Meet Maru: The Brilliant Inventor of Stardew Valley

Maru, the intelligent and innovative inventor, adds a scientific and inquisitive touch to Stardew Valley. Known for her passion for technology and her kind-hearted nature, Maru is a beloved character with a lot to offer. Let's delve into Maru’s daily routine, her favorite gifts, and the benefits of choosing her as a partner.

Maru's Schedule

Maru’s routine includes working at her father's shop, helping with medical tasks, and pursuing her scientific experiments. Here’s where you can find her throughout the year:

Spring:

• Monday, Thursday:
  • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: At home, working on her experiments.
  • 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM: In town, near the Community Center.
  • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM: At Harvey's Clinic.
  • 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM: At home.
• Tuesday:
  • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: At home.
  • 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM: At the Community Center.
  • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM: At Harvey's Clinic.
  • 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM: At home.
• Wednesday, Friday:
  • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: At home.
  • 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM: At the beach, collecting shells or experimenting.
  • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM: At Harvey's Clinic.
  • 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM: At home.
• Saturday:
  • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: At home.
  • 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM: At the river, fishing or collecting samples.
  • 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM: At home.
• Sunday:
  • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: At home.
  • 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM: At the Saloon.
  • 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM: At home.

Summer:

• Monday, Thursday:
  • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: At home, working on her experiments.
  • 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM: In town, near the Community Center.
  • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM: At Harvey's Clinic.
  • 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM: At home.
• Tuesday:
  • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: At home.
  • 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM: At the Community Center.
  • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM: At Harvey's Clinic.
  • 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM: At home.
• Wednesday, Friday:
  • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: At home.
  • 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM: At the beach, collecting shells or experimenting.
  • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM: At Harvey's Clinic.
  • 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM: At home.
• Saturday:
  • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: At home.
  • 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM: At the river, fishing or collecting samples.
  • 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM: At home.
• Sunday:
  • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: At home.
  • 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM: At the Saloon.
  • 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM: At home.

Fall:

• Monday, Thursday:
  • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: At home, working on her experiments.
  • 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM: In town, near the Community Center.
  • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM: At Harvey's Clinic.
  • 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM: At home.
• Tuesday:
  • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: At home.
  • 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM: At the Community Center.
  • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM: At Harvey's Clinic.
  • 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM: At home.
• Wednesday, Friday:
  • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: At home.
  • 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM: At the beach, collecting shells or experimenting.
  • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM: At Harvey's Clinic.
  • 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM: At home.
• Saturday:
  • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: At home.
  • 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM: At the river, fishing or collecting samples.
  • 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM: At home.
• Sunday:
  • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: At home.
  • 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM: At the Saloon.
  • 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM: At home.

Winter:

• Monday, Thursday:
  • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: At home, working on her experiments.
  • 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM: In town, near the Community Center.
  • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM: At Harvey's Clinic.
  • 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM: At home.
• Tuesday:
  • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: At home.
  • 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM: At the Community Center.
  • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM: At Harvey's Clinic.
  • 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM: At home.
• Wednesday, Friday:
  • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: At home.
  • 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM: At the beach, collecting shells or experimenting.
  • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM: At Harvey's Clinic.
  • 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM: At home.
• Saturday:
  • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: At home.
  • 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM: At the river, fishing or collecting samples.
  • 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM: At home.
• Sunday:
  • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: At home.
  • 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM: At the Saloon.
  • 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM: At home.

Maru’s Gift Preferences

Loves:

• Battery Pack
• Cauliflower
• Cheese Cauliflower
• Diamond
• Gold Bar
• Iridium Bar
• Miner's Treat
• Pepper Poppers
• Radioactive Bar
• Rhubarb Pie
• Strawberry
• All Universal Loves

Likes:

• Copper Bar
• Earth Crystal
• Frozen Tear
• Oak Resin
• Pine Tar
• Quartz
• Refined Quartz
• All Artisan Goods (except Coffee, Green Tea, and Oil)
• All Cooking (except Fried Egg, Bread, and Strange Bun)
• All Eggs (except Void Egg)
• All Fruit (except Fruit Tree Fruit)
• All Milk
• All Vegetables (except Hops, Tea Leaves, Wheat, and Fruit Tree Fruit)
• All Universal Likes

Neutral:

• Clay
• Daffodil
• Dandelion
• Leek
• Snow Yam
• Wild Horseradish
• All Artisan Goods (except Coffee, Green Tea, and Oil)
• All Cooking (except Fried Egg, Bread, and Strange Bun)
• All Eggs (except Void Egg)
• All Fruit (except Fruit Tree Fruit)
• All Milk
• All Vegetables (except Hops, Tea Leaves, Wheat, and Fruit Tree Fruit)
• All Universal Neutrals

Dislikes:

• Cave Carrot
• Field Snack
• Hazelnut
• Salmonberry
• Spice Berry
• Winter Root
• All Fish (except Carp, Perch, and Sunfish)
• All Artisan Goods (except Coffee, Green Tea, and Oil)
• All Eggs (except Void Egg)
• All Milk
• All Vegetables (except Hops, Tea Leaves, Wheat, and Fruit Tree Fruit)
• All Universal Dislikes

Hates:

• Coal
• Crayfish
• Fried Egg
• Green Bean
• Honey
• Mead
• Parsnip
• Pickles
• Truffle
• Wheat
• All Universal Hates

Does Maru Sell Anything?

Maru does not sell any items directly in Stardew Valley. However, she often gives unique gifts and shares her scientific inventions and knowledge with you.

Benefits of Choosing Maru as a Mate

Marrying Maru comes with several unique benefits:

1. Farm Help: Maru will assist with various farm tasks, such as watering crops and feeding animals.
2. Gifts: She often gives you useful gifts, including battery packs and other technical items.
3. Scientific Insight: Maru’s knowledge of science and technology can lead to unique improvements around the farm.
4. Special Recipes: She can share unique recipes like "Cheese Cauliflower" and "Pepper Poppers."

Marriage Requirements

To marry Maru, you need to meet the following requirements:

• Reach 10 hearts with her.
• Give her a Bouquet (available at Pierre's after reaching 8 hearts).
• Upgrade your house at least once.
• Buy a Mermaid’s Pendant from the Old Mariner (available on rainy days once you have an upgraded house).

Heart Events

2 Hearts: Enter the Carpenter’s Shop when Maru is home. You will find her working on an experiment and have a conversation about her scientific interests.

4 Hearts: Visit the mountain lake on a sunny day. Maru will be there, and she’ll invite you to help her with a scientific observation, leading to a bonding experience.

6 Hearts: Enter the Carpenter’s Shop when Maru is home. You will see her arguing with her father, Demetrius, about her future, and you'll get the chance to support her.

8 Hearts: Visit the beach on a sunny day. Maru will invite you to help her launch a homemade robot, showcasing her ingenuity and dedication.

10 Hearts: Enter the Carpenter’s Shop when Maru is home. She will reveal a special invention she made just for you, expressing her deep feelings.

14 Hearts (Post-marriage): Maru will invite you to a special scientific project where you’ll collaborate on creating something innovative together, further deepening your bond.

Conclusion

Maru’s blend of scientific talent, kind-hearted nature, and curiosity makes her a fascinating and enriching character in Stardew Valley. Her passion for technology and innovation adds a unique dimension to your farm life, making her an ideal choice for a partner.