TL;DR
Gift Preferences
Leah appreciates a variety of gifts, many of which are easily accessible. She particularly likes salads, goat cheese, truffles, wine, dandelions, blackberries, mushrooms, driftwood, and leeks [1:2]
[1:5]. Salads can be conveniently purchased at the bar on days she visits
[1:6]. For more details on her preferences, consult the Stardew Valley Wiki
[1:3].
Building Relationship
To become Leah's boyfriend, it's important to engage with her regularly through conversation and gifting [1:1]
[1:4]. Once you reach 8 hearts in the social tab, you can offer her a bouquet to signify your romantic interest
[1:1]. If you're aiming for marriage, ensure you've viewed all necessary cutscenes, as missing these can delay your proposal
[2:1].
Locating Leah
Leah's schedule can be a bit elusive, but she typically spends mornings and evenings inside her cabin by the lake near Marnie's farm [3:2]. On weekends, she often visits the Stardrop Saloon, where you can find her along with other villagers like Pam, Gus, Emily, and Shane
[3:5]. Once you reach two hearts with Leah, you can enter her house for a few hours starting at 9 AM
[3:3].
Events and Cutscenes
Participate in events such as the Flower Dance to further your relationship with Leah [4:1]. Ensure you have seen all her heart events before attempting a proposal, as this is necessary for progressing to engagement
[2:1]. If you encounter issues with cutscenes not triggering, it may be due to seasonal restrictions or game updates that require additional interactions
[2:5].
By following these steps and utilizing resources like the Stardew Valley Wiki, you can successfully romance Leah and enjoy the journey of building a relationship with her in Stardew Valley.
Haley's pretty cool too I guess
Just give her 2 salad a week and you can merry her at the end of first summer.
LETS GOOOO
Leah likes a lot of the foragables you find on the ground, including driftwood. When in doubt: Stardew wiki! https://stardewvalleywiki.com/Leah
Thank you!
You have to woo her.
Talking.
Gifting.
And eventually, give her flowers and see if she accepts.
Talk regularly and give gifts that she likes until she hits 8 hearts in the social tab, then give her a bouquet.
Thanks, do you know any gifts she likes?
Goat cheese, truffles and wine, once you start producing those.
In the meantime, dandelions, blackberries, mushrooms, driftwood and leeks are easiest to find.
Salads are easy on days she’s in the bar already. You can buy them there.
You don’t, you stay away from my wife!
She's mine!
Weird cause I just purposed to Mark yesterday with no issues... Did you do the necklace first? Cause I did and there was the Kayak Cut scene after I gave him the necklace and then i gave him the ring..
Can you screenshot the relationship tab with her? Prefer just her screen?
Messaged to you
Well I can't edit this post to add image or send it in a chat so I'll make a new post
You can do it at the end of winter! Then you get married on spring 1!
Wasn't it an update that you had to hang out with them? I'm not 100% sure
She doesn't send the letter for her final cutscene in the Winter. Wait til Spring.
Best girl, want to make her my waifu. Thing is she's never around. I swear every time i look for her all over the map i get tired because i don't know where to go. Anyone knows if she has a preferred spot where she runs off to? Any help is highly appreciated.
Leah's a tricky one, kinda like Sebastian in regards to hiding away in a room for most days except that she isn't as much of a homebody. She spends mornings and evenings inside her cabin by the lake (same area as Marnie's farm), the rest of her time spent coming out to look at the lake, hang out at the bar on weekends, and stop by Pierre's shop. For better details, the wiki has a full four season schedule for what she does. https://stardewvalleywiki.com/Leah
Once you get two hearts with her you can just go to her house before she leaves, it’s like a 2-3 hour window starting at 9am
will try it out! thanks for replying
Any time! I’m also trying to get better at making friends with people, so a few other tips: Gus is always at the bar 12-12, every day. After the bus stop is open, Pam is there 10-5, at the bar after, so you can talk to them both after 5. Marnie is also another easy person as her shop is close, open most days, and after 2 hearts you can also go in when it’s closed. She also works at the saloon after 5 more than half the days, so the saloon at like 8pm lets you talk to 3 really easy extra people.
