Can You Make It Rain in Stardew Valley? Absolutely! Here’s How
Yes, absolutely! You can make it rain in Stardew Valley, giving you the perfect opportunity to catch those elusive rainy-day fish, keep your animals cozy indoors, and even take advantage of the unique townspeople schedules that come with a good downpour. While you can’t control the natural weather patterns entirely, Stardew Valley provides a reliable method to summon rain on demand using a special crafted item: the Rain Totem. Let’s dive into the details of how to make it rain and everything you need to know about rainy days in the valley.
The Power of the Rain Totem
The Rain Totem is the key to manipulating the weather in Stardew Valley. This crafted item allows you to guarantee rain on the following day after its use. It’s a particularly valuable tool for completing specific fishing bundles, watering your crops, or simply taking advantage of the benefits that rain provides.
How to Obtain the Rain Totem Recipe
To unlock the ability to craft Rain Totems, you’ll need to reach Foraging Level 9. This means gathering wild items, chopping wood, and generally exploring the environment. Consistent foraging will naturally lead you to this milestone.
Crafting the Rain Totem
Once you’ve reached Foraging Level 9, the Rain Totem recipe will automatically become available. Here’s what you need to craft one:
- 1 Hardwood: Obtained by chopping large stumps and logs found in the Secret Woods, the Forest Farm layout, or occasionally as drops from trees.
- 1 Truffle Oil: Made by processing Truffles in an Oil Maker. Truffles are found by pigs in the Marnie’s Ranch.
- 5 Pine Tar: Obtained by placing a Tapper on a Pine Tree and waiting approximately 5-6 days.
Using the Rain Totem
To use the Rain Totem, simply select it in your inventory and place it. The game will then confirm that the weather for the next day will be rainy. Keep in mind that Rain Totems will not work on festival days or the 1st day of a new season; these days are always sunny. Also, using a Rain Totem on a day when it is already storming will guarantee a storm the next day.
Benefits of Rain in Stardew Valley
Rain has several advantages in Stardew Valley, making it a desirable weather condition for many players:
- Automatic Crop Watering: Rain automatically waters all your crops, saving you time and energy.
- Unique Fishing Opportunities: Certain fish can only be caught in the rain, making it essential for completing the fishing collection.
- Modified Townspeople Schedules: Rain affects where the townspeople are going to go, and what they are going to be doing.
- Animals Stay Indoors: Animals automatically stay inside their barns and coops during rain, which can be useful if you’re short on time.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Rain in Stardew Valley
Here are some frequently asked questions about rain in Stardew Valley to further enhance your understanding:
1. Do thunderstorms count as rain?
Yes, thunderstorms count as rain in Stardew Valley. They provide the same benefits as regular rain, such as watering crops and triggering the appearance of rain-exclusive fish. Only snow is not considered rain.
2. How likely is it to rain in summer?
The chance of rain during Summer in Stardew Valley can vary. It does not rain every other day and it is not guaranteed to rain in the summer. The rate of rainfall is random and based on the game’s algorithm.
3. What can you do when it rains?
When it rains, you can focus on activities like fishing for specific rainy-day species, exploring the mines, reorganizing your farm, or spending time indoors with the villagers. Also, all animals will stay inside their barns during this time.
4. How do you guarantee rain in Stardew?
The Rain Totem is the only way to guarantee rain the next day. Without it, the weather is determined randomly.
5. How do you get rain every day?
You can’t get rain every day. Festivals and the first day of each season are always sunny. However, you can use a Rain Totem every day except those to maximize the number of rainy days.
6. What is a Thunder Egg?
A Thunder Egg is a mineral found in Stardew Valley. While it doesn’t have a high sale value, it can be donated to the museum or used in crafting.
7. How many lightning rods should I make?
The number of Lightning Rods you need depends on your farm size and the frequency of thunderstorms. A good starting point is around 35, but you may need more as your farm expands. Past 50 sees diminishing returns.
8. Do chickens go out in the rain?
No, chickens and other farm animals will not go outside in the rain, or during the winter. They will stay inside their coops and barns.
9. Is it guaranteed to rain in fall?
It is not guaranteed to rain in Fall. The chance of rain in the Fall is the same as Spring. Except Fall in year 1 can be stormy so it has a flat 13.725% chance.
10. Do animals go outside when it rains?
No, farm animals will not venture outdoors when it is raining or snowing. They prefer eating fresh grass but will stay indoors during inclement weather. If they do not have food, they do not grow on that day.
11. Where is Penny when it rains?
When it’s raining, Penny can often be found inside her trailer or visiting the museum, indulging in her love for books. After the Beach Resort on Ginger Island is unlocked, Penny may randomly spend the day there.
12. Why is it raining petals?
Rain of petals, which usually means falling cherry blossoms, is just a seasonal visual effect, commonly associated with spring. It does not affect gameplay.
13. Can you summon a thunderstorm?
Using a Rain Totem never has a chance to cause a storm unless used on a stormy day (which will make the next day stormy as well). Otherwise, it will only cause rain.
14. What does Monster Musk do?
Monster Musk effectively doubles the number of monsters that appear on each new floor entered by the player. It will not increase the number of monsters on the floor on which it is used. The buff has a total duration of ten minutes.
15. Can you get a mermaid pendant in winter?
Yes, you can get a Mermaid Pendant in Winter, but only if you use a Rain Totem to make it rain. The Old Mariner, who sells the pendant, only appears on rainy days.
Conclusion
Making it rain in Stardew Valley is not only possible but also strategically advantageous. The Rain Totem provides a reliable method to trigger rainy days, benefiting your crops, fishing endeavors, and animal care. Understanding the mechanics of rain and its associated perks can greatly enhance your gameplay experience.
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