How To Have a Baby With Shane in Stardew Valley: A Comprehensive Guide

So, you’ve fallen for the brooding charm of Shane in Stardew Valley and are ready to start a family? You’re not alone! While he might be a bit rough around the edges, Shane’s character arc and eventual growth make him a popular marriage option. This guide will walk you through exactly how to have a baby with Shane, and address any burning questions you might have.

How to Have a Baby With Shane: The Key Steps

The process of having a baby with any spouse in Stardew Valley is similar, and here’s what you need to do with Shane:

1. Get Married: First and foremost, you need to marry Shane. This involves building a 10-heart relationship with him by giving him gifts he loves (like Pizza and Beer) and talking to him daily. Once you reach the maximum friendship level, you can propose to him with a Mermaid’s Pendant.

2. Upgrade Your Farmhouse: To even think about babies, you need to upgrade your Farmhouse not once, but twice. The second upgrade adds a nursery with a crib, which is essential for starting your family. You will need to purchase this upgrade from Robin, the town carpenter.

3. Be Patient: Once the crib is in place and you’re married to Shane, a random event will occur when you go to bed at night. There’s about a 1/20 chance each night that your spouse (Shane) will ask if you’d like to have a baby. This is entirely random; there is nothing you can do to force it. Make sure that you go to bed before Shane to trigger this potential event.

4. Answer “Yes”: When Shane asks, you’ll be given the option to say “Yes” or “Not now.” Obviously, to have a baby with Shane, you need to answer “yes”.

5. Wait for the Arrival: If you and Shane agree to have a child, the baby will arrive after 14 in-game days. If you are playing with a partner, and both agree to have a baby, a child will be born or delivered after 14 days.

   • If opposite-gender partnership: You’ll have a biological child.
   • If same-gender partnership: You’ll adopt a child. The process is still the same; you’ll be asked at night and the child arrives in 14 days.

Important Considerations

• Random Chance: The 1/20 chance is just that – a chance. It could happen on the first night after upgrading, or it could take much longer. Don’t be discouraged; be patient!

• No Influence: Nothing you can do will affect the chance of Shane asking to have a baby. It’s completely random.

• Only Two Children: You can have a maximum of two children, one male and one female. If you have a boy first, you will have a girl next time. If you have a girl first, you will have a boy next time.

• Child Stage: Your children will only progress up to the Toddler stage and will not age past it. You cannot have teenage or adult children in Stardew Valley.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Having a Baby With Shane

General Questions

1. Can I have a baby with Shane if I’m not married to him?
   No, you need to be married to Shane to have a child with him. Marriage is a prerequisite for having a baby in Stardew Valley.

2. Do I need a specific level of friendship with Shane to have a baby?
   You need to be at 10 hearts (the maximum) to marry Shane, which is required before you can have a child. However, there’s no separate “friendship level” requirement for having a baby after marriage.

3. Is it possible to choose the gender of my baby?
   No, the gender of your first child is random. However, the gender of the second child will always be the opposite of the first.

Marriage & Shane Specific Questions

4. Is Shane a good spouse in Stardew Valley?
   Shane’s character has a compelling growth arc, making him a rewarding spouse for many. While he struggles with depression and alcohol initially, you witness his journey towards self-improvement. He has unique dialogue and a special area for his chicken, making him an interesting spouse.

5. What does Shane do after marriage?
   After marrying Shane, a room unique to him will be added to the right side of your Farmhouse. He also gets a small, fenced area outside for his chicken, making him feel more at home on your farm.

6. Does Shane stop drinking after marriage?
   Although his 14-heart event suggests he’s quit drinking, he still references beer in his daily dialogue and still enjoys receiving alcoholic gifts. So, while there’s an implication of him trying to be better, his habits are not completely changed.

7. What are Shane’s loved gifts?
   Shane loves Beer, Pizza, Pepper Poppers, and Hot Peppers, among others. Giving him these gifts will increase his friendship points faster and help you reach marriage quicker.

Baby Related Questions

8. What if I answer “Not Now” when Shane asks about a baby?
   If you answer “Not Now,” Shane won’t ask again until the next night cycle when you go to bed before him. The 1/20 chance will reapply. You’re not penalized for turning down the offer.

9. Can I have a baby with a different player in Stardew Valley multiplayer?
   Yes, if you have the required house upgrade with a crib, one player is randomly selected to propose having children. If both players accept, a child will be born or delivered after 14 days.

10. What if my spouse is jealous?
    Spouses can become jealous if you give a gift to another single townsperson. This is more likely to happen if your luck is low. If your spouse gets jealous, they will give an angry message, and you will get a 30 point friendship penalty with them. The jealousy mechanic does not affect your chance of having a baby.

11. Can you have multiple marriages and children in Stardew Valley?
    No, you can only marry one person at a time, and you cannot have children with multiple spouses.

12. Do children in Stardew Valley grow up?
    No, children in Stardew Valley remain at the Toddler stage. They won’t grow into children, teens, or adults.

13. What happens when I have both a boy and girl?
    After having two children (one boy and one girl), you cannot have additional children.

Miscellaneous Questions

14. Can I have a roommate like Krobus while married to Shane?
    No, you cannot have both a spouse and Krobus as a roommate. You can only choose one, even if you are married to Shane.

15. Is there a maximum relationship level after marriage?
    Yes, after marriage, your relationship can still grow up to 14 hearts with gifts and interactions, but it will not affect your ability to have a child.

Conclusion

Having a baby with Shane in Stardew Valley requires patience, a double-upgraded Farmhouse, and a loving marriage with the brooding resident of Pelican Town. The random chance element keeps it exciting, and watching Shane evolve into a family man is all the more rewarding. Remember to cherish your time on the farm, and good luck on your journey to parenthood with Shane!