Evenings in the Stardrop Saloon. Literally her, Pam, Gus, Emily, and Shane are in there, plus Salad is available to buy from the bar so hers is an easy Friendship to max out :)
thank you!!
https://stardewvalleywiki.com/Leah
See the schedule section
ayy thanks a lot friend
I'll have you know I am happily married to her, and we have a son. Are you implying she is cheating on me. Me and her will have a word, and you watch your back ;)
As of now, she gifted me a statue named after me hehehehe
But... She gave that to me first *Sob* I how is this possible. *SOB* *SOB* *SOB* *SOB* *SOB* *SOB* *SOB* *SOB* *SOB* *SOB* *SOB* *SOB* *SOB* *SOB* *SOB* *SOB* *SOB* *SOB* *SOB* *SOB* *SOB* *SOB* *SOB* *SOB* *SOB* *SOB* *SOB* *SOB* *SOB* *SOB* *SOB* *SOB* *SOB* *SOB* *SOB* *SOB* *SOB* *SOB* *SOB* *SOB* *SOB* *SOB* *SOB* *SOB* *SOB* *SOB* *SOB* *SOB* *SOB* *SOB* *SOB* *SOB* *SOB* *SOB* *SOB* *SOB* *SOB* *SOB* *SOB* *SOB* *SOB* *SOB* *SOB* *SOB* *SOB* *SOB* *SOB* *SOB* *SOB* *SOB* *SOB*
And the wood is … intertwined.
And it’s about her “feelings” for you.
Nice! Have fun as couples!
:)
Dance with her at the Flower Dance!
sadly too late for that but at this rate, I'll be married before the second one
I’ve given this a lot of thought and think it’s a fun thing to think about!
My two heart event would be you helping me get a book down from the bookshelf in the library. We share some witty banter and realize we like the same genres of books. I say I’ll see you around.
My four heart event would be running a pet adoption event with Marnie where we volunteer together. I convince you to like cats and we manage to adopt all the available pets out. Lewis takes home a cocker spaniel and Leah adopts a sweet orange cat with chaotic energy.
My eight heart event would be inviting you to a picnic. I bring your favorite snacks (which you mentioned to me during the first heart event at the library) and tell you you’re the first person I’ve truly connected with here in town and how thankful I am to have met you.
And finally! My ten heart event would be taking a ride out to Calico Desert to explore and end the night by watching a sunset. I bring a bottle of wine and we toast to our future under the sunset. I end by saying while the sunset is beautiful, it pales in comparison to you ♥️
When I think of myself in this world I gravitate towards certain places and characters and think of how I would interact with them, and I think this summarizes it well!
If you were a Stardew bachelor or bachelorette, what would your heart events be and why? :)
2 Hearts: Enter Cindersap Forest during Spring from 9AM to 2PM.
You saw me foraging for Spring Onions. You asked what is so special about Spring Onions and I tell you about their taste and the things you could do with them. I give you one Gold Star Spring Onion
4 Hearts: Enter the Library when it's raining.
You notice me at the back of the library perusing some books. I mentioned to you that when it rains, the Library shelters me because of how eerily quiet it is since the kids can't go because of the rain. I casually tell you that reading is one of my hobbies and it's one of my goals to go through Gunther's whole collection. I ask you what you think about reading as a hobby.
If you answer you like it -> +10 friendship points
You're neutral about it -> +10 friendship points
Not the best thing -> no friendship points.
