Maru is a vibrant and ambitious villager living in The Mountains, located north of Pelican Town, in the popular farming simulation game Stardew Valley.
She is known for her passion for creating gadgets, which she developed at a young age, thanks to her parents’ carpentry and scientific backgrounds. This article delves into Maru’s schedule, relationships, favorite gifts, heart events, and more.
Information
Birthday | Summer 10 |
Address | 24 Mountain Road |
Lives in | The Mountain |
Marriage | Yes |
Family | Demetrius (Father) Robin (Mother) Sebastian (Half-Brother) |
Best Gifts | Iridium Bar Miner’s Treat Pepper Poppers Battery Pack Cauliflower Cheese Cauliflower Diamond Gold Bar Radioactive Bar Rhubarb Pie Strawberry |
Schedule
Spring
Raining
Time | Location |
9:00 AM | In her bedroom |
12:50 PM | Stands in the entryway or store at home |
2:40 PM | Laboratory |
4:40 PM | In her bedroom |
11:00 PM | Bedtime |
Monday
Time | Location |
9:00 AM | In her bedroom |
10:20 AM | In the Lab |
1:30 PM | Goes to the bench at the south of the Saloon |
3:20 PM | Sits on the bench at the south of the Saloon |
6:30 PM | Goes back home |
8:30 PM | At her bedroom |
11:00 PM | Bedtime |
Tuesday
Time | Location |
8:00 AM | Goes to Harvey’s from her home |
9:20 AM | Works as a nurse at Harvey’s clinic |
4:45 PM | Goes back home from Harvey’s clinic |
6:30 PM | In her kitchen at her house |
10:20 PM | Bedroom |
12:00 AM | Bedtime |
Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
Time | Location |
9:00 AM | At her bedroom |
10:20 AM | At the lab |
2:00 PM | Goes to the bench located east of the Community Center |
3:00 PM | Sits on the bench located east of the Community Center |
6:00 PM | Goes back home |
7:00 PM | At her bedroom |
10:00 PM | Bedtime |
Thursday
Time | Location |
8:00 AM | Leaves her home |
9:20 AM | Works as a nurse at Harvey’s clinic |
4:45 PM | Heads home |
6:30 PM | Kitchen (Home) |
10:20 PM | Bedroom |
12:00 AM | Bedtime |
Sunday
Time | Location |
9:00 AM | Bedroom |
10:20 AM | Lab |
1:30 PM | Heads over to the bench located south of the Saloon |
3:20 PM | Sits on the bench located south of the Saloon |
6:30 PM | Heads back home |
8:30 PM | Bedroom |
11:00 PM | Bedtime |
Summer
Raining
Time | Location |
9:00 AM | In her bedroom |
12:30 PM | Exits her room to stand in the store area of the house |
2:30 PM | Heads over to her home laboratory |
4:30 PM | Goes back to her room |
11:00 PM | Bedtime |
Monday & Sunday
Time | Location |
9:00 AM | Stays in her bedroom |
10:20 AM | Laboratory |
1:30 PM | Leaves the house to sit on a bench in front of the Saloon |
3:20 PM | Sits on a bench located in front of Stardrop Saloon |
6:30 PM | Goes back home |
8:10 PM | At home |
Tuesday & Thursday
Time | Location |
7:50 AM | Heads to the clinic from her home |
9:40 AM | Works as a nurse at Harvey’s clinic |
4:45 PM | Goes back home |
6:40 PM | In her kitchen |
10:00 PM | Returns to her room |
12:00 AM | Bedtime |
Wednesday
Time | Location |
9:00 AM | In her room |
10:20 AM | In the laboratory |
2:00 PM | Leaves her home and stands at the east of the house by the lake |
2:40 PM | Standing by the lake east of the house |
7:00 PM | Heads home |
7:40 PM | Stays outside of her home, while looking through her telescope |
12:00 AM | Goes back inside and goes to bed |
Friday & Saturday
Time | Location |
9:00 AM | In her room |
10:20 AM | In the laboratory |
2:00 PM | Leaves her house and stands east of the house by the lake |
2:40 PM | Stands by the lake east of her home |
7:00 PM | Heads home |
7:40 PM | Uses her telescope while outside her house |
12:00 AM | Goes back inside and goes to bed |
Fall
Monday & Sunday
Time | Location |
9:00 AM | Stays in her bedroom |
10:20 AM | Stays in the lab |
1:30 PM | Sits on a bench in front of the Saloon |
