Stardew Valley Beginner Guide: Energy, Time, and Exhaustion, Explained

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Stardew Valley players will quickly realize that, while their tools are unbreakable, their character only has limited energy and a limited amount of time to use them each day. This combination of gameplay features tasks players who are just starting out to ration their objectives and use their energy wisely in Stardew Valley.

Getting a handle on using energy wisely and making the most out of each day can be a daunting task for new Stardew Valley players, especially when they are still getting to know the game's crops, people, and features. For those looking to master conserving energy and using time wisely, this guide is here to help.

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At the start of each day, players awake with a certain amount of energy to use. Fortunately, basic movement and the use of tools such as scythes, weapons, and even panning in Stardew Valley don't subtract from this pool. When the game begins, players have a pool of 270 energy to work with, and this can be increased both temporarily through certain meals and permanently through Stardrops. There are seven Stardrops inthe game, each capable of adding 34 points to this total, maxing out at 508 energy.

Clearing the farm, planting crops, or exploring the mines for the first time will each individually cost players the vast majority of their daily energy. Fortunately, players can permanently improve their endurance by increasing their skill level (and therefore decreasing the energy cost of tools).

To supplement this, players can purchase or create some of Stardew Valley's best meals to replenish their energy. Some better options include the Fruit Salad (263 energy, 118 health), the Pink Cake (250 energy, 112 health), as well as the Red Plate, Lobster Bisque, and