Stardew Valley Alex guide

In Stardew Valley, Alex is a sports enthusiast with professional aspirations, often seen at the beach. While his self-centered demeanor makes him initially unapproachable, deeper interactions reveal hidden depths to his personality.

What are the best Stardew Valley Alex gifts?

Characters possess distinct gift preferences ranging from adored to despised items. Consider these recommendations for optimal results with Alex.

Top gift choices include:

Complete breakfast, salmon dinner, all standard eggs, plus any universally favored items

Gifts to avoid:

Salmonberry, wild horseradish, holly, quartz, and any widely disliked objects

When is Alex’s birthday?

Born on Summer 16, Alex annually experiences rainy birthday weather. For memorable presents, consider high-quality breakfast meals or the “Jack Be Nimble, Jack Be Thick” literature.

What are Alex’s favorite movies and concessions?

Select cinema experiences judiciously to maintain Alex’s enjoyment during movie dates.

	Movie	Concession
Dislike	Natural Wonders	Black licorice, cotton candy, jawbreaker, Joja Cola, JojaCorn, rock candy, sour slimes
Like	Journey of the Prairie King, Mysterium, The Brave Little Sapling, Miracle at Coldstar Ranch, Zuzu City Express	Everything else
Love	It Howls In The Rain, Wumbus	Salmon burger, stardrop sorbet

What are Alex’s heart events?

Key relationship milestones unlock through these interactions:

Two hearts
- Beach encounter during daylight hours (clear weather required)
Four hearts
- Visit Pelican Town between 9 AM – 4 PM
Five hearts
- House visit when present. Dialogue options affect friendship:
  
  – Neutral response
  
  – Supportive choice (+50 friendship)
  
  – Negative remark (-50 friendship)
Six hearts
- Find him at home during visit
Eight hearts
- Meet at beach/Ginger Island resort (sunny conditions)
Ten hearts
- Respond to Saloon invitation via mail (7 PM – 10 PM)
Fourteen hearts
- Post-Year Two: Exit farm 6 AM – 8:30 AM (non-Sundays) with 5,000g