Maru Gifts in Stardew Valley: Loved Gifts & Birthday
Marriage CandidateMaru is a bright young woman who works as a nurse and loves inventing gadgets.
Summer 10
24 Mountain Road
Battery Pack
Quick answer
Best gifts for Maru
Maru's loved gifts include Battery Pack, Cauliflower, Cheese Cauliflower, Diamond, Dwarf Gadget, Gold Bar. Maru loves Battery Pack, Cauliflower, Dwarf Gadget, Diamond, Gold Bar, Iridium Bar, and several cooked dishes. Cauliflower is a practical early loved gift; save one for her Summer 10 birthday when possible.
- Easy early loved gift: Cauliflower.
- Mining and crafting route: Battery Pack, Dwarf Gadget, Diamond, Gold Bar, or Iridium Bar.
- Other loved gifts include Cheese Cauliflower, Miner's Treat, Pepper Poppers, Radioactive Bar, Rhubarb Pie, and Strawberry.
Cauliflower or a Battery Pack
Summer 10
24 Mountain Road
Holly, Honey, Pickles, Snow Yam, and Truffle are hated.
Birthday Bonus!
Maru's birthday is Summer 10. Gifts given on their birthday receive an 8x multiplier! A loved gift on their birthday gives +640 friendship points.
Loved Gifts
+80 pointsBest possible gifts - give these for maximum friendship!
Liked Gifts
+45 pointsGood gifts that will make them happy.
Neutral Gifts
+20 pointsThey don't mind these, but won't be excited.
Disliked Gifts
-20 pointsAvoid giving these items.
Hated Gifts
-40 pointsNever give these - they will be very upset!
Universal Gifts
These items are loved or liked by almost everyone, but the individual gift lists above take priority. For example, Penny hates Rabbit's Foot even though it is a universal love.
Universal Loves
Universal Likes (Examples)
Most Artisan Goods, Cooked Dishes, Flowers, Gems, and Vegetables
Other Marriage Candidates
Frequently Asked Questions about Maru
What are the best gifts for Maru?
Maru's favorite gifts (loved items) are: Battery Pack, Cauliflower, Cheese Cauliflower, Diamond, Dwarf Gadget. These give +80 friendship points (+640 on their birthday!).
When is Maru's birthday?
Maru's birthday is on Summer 10. Mark this date on your calendar! Giving a gift on their birthday multiplies friendship points by 8x.
Where can I find Maru?
Maru lives at 24 Mountain Road. Works at the clinic, also found in the lab or stargazing.
Can I marry Maru?
Yes! Maru is a marriage candidate. You need to reach 8 hearts and give them a bouquet to start dating. At 10 hearts, you can propose with a Mermaid's Pendant (purchased from the Old Mariner on rainy days).