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Stardew Valley Kent guide

Stardew Valley Kent is the returning war veteran that just wants his creature comforts, so learn how to make him happy with gifts and more.

starfdew valley kent character against a blurred image of marnie's ranch

Stardew Valley’s Kent is the soldier husband to everyone’s favorite mother hen, Jodi. We don’t see much of Kent in the first year since he’s away at war, but he makes a valiant return to Pelican Town to reunite with his beloved wife, so if you’re wondering how to befriend him, we’ve got everything you need to know to get on his good side.

We’ve got plenty of info on all of the Stardew Valley characters, so if you’re after some tips and tricks to woo your favorite villager, check out our guides on Stardew Valley’s Sebastian, Stardew Valley’s Sam, and Stardew Valley’s Emily to help you out on your romantic quests. If you’re just starting out, we’ve ranked the best Stardew Valley farm layouts so you can make your house – and farm – a home, plus we can teach you everything you need to know about Stardew Valley fishing.

Here’s everything you need to know about Stardew Valley’s Kent:

What are the best Stardew Valley Kent gifts? 

As Kent is away for the first year, you likely already have strong bonds with his wife and kids, so it’s only right that you get your friendship with him off to a flying start. He seems to be a festive sort, enjoying roasted hazelnuts, though he also hates holly, so maybe he’s not that into the holiday season after all.

Reaction Gift
Loved All universal loves, fiddlehead risotto, roasted hazelnuts
Liked All universal likes (except algae soup, pina colada, sashimi, and tortilla), all eggs (except void egg), all fruit, daffodil, dwarvish safety manual
Neutral All universal neutrals (except dwarvish safety manual), chanterelle, common mushroom, dandelion, ginger, hazelnut, leek, magma cap, morel, purple mushroom, wild horseradish, winter root
Disliked All universal dislikes, pina colada, quartz, snow yam
Hated All universal hates, all milk, algae soup, holly, sashimi, tortilla

stardew valley kent introducing himself to player after returning from being a soldier at war

What are Stardew Valley Kent’s heart events? 

There are a few heart events to experience as you better your friendship with Kent, most of which involve recipes, but one gives you a better look into his marriage with Jodi.

Event How to trigger
Any more than zero hearts Any friendship level above zero means you can receive a gift from Kent in the mail
Three hearts I Enter Kent’s home while both he and Jodi are there
Three hearts II You will receive a recipe in the mail from Kent
Seven hearts You will receive a recipe in the mail from Kent
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What are Kent’s favorite movies and concessions? 

If there’s one thing Stardew Valley’s Kent deserves after being away at war, it’s a trip to the movies. It turns out the war veteran is a fan of films, liking all but two on offer in Pelican Town. He’s a bit harder to please when it comes to snacks, but we have a table below that tells you what he does like.

Movie Concession
Love No loved movies Popcorn, stardrop sorbet
Like Journey of the Prairie King: The Motion Picture, Natural Wonders: Exploring Our Vibrant World, The Brave Little Sapling, The Miracle At Coldstar Ranch, The Zuzu City Express, Wumbus Everything else
Dislike It Howls In The Rain, Mysterium Black licorice, cotton candy, jawbreaker, joja cola, jojacorn, rock candy, sour slimes

There you have it, that’s everything you need to know to get on Kent’s good side and become besties with Jodi’s husband. He’s a sweetheart below all of the harrowing memories of war, so take him out for a movie every now and again, he deserves it.

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