There are many different trophies you can work towards in Stardew Valley, and the Distant Shore trophy is just one such example. In line with this thought, today, we’re looking at how you can unlock the Distant Shore achievement in Stardew Valley by repairing Willy’s Boat - and whether this is worth doing, anyway.
What is the Distant Short Trophy in Stardew Valley?
Before we go any further, we should first consider what the “A Distant Shore” achievement actually is. Simply put, the “A Distant Shore” achievement is rewarded after the player successfully gets to Ginger Island for the first time. The island is locked off for the start of the game, but can be unlocked after completing Willy’s Boat.
What are the Requirements to Unlock the Distant Shore Trophy in Stardew Valley?
The only requirement to achieve the A Distant Shore achievement in Stardew Valley is to travel to Ginger Island for the first time. However, we should stress here that getting to Ginger Island may not always be the easiest process since you will first need to complete the rebuild of Willy’s Boat in the back of his fishing shop. From this point, you’ll be able to purchase a return ticket from Willy for 1000g to visit Ginger Island.
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How to Repair the Boat in Stardew Valley to Unlock the Distant Shore Trophy
Repairing the boat in Stardew Valley is one of the first things you’ll need to do in order to get to Ginger Island. Before getting to this point, you’ll need to first complete either the JojaMart upgrades or the Community Center bundles, which will then lead Willy to invite the player to his fish shop. After this, he will explain to the player that his old boat is in need of repair, which requires 200 hardwood, five iridium bars, and five battery packs. All three repairs need to be complete before the boat repair will be finished, which occurs during the following night after completing the repair.
Once the boat repair is complete, Willy will open his fish shop an hour earlier at 8am, and he will then offer the player a chance to buy boat tickets. These can be used to travel to Ginger Island, which will allow you to unlock the “A Distant Shore” achievement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Since the “A Distant Shore” achievement is only awarded after getting to Ginger Island for the first time, you’ll need to have completed the boat before you can get there. Island warp totems and the like don’t spawn in the game until Willy’s Boat has been repaired.
The reward for completing the “A Distant Shore” achievement is the opportunity to purchase the unique Paper Hat, which is sold at the Hat Mouse’s shop for a total of 10,000g.
Completing the “A Distant Shore” achievement in Stardew Valley does not provide a direct reward. Instead, you will receive the chance to purchase a Paper Hat from the Hat Mouse. As such, there is no physical reward for completing this quest.
The “A Distant Shore” achievement is available for successfully making it to Ginger Island. As part of this, you’ll need to complete rebuilding Willy’s Boat, but you will also need to buy a ticket and travel to Ginger Island for the first time.
While the Paper Hat might be technically made of paper, don’t fret - the item description states that it is made of a special type of paper, so it won’t just disintegrate if you go out in the rain.
Final Thoughts
If you’ve been looking to complete all of the different achievements in Stardew Valley, making sure you’ve considered the different requirements is important - and the “A Distant Shore” trophy is likely to be one of the harder trophies to achieve. However, it’s worth keeping in mind here that the Distant Shore trophy accompanies completing Willy’s Boat, which is one of the major mid to late game accomplishments. As a result, this is well worth trying for your game, too.