Within days of launch Stardew Valley's community has produced a wealth of mods for the game. Some add new features, others modify the visuals, and all of them provide options for how people enjoy the game.
Before we list our favorite mods for Stardew Valley, there are two important things to note. For one, you will want to back up your current save before installing mods, as there could be bugs that result from your changes to the environment.
Backup your save file here:
"C:/Users/[WINDOWS USERNAME]/AppData/Roaming/StardewValley/Saves"
To install a mod you will need to overwrite an XNB file in the game's directory with the mod file. Once again, you may want to consider backing up the existing file so that you have something to fall back on in case of emergency.
Place mod files here:
"C:/Steam/steamapps/common/Stardew Valley/Content"
Some mods will also require installation of a package called SMAPI. A mod's forum page will tell you whether or not it's required, and wil provide a download link.
Now, let's get to the top 10 mods of Stardew Valley.
Anime Style Portraits
Many members of the community have voiced that they are unhappy with the default portraits. Thankfully, it's easy to update the base images. In one case a user has created a set of portraits that resemble Japanese anime. They are much more detailed than the defaults and completely alter the way you visualize the characters. Your proper waifu is just a download away. Note that these only adjust the portraits, not the in-game models. However, given the sprite-based nature of the game, portraits are a very important element of imagining the world.
Calendar Anywhere
Let's be real here, you shouldn't have to run to Pierre's General Store to see the calendar. Nothing is worse than missing a birthday. This necessity resulted in the creation of Calendar Anywhere. This mod allows you to access the calendar interface by clicking on the clock to the top-right of your screen. Neat.
Durable Fences
Nothing is worse than waking up to your fences having fallen apart, making your farm look like it was hit by a hurricane. Durable Fences is the remedy for this, completely eliminating fence decay. Now your cows will never have a chance to see the outside world.
Easier Fishing
Some fish are ridiculously difficult to catch, and probably even impossible given the input lag of the catch bar and its slow acceleration versus the speed of large fish. Enter Easier Fishing, a mod that makes every fish easier to catch. This is the mod what you want if you've been frustrated by fishing, and simply want to supplement your income without worrying about 40 inch fish that are more difficult to catch than the Zodiac Killer.
Horses to Dragons or Pegasi
Want to ride in style? This mod retextures your trusty steed to be either a dragon or a pegasus. There is no better way to impress your love interest. The retextures are beautiful, as seen above. You know you want to ride one of these bad boys.
In-Game Cheat Menu
At one point or another you may feel like entering sandbox mode, and for that there's the in-game cheat menu. Using this mod, you can quickly grant yourself gold, increase your movement speed, and more so that you can focus on building an agricultural empire versus simulating a poor agrarian lifestyle. It's very easy to use, and houses all the cheats within a basic interface equipped with buttons, check boxes, and sliders.
Items Show Sell Price
Okay, so this mod might not have the prettiest name, but don't let that keep you away. Items Show Sell Price allows you to quickly view the vendor price of each item in your inventory. Using it, you can quickly gauge how valuable an item is, allowing you to determine whether or not to chuck something into the ocean or send it off to be sold at your local swap meet. And really, this should be included in the default game.
Pokedew Valley
Pokemon is the perfect crossover for Stardew Valley. With the Pokedew Valley mod your cat becomes Meowth, your horse becomes Horsea, your chickens become Torchic, Mines bats become Zubat, and more. There's even a Trainer Hat available. Step up your game with Pokedew Valley.
Stamina Regen
Stamina is your worst enemy when it comes to clearing the Mines or building up a supply of lumber and stones. With Stamina Regen you can last much longer. This mod allows you to regenerate 1 stamina per 3 seconds, providing you with longevity of an Olympian.
TimeSpeed Mod
You may feel that the days are too short or long in Stardew Valley. Instead of letting ConcernedApe dictate how much time you have in your day, why not customize it to suit your tastes? With TimeSpeed Mod you can do just that. It's up to you how much time it takes for time to pass, with the default being seven seconds per 10 minutes. If only you could do this in real life.
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