Stardew Valley Trophy: Danger in The Deep

There are many different achievements in Stardew Valley, and trophies such as Danger in the Deep are often highly sought after by many players. Indeed, these achievements not only offer unique rewards but also offer a great way to prove to friends and family just how far you’ve come in the game. In line with this thought, today, we’re taking a deep dive into the Stardew Valley Danger in the Deep trophy to help you accomplish this for your game, too.

What is the Danger in the Deep Stardew Trophy?

First things first, we should probably clarify what the Danger in the Deep Stardew trophy is. Simply put, this trophy is awarded for completing the Dangerous Mines, which are activated by toggling the Shrine of Challenge on. Once this has been set, the mines will become a more dangerous version the following day, and the Danger in the Deep trophy is awarded for clearing all 100 floors of these dangerous mines successfully.

How Does the Danger in the Deep Trophy Differ From Qi’s Danger in the Deep Quest?

The Danger in the Deep trophy is subtly different, but largely connected to, the Danger in the Deep quest in Stardew Valley. Critically, you won’t be able to achieve the Danger in the Deep trophy until you have started the Danger in the Deep quest itself.
After taking the Danger in the Deep quest from Mr Qi in Qi’s Walnut Room, head to the mines the following day, and you will find that things are a little bit different. Notably, everything is suddenly harder, with enemies spawning as more dangerous variants of their normal varieties.

The quest tasks you with reaching the 100th floor of this dangerous mine within seven days. Once you have done so, you will both complete the quest and achieve the Danger in the Deep trophy. Completing the quest rewards 50 Qi gems and allows access to the Shrine of Challenge on level 120, which can be triggered at any time to make the caves dangerous again the next day. However, you can also take the Danger in the Deep quest again, even if you’ve already completed it once.

Can I Trigger Both the Danger in the Deep Quest and the Shrine of Challenge at Once?

If you really want to up the ante, you can trigger both the Shrine of Challenge and the Danger in the Deep quest simultaneously, provided that the Shrine is unlocked and the quest is available. Doing this does not significantly increase the danger of each enemy, but it does mean that more enemies will spawn, slimes are more likely to appear in stacks, and enemies have a higher chance of dropping prismatic shards and diamonds. It also increases the chances of finding Radioactive ore in the mines.

What Do I Need to Do to Complete the Danger in the Deep Trophy?

In order to complete the Danger in the Deep trophy, you will need to reach Level 100 of the Dangerous Mines. This is done by toggling the Danger in the Deep quest from Mr Qi’s Walnut Room. Try to keep in mind, though, that the quest only has seven in-game days before it expires.



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Dangerous Mines.

Will my Progress Towards Danger in the Deep Count Towards the Protector of the Valley Trophy in Stardew Valley?

The Protector of the Valley trophy in Stardew Valley is similar to the Danger in the Deep Trophy, in that both require you to complete the requirements of in-game quests. Fortunately, slaying dangerous enemies does count towards the Protector of the Valley goals, which means you can work toward both quests simultaneously.



However, dangerous enemies contribute the same to your total numbers slain as regular enemies, so while this will count toward Monster Eradication Goals, it’s probably not the most efficient way of going about it!

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Final Thoughts

Danger in the Deep is one of the later achievements you’ll likely accomplish in Stardew Valley, given the late-game nature of the Dangerous mines and the significant challenge associated with completing them. However, it’s nevertheless still a challenge that many people are willing to take on in the game, and doing so can offer valuable opportunities to get hold of rare monster loot and extra Qi gems.