Returning Robin’s Lost Axe in Stardew Valley: A Comprehensive Guide
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The quest to return Robin’s lost axe is one of the early, memorable side quests in Stardew Valley. It’s a straightforward task, but can be easily overlooked if you’re not familiar with the game’s map and mechanics. Here’s a direct and comprehensive guide on how to complete this quest:
To return Robin’s axe, you need to first locate the axe in the Cindersap Forest, south of your farm. Then you need to go to Robin, who is located at the Carpenter’s Shop at 24 Mountain Road. To give her the axe, make sure it is selected on your item bar and then interact with Robin as you would when talking to any villager.
Finding Robin’s Lost Axe
The quest itself is initiated when Robin asks you for help finding her lost axe. Once you’ve accepted the quest, it’s time to explore.
Navigating to Cindersap Forest
- Head south from your farm towards the Cindersap Forest.
- Upon entering the forest, veer east, following the edge of the cliff.
- You’ll find the axe on the ground at the southeastern part of the forest, in a small clearing.
- It is located just east of where you can pick Spring Onions during the spring season.
Returning the Axe to Robin
Finding Robin
- If you finished the quest on the same day you received it, you can simply head to Robin’s house, which is also her Carpenter’s Shop, located on the mountain, directly north of town.
- If you waited a bit, you need to find her. Robin works at her shop from 9 am to 5 pm every day except Tuesdays and part of Friday (she closes early). On Tuesdays, she is at Caroline’s house for aerobics. After work she will walk around in the mountain area surrounding her home. She goes to bed at 9 pm.
Giving Robin the Axe
- With the axe in your inventory, select the axe so it’s the active item on your action bar.
- Approach Robin. A wrapped gift icon will appear on the screen when you are close enough to interact with her.
- Right-click on her to hand over the axe, completing the quest and earning a reward, typically friendship points.
Quest Completion
After you return the axe, Robin will thank you for finding it. Your quest will be marked as completed in your journal, and you’ll get a boost in your friendship level with Robin. This is a great way to improve your relationship with one of Stardew Valley’s key villagers.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Where exactly is Robin located?
Robin resides at 24 Mountain Road, located on the mountain north of Pelican Town. She lives there with her husband Demetrius, her daughter Maru, and her son Sebastian. The family also runs the Carpenter’s Shop out of their home.
2. What are Robin’s working hours at the Carpenter’s Shop?
Robin’s shop is open from 9 AM to 5 PM every day except Tuesdays. She closes early on Fridays. On Tuesdays, she attends an aerobics class at Caroline’s house.
3. What is Robin’s daily schedule?
Most days, Robin wakes up at 8 am and heads to her shop counter, opening the shop at 9 am. After work at 5 pm, she walks around the mountain, returning home to go to bed at 9 pm. However, on Tuesdays, she will go to Caroline’s house for her class. In the evening, sometimes you’ll find her at the Stardrop Saloon with Demetrius.
4. What gifts does Robin love?
To increase your relationship with Robin, the best items to gift her are: Goat Cheese, Peach, Spaghetti, Prism Shard, and Rabbit’s Foot.
5. Can I marry Robin in Stardew Valley?
No, Robin is not a marriage candidate in Stardew Valley. She is already married to Demetrius and no in-game events are available to pursue a romantic relationship.
6. How do I upgrade my axe in Stardew Valley?
You can upgrade your axe at the Blacksmith (Clint’s shop). Each upgrade requires specific resources and gold. Upgrading your axe allows you to chop down larger stumps and eventually logs that grant Hardwood. The Steel Axe is required to access the Secret Woods by removing the Large Log blocking the entrance.
7. Why can’t I give Clint copper ore if the quest marker is not full?
If you attempt to “give” Clint copper ore without a full quest marker, you will lose one ore from your inventory, and Clint will not accept it, also becoming sad.
8. What happens if I lose my tools in Stardew Valley?
If you lose your Scythe, Axe, Pickaxe, or Watering Can (for example, by dying in the mines), a basic version of the tool will appear the next day next to your bed or in your refrigerator, if you have a kitchen.
9. How do I get Robin to build a coop on my farm?
You can purchase and upgrade the Coop from Robin’s Carpenter’s Shop. You need to bring the required amount of gold, wood, and stone to Robin’s shop during her open hours except Tuesdays.
10. How old is Robin in Stardew Valley?
Robin is considered one of the older villagers, and it is believed she is at least 40 years old.
11. How do I give gifts in Stardew Valley?
To gift an item, select it in your inventory so that it’s active on your action bar, and right-click on the villager you want to gift it to. A wrapped gift icon will appear indicating that you’re about to give a gift.
12. How do I get the Sewer Key?
You’ll receive the Rusty Key, giving you access to the sewers in Stardew Valley, from Gunther after donating 60 items to the museum. He will show up the next morning and give you the key as a reward.
13. Can you sell items to Robin?
Yes, you can sell wood, stone, and clay to Robin at her Carpenter’s Shop. She will also sometimes post special requests for these materials.
14. What items does Sebastian like?
Sebastian loves Frozen Tear, Obsidian, Pumpkin Soup, Sashimi, and Void Egg, as well as all the universal loves.
15. What happens if you fail a special order?
All special orders will eventually show up again even if you failed them the first time. If you have partly completed a special order but were unable to finish, you will find your donated items in the Lost and Found box in the Mayor’s house.
By following these steps, and consulting the provided FAQs, you’ll have no problem returning Robin’s lost axe and improving your standing with one of Stardew Valley’s most beloved characters. Happy farming!