I suggest a book based on your answer. You unlock a new book in the library (similar to a lost book item)
6 Hearts: Enter the Beach from 6PM to 12MN, any season except winter.
You found me on the beach, sitting on the sand, doing nothing, with a bunch of corals around me. Two seagulls are near me pecking at the sand. You walked up to me and asked me what I'm doing, and I just mention how I love listening to the waves crash the shore. Plus points when they bring in pretty shells and coral. I invite you to sit down with me and just relax. I ask you what you think about the valley itself.
I love the valley -> +50 friendship points
Neutral -> no friendship points
Can't wait to leave -> -150 friendship points
I tell you that I also used to live in the city a few years back and moving to the valley has been the best thing for myself. Having that slow life is perfect for the kind of person that I am. While there may be others who strive in the fast-paced life, I enjoy taking it slow. Foraging, visiting the library, watching the waves. And I hope that the others could also see the beauty in these things. I give you an iridium red coral and sea urchin.
8 Hearts: You receive a letter in the mail from me, asking you to come visit the Railroad between 9 AM and 12 NN.
We are sitting by the train station. I asked you if you come visit this area often and mentioned that there are some days I like to sit here and wait for the train. I tell you that this is the only thing in the valley that reminds me of my previous life. Fast-paced, noisy, sometimes smoky. I cannot explain it but there's also comfort in remembering it every now and then. Suddenly, we hear the train coming. You jumped in surprise and I hold your hand for comfort.
10 Hearts: After giving me the Bouquet of Flowers, enter the Bus Station from 8AM to 4PM on a sunny day.
You found me picking a berry from a bush with a basket in my hand. You walk up to me and asks me what I'm doing. I told you that I'm foraging since it's the best time in the season to gather berries. I invite you to join me and I hand you the basket. As we gather berries, you are presented with a dialogue option
What are you thinking about? -> +20 friendship points
What are you feeling? -> +20 friendship points
I tell you that doing this with you is the most relaxing thing I have done recently. I correct myself and confess that every time with you, I feel the most relaxed in the valley, regardless of what we are doing.
I feel the same. -> +50 friendship points
It's the best thing. -> +50 friendship points.
I smiled and asked you to close your eyes and trust me. I put a small berry in your mouth and laugh as the juices spill when you bit on it. I tell you that you are my favorite thing in the valley then we kiss.
Ok I would romance you in a heartbeat cause that sounds like such a fun adventure! I love the thought and care you put into this! ♥️
2 hearts: I bring the farmer a nice houseplant for their farmhouse as a welcome gift and we chat about farming.
4 hearts: I send the farmer my famous almond cake recipe
6 hearts: farmer comes over, finds me miserable and bedrotting and I explain the reason for my weird unpredictable schedule (chronic illness). I don't usually talk to people about it much but they've been a good friend. I moved to pelican town to get away from the noise of the city and be closer to nature
8 hearts: I invite the farmer over for lunch, make them roast chicken and confess that they're living my dream of owning a little homestead and living off the land
10 hearts: girl idk I'm getting a bit too swept up in this fantasy now I think I need to stop
I love the roast chicken idea, a lot, but I’m quite attached to my chickens now and knowing it may be one of mine on the table makes my heart hurt a little bit too! I think this is why some people become vegetarian in real life… oh dear, I probably shouldn’t have said that. I’m not vegetarian at all, but just thinking about eating one of my Stardew chickens is giving me second thoughts 🐣🐓
That's a good point and it would be jarring in the world of stardew valley where there aren't any meat based dishes. Hmm maybe I would make a nice hearty veggie and bean soup with fresh baked bread!
It’s easy to get swept away 😂 that’s why I play the game!
It started feeling a bit too real 😂 this is why I don't make/name characters after myself lol
I love this ♥️ especially the plant, such a cute touch
every single event would be the exact same. the farmer comes across me and we chat, each discussion will mention my cats at least once, probably show them multiple photos of said cats. with each heart level the conversation gets longer, with short awkward pauses and branches off into completely unrelated topics
the farmer will know im completely befriended when i become reverse haley and start insulting them lovingly
This is a great question!
