Maru – Stardew Valley

We have said it before, and we are still going to say it again, Stardew Valley game is unique in every way. Apart from its farming feature, it delves into the aspect of life, portraying it like an actual real-world experience. No doubt, this game offers an intriguing feature where you can associate yourself with any of the 12 characters either on a platonic level or a romantic one. You can even go as far as marrying any character of your choice.

However, each character comes with his or her own story, features, and preferences. Since these preferences are very important so to regulate, maintain, and further improve your relationship with that character. Thus, knowing what they hate and like gives you an upper hand as you tend to get closer every day. Give them a gift at least twice a week and see how happy they will get.

Notwithstanding, you would have to get involved in the character’s life. Meet him or her at her favorite places, as well at the right time. The aftermath of these meetings will automatically generate into either friendship or a serious relationship. It depends on how far you are willing to go.

Now that is where we come in – we will provide you with the schedules, likes, and dislikes etcetera of the character you are after. This will save you a lot of stress. In the long run, we are after happy endings! This article centers on one of Stardew Valley’s Bachelorettes – Stardew Valley Maru.

Maru is the super-intelligent and creative daughter of Demetrius and Robin. Robin gave birth to her after she had given birth to Sebastian from another man, which makes them half-siblings. She loves playing around with metals and objects with the hope of creating something unique. She also loves gadgets. She lives with her parents at 24 Mountain Road. Maru often goes to the hospital in case you can’t find her anywhere. She is nice and fun to be with.

Maru’s Schedule

When spring comes, Maru is either in the lab or saloon at exactly 10:20 AM on Mondays and Sundays. Her Tuesdays and Thursdays are light with activities since she would be at the clinic at exactly 9:20 AM to 4:45 PM, after which she would make dinner for the family. While Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays are for lab experiments or the Community Center.

Summer activities are also light. At 10:20 AM to 3:20 PM, you would find her in the lab before she steps out to Star drop Saloon. Her Tuesdays and Thursdays are basically for the clinic while Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays are for strolls to the lake beside the house. At night at exactly 12:00 AM, she loves seeing the stars with her telescope.

In Fall, she steps out to the Saloon on Mondays and Sundays. Tuesdays and Thursdays are for the clinic, giving a helping hand as a nurse. Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays she stays in her lab at exactly 10:20 AM to 3:00 PM before stepping out to the Community Center.

Winter activities are also very light for Stardew Maru. She goes to the graveyard at exactly 3:30 PM on Mondays and Sundays. Her Tuesdays and Thursdays are always the same as other seasons. She’s either at the lab or the Community Center on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

Nevertheless, always keep in mind that Stardew Valley Maru’s schedule and behavior alternates with the weather condition. She seldom goes out during raining seasons.

Gift Guide

Maru Stardew Valley Gift Guide is like every other character who appreciates anything other characters appreciate. She also dislikes anything they dislike. It you want her to be really impressed, then give her Diamond, Battery Pack, Gold Bar, Miner’s Treat, Cauliflower, Iridium Bar, Cheese Cauliflower, Strawberry, Rhubarb Pie, and Pepper Poppers. She also loves Quartz, Copper Bar, Pine Tar, Iron Bar, and Oak Resin.

Apparently, Maru can also turn neutral if you offer her a certain gift. These gifts are Winter Root, Chanterelle, Leek Wild Horseradish, Morel, Hazelnut, Daffodil, Purple Mushroom, and Dandelion.

Maru dislikes Salmonberry, Blackberry, Maple Syrup, Common Mushroom, and Crystal Fruit. We would advise you not to give her these kinds of gifts as she totally hates them. They are Truffle, Holly, Pickles, Honey, and Snow Yam. She will get mad at you.

Heart Events

Stardew Valley’s Maru Heart Events are quite popular. This is because she is an interesting and lovely person. Here are the details of her heart events.

The 2 heart event triggers at the Carpenter’s Shop. She will demand that you help her keep an eye on her soil samples pending her return to the lab. Her father, Demetrius will be present with you and will start engaging you with uncomfortable conversations. He would make sure he reminds you of his immense love for his daughter and would protect her until the very end.

However, when she gets back, her father would quickly change the topic and claim that they both are talking about soil. We would advise you to listen to Demetrius with rapt attention without saying a single word. This will give you a reward of +10 friendship points with her father.

The 4-heart event takes place in the clinic where she unintentionally breaks a glass. The owner of the clinic, Harvey will step in to know what happened. We suggest you tell Maru to say it was unintentional. This would help you gain +50 friendship points with her.

On the mountain at exactly 9 PM to 11:40 PM, a scene will take place which unfolds the 6-heart event. Maru will be there with her telescope, trying to look up to the sky for stars. When you show up, she will be totally surprised. Engage yourself in looking at the stars and tell her it’s beautiful. That will earn you +30 friendship points.

At the Carpenter’s Shop, the 8-heart event will unfold. She will introduce you to the world of machines and ask you turn on the switch to her machine. We suggest you brace yourself for you will be electrocuted a little. Put on a smile and tell her everything is alright. This will earn you +30 friendship points.

Lastly, the 10-heart event also unfolds in the Carpenter’s Shop at exactly 9 AM to 4 PM. She will be pleased to show you her creation which is a robot. Afterward, the robot will beg for its freedom as its interests had shifted to other aspects of life. Immediately, her father will come in and tell you that you would be the best person for his daughter. If you feel the same way, then we suggest you give Maru a Mermaids Pendant, and you will see her yelling yes!