Most people pick up and playStardew Valleyto have a nice, relaxing time.

Between growing crops, raising animals, and making friends in town, there are many blissful activities.

Looking to spice up your favorite cozy farming sim?

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Try out some of these challenges.

Enter The Dark Shrine Of Night Terrors.

A very foreboding name in an otherwise peaceful game.

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What is this Shrine?

What does it change about the game?

This guide will dive into what this Shrine is, what it does, and how to activate it.

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Blocking the path is a Goblin,triggering one more quest, calledthe Goblin Problem.

You will have had todonate 60 items to the Museumto unlock the sewers.

you’ve got the option to’t collect the Dark Talisman without hitting this milestone first.

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For most players, when they start their save file,monsters will automatically not spawn on the farm.

However,the Wilderness Farm will have monstersthat spawn.

How Do You Activate Or Deactivate The Dark Shrine?

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But it’s at a cost since the Shrine demands a cooked item instead of gold.

You will have to offer the ShrineaStrange Bunto change this monster-spawning option.

Once you’ve unlocked the Witch’s Hut, you canreturn to it at any time.

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The Henchman will not reappear to block your path.

How Do You Get A Strange Bun?

You will also need either acookout kitor to have upgraded your homeat least once.

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Monster Spawns

Which monsters spawn will depend on your combat level.

A hearty snack can make the difference in battle.

What are the best meals for combat in Stardew Valley?

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