Back with the 1.4 update, we were introduced to the Desert Trader.

Here, you will be able to trade for new items that may be hard to get elsewhere.

Slime Hutches allow you to raise Slimes on your farm in Stardew Valley and obtain Slime Balls.

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Here’s everything you should probably know about them.

The Desert Trader is a mysterious vendor who does not accept gold.

First, let’s take a look at where you might find them.

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To get here, you will need to have the bus repaired.

This vendor will always be open, except when the Night Market occurs from Winter 15 to 17.

Permanent Stock

Rather than purchasing items for gold at the Desert Trader,you will trade items.

Player looking at desert traders stock in Stardew Valley.

Below, you’re able to find their permanent stock as well as the price.

These items will always be available.

The totem can then be made with the following materials.

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This isn’t too bad if you regularly cut down Mahogany trees and explore Skull Cavern.

Everything else in the Desert Trader’s permanent stock is worth the purchase,especially the Artifact Trove.

These can be cracked open to get rare minerals and artifacts.

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Magic Cowboy Hat

Odd-numbered Days (1, 3, 5, etc.)

Desert Trader Currency

As you could see, the Desert Trader used some interesting currency options.

The following currencies can be found while mining (in eitherSkull Cavernor theMines).

stardew valley coal nodes

How To Save Up 999 Coal

To get the Dark Piano, you will need 999 coal.

This, of course, is a lot.

Thankfully, there are a lot of ways to get coal.

player standing near desert trader for free coffee at the night market

you might also make coal with the Charcoal Kiln.

By placing in ten wood, you will receive one coal.

We only recommend doing this if you have a lot of coal to spare.

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Talk to them during the Night Market toreceive one free coffee.

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