Quick Links
Still trying to track downStardew Valley’s plentiful secrets? Once you get theMagnifying Glassthis task becomes much simpler.
How To Find The Mayor’s Shorts in Stardew Valley
Not sure how Mayor Lewis lost his Lucky Purple Shorts? Let us help you find them.
To get the Magnifying Glass, you’ll need to complete the questA Winter Mystery.Don’t worry—it’s pretty quick.
Why Find The Magnifying Glass?
The Magnifying Glass allows you tofind Secret Notesduring the following activities:
Secret Notes reveal clues about how to solve puzzles or finish quests. Sometimes, they provide hints aboutStardew Valley’s secrets!
Other Secret Notes reveal the Loved gifts for one of the villagers—so if you’re having troubleromancing someonefinding their note is a real boon. This information isadded to your Social Tabfor ease of access.
Stardew Valley: Best Crops For Each Season
Knowing which crops to plant each season is valuable info in Stardew Valley. This guide can help you decide what is best.
A Winter Mystery
You can begin this questany time during Winter.Just traveleastfrom the Farm to the Bus Stopto trigger a cutscene.
The quest’s cutscene will only triggerbetween 6 AM and 4 PM.Arrive late—or visit the Bus Stop from Pelican Town—and it won’t trigger.
During this cutscenea shadowy figure fleesonce it notices you, leaving behindfootprints on the ground.When it ends, A Winter Mystery will be added to your journal.
How To Win The Egg Hunt in Stardew Valley
Tired of losing to Abigail each year? Here’s everything you need to know to win Stardew Valley’s Egg Hunt.
Finding the Stranger
Solving this quest is pretty easy. All you have to do is follow the shadowy figure’s footprints through Pelican Town.
The footprints lead you to a bushnear the playground.This is just west of the Community Center. If you’ve gotany bundles to complete,now is a convenient time.
Click on the bush, and the shadowy figure pops out and another short cutscene begins. When the cutscene is over, you’ll have the Magnifying Glass in your inventory!
It’s best to complete this quest straightaway on Winter 1. Since some Winter forage items—like Snow Yams—create an Artifact Spot, I find foraging in this season is the best way to expand collection of Secret Notes.
Stardew Valley: Ginger Island Mermaid Puzzle Solution
Exploring Ginger Island and struggling to find enough Golden Walnuts? The Mermaid’s got 5 if you play her song right.
