Stardew Valley Elliot is Pelican Town’s very own romantic, beach-dwelling writer. He’s known for spending a lot of time by himself, choosing to live alone on the beach, and can mainly be found wandering aimlessly outdoors. He also has a tendency to launch into poetic discussions and, if you’re willing to listen, you might well win his adoration.
If you’re looking to impress other characters, we’ve got guides on Stardew Valley’s Sebastian, Stardew Valley’s Leah, Stardew Valley’s Shane, and Stardew Valley’s Alex. For those of you who are interested in playing with friends, we also have a Stardew Valley co-op guide that may help.
Here’s everything you need to know about Stardew Valley’s Elliott:
What are the best gifts for Elliott?
Stardew Valley’s Elliott appreciates some of the finer things in life, so make sure you give him the best gifts to improve your relationship with him. Or, give him something he really hates, if you just don’t want to be friends anymore.
Reaction | Gift |
Love | All universal loves, crab cakes, duck feathers, lobster, pomegranate, squid ink, Tom Kha soup |
Like | Universal likes (except pizza, rainbow shells, and amaranth), all fruit (except pomegranate and salmonberry), all books, octopus, squid |
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 |
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 |
Hate | Universal hates (except sea urchin), amaranth, quartz, salmonberry, super sea cucumber, sea cucumber |
When is Elliott’s birthday?
Our favorite beach dweller Stardew Valley’s Elliot has his birthday on Fall 5. Why not swing by and give him a duck feather, pomegranate, pearl, or prismatic shard to really impress him?
What are Elliott’s favorite movies and concessions?
Taking Elliott to the movies, eh? Well, here are his favorites and which films and foods to avoid if you want to keep him sweet.
Movie | Concession | |
Love | Mysterium | Cappuccino mousse cake, stardrop sorbet, truffle popcorn |
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 |
Dislike | It Howls in the Rain, Journey of the Prarie King | Everything else |
Elliott’s heart events
Here’s how to trigger each of Elliott’s heart events:
Event | How to trigger |
Two hearts | Go into Elliott’s home when he’s there |
Four hearts | Go to the Stardrop Saloon between 15:00-22:00 when Gus is there |
Six hearts | Go into Elliott’s home when he’s there |
Eight hearts | After you receive a letter from Elliott, go to the museum between 13:00-19:00, not necessarily on the same day |
Ten hearts | Go to the beach on a non-rainy day between 07:00-13:00 |
Fourteen hearts | Leave your house between 06:00-15:00 when there are no festivals coming up for the next eight days |
What is Stardew Valley Elliot’s schedule?
Here is when and where you can find Elliott in order to shower him with gifts in each season, including where he hangs out when you’re happily married.
Spring
Regular daily schedule
- 8:00 am – At home
- Noon – Leaves his cabin to stand on the beach south of his house
- 1:30 pm – Leaves the beach and returns to his cabin
- 3:00 pm – Leaves his cabin to stand on the bridge just north of the beach
- 6:00 pm – Leaves the bridge to return home for the night
Rainy days
- Spends all day inside his house
Tuesdays
- Noon – Leaves home and stands in front of his cabin
- 1:30 pm – Returns to cabin
- 3:00 pm – Leaves cabin and heads to bridges in front of beach entrance
- 6:00 pm – Returns home
- 6:20 pm – Enters home
Thursday and Friday (at least six hearts with Elliott)
- 8:00 am -At home
- 11:30 am – Leaves home and heads to Pierre’s General Store
- 5:30 pm – Leaves Pierre’s and heads home for the night
Friday and Sunday (less than six hearts with Elliott)
- 8:00 am – At home
- 11:00 am – Leaves his cabin to stand on the docks next to Willy’s house
- 5:00 pm – Leaves the docks to visit The Stardrop Saloon
- 11:40 pm – Leaves the saloon to return home for the night
Desert Festival
- 11:00 am – Leaves his cabin and heads to the desert
