: Leaves his room and stands by the fireplace in Marnie's Ranch.
  • 2:00pm: Leaves Marnie's Ranch and heads to the Stardrop Saloon.
  • 11:00pm: Leaves the Stardrop Saloon and returns to Marnie's Ranch.

Sunday (Community Centre Restored)

  • 9:00am: Leaves his room and enters the kitchen in Marnie's Ranch.
  • 12:00pm: Leaves Marnie's Ranch and heads to Pierre's General Store.
  • 5:00pm: Leaves Pierre's General Store and goes to the Stardrop Saloon.
  • 11:00pm: Leaves the Stardrop Saloon and returns to Marnie's Ranch.

Summer

Monday - Friday (Community Centre Not Restored)

  • 7:10am: Leaves Marnie's Ranch and heads to work at JojaMart.
  • 5:00pm: Leaves JojaMart and heads to the Stardrop Saloon.
  • 11:10pm: Leaves the Stardrop Saloon and returns to Marnie's Ranch.

Saturday (Community Centre Not Restored)

  • 9:00am: Leaves his room and enters the kitchen in Marnie's Ranch.
  • 12:00pm: Leaves Marnie's Ranch and heads to Pierre's General Store.
  • 5:00pm: Leaves Pierre's General Store and goes to the Stardrop Saloon.
  • 11:00pm: Leaves the Stardrop Saloon and returns to Marnie's Ranch.

Sunday (Community Centre Not Restored)

  • 12:30pm: In the kitchen at Marnie's Ranch.
  • 6:00pm: Leaves and heads to the Stardrop Saloon.
  • 12:00am: Leaves the Stardrop Saloon and returns to Marnie's Ranch.

Monday - Friday (Community Centre Restored)

  • 9:00am: Leaves his room and enters the kitchen in Marnie's Ranch.
  • 11:00am: Returns to his room.
  • 12:00pm: Leaves his room and stands by the fireplace in Marnie's Ranch.
  • 2:00pm: Leaves Marnie's Ranch and heads to the Stardrop Saloon.
  • 11:00pm: Leaves the Stardrop Saloon and returns to Marnie's Ranch.

Sunday (Community Centre Restored)

  • 9:00am: Leaves his room and enters the kitchen in Marnie's Ranch.
  • 12:00pm: Leaves Marnie's Ranch and heads to Pierre's General Store.
  • 5:00pm: Leaves Pierre's General Store and goes to the Stardrop Saloon.
  • 11:00pm: Leaves the Stardrop Saloon and returns to Marnie's Ranch.

Fall

Monday - Friday (Community Centre Not Restored)

  • 7:10am: Leaves Marnie's Ranch and heads to work at JojaMart.
  • 5:00pm: Leaves JojaMart and heads to the Stardrop Saloon.
  • 11:10pm: Leaves the Stardrop Saloon and returns to Marnie's Ranch.

Saturday (Community Centre Not Restored)

  • 9:00am: Leaves his room and enters the kitchen in Marnie's Ranch.
  • 12:00pm: Leaves Marnie's Ranch and heads to Pierre's General Store.
  • 5:00pm: Leaves Pierre's General Store and goes to the Stardrop Saloon.
  • 11:00pm: Leaves the Stardrop Saloon and returns to Marnie's Ranch.

Sunday (Community Centre Not Restored)

  • All day: Stands in the kitchen at Marnie's Ranch.

Monday - Friday (Community Centre Restored)

  • 9:00am: Leaves his room and enters the kitchen in Marnie's Ranch.
  • 11:00am: Returns to his room.
  • 12:00pm: Leaves his room and stands by the fireplace in Marnie's Ranch.
  • 2:00pm: Leaves Marnie's Ranch and heads to the Stardrop Saloon.
  • 11:00pm: Leaves the Stardrop Saloon and returns to Marnie's Ranch.

Sunday (Community Centre Restored)

  • 9:00am: Leaves his room and enters the kitchen in Marnie's Ranch.
  • 12:00pm: Leaves Marnie's Ranch and heads to Pierre's General Store.
  • 5:00pm: Leaves Pierre's General Store and goes to the Stardrop Saloon.
  • 11:00pm: Leaves the Stardrop Saloon and returns to Marnie's Ranch.

Winter

Monday - Friday (Community Centre Not Restored)

  • 7:10am: Leaves Marnie's Ranch and heads to work at JojaMart.
  • 5:00pm: Leaves JojaMart and heads to the Stardrop Saloon.
  • 11:10pm: Leaves the Stardrop Saloon and returns to Marnie's Ranch.

Saturday (Community Centre Not Restored)

  • 9:00am: Leaves his room and enters the kitchen in Marnie's Ranch.
  • 12:00pm: Leaves Marnie's Ranch and heads to Pierre's General Store.
  • 5:00pm: Leaves Pierre's General Store and goes to the Stardrop Saloon.
  • 11:00pm: Leaves the Stardrop Saloon and returns to Marnie's Ranch.

Sunday (Community Centre Not Restored)

  • All day: Stands in the kitchen at Marnie's Ranch.

Monday - Friday (Community Centre Restored)

  • 9:00am: Leaves his room and enters the kitchen in Marnie's Ranch.
  • 11:00am: Returns to his room.
  • 12:00pm: Leaves his room and stands by the fireplace in Marnie's Ranch.
  • 2:00pm: Leaves Marnie's Ranch and heads to the Stardrop Saloon.
  • 11:00pm: Leaves the Stardrop Saloon and returns to Marnie's Ranch.

