Stardew Valleyis a game that loves its secrets.

Here, you might learn how to pass this test.

Happy exploring, farmers!

Stardew Valley: An image of a secret note, two prize tickets, and a golden scythe over a screenshot of the Alleyway Buffet path

Oftentimes, unlockable areas are guarded by a difficult-to-destroy structure.

To uncover these paths, you will need aPickaxe or Axe of Copper qualityor greater.

Try using thestep-stoolaround the map to get to areas of higher elevation.

stardew valley grandpas shrine with al 4 candles lit

Inside the Bus Tunnel is thestart ofQi’s questline.

This will start Qi’s quest.

The powers tab is where allspecial abilities and useful itemswill accumulate.

Stardew Valley: The player stands in front of the fenced area by the community center

To get powers, you first need to acquireBooks of Power.

One of these Books of Power the Alleyway Buffet can be found on thehidden path by Clint’s shop.

To collect the Alleyway Buffet, head to thefirst tree above the minecarttrack.

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Enter the path where thetree overhangs the fence.

You have tointeract with the bookin your hot bar to add the power to your Powers tab.

Using aCopper or better Axe, cut down thestumpblocking the fenced area by the tree.

Stardew Valley: The player rides horseback through Pelican Town

Once inside,destroy the Fiber nodesuntil you’re able to get behind the tree.

Here, you will find a wrapped blue present.

Opening the present will reward you with aprize ticketforLewis’s Prize Machine.

Stardew Valley: The player stands beside the entrance to the Alleyway Buffet path

Unlike a regular maze, you won’t be able to solve this puzzle with just an aerial view.

From beside the tree,head to the cave entranceon the cliffside.

You canenter the cave, butwon’t be able to seeyourself walking around inside it.

Stardew Valley: An image of the Golden Pumpkin over Pelican Town in the fall.

Eventually, the cave will spit you out by the chest, holding theGolden Pumpkin.

The Golden Pumpkin is auniversally loved gift, so it’s a good item to have on hand.

Cindersap Forest

Cindersap forest, like Pelican Town, doesn’t have very many hidden paths.

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However, thetwo hidden areasyou can uncover here are two of the most useful areas in the game.

You need aCopper or better quality Axeto destroy the log and gain entry to the Secret Woods.

At one point, you will also find a sleeping bear.

Stardew Valley: The player stands in front of Marnie’s shop

You canbring him the itemshe requests for rewards.

There is also asecondary hidden areain the Secret Woods.

At thebottom of the Secret Woods, you will see several large stumps.

Stardew Island: The player stands in front of the Ginger Island resort

The Secret Woods is a great place toharvestHardwoodas the stumps respawndaily.

you’re able to alsofindFiddlehead Fernhere in the summertime.

The Sewer

Between Pelican Town and Cindersap Forest is the Sewer.

Stardew Valley: The player stands next to the entrance to the hidden walnut path

To unlock thesewer, you need todonate 60 items to the museum’scollection.

After donating your 60th item,Guntherwill reward you with aRusty Key.

Use this key tounlock the Sewerentrance inCindersap Forest.

Stardew Valley: The player on the hidden path by the Tiger Slime grove

Krobus will bring up the Mutant Bug Lair during theDark Talisman quest.

you gotta fish in the Mutant Bug Lair to catch theSlimejack.

Ginger Island

Ginger Island has the most hidden areas by far.

Stardew Valley: An image of Mr. Qi.

You will uncover most of Ginger Island’s secrets while on your hunt for the130Golden Walnutsscattered around the island.

To get to this path, follow the paving stones that lead to theright of the Parrot Express station.

To complete the Gem Bird Puzzle, visit Ginger Island onfour rainy days.

Stardew Valley: The player stands next to the Golden Joja Parrot

Each day, you will find acolored birdin one of Ginger Island’sfour main areas.

These birds willdrop gemsfor you to place on the altars.

Place the dropped gem on the altar thatcorresponds to the quadrantof Ginger Island where you found the Gem Bird.

Stardew Valley: The player faces the hidden tunnel to the rope bridge

The birds willstill appearand drop gems every rainy day after you have already completed the puzzle.

This is a great way to get free gems togift to NPCs.

To enter the shipwreck,follow the sandy stonesinto the ship’s back end.

Stardew Valley: The player stands in front of the vine tree path

Inside, you will find aGolden Walnut bush.

Here,underneath the curved palm tree, you will find theMusic Puzzle Cave.

While his room may be secret, we wouldn’t consider it a secret path.

Stardew Valley: The player stands at the entrance to the palm tree path

However, there is a hidden pathalongside the cliffwhere Qi’s Walnut Room is situated.

To find the path,line your character upwith thewall that Qi’s door is on.

Next,head lefttowards the water until you areunable to moveanymore.

Stardew Valley: The player stands inside the entry to the Quarry Mine dungeon

There is asingle-tile-wide paththat headsstraight upfrom this spot.

Head up, and you will find yet anotherhidden Golden Walnutto harvest.

While you are in this area,talk to Qiby interacting with his door.

Stardew Valley: the player stands in front of Robin’s shop

Qi will tell youhow many walnuts you haveprocured so far.

This is a great way tomeasure your progressas you explore the rest of Ginger Island.

This path leads youalong the cliff’s edgeto a second Golden Walnut.

Stardew Valley character portrait with a pixel camera and polaroid of a farm screenshot.

The Hidden Volcano Path

Headinto the Volcanoand walk up to the lava river.

You will finda Golden Walnut on the cliff.

To get to the Pirate Cove,follow the edge of the beachto theright.

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Here, there is a path that follows the cliffside.

Inside the Quarry Mine, you will find severalmineable nodesandmonsters to slay.

At the very back of the Quarry Mine is aGrim Reaper statue.

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you’ve got the option to claim theGolden Scythefrom the reaper’s hands.

To get this option, you first need tofully upgrade your houseandbuild a house for Pam and Penny.

Once these requirements are met,Robin will offer to open shortcuts for you.

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