- 11:40 am – Stands on the cliff near the race track
- 1:40 am – Leaves the festival and gets the bus
Desert Festival as a vendor
- 11:10 am – Leaves his cabin and heads to the desert
- 11:30 am – Stands at his booth
Summer
Regular daily schedule
- 8:00 am – At home
- 11:30 am – Leaves his cabin and heads to the forest near Leah’s cottage
- 6:00 pm – Leaves the forest to return home for the night
Green rain
- Elliott heads to the saloon and spends the day there
Rainy days
- All day inside his house
Thursday and Friday (at least six hearts with Elliott)
- 8:00 am – At home
- 11:30 am – Leaves home and heads to Pierre’s General Store
- 5:30 pm – Leaves Pierre’s and heads home for the night
Friday and Sunday (less than six hearts with Elliott)
- 8:00 am – At home
- 11:00 am – Leaves his cabin to stand on the docks next to Willy’s house
- 5:00 pm – Leaves the docks to visit The Stardrop Saloon
- 11:40 pm – Leaves the saloon to return home for the night
Friday and Sunday
- 8:00 am – At home
- Noon – Leaves cabin to stand on the beach to the south
- 1:30 pm – Leaves the beach and returns home
- 3:00 pm – Leaves cabin to stand on the bridge to the north
- 6:00 pm – Returns home
Summer 9th
- 10:30 am – Leaves his house and goes to the Clinic
- 1:30 pm – Moves to the examination room in the Clinic
- 4:00 pm – Leaves the clinic and returns home for the night
Fall
Regular daily schedule
- 8:00 am – At home
- 11:30 am – Leaves home, heads to the Library
- 5:30 pm – Leaves the library to return home for the night
Rainy days
- Spends all day inside his house
Thursday and Friday (at least six hearts with Elliott)
- 8:00 am – At home
- 11:30 am – Leaves home and heads to Pierre’s General Store
- 5:30 pm – Leaves Pierre’s and heads home for the night
Friday and Sunday (less than six hearts with Elliott)
- 8:00 am – At home
- 11:00 am – Leaves his cabin to stand on the docks next to Willy’s house
- 5:00 pm – Leaves the docks to visit The Stardrop Saloon
- 11:40 pm – Leaves the saloon to return home for the night
Friday and Sunday
- 8:00 am – At home
- Noon – Leaves cabin to stand on the beach to the south
- 1:30 pm – Leaves the beach and returns home
- 3:00 pm – Leaves cabin to stand on bridge to the north
- 6:00 pm – Returns home
Winter
Regular daily schedule
- 8:00 am – At home
- 11:30 am – Leaves home, heads to the Library
- 5:30 pm – Leaves the library to return home for the night
Winter 17th
- 8:00 am – At home
- 11:30 am – Leaves home, heads to the Museum
- 4:50 pm – Leaves the library to attend the Night Market
- 1:00 am – Leaves the Night Market and returns to his cabin
Winter 12 and 13th
- 8:00 am – Leaves his cabin to stand on the docks near Willy’s shop
- 5:00 pm – Leaves the docks and goes to the Stardrop Saloon
- 12:00 am – Leaves the saloon and returns home
Rainy days
- Spends all day inside his house
Thursday and Friday (at least six hearts with Elliott)
- 8:00 am – At home
- 11:30 am – Leaves home and heads to Pierre’s General Store
- 5:30 pm – Leaves Pierre’s and heads home for the night
Friday and Sunday (less than six hearts with Elliott)
- 8:00 am – At home
- 11:00 am – Leaves his cabin to stand on the docks next to Willy’s house
- 5:00 pm – Leaves the docks to visit The Stardrop Saloon
- 11:40 pm – Leaves the saloon to return home for the night
Friday and Sunday
- 8:00 am – At home
- Noon – Leaves cabin to stand on the beach to the south
- 1:30 pm – Leaves the beach and returns home
- 3:00 pm – Leaves cabin to stand on the bridge to the north
- 6:00 pm – Returns home
Marriage
Usually, Elliott hangs around the farm after marriage. On some days, he heads out to do other things:
Desert festival
- 8:30 am – Leaves the farm and goes to the Desert Festival
- 12:30 am – Leaves the festival and goes back to the farm
Mondays
- 8:30 am – Leaves the farm and goes to the beach
- 5:00 pm – Leaves the beach and goes back to the farm
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