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Stardew Valley Special Items, Powers & Books

Every special item, power and 1.6 book in Stardew Valley, with what each one does and how to get it.

  • Forest Magic: Unlocks the ability to read the language of the Junimos. Reward from the "Meet The Wizard" quest, unlocked the morning after examining the first golden scroll in the Community Center.
  • Dwarvish Translation Guide: Unlocks the ability to speak to the Dwarf in the Mines and the dwarf in the Volcano Dungeon. Reward from the Museum after donating all 4 Dwarf Scrolls.
  • Rusty Key: Used to enter the Sewers. Received from Gunther the day after donating 60 items to the Museum.
  • Club Card: Used to enter the Casino in the Calico Desert. Complete the "The Mysterious Qi" quest (starts with the battery in the tunnel lockbox).
  • Special Charm: Permanently increases daily luck. From the driver of the truck outside JojaMart (or the Movie Theater if The Missing Bundle is completed) after finding Secret Note #20 and giving him a Rabbit's Foot.
  • Skull Key: Unlocks the door to the Skull Cavern and unlocks the Junimo Kart machine in the Stardrop Saloon. From the chest on floor 120 of the Mines.
  • Magnifying Glass: Unlocks the ability to find Secret Notes. Complete the "A Winter Mystery" quest (follow the Shadow Guy on a winter day between 6am and 4pm).
  • Dark Talisman: Quest item: removes the magic barrier blocking the Railroad tunnel (needed for the Dark Talisman quest / Goblin Problem). From the chest in the Mutant Bug Lair (Krobus opens the Sewers door during the "Dark Talisman" quest after the Community Center or Joja Warehouse is complete).
  • Magic Ink: Quest item: returns the Wizard's magic ink so he can build magic buildings (Junimo Hut, Earth/Water/Desert/Island Obelisks, Gold Clock). Found on a table in the Witch's Hut after completing the "Goblin Problem" quest (give the Henchman a Void Mayonnaise).
  • Bear's Knowledge: Increases the sell price of Blackberries and Salmonberries by 3x. Bring Maple Syrup into the Secret Woods after finding Secret Note #23.
  • Spring Onion Mastery: Increases the sell price of Spring Onions by 5x. Triggered by Vincent and Jas' 8-heart event in Cindersap Forest.
  • Key To The Town: Allows access to all buildings in town at any time of day (with some restrictions). Bought from Qi's Walnut Room on Ginger Island for 20 Qi Gems.
  • Farming Mastery: You can now find Golden Animal Crackers, which permanently double a farm animal's produce (does not work on pigs). Also grants the Iridium Scythe and the Statue Of Blessings recipe. Claim at the matching pillar in the Mastery Cave (Cindersap Forest, opens once all five skills are level 10). Each mastery costs one mastery level: 10,000 / 15,000 / 20,000 / 25,000 / 30,000 points, earned from skill XP after reaching level 10 in everything (farming XP counts at half rate).
  • Mining Mastery: Gem-bearing rocks now grant twice the gems. Also grants the Statue Of The Dwarf King and Heavy Furnace recipes. Claim at the matching pillar in the Mastery Cave (Cindersap Forest, opens once all five skills are level 10). Each mastery costs one mastery level: 10,000 / 15,000 / 20,000 / 25,000 / 30,000 points, earned from skill XP after reaching level 10 in everything (farming XP counts at half rate).
  • Foraging Mastery: You can now find Golden Mystery Boxes, which contain superior items. Also grants the Mystic Tree Seed and Treasure Totem recipes. Claim at the matching pillar in the Mastery Cave (Cindersap Forest, opens once all five skills are level 10). Each mastery costs one mastery level: 10,000 / 15,000 / 20,000 / 25,000 / 30,000 points, earned from skill XP after reaching level 10 in everything (farming XP counts at half rate).
  • Fishing Mastery: You can now encounter Golden Fishing Treasure Chests. Also grants the Advanced Iridium Rod and the Challenge Bait recipe. Claim at the matching pillar in the Mastery Cave (Cindersap Forest, opens once all five skills are level 10). Each mastery costs one mastery level: 10,000 / 15,000 / 20,000 / 25,000 / 30,000 points, earned from skill XP after reaching level 10 in everything (farming XP counts at half rate).
  • Combat Mastery: Unlocks a new equipment slot for trinkets. Trinkets can be found while adventuring and grant special powers. Also grants the Anvil and Mini-Forge recipes. Claim at the matching pillar in the Mastery Cave (Cindersap Forest, opens once all five skills are level 10). Each mastery costs one mastery level: 10,000 / 15,000 / 20,000 / 25,000 / 30,000 points, earned from skill XP after reaching level 10 in everything (farming XP counts at half rate).