I think I'd be a non romanceable NPC, maybe I'd have a flower shop, and my 2 heart event would be a bit like Caroline's, it would open a special room and unlock something for the player. Dunno, like plant pots and plant decor would come from my shop.
I'd love to be a librarian instead or book seller, but those are taken, dang it 😅
It isn't quite perfect. I'd need to include my schedule and add a few more liked/hated gifts. And need to find somewhere to insert some character relevant dialogue. But I am glad the effort is appreciated. 😁
NPC: Me
Birthday: Winter 12
Marriage Canidate: Yes.
Two Heart Event: ❤️❤️
Enter Pierre's before 4PM
We encounter each other in one of the aisles and I immediately strike up a conversation with "Hey! What should I make for dinner?" We talk about cooking and how few things are as cathartic as a streak and a meat mallet in a joking manner.
Four Heart Event: ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I send you a recipe in the mail - either Alfredo: Milk, Flour, Garlic and Cheese or Creamy Potato Soup: Potatoes, Milk, Cheese, Beans (Not sure what fits as the best approximation)
Six Heart Event: ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Enter my home between 11AM and 2PM when I am home
You find me in my kitchen making lunch. I cook for you as well and talk about need hobbies (video games, Stardew Valley equivalent of Magic the Gathering) while I prepare lunch. Afterwards we have lunch while playing a board game (royalty free version of Flamecraft - call it Dragon Shoppe or something.)
You get the recipe for Monte Cristo (or equivalent)
Count of Monte Cristo: Bread, Cheese, Jelly, something for meat
Eight Heart Event: ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Fall or Winter required
You find me laying on the ground in Cindersap forest having been taking a walk when my knee apparently stopped working. I make a joke about being a turtle stuck on his back and assure you I'm honestly used to falling over at this point, and it is a byproduct of living with Arthritis. You help me to my feet and retrieve a stick for me to use as a cane since I left mine at home.
I thank you profusely and we talk for a bit longer. I deeply appreciate you and your interest in me, my hobbies, and the support. Especially physically right now.
Ten Heart Event: ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Mountains between 8PM and Midnight
In the mountains we have a date up by the quarry bridge, a picnic where we listen to the soft whistle of the wind as it winds it's way across the mountain lake - the moon rising high in the sky as a fish breaks the shimmering surface of the water. I confess my feelings for you, not because I necessarily expect you to pursue me or for anything to come of it, simply because my mantra is "Today is all we have" and I won't risk waiting for a tomorrow that may not be.
There are no ill effects if you select the option to remain as friends, because "My heart was merely chasing the wind, but I would not dream of catching it. Saying it out loud is enough."
If you choose the most negative option I give you the cold shoulder for several in game weeks. Why you would say you regret meeting me is wildly cruel for how many gifts you've given me to get to this point ya jerk. XD
If you choose to confess your own feelings we share a kiss as the screen pans off of us and the wind plays a solemn and beautiful melody.
Fourteen Heart Event: ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
At least one child required, Enter the farmhouse between 10AM and 3PM
I invite you to play a game with our kid(s) and we spend some time on the floor playing with our little family while talking about the good times we've had and how I am looking forward to the best times yet to come. We stare into each other eyes... right before a kid rockets a ball directly into my face leaving all of us rolling in stunned laughter.
Loved Gifts: Pizza, Bread, Fairy Rose, Cheese, Apricot Jelly
Liked Gifts: Blue Jazz, Amethyst, Ruby, Topaz, Milk, Assortment of produce (I like to cook), Ice Cream
Neutral Gifts: Cauliflower (I can't really taste it)
Hated Gifts: Mushrooms (its a texture thing), Hazelnuts (its a taste thing), Coffee, Triple Shot Expresso
Marriage Gifts: Home cooked meals: Alfredo/Creamy Potato Soup, Monte Cristo, Seasonal Seeds, Mixed Seeds, Battery, Wood(occaisonal hardword), Copper, Iron, Gold Ore (resources to make your life easier)
Spouse Room: Has a computer desk, some board games, and the rare two player version of Journey of the Prairie King.
