Shane

Shane starts out as someone who does not enjoy his life in Stardew Valley, and struggles with depression and alcoholism. If you befriend him, you can help Shane begin to enjoy life once again. This guide includes everything you need to befriend Shane - and perhaps even make him fall for you, should you wish to earn his love!

• Shane Basics
• Shane Schedule
• Shane Quests
• Shane Gift Guide
• Shane Movie Theater
• Shane Heart Events
• Shane Marriage
  

Shane Basics

Shane is the nephew of Marnie and the godfather of Jas. He lives with the two of them at Marnie's Ranch. He works at the JojaMart, although he will lose his job if the store closes. He is grumpy and tends to keep to himself, although he is presumably friends with Emily, as he dances with her at the Flower Dance if the player does not ask him. Shane is one of the six bachelors available to date and marry in Stardew Valley. His birthday is on Spring 20.

Shane Schedule

While Shane has his job, he leaves Marnie's Ranch at 7:10AM and works at Joja Mart until 5PM, after which he drinks in the Stardrop Saloon until 11PM. He doesn't work on weekends unless it is raining. On non-rainy Saturdays, he shops at Pierre's General Store, and stays home on non-rainy Sundays.

Once the Community Center has been restored and JojaMart closes, Shane will spend his weekdays at Marnie's Ranch. His hours in the Stardrop Saloon change to 2PM-11PM, and he can do his shopping on either Saturday or Sunday.

Shane attends all festivals, and may visit the Ginger Island Resort on random days once it has been opened.

Shane Quests

Shane is not involved in any Story Quests or plot-related Quests. He is one of the characters who can ask for items on the Help Wanted board outside of Pierre's General Store.

Shane Gift Guide

Shane loves junk food, spicy food, and beer, and has a particular hatred for pickles. Here are the gifts you should and shouldn't give to Shane if you want to win him over!

Loves

To increase your relationship with Shane, these are the best items to give him.

Likes

Unlike most Villagers, Shane does not have many particular Likes, although he is fond of Eggs, fitting for someone who enjoys raising chickens.

Neutral

These are items that Shane is neutral about.

Dislikes

These are items that Shane doesn't like and won't react favorably to.

Hates

Shane's grumpy side will be on full display if you give him any of these gifts that he absolutely hates.

Shane Movie Theater

Shane has a fondness for dark movies, and seems to dislike anything with a happy ending. His Loved movies are It Howls in the Rain and Wumbus. He Hates The Brave Little Sapling, The Miracle at Coldstar Ranch, and Zuzu City Express, and Likes all other movies.

He has many Loved concessions, fitting his love of junk food. These are: Hummus Snack Pack, Joja Cola, JojaCorn, Nachos, Personal Pizza, and Stardrop Sorbet.

Shane Heart Events

Like many characters, Shane has special events that can happen as your friendship grows. Because Shane started out as a friendship-only character and was given a romance route later in development, he has an unusually high number of Heart Events.

Like the other bachelors and bachelorettes, his 10-Heart event can be accessed only if you date him, and his 14-Heart event only if you marry him. They are not required to reach Perfection unless you choose Shane as your love interest.

Enter Cindersap Forest between 8PM and 12AM. Shane will share a beer with you and discuss his depression. Note that the beer you consume during this scene DOES heal you Health/Energy.

Shane will send you the recipe for Pepper Poppers in the mail. Pepper Poppers is a Loved Gift for Shane.

Enter Marne's Ranch at any time on a non-major festival day. Shane will be passed out in his room, and you will discuss his future with Marnie and Jas.

Enter Cindersap Forest between 9AM and 8PM on a day when it is either raining or storming. Shane's depression has reached a critical moment. The first dialogue choice has no effect on friendship.

The next day, Shane will visit your farm to apologize. Choose "I'm just happy you're still here" or "I'm glad I was there to help" to gain Friendship.

Enter Marnie's Ranch at any time Shane is home. He will have a conversation about cutting back on his drinking.

Triggering this event requires not just having 7 Hearts with Shane and seeing his 7 Hearts Part 1 event, but also having at least 2 hearts each with Emily and Clint.

After seeing 7 Hearts Part 1, enter Pelican Town between 10AM and 4PM on a sunny day. Shane, Emily, and Clint will be filming a Joja Cola advertisement.

After seeing the previous 7 Hearts events with Shane, he will send you the recipe for Strange Bun in the mail.

Enter Marnie's Ranch at any time that Shane is present. Shane will tell you about his new project: breeding blue chickens. After seeing this scene, chickens purchased from Marnie and eggs hatched in an Incubator have a chance to be blue. Blue Chickens and their eggs are not special in any way besides appearance.

Shane's 10-Heart event is available ONLY if you have given him a Bouquet and asked him to date you. It is not required to reach Perfection unless you choose him as your love interest.

One day when you exit your Farmhouse before 6:30AM, Shane will invite you to a gridball game. Enter the Bus Stop between 4PM and 6PM to trigger the event. During the game, Shane will kiss you and confess his feelings.

If you marry Shane, you can trigger this event by entering Pelican Town between 8AM and 5PM on any day other than Friday. You will see Shane leave the saloon, with Marnie concerned he is drinking again.

The next day, enter Pelican Town at any time to see a similar scene. The third day, enter Pelican Town at any time to confront Shane. He will reveal that he has gotten into playing arcade games as an alternative to drinking.

Shane Marriage

You can marry Shane by giving him a Mermaid's Pendant after reaching 10 Hearts. After marriage, Shane will move into the farmhouse. His private room has a TV and fridge, and he puts a chicken coop in the nook behind the farmhouse.

Once married, Shane quits his job and spends most days on the Farm. He will visit Marnie's Ranch and Cindersap Forest on Mondays and shop at the General Store and drink at the Stardrop Saloon on Fridays.

Shane may randomly decide to gift you Omelet, Pepper Poppers, or Pizza. On rainy days, his gifts can also include Beer, Large Egg, Pale Ale, or Void Egg. He does not give you a New Year's gift.