  • Price Catalogue: You can now see the value of your items. Re-reading: nothing. Power book: reading it once lists it on the Special Items & Powers tab and counts toward Well-Read. Bought from the Bookseller for 3,000g.
  • Mapping Cave Systems: You get a 50% discount on Marlon's item retrieval service. Re-reading: +100 Combat XP. Power book: reading it once lists it on the Special Items & Powers tab and counts toward Well-Read. Found in a box in the back room of the Adventurer's Guild (the door opens after slaying 1,000 monsters in total). Also bought from the Bookseller for 20,000g starting in Year 3.
  • Way Of The Wind pt. 1: You run a little bit faster. Re-reading: +20 XP in each skill. Power book: reading it once lists it on the Special Items & Powers tab and counts toward Well-Read. Bought from the Bookseller for 15,000g.
  • Way Of The Wind pt. 2: You run a little bit faster. Re-reading: +20 XP in each skill. Power book: reading it once lists it on the Special Items & Powers tab and counts toward Well-Read. Bought from the Bookseller for 35,000g after obtaining the power from Way Of The Wind pt. 1.
  • Monster Compendium: Monsters have a small chance to drop double loot. Re-reading: +100 Combat XP. Power book: reading it once lists it on the Special Items & Powers tab and counts toward Well-Read. Rare drop from slain monsters. Also bought from the Bookseller for 20,000g starting in Year 3.
  • Friendship 101: You become friends with people a little faster. Re-reading: +20 XP in each skill. Power book: reading it once lists it on the Special Items & Powers tab and counts toward Well-Read. Prize from the Prize Machine in Mayor Lewis' house. Also bought from the Bookseller for 20,000g starting in Year 3.
  • Jack Be Nimble, Jack Be Thick: Gain +1 Defense. Re-reading: +100 Combat XP. Power book: reading it once lists it on the Special Items & Powers tab and counts toward Well-Read. Rare find from Artifact Spots. Also bought from the Bookseller for 20,000g starting in Year 3.
  • Woody's Secret: Felled trees have a 5% chance to yield double the wood. Re-reading: +100 Foraging XP. Power book: reading it once lists it on the Special Items & Powers tab and counts toward Well-Read. Rare drop from chopping trees. Also bought from the Bookseller for 20,000g starting in Year 3.
  • Raccoon Journal: Weeds have a greater chance to yield mixed seeds. Re-reading: +100 Foraging XP. Power book: reading it once lists it on the Special Items & Powers tab and counts toward Well-Read. Reward for completing the second raccoon request at the Giant Stump. Also traded at the Raccoon Wife's shop for 999 Fiber, or bought from the Bookseller for 20,000g starting in Year 3.
  • Jewels Of The Sea: Fishing treasure chests have a chance to yield roe. Re-reading: +100 Fishing XP. Power book: reading it once lists it on the Special Items & Powers tab and counts toward Well-Read. Rare reward from Fishing Treasure Chests. Also bought from the Bookseller for 20,000g starting in Year 3.
  • Dwarvish Safety Manual: Bombs deal 25% less damage to you. Re-reading: +100 Mining XP. Power book: reading it once lists it on the Special Items & Powers tab and counts toward Well-Read. Bought from the Dwarf in the Mines for 4,000g. Also bought from the Bookseller for 20,000g starting in Year 3.
  • The Art O' Crabbing: Crab pots have a 25% chance to yield double. Re-reading: +100 Fishing XP. Power book: reading it once lists it on the Special Items & Powers tab and counts toward Well-Read. Iridium-tier reward on either day of SquidFest (Winter 12-13) if not received before. Also bought from the Bookseller for 20,000g starting in Year 3.
  • The Alleyway Buffet: You have a greater chance to find items in the trash. Re-reading: +100 Foraging XP. Power book: reading it once lists it on the Special Items & Powers tab and counts toward Well-Read. Found in the golden trash can between the Blacksmith and JojaMart, reached through a hidden hole in the fence. Also bought from the Bookseller for 20,000g starting in Year 3.
  • The Diamond Hunter: All stones have a chance to drop a diamond when mined by hand. Re-reading: +100 Mining XP. Power book: reading it once lists it on the Special Items & Powers tab and counts toward Well-Read. Bought from the Dwarf in the Volcano Dungeon for 10 Diamonds.
  • Book of Mysteries: You have a slightly greater chance to find Mystery Boxes. Re-reading: +20 XP in each skill. Power book: reading it once lists it on the Special Items & Powers tab and counts toward Well-Read. Found in Mystery Boxes or Golden Mystery Boxes.