3:20 PM | Still sitting on the bench at the Stardrop Saloon |
6:30 PM | Heads home |
8:10 PM | Arrives home |
Tuesday & Thursday
Time | Location |
7:50 AM | Leaves her home to go to work |
9:40 AM | Works as a nurse at Harvey’s clinic |
4:45 PM | On the way back to her home |
6:40 PM | In her home’s kitchen |
10:00 PM | Heads to her bedroom |
12:00 AM | Bedtime |
Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
Time | Location |
9:00 AM | In her room |
10:20 AM | In the laboratory |
2:00 PM | Leaving the house to sit on a bench located east of the Community Center |
3:00 PM | Sitting on a bench located east of the Community Center |
6:00 PM | Heads home |
7:10 PM | In her room |
10:00 PM | Goes to bed |
Sunday
Time | Location |
9:00 AM | In her bedroom |
10:20 AM | In the laboratory |
1:30 PM | Leaves the house to sit on a bench in front of the Saloon |
3:20 PM | Sits on a bench at the facade of the Stardrop Saloon |
6:30 PM | Heads home |
8:10 PM | Arrives home |
Raining
Time | Location |
9:00 AM | In her bedroom |
12:30 PM | From her room, she heads over to the store area of her home |
2:30 PM | Stays at the lab |
4:30 PM | Goes back to her room |
11:00 PM | Bedtime |
Winter
Winter 16 (Night Market)
Time | Location |
9:00 AM | Exits her room |
9:20 AM | Home lab |
11:00 AM | Returns back to her room |
3:40 PM | Leaves her home to go to the Night Market |
11:30 PM | Returns home from the Night Market |
Monday
Time | Location |
10:00 AM | Exits her room |
10:20 AM | Home Laboratory |
1:30 PM | Leaves the laboratory at home |
3:30 PM | Stays at the bench located north of the graveyard |
6:30 PM | Walks back to her home |
8:00 PM | Returns home |
Tuesday & Thursday
Time | Location |
7:50 AM | Leaves her home to go to work at the clinic |
9:40 AM | Works as a nurse at Harvey’s clinic |
4:45 PM | Goes back home |
6:40 PM | In her kitchen |
10:00 PM | In her bedroom |
Wednesday (Community Center not restored)
Time | Location |
9:00 AM | In her room |
10:20 AM | Goes to the lab in her house |
2:40 PM | Leaves to sit on the bench by the Community Center |
6:00 PM | Heads home |
6:40 PM | At home, in the kitchen |
10:00 PM | Heads to her room |
12:00 AM | Bedtime |
Wednesday (Community Center Restored)
Time | Location |
9:00 AM | In her room |
10:20 AM | Goes to the lab in her house |
2:40 PM | Leaves the house to visit the Community Center Crafts Room |
6:00 PM | Heads home |
6:40 PM | In her home kitchen |
10:00 PM | Heads over to her room |
12:00 AM | Bedtime |
Friday (Community Center not restored)
Time | Location |
9:00 AM | In her bedroom |
10:20 AM | In her home lab |
2:10 PM | Goes to the bench located east of the Community Center |
3:00 PM | Sits at the bench east of the Community Center |
6:00 PM | On the way back to her home |
7:10 PM | Back in her room |
10:00 PM | Bedtime |
Friday (Community Center restored)
Time | Location |
9:00 AM | In her room |
10:20 AM | Goes to the lab in her house |
2:10 PM | Leaves the house to visit the Community Center Crafts Room |
6:00 PM | Heads home |
7:10 PM | Back in her room |
10:00 PM | In bed for the night |
Saturday
Time | Location |
10:00 AM | Exits her room |
10:20 AM | Home lab |
2:00 PM | Exits the lab and heads over to Pelican Town |
3:00 PM | Sits in the Community Center Crafts Room |
6:00 PM | Goes back home to the Carpenter’s Shop |
7:00 PM | In her bedroom, while working on her “Device” |
10:00 PM | Bedtime |
Sunday
Time | Location |
2:00 PM | Exits her home |
3:30 PM | Stays on a bench located north of the graveyard |
6:30 PM | Exits the graveyard and walks back home |
8:10 PM | Returns to her home |
Relationships
Maru resides with Demetrius and Robin, her parents, who are a scientist and a carpenter, respectively. She also has a half-brother named Sebastian, the son of Robin.
