In Stardew Valley Alex has his sights set on becoming a professional athlete and loves hanging out at the beach. He's very into sports, and he's also very into himself, which doesn't make him the most popular villager. Perhaps there are some layers worth peeling back to find out what Alex really has to offer.
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Here's everything in our guide to Stardew Valley's Alex:
What are the best Stardew Valley Alex gifts?
Each character has loves, likes, and dislikes when it comes to giving gifts. There are universally liked and hated items, but everyone has specific preferences.
The best gifts to give Alex are:
- Complete breakfast, salmon dinner, all eggs (except void eggs), all universally loved items, and all universally liked items
The worst gifts to give Alex are:
- Salmonberry, wild horseradish, holly, quartz, all universal disliked items, and all universal hated items
When is Alex's birthday?
Alex's birthday is Summer 16, but it's not all beachy vibes - it rains on his birthday every year. If you want to give him a present that he'll love, we recommend a Complete Breakfast or a copy of the Jack Be Nimble, Jack Be Thick book.
What are Alex's favorite movies and concessions?
If you plan on taking Alex to the movies, you should carefully pick the film and snacks to keep him happy.
| Movie | Concession | |
| Love | It Howls In The Rain, Wumbus | Salmon burger, stardrop sorbet |
| Like | Journey of the Prairie King, Mysterium, The Brave Little Sapling, Miracle at Coldstar Ranch, Zuzu City Express | Everything else |
| Dislike | Natural Wonders | Black licorice, cotton candy, jawbreaker, Joja Cola, JojaCorn, rock candy, sour slimes |
What are Alex's heart events?
Here's everything you need to know about Stardew Valley Alex's heart events.
- Two hearts
- Visit the beach when Alex is there on a sunny day
- Four hearts
- Go to town between 9 am and 4 pm
- Five hearts
- Go into Alex's house when he's there. During the conversation, you have three dialogue options:
- "That's crazy. You're a genius!" - No effect
- "We all have our strengths and weaknesses" - +50 friendship
- "Worthless? Yeah, that about sums it up" - -50 friendship
- Go into Alex's house when he's there. During the conversation, you have three dialogue options:
- Six hearts
- Go into Alex's house when he's there
- Eight hearts
- Visit the beach or the Ginger Island resort when Alex is there on a sunny day
- Ten hearts
- After receiving a letter from Alex asking you to meet him at the Stardrop Saloon. Enter the Saloon between 7 pm and 10 pm
- Fourteen hearts
- In year two (or above), leave the farm between 6 and 8:30 am on any day except Sunday, with 5k gold available
What is Stardew Valley Alex's schedule?
Spring
Regular daily schedule
- 8 am - Leaves home and stands by a tree outside
- 1 pm - Lifts weights in his room
- 4 pm - Stands by the dog house outside
- 6:30 pm - Goes home and hangs around in his house
- 10 pm - Goes to sleep
Rainy day
- 8 am - Hangs around his house
- 1 pm - Lifts weights in his room
- 4 pm - Stands by the dog house outside
- 6:30 pm - Goes home and hangs around in his house
- 10 pm - Goes to sleep
Desert Festival
- 7:70 am - Leaves home and stands by a tree outside
- 10:20 am - Heads to the desert and stands by the food stall
- 12:50 am - Leaves the festival and gets on the bus
Desert Festival as a vendor
- 11:10 am - Leaves home and heads to the desert
- 11:30 am - Stands at his booth
- 12 am - Leaves the festival and gets on the bus
Wednesday (without six hearts with Haley or Alex)
- 8 am - Leaves home and stands by a tree outside
- 12 pm - Heads to Haley and Emily's house
- 4:30 pm - Leaves and stands by his dog's kennel
- 6:40 pm - Goes home and hangs around in his house
- 10 pm - Goes to sleep
Sundays after Alex's 14 heart event
- 8 am - Leaves home and stands by a tree outside
- 11 am - Heads to the Stardrop Saloon
- 3 pm - Leaves and stands by his dog's kennel
- 6:40 pm - Goes home and hangs around in his house
- 10 pm - Goes to sleep
Summer
Regular daily schedule
- 7:50 am - Heads to the beach
- 12 pm - Works at the ice cream stand
- 5 pm - Heads home to lift weights in his room
- 7 pm - Stands in front entryway of the house
- 8 pm - Stays in his room
- 10 pm - Goes to bed
Rainy days
- 8 am - Stands in his house
- 1 pm - Goes to his room to lift weights
- 4 pm - Leaves and stands by his dog's kennel
- 6:30 pm - Goes back into his house
- 8 pm - Stays in his room
- 10 pm - Goes to bed
Green rain
- Stays in the kitchen all day
Summer 16
- 8 am - Leaves his room to go outside and stand beneath a nearby tree
- 10:30 am - Goes to the clinic
- 1:40 pm - In the clinic examination room
- 4 pm - Heads home
Wednesday (without six hearts with Haley or Alex)
- 8 am - Leaves his room to go outside and stand beneath a nearby tree
- 12 pm - Goes to Haley and Emily's house
- 4:30 pm - Leaves Haley and Emily's house to go stand by the dog pen
- 6:40 pm - Goes back into his house
- 10 pm - Goes to bed
Sundays after Alex's 14 heart event
- 8 am - Leaves his room to go outside and stand beneath a nearby tree
- 11 am - Goes to the back room of the Stardrop Saloon
- 3 pm - Leaves and stands by his dog's kennel
- 6:30 pm - Goes inside his house
- 10 pm - Goes to bed
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