How to Get Monster Musk in Stardew Valley: A Comprehensive Guide
Monster Musk is a valuable crafted item in Stardew Valley, essential for players looking to boost their monster encounters in the Mines, Skull Cavern, and Volcano Dungeon. This guide provides a detailed explanation of how to obtain Monster Musk, along with answers to frequently asked questions to enhance your Stardew Valley experience.
The Straightforward Path to Monster Musk
The journey to crafting Monster Musk isn’t a straightforward purchase; it requires a bit of questing and some luck. Here’s the breakdown:
- The Prismatic Jelly Quest: You’ll first need to trigger the Wizard’s special order quest: “Prismatic Jelly.” This quest is not always available, so check the Special Orders board outside the Mayor’s Manor regularly.
- Locating Prismatic Slime: Once the quest is active, you need to hunt for a Prismatic Slime. These special slimes can spawn on any floor of The Mines, Quarry Mine, or the Skull Cavern, replacing a regular slime. The chance is very low, starting at 1.2%, but it can be increased slightly by your daily luck. The exact chance of a prismatic slime replacing a normal slime is calculated as 0.012 + Daily Luck / 10.0.
- Collect the Jelly: Upon defeating a Prismatic Slime, it will drop the Prismatic Jelly item. This has a 100% drop rate, so no need to worry about it not appearing.
- Return to the Wizard: With the Prismatic Jelly in your possession, head back to the Wizard’s Tower and speak to the Wizard.
- Recipe and Reward: Handing over the Prismatic Jelly to the Wizard will reward you with the Monster Musk Recipe and 5,000 gold.
- Crafting Monster Musk: With the recipe obtained, you can now craft Monster Musk using 30 slime, 3 bug meat, and 1 bat wing.
That’s it! Following these steps will equip you with the ability to craft Monster Musk, allowing for enhanced monster farming and combat.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What does Monster Musk do in Stardew Valley?
Monster Musk is a crafted item that significantly increases the number of monsters that spawn on a given level of the Mines, Skull Cavern, or Volcano Dungeon when entering the level. The effect lasts for 10 minutes.
2. How does Monster Musk increase monster spawns?
When any player has the Monster Musk buff, the number of enemies on a given floor when entering that floor is doubled. This is a special-effect buff and will not remove other buffs from food or drinks, or vice-versa.
3. How can I trigger the “Prismatic Jelly” Special Order?
The “Prismatic Jelly” quest is a Special Order posted on the board outside the Mayor’s Manor. This quest appears randomly; continue checking the board after every couple of days.
4. Is there a way to spawn more Prismatic Slimes?
While there’s no foolproof method for guaranteeing a Prismatic Slime spawn, focusing on days with high luck and repeatedly visiting floors with many normal slimes (floors 5, 45, and 85 are good) is recommended. Remember, they have a base 1.2% spawn chance.
5. What are the ingredients needed to craft Monster Musk?
You need the following materials: 30 Slime, 3 Bug Meat, and 1 Bat Wing to craft one Monster Musk.
6. Are there other ways to get Monster Musk, like naming animals?
There is an old rumour that naming an animal “[879]” would give you the Monster Musk, but this is false. The only way to obtain Monster Musk is by completing the Prismatic Jelly quest from the Wizard.
7. Does Monster Musk help with finding rare monster drops?
While Monster Musk significantly increases the number of monsters, it doesn’t inherently influence the drop rate of rare items. However, more monsters mean more opportunities for loot.
8. What are the best locations to use Monster Musk?
Skull Cavern and Volcano Dungeon are fantastic locations to use Monster Musk due to the higher concentration of rare monster drops and difficult enemies. The Mines are useful too, especially when trying to farm specific items from monsters on certain levels.
9. Can I stack Monster Musk effects?
No, the Monster Musk effect is not stackable. Using multiple Monster Musk will only extend the 10-minute duration.
10. Can Monster Musk affect monster spawns on the farm?
Monster Musk only increases monster spawns in the Mines, Skull Cavern, and Volcano Dungeon. It has no effect on monster spawns on your farm. Farm monsters are enabled by setting “Spawn monsters on the farm” to “yes” in the advanced settings upon creating a new game, or by having the Wilderness Farm.
11. What is the best way to fight increased monsters from the Monster Musk?
Ensure you have adequate weaponry and armor, and consume buff foods that increase attack and defense. The best weapons for tackling large groups of enemies include swords and bombs.
12. Does Monster Musk affect special monsters like Mummies or Serpents?
Yes, Monster Musk increases the spawn rates of all monsters, including Mummies and Serpents. The increased chance of encountering them makes farming their specific drops more efficient.
13. Is the Monster Musk buff visible on my player?
Yes, a small icon will appear next to your other buffs when you consume the Monster Musk.
14. Can my co-op partner also benefit from my Monster Musk?
Yes, if one player consumes the Monster Musk, all players on the map will experience the increased monster spawn rate.
15. Is it worth the effort to get Monster Musk in Stardew Valley?
Absolutely! If you are an experienced player trying to get to the bottom of the Skull Cavern or trying to gather monster loot, or even completing monster eradication goals in the Adventurer’s Guild, Monster Musk is invaluable. It greatly accelerates the speed at which you can obtain resources and level up combat skills. It is a must-have for late-game players.