Gifts
Loved gifts
- All Universal Loves
- Battery Pack
- Cauliflower
- Cheese Cauliflower
- Diamond
- Gold Bar
- Iridium Bar
- Miner's Treat
- Rhubarb Pie
- Pepper Poppers
- Strawberry
- Radioactive Bar
Liked gifts
- All Universal Likes (excluding Honey, Maple Syrup, and Pickles
- Quartz
- Iron Bar
- Copper Bar
- Pine Tar
- Radioactive Ore
- Oak Resin
Heart Events
Two Hearts
- Location: Go to the Carpenter's Shop while Maru is there.
- Maru and Demetrius are testing soil samples in their lab. Maru asks you to watch a beaker while she fetches more samples. Demetrius tells you that Maru is his "special little girl."
- You have two options: say nothing (increases friendship with Demetrius) or tell Maru that her dad was weird (significantly decreases friendship with Demetrius).
Four Hearts
- Location: Go to the clinic when Maru is there.
- Maru is startled by your entry and drops a glass beaker. She asks for advice on what to do.
- You have three options: suggest scooping it off the floor (decreases friendship), tell her to tell Harvey it was your fault (decreases friendship), or tell her to tell Harvey it was an accident (increases friendship).
Six Hearts
- Location: Go to the mountain between 9 PM and 11:40 PM on a sunny day.
- You find Maru looking through her telescope. She invites you to take a look and asks what you see.
- Your response can be positive or negative, with varying effects on friendship.
Eight Hearts
- Location: Go to the Carpenter's Shop when Maru is there
- Maru shows you a machine she's been working on and asks you to put your hand on it for a demonstration.
- You can say it's okay and doesn't hurt (increases friendship) or hurts like crazy (decreases friendship).
Ten Hearts
- Location: Go to Carpenter's Shop between 9 AM and 4 PM.
- Maru reveals her big project, a robot named MarILDA. Demetrius enters and is initially frightened but eventually accepts the robot. MarILDA decides to explore the galaxy and thanks Maru before leaving.
- Your response can affect your friendship with Maru.
Fourteen Hearts
- Part 1: Go to the Farmhouse between 6:10 AM and 5 PM on a non-Sunday and non-winter day.
- Part 2: Head over to the Mountains between 10 PM and 1 AM on a sunny day.
- Maru invites you to observe a rare astronomical event with her and asks to meet up tomorrow night in the Mountains.
- In part 2, you stand near a telescope and witness the event. Afterward, Maru asks what you wish for, with various dialogue options (no effect on friendship).
Marriage
If you wish to pursue a romantic relationship with Maru, you can marry her. Once married, she will move into your farmhouse and set her room to the bedroom’s right.
Quotes
Regular
- "Oh! Aren't you the one who just moved in? I'm Maru. I've been looking forward to meeting you! You know, with a small town like this, a new face can really alter the community dynamic. It's exciting!"
- "Whenever I'm struggling with a technical problem, I always take a walk. It's surprising how much a change of scenery can help."
- "Have you met my mother? She's the town's carpenter."
- "On Tuesdays and Thursdays, I work at Harvey's clinic. He says he likes having me around in case his medical equipment goes haywire! Being a farmer must be pretty easy, huh?"
- "I plan on spending a lot of time with my telescope this summer."
- "Do you know my Dad, Demetrius? He's a scientist. I have a lot of fun helping him out in the laboratory."
- "Sometimes my head gets so cluttered with nonsense I can hardly think. Does that ever happen to you? Getting some fresh air usually helps."
- "Stop by our house when you need to upgrade your buildings. It's always nice to have visitors."
- "My mother is a carpenter, and my dad is a scientist. I guess it makes sense that I'm into building gadgets."
- "Hey, sorry if I seem cranky... I'm a little sore from work yesterday. I had to sort patient records for four hours straight!"
Quests
Occasionally, Maru may post a request on the “Help Wanted” board outside Pierre’s General Store. Completing these quests will reward you with a monetary reward and increase your friendship points with her.
Conclusion
Maru is an outgoing and ambitious villager in Stardew Valley [1], known for her passion for gadgets and her work at the local clinic.
You can unlock the full potential of your friendship with Maru by understanding her schedule, building relationships with her and her family, choosing the right gifts, and experiencing her heart events.
FAQs
Stardew Valley’s Maru — A Guide to Her Schedule, Relationships, Gifts, and More? ›
Two Hearts
Selecting the dialogue ''(Say Nothing)'' will earn you +10 friendship with Demetrius, then he and Maru return to work. However, selecting ''Actually, your dad was being weird. '' will force him to apologize and lose you 100 friendship points with him.
- Strawberry.
- Diamond.
- Gold Bar.
- Iridium Bar.
- Battery Pack.
- Cauliflower.
