Elliott, the solitary wordsmith of Stardew Valley, resides in a coastal cottage, often seen meandering near the shoreline. His fondness for introspective conversations and artistic musings makes building rapport a unique endeavor.
Elliott’s Date of Birth
Autumn 5 marks Elliott’s special day. Memorable gifts like duck feathers, lobster, or prismatic shards will delight him during this time.
Preferred Presents for Elliott
Understanding Elliott’s tastes is key to strengthening bonds—or souring them, depending on your choices.
| Hate | Universal hates (except sea urchin), amaranth, quartz, salmonberry, super sea cucumber, sea cucumber |
| Dislike | Universal dislikes (except fish), all milk, chanterelle, common mushroom, daffodil, dandelion, ginger, hazelnut, holly, leek, magma cap, morel, pizza, purple mushroom, snow yam, wild horseradish, winter root |
| Neutral | Universal neutrals (except books, duck feathers, and squid ink), all eggs (except void eggs), all fish (except carp, lobster, octopus, sea cucumber, snail, and squid), sea urchin, rainbow shell |
| Like | Universal likes (except pizza, rainbow shells, and amaranth), all fruit (except pomegranate and salmonberry), all books, octopus, squid |
| Love | All universal loves, crab cakes, duck feathers, lobster, pomegranate, squid ink, Tom Kha soup |
| Reaction | Gift |
Movie Preferences and Snacks
When planning a cinema outing, avoid films or snacks that might displease him.
| Dislike | It Howls in the Rain, Journey of the Prarie King | Everything else |
| Like | Brave Little Sapling, Miracle at Coldstar Ranch, Zuzu City Express, Natural Wonders, Wumbus | Apple slices, chocolate popcorn, hummus snack, kale smoothie, jasmine tea, ice cream sandwich, star cookie, salmon burger, salad |
| Love | Mysterium | Cappuccino mousse cake, stardrop sorbet, truffle popcorn |
| Movie | Concession |
Heart Event Triggers
Key interactions unlock as your relationship deepens:
| Fourteen hearts | Leave your house between 06:00-15:00 when no festivals are scheduled in the next eight days |
| Ten hearts | Visit the beach on a sunny day between 07:00-13:00 |
| Eight hearts | After receiving Elliott’s letter, enter the museum between 13:00-19:00 |
| Six hearts | Find Elliott in his residence |
| Four hearts | Visit the Stardrop Saloon between 15:00-22:00 with Gus present |
| Two hearts | Enter Elliott’s cabin when he’s home |
| Event | How to trigger |
Elliott’s Seasonal Routines
Spring
Daily Routine
- 8:00 am – Home
- 12:00 pm – Walks south to the beach
- 1:30 pm – Returns home
- 3:00 pm – Strolls to northern bridge
- 6:00 pm – Back home
Summer
Daily Routine
- 8:00 am – Home
- 11:30 am – Visits forest near Leah’s cottage
- 6:00 pm – Home by evening
Fall
Daily Routine
- 8:00 am – Home
- 11:30 am – Heads to library
- 5:30 pm – Returns home
Winter
Regular Routine
- 8:00 am – Home
- 11:30 am – Visits library
- 5:30 pm – Back home
Post-Marriage Activities
Married life sees Elliott usually on the farm, with occasional trips:
Desert Festival
- 8:30 am – Departs farm for festival
- 12:30 am – Returns
Mondays
- 8:30 am – Heads to beach
- 5:00 pm – Back home