Spouse space: A bench, trellis with vines that flower in spring/summer. I'll spend time sitting and reading out there, occasionally tending to the trellis and a potted plant
Chores: Frequently cares for animals, and periodically repairs fences. Raises duck swimming chance by 36%
She likes pretty much all the foraged items so I just give her whatever’s in season
She likes driftwood so thats cheap and easy in year 1
Easiest? Salad from saloon.
I know, but it's kinda expensive for year 1, gonna do it anyway
Dandelion!
Here's a guide on easiest/cheapest way to romance each of the singles for spring dance.
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I know it's been done, but I love both games and really wanted to try my hand at designing all the dateables. Let me know what you think of how I designed Leah! Also, feel free to ask wcif if you also play Sims 4 and want to know a specific cc piece I used :D
i love her. She's going to become my first wife in Stardew (this is the first save file where I'm actually not giving up)
I think you did great on designing her, though a minor error would be her eyes since theyre purple as seen in her profile sprites in-game.
Also yes, my reaction upon seeing the post xd
oh i am swooning for her as a sim just as much as i do in stardew 😍😍
Never seen them called dateables before that made me smile. Also good job on the sim! She really invokes Leah
Leah, my wife
She looks cool!
I am interested in seeing her in inZOI!
I always liked Leah. She is smart, beautiful, independent, and she understands me as she herself gave up living in a big city for the calm and quiet of the country side. I had everything I wanted. A large house, a thriving farm, a lot of cash. So I decided why not get married. I mean we (me and Leah) were in relationships for over a year and I felt bad for keeping her in limbo.
So we got married. At first everything was good. But then the shit got weird.
First it was Emily. I have been nice to her and suddenly she ambushes me at her home and starts twerking for me. I mean girl, I have a wife! what are you doing? And now Clint thinks I am his rival. I am married dude. Just stop stalking her and go talk to her you creep.
And then it was Abigail! Really? "Ghosts" are telling "I love the farmer"? What is next? Ghosts want you to get a banquet? You know what? "Ghosts" can fuuck right off!
At least Penny didn't say anything weird. That little shit Vincent did! "When you gonna marry miss Penny!" Didn't your parents teach you to mind your own fuucking business?
And what is it with Demetrius getting all weird when I talk to her daughter? I am a married man for god's sake. Just because I gave her a couple of batteries doesn't mean I'm gonna shag her.
Well at least Maru or Abigail didn't try to kiss me without my consent. Which Hailey did. While hugging me over my shoulders. Wtf do you think your doing? Where is the "shove away" key? Is anybody in this town understand boundaries?
And now my wife forgets who I am her fucking husband at important events! Don't mind me! Just go talk and dance with Eliot. Which I halped to get him through hard times. Only for him to flirt with my wife in front of me. I will smash the next pomegranate on your head, you ungrateful, Pretentious loser.
The only person in this whole damn town which I really trust is not actively trying to ruin my marriage is Linux. This town is worst than Sodom.
PS: ofc it is a parody post.
PPS: this game would be even greater if other NPCs remembered you are married.
I’m glad this is a parody post, because the amount of people who actively initiate a relationship with NPCs and then act all shocked pikachu when that person does boyfriend/girlfriend things is…
Alarming.
OP only mentioned friendly scenes, no scenes with 8+ hearts, so they didn’t initiate anything bigger than friendship, you can’t blame it on them
however, even when you act out after being married, it’s still weird: I married Seb, then gave a bouquet to his sister, and she was excited, told their parents about it, and everyone was cool. perhaps they hate Sebastian that much…
Damn, now I wish I had checked to see what Robin and Demetrius said when I started dating Sebastian. Low key forgot that the dialogue might be different until I had already gotten married and literally everyone in town was talking about it
Thats funny, because no one was excited when I dated maru. Her dad was instantly pissed. Like, to be clear, I talked to him within seconds of dating maru, and he was pissed. I just assumed it was a maru thing, but maybe he's just homophobic. Or he hates me personally.