  • Horse: The Book: You gain a little extra speed when riding a horse. Re-reading: +20 XP in each skill. Power book: reading it once lists it on the Special Items & Powers tab and counts toward Well-Read. Bought from the Bookseller for 25,000g.
  • Treasure Appraisal Guide: You will fetch a better price when selling artifacts. Re-reading: +20 XP in each skill. Power book: reading it once lists it on the Special Items & Powers tab and counts toward Well-Read. Found in Artifact Troves. Also bought from the Bookseller for 20,000g starting in Year 3.
  • Ol' Slitherlegs: You will now run a lot faster through grass and crops. Re-reading: +20 XP in each skill. Power book: reading it once lists it on the Special Items & Powers tab and counts toward Well-Read. Bought from the Bookseller for 25,000g.
  • Animal Catalogue: You can access Marnie's shop when she's not around. Re-reading: nothing. Power book: reading it once lists it on the Special Items & Powers tab and counts toward Well-Read. Bought from Marnie's Ranch for 5,000g starting in Year 2.
  • Stardew Valley Almanac: +250 Farming XP (or 125 Mastery points once the Mastery Cave is unlocked). Skill book: not shown on the Special Items & Powers tab and does not count toward Well-Read. Bought from the Bookseller for 10,000g (random stock). Also found in Mystery Boxes and Golden Mystery Boxes, Fishing Treasure Chests and Artifact Spots, from shaking or chopping trees, from monsters and containers in the Mines / Skull Cavern / Volcano Dungeon, from the Prize Machine in Mayor Lewis' house, or randomly at the Traveling Cart.
  • Bait And Bobber: +250 Fishing XP (or 250 Mastery points once the Mastery Cave is unlocked). Skill book: not shown on the Special Items & Powers tab and does not count toward Well-Read. Bought from the Bookseller for 10,000g (random stock). Also found in Mystery Boxes and Golden Mystery Boxes, Fishing Treasure Chests and Artifact Spots, from shaking or chopping trees, from monsters and containers in the Mines / Skull Cavern / Volcano Dungeon, from the Prize Machine in Mayor Lewis' house, or randomly at the Traveling Cart.
  • Woodcutter's Weekly: +250 Foraging XP (or 250 Mastery points once the Mastery Cave is unlocked). Skill book: not shown on the Special Items & Powers tab and does not count toward Well-Read. Bought from the Bookseller for 8,000g (random stock). Also found in Mystery Boxes and Golden Mystery Boxes, Fishing Treasure Chests and Artifact Spots, from shaking or chopping trees, from monsters and containers in the Mines / Skull Cavern / Volcano Dungeon, from the Prize Machine in Mayor Lewis' house, or randomly at the Traveling Cart. Also bought from the Calico Egg Merchant at the Desert Festival for 100 Calico Eggs.
  • Mining Monthly: +250 Mining XP (or 250 Mastery points once the Mastery Cave is unlocked). Skill book: not shown on the Special Items & Powers tab and does not count toward Well-Read. Bought from the Bookseller for 8,000g (random stock). Also found in Mystery Boxes and Golden Mystery Boxes, Fishing Treasure Chests and Artifact Spots, from shaking or chopping trees, from monsters and containers in the Mines / Skull Cavern / Volcano Dungeon, from the Prize Machine in Mayor Lewis' house, or randomly at the Traveling Cart.
  • Combat Quarterly: +250 Combat XP (or 250 Mastery points once the Mastery Cave is unlocked). Skill book: not shown on the Special Items & Powers tab and does not count toward Well-Read. Bought from the Bookseller for 5,000g (random stock). Also found in Mystery Boxes and Golden Mystery Boxes, Fishing Treasure Chests and Artifact Spots, from shaking or chopping trees, from monsters and containers in the Mines / Skull Cavern / Volcano Dungeon, from the Prize Machine in Mayor Lewis' house, or randomly at the Traveling Cart.
  • Book Of Stars: +250 XP in every skill (or 1,125 Mastery points once the Mastery Cave is unlocked). Skill book: not shown on the Special Items & Powers tab and does not count toward Well-Read. Bought from the Bookseller for 15,000g. Also a possible reward from the raccoons at the Giant Stump after the fifth request, or found in Mystery Boxes and Golden Mystery Boxes.
  • Queen Of Sauce Cookbook: Teaches every Queen of Sauce cooking recipe you do not already know, regardless of the TV broadcast schedule. Skill book: not shown on the Special Items & Powers tab and does not count toward Well-Read. Bought from the Bookseller for 50,000g after collecting 100 Golden Walnuts.