Making truffle oil in Stardew Valley is one of the best ways to earn some serious cash. Hereās everything you need to know about creating truffle oil in Stardew Valley.
Making Truffle Oil in Stardew Valley
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Truffle oil is an artisan good in Stardew Valley that sells for 1,065g, or 1,491g if you have the Artisan Profession. Itās also used in the Mayorās Need quest and the Artisan Bundle in the Community Center. The cool thing is, you make it from trufflesāthose funny little mushroom things your pigs dig up.
Step 1: Getting a Pig
First things first, you need pigs to find truffles in Stardew Valley
. To buy pigs, youāll need a Deluxe Barn. Hereās how to get started:
- Upgrade Your Barn: Head to Robinās shop and upgrade your barn to a Deluxe Barn. This costs a bit of cash (25,000g) and requires wood and stone, but itās worth it. It can hold 12 animals and has an auto-feed system.
- Buy a Pig: Once your barn is ready, visit Marnieās Ranch to buy a pig for 16,000g. Pigs donāt produce truffles until theyāre adults, so be patient.
Step 2: Foraging for Truffles
Pigs need to be outside to find truffles, so let them roam on sunny days:
- Happy Pigs, More Truffles: Make sure your pigs are well-fed and happy. Their happiness affects how many truffles theyāll find. Keep them fed with fresh grass or hay, and pet them daily.
- Truffle Season: Remember, pigs donāt go out in the rain or during winter, so plan your truffle oil production around those times.
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Step 3: Crafting an Oil Maker
Once youāve got a stockpile of truffles, itās time to craft an Oil Maker. Youāll need:
- Farming Level 8: This is when you unlock the recipe for the Oil Maker.
- Materials: Collect 50 Slime, 20 Hardwood, and 1 Gold Bar to build the Oil Maker.
Step 4: Making Truffle Oil
Now that you have your Oil Maker, itās time to turn those truffles into oil:
- Process Truffles: Place a truffle in the Oil Maker. It takes about six in-game hours to produce one truffle oil.
- Sell or Store: Once youāve made truffle oil, you can sell it for a tidy profit. Consider saving some for quests or bundles if you havenāt completed those yet.
Bonus Tips
- Artisan Profession: Choose the Artisan Profession at Farming Level 10 to increase the selling price of truffle oil by 40%. Itās a huge boost to your profits!
- Selling Strategy: If you find iridium-quality truffles, theyāre worth selling on their own since they fetch a high price. But once you have the Artisan bonus, truffle oil is where the real money’s at.
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Published: Aug 7, 2024 11:39 am