Haley kissing the player, as cited by OP, is a 10 hearts event— and initiated by the player.
Stardew Valley being half wholesome farm game and half Temptation Island.
On the surface: Sweet, wholesome farming game
Scratch the surface: Oh my stars so many unresolved emotional issues!
*Milks cows and goats, collects animal eggs.*
*Walks into town.*
MC: Hey!
SDV Character: My daughter thinks I'm an alcoholic.
That is exactly why the Rival Marriage system in the OG Harvest Moon games are sorely missed by many SV players.
Do you know if it's compatible with Stardew Expanded Mod? It sounds amazing, but I don't want to crash my save
It’s a great mod.
Be careful though, there are weird people who’ll downvote you if you mention any mod lol.
Oo thanks so much for recommending this mod! Didn't play harvest moon and think rival events would add depth for me and my gameplay. Appreciate this :)
And how long does it take
If you have their favorite gifts and talk to them every day, I would say about 2 or 3 seasons
How long does it take to start dating a character
About 2 or 3 seasons, once your dating then it will only take a couple weeks to get them to 10 hearts
You put the lime in the coconut...
In singleplayer mode, Marriage is possible only with a villager who is marked as "single" in the Social tab. For marriage between players in a Multiplayer game, see Multiplayer and Wedding Ring.
Before proposing marriage, you need to earn 10 hearts of friendship with your intended partner, which requires you to give them a bouquet (at 8 hearts of friendship). You will also need to repair the bridge east of Elliott's cabin (costs 300 wood) and upgrade the farmhouse at least once.
One of the library's Lost Books, entitled "Marriage Guide for Farmers", also explains the process.
““Before you ask someone to marry you, you'll have to date them for a while first (Ask someone to date you with a bouquet from Pierre's).
When you're ready to pop the big question, you'll need to give them a 'Mermaid's Pendant'. Everyone knows what it means when you present them with one of those.
It's rumored that on stormy days, the ghost of an old mariner appears in Stardew Valley, clutching just such a pendant.
After the wedding ceremony, your partner will move in with you. Remember to treat your spouse well... They still like gifts even after marriage!
(Paid for by Pierre)”
I've recently started this game and I've tried becoming friends with Leah. I know that for the two heart event I have to go to her house, but whenever I try it always says only her friends can enter. I only have one heart with her. What do I do?
Edit: It worked! I was able to enter her house and get the cutscene. Thanks for the help.
You need 2 hearts to get access to her house
You have to get one more heart with her to become friends. You won't see the event until you are at two heart. So talk to her every day, you can give gifts twice a week
You have to get the relationship to 2 hearts to trigger said event.
Best way to increase friendship with her is find her in the saloon during the evening, buy her a salad from Gus ��
How to romance leah in stardew valley
Here are some key considerations for romancing Leah in Stardew Valley:
Gifts: Leah loves specific items. Here are her favorite gifts:
Aim to give her these gifts, especially on her birthday (Winter 23), for maximum affection points.
Heart Events: To deepen your relationship, trigger Leah's heart events:
Talk to Her Regularly: Make sure to talk to Leah daily to increase your friendship points. She enjoys conversations about her interests, such as art and nature.
Complete Quests: Occasionally, Leah will ask for specific items or help with quests. Completing these will boost your friendship.
Marriage: Once you reach 10 hearts, you can propose to Leah with a "Mermaid's Pendant," which can be purchased from the Old Mariner on rainy days.
Recommendation: Focus on giving her gifts she loves and engage in conversations regularly. This consistent effort will help you build a strong relationship with Leah and unlock her heart events. Enjoy the journey of romance in Stardew Valley!
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