Sunday (Community Centre Restored)

  • 9:00am: Leaves his room and enters the kitchen in Marnie's Ranch.
  • 12:00pm: Leaves Marnie's Ranch and heads to Pierre's General Store.
  • 5:00pm: Leaves Pierre's General Store and goes to the Stardrop Saloon.
  • 11:00pm: Leaves the Stardrop Saloon and returns to Marnie's Ranch.

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The Best Gifts for Shane: Likes, Loves, Dislikes, and Hates

Shane is a fan favorite of friendship and marriage speedruns because of how easy it is to access some of his most loved gifts, such as food and crops, even as an early-game player. If the player wants to gain hearts with him quickly, it shouldn't be too hard to achieve!

As well as this, it might also be helpful for players to remember that villagers in Stardew Valley will give out a huge boost to friendship points when receiving gifts on their birthdays, especially if the gift they receive is liked or loved. Shane’s birthday is Spring 20, which makes him a very useful candidate for players who want to marry early!

Loves

  • All Universal Loves
  • Beer
  • Hot Pepper
  • Pepper Poppers
  • Pizza

Likes

  • All Universal Likes (except Pickles)
  • All Eggs (except Void Eggs)
  • All Fruit

Neutrals

  • All Universal Neutrals
  • All Milk

Dislikes

  • All Universal Dislikes
  • Chanterelle
  • Common Mushroom
  • Dandelion
  • Daffodil
  • Ginger
  • Hazelnut
  • Holly
  • Leek
  • Magma Cap
  • Morel
  • Purple Mushroom
  • Seaweed
  • Snow Yam
  • Wild Horseradish
  • Winter Root

Hates

  • All Universal Hates (except Seaweed)
  • Pickles
  • Quartz

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Movie Theater: Shane's Favorites

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With the 1.4 update came the inclusion of the Movie Theater to Stardew Valley, which allows players to take a villager to see a movie with them in the Joja Mart building. To invite Shane to see a movie, the player must buy a ticket from the Theater for 1,000g and give it to him in the same way the player would give a regular gift. To see a movie with Shane, the player must then go to the Movie Theater on the same day they gave him the ticket.

Shane also prefers different screenings and concession snacks. By taking him to a screening he loves or likes, the player will gain many heart points; by taking him to a screening he dislikes, they will lose heart points. The same goes for the concessions that players can buy for him.

Loved Movies

  • It Howls In The Rain
  • Wumbus

Liked Movies

  • Journey Of The Prairie King: The Motion Picture
  • Natural Wonders: Exploring Our Vibrant World
  • Mysterium

Disliked Movies

  • The Brave Little Sapling
  • The Zuzu City Express
  • The Miracle At Coldstar Ranch

Loved Concessions

  • Hummus Snack Pack
  • Personal Pizza
  • Stardrop Sorbet
  • Joja Cola
  • JojaCorn
  • Nachos

Liked Concessions

  • Everything outside of his Liked and Disliked concessions

Disliked Concessions

  • Cappuccino Mousse Cake
  • Panzanella Salad
  • Apple Slices
  • Black Licorice
  • Truffle Popcorn
  • Kale Smoothie

Shane’s Heart Events

Pixel art - video game dialogue of Shane from Stardew Valley saying 'Here, have a cold one'

In Stardew Valley, how close players are to a character is represented through hearts. When gaining another heart with a character by speaking to them regularly and gifting them things they love or like, the player is rewarded with a heart event. Shane has several heart events, beginning at two and ending at fourteen (which is only achievable after marrying him). Some of these heart events also have prerequisites that the player must achieve before the event can begin.

  • Two Hearts: enter Cindersap Forest between 8pm and 12am.
  • Four Hearts: enter Marnie's Ranch at any time.
  • Six Hearts: enter Cindersap Forest between 9am and 8pm while the weather is stormy or rainy.
  • Seven Hearts (I): enter Marnie's Ranch while Shane is there.
  • Seven Hearts (II): enter the town between 10am and 4pm while the weather is clear. This event also requires two hearts with both Emily and Clint before it can be triggered.
  • Eight Hearts: enter Marnie's Ranch while Shane is there.
  • Ten Hearts: to trigger this event, the player must leave their house before 6:30am. After initiating the event by leaving early, the player must then head to the Bus Stop to the right of their farm between 4pm and 6pm.
  • Fourteen Hearts: enter town on any day except Friday between 8am and 5pm. After achieving the initial fourteen heart cutscene, there will be two following cutscenes. To see these cutscenes, enter town on any day for two days.

What Happens After Marrying Shane?

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After marrying Shane, he’ll move into the farmhouse to live with the player. He’ll add another room to the far right of the player's farmhouse, too, featuring a TV to play video games on and a fridge for himself. He’ll also build a little chicken hutch behind the farmhouse where he can be found with his chicken, Charlie. After he moves in, the player can receive gifts from him. These gifts include Eggs, Pepper Poppers, Pizza, Omelets, Pale Ale, and Beer.

Once Shane has been married, his schedule will change quite a bit. He’ll stay on the player’s farm for most of his time, only leaving on Mondays and Fridays. On Mondays, he can be found in Marnie’s ranch in the morning and in Cindersap Forest through the afternoon. On Fridays, he can be found in Pelican Town in the mornings, in Pierre’s General Store in the afternoon, and in the Stardrop Saloon through the evening. If JojaMart is still open, Shane no longer works there.

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