- Rabbit's Foot.
- Prismatic Shard.
Two Hearts
Selecting the dialogue ''(Say Nothing)'' will earn you +10 friendship with Demetrius, then he and Maru return to work. However, selecting ''Actually, your dad was being weird. '' will force him to apologize and lose you 100 friendship points with him.
She is arguably the most intelligent marriage candidate in Stardew Valley, and has a heartwarming route that is a perfect romantic journey for your time in the Valley. Maru is like her dad and loves to create, and is a fan of observing the stars. Maru's passion easily sets her apart from the rest of the cast.
What do you say to Maru Stardew? ›- "I'm so impressed with your inventions." - +50 friendship points.
- "I'm disappointed... you should have made that robot your slave." - -50 friendship points. ...
- "So is your Dad okay with 'us' now?" No change in friendship points.
- "(Just stare at Maru and say nothing)" No change in friendship points.
Abigail also has some of the best marriage gifts in the game. She'll give you bombs, crab cakes, solar essence, and a variety of other useful items.
What are the benefits of marrying Maru Stardew Valley? ›Once married Maru moves to the farmhouse, retrofitting her room with gadgets and a familiar starry wallpaper. Some days she works on a gadget outdoors, and her gifts are more industrial products like refined quartz or bombs for mining.
Why does Demetrius act weird in Stardew Valley? ›Some take this as Demetrius thinking the farmer isn't “good enough” for his daughter, which is why he acts the way he does in the Stardew Valley heart event. Additionally, it hints that Demetrius may prefer Maru over Sebastian, which isn't fair for either child.
Is Maru a nurse? ›One of the brightest minds in the community of Pelican Town is Maru. Resident science buff extraordinaire and occasional nurse at Harvey's Clinic. She's incredibly smart, kind, and sweet to boot.
What does Maru do after marriage? ›After marrying Maru, she'll move into the Farmhouse alongside the player. On the right side of the Farmhouse, she'll add her own little workshop where players can see her working on her gadgets; around the back of the Farmhouse, she'll make another space where she can also occasionally be found tinkering with her work.
Who is the most fun to marry in Stardew Valley? ›
For players who value personality over in-game gains, Leah's definitely the best romance partner in Stardew Valley. Those who chose the Fruit Bat Cave will also find some benefit from her, as she'll occasionally give players mushrooms on rainy days and other foraged items.
Who is the most affectionate spouse in Stardew Valley? ›She's contacted by her ex, and wonders whether she's made the right decisions. On top of that, Leah is one of the most affectionate spouses in Stardew Valley, even prior to her marriage. Her personal storyline is one of the most emotional in the entire game, with plenty of space for player input.
Is Harvey in love with Maru Stardew Valley? ›Relationships. Harvey works with Maru at the clinic. He can be seen standing with her at the Luau, and his dialogue at that time suggests that he has a crush on her. Harvey will dance with Maru at the Flower Dance if not with the player.
What ethnicity is Maru Stardew? ›The Diverse Stardew Valley version of Maru is mixed-race Black and Vietnamese; her father Demetrius is Black and her mother Robin is Vietnamese. She has two artistic styles.
Is Maru Robin's daughter Stardew Valley? ›Robin is married to Demetrius and lives with her daughter Maru and son Sebastian. Maru is her daughter with Demetrius, and Sebastian is from an earlier relationship.
How old is Maru Stardew Valley? ›Abigail, Haley, Sebastian, Penny, Maru, Alex and Sam as 19-24 years old. Leah, Elliott, Shane, Harvey, Sandy and Emily as 28-35 years old. Clint, Caroline, Robin, Willy, Marnie, Demetrius, Kent, Jodi, Gus, Pierre, and Pam as 40+ years old.
Who loves cheese cauliflower in Stardew Valley? ›| Villager Reactions | |
|---|---|
| Love | Maru |
| Like | Abigail • Alex • Caroline • Clint • Demetrius • Dwarf • Elliott • Emily • Evelyn • George • Gus • Haley • Harvey • Jas • Jodi • Kent • Leah • Lewis • Linus • Marnie • Pam • Penny • Pierre • Robin • Sam • Sandy • Sebastian • Shane • Vincent • Wizard |
| Dislike | Krobus • Leo • Willy |
| Pam | |
|---|---|
| Family | Penny (Daughter) |
| Marriage | No |
| Clinic Visit | Spring 25 |
| Loved Gifts | Beer Cactus Fruit Glazed Yams Mead Pale Ale Parsnip Parsnip Soup Piña Colada |