Following the Trail: Unraveling the Mystery of Secret Note 19 in Stardew Valley
Secret Note 19 in Stardew Valley is a cryptic treasure map that leads you on a winding path through Pelican Town, ultimately guiding you to a hidden Solid Gold Lewis statue tucked away behind Mayor Lewis’ house. The note itself doesn’t directly reveal the statue’s location; instead, it provides a set of directional instructions that you must follow step-by-step, making it a fun and engaging puzzle for players to solve.
Decoding the Secret Note 19 Path
The instructions on Secret Note 19 are not given explicitly as “go north,” “go south,” etc. Rather, they operate on a logic of movement until encountering an obstacle. Starting from a specific location, you must walk in a certain direction until you hit an impassable object like a wall or building. Then you change direction according to the next instruction and continue the process.
The starting point is Jodi’s house. The initial direction is to walk left until you encounter an obstacle. From there, the instructions will take you up, then around until you reach the end of the route.
The final destination is indeed behind Mayor Lewis’ house. Once you’re there, you won’t find any readily visible statue. To actually obtain the Solid Gold Lewis statue, you must stand on the designated spot and right-click on the ground. This action triggers the statue to appear in your inventory.
The Significance of the Statue
The Solid Gold Lewis statue isn’t just a shiny collectible; it has an additional secret. Placing this statue anywhere within Pelican Town will trigger a special event that will be a bit humorous for those involved.
It’s important to note that Secret Note 19 is different in Stardew Valley Expanded (SVE) compared to the base game. Because SVE alters the layout of Pelican Town, the exact path taken to reach the statue will differ. However, the final destination and the process for obtaining the statue remain the same, ensuring that the puzzle is available for all players regardless of the version of the game being played.
Related Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Do I need Secret Note 19 to get the Solid Gold Lewis statue?
Yes, you absolutely need Secret Note 19 to initiate the puzzle that leads you to the Solid Gold Lewis statue. Without the note, you won’t know the route and thus cannot find the hidden location.
2. How do I find Secret Note 19?
Secret Notes are obtained randomly throughout the game. The most common ways to acquire a Secret Note include:
- Defeating monsters
- Breaking meteorites
- Chopping stumps and logs
- Breaking boulders
- Harvesting giant crops
- Fishing up chests
You first need to acquire the Magnifying Glass by visiting the Bus Stop from the Farm in winter between 6 AM and 4 PM and find a shadow figure.
3. What other Secret Notes are there in Stardew Valley?
There are a total of 25 Secret Notes in the base game, each providing different clues or insights. Some lead to hidden items, while others hint at character secrets or interactions.
4. What happens if I place the Solid Gold Lewis statue in Pelican Town?
Placing the Solid Gold Lewis statue in Pelican Town triggers a special and comical cutscene. The residents react to the statue in a humorous manner and can cause confusion for some characters.
5. Does the Solid Gold Lewis statue have any other uses?
Aside from triggering the secret event, the statue doesn’t have any additional in-game function. It is primarily a collectible item and a humorous reward for solving the puzzle.
6. What is Secret Note 20 about?
Secret Note 20 is a cryptic note that initiates a quest to reach level 100 of the Skull Cavern. It is tied to the quest “Qi’s Challenge”.
7. What is Secret Note 21 about?
Secret Note 21 provides directions to a specific bush near the bridge leading to the beach. When interacted with at 12:40 AM, a cutscene with Marnie and Lewis is triggered.
8. How do you find the secret item behind the Community Center?
The secret item behind the Community Center is linked to Secret Note 14. Behind the community center, hidden by the roof, against the wooden fence on the right you can find a Stone Junimo statue which can be obtained with a pickaxe or a hoe.
9. Is there an end to Stardew Valley?
No, there is no actual end to Stardew Valley. The game will continue as long as you want to play it. After three years, your grandfather will appear in a dream sequence to discuss how you have adapted to life on the farm, but this is not an ending.
10. What is the significance of the Strange Doll?
The Strange Doll, particularly the yellow one, is used to create the Bobo Shirt at the Sewing Machine.
11. What happens if you give Mayor Lewis his shorts?
Giving Lewis his lucky purple shorts back will complete a quest and reward the player with 750 gold and one friendship point with the Mayor. If you return them to him at Ginger Island, he will wear them as beach attire for 28 days.
12. Should I keep Mayor Lewis’ secret?
Deciding whether to keep Mayor Lewis’ secret is a personal choice. Keeping it will make Lewis thankful. If you reveal it, Lewis will be sad, and you get a confused reaction from Marnie.
13. Where can I find a Rainbow Shell in Stardew Valley?
You can find a Rainbow Shell in several ways:
* By picking them up from the Beach during the summer
* Purchasing them from the Traveling Cart
* Finding them in the Mines once the Shrine of Challenge is activated
* Finding them in the Mines during the Danger in the Deep
* As a gift from Demetrius in the mail
14. What happens if you buy a Joja Membership?
Purchasing a Joja Membership replaces the Community Center with a Joja Warehouse, and the player will then be able to purchase community development projects from Joja rather than completing Community Center bundles.
15. Will there be a Stardew Valley 2?
While ConcernedApe is currently focused on his new game, Haunted Chocolatier, he has hinted that Stardew Valley 2 is not off the table, leaving fans hopeful for the future.
In conclusion, Secret Note 19 is a memorable part of the Stardew Valley experience. It provides a fun side quest with a humorous reward, and it rewards exploration and puzzle-solving skills. Finding the Solid Gold Lewis statue is a fun moment in the game and part of the charm of Stardew Valley.