Have you ever wondered about using the Wizard’s Towers and Shrines in Stardew Valley? Stardew Valley’s Wizard is undoubtedly a very unique character, and meeting him for the first time can also be very exciting. However, if you’ve been wondering who the Wizard is, what sort of gifts are best to give him, and how to kick off his unique Wizard Quest, we’ve outlined everything you need to know in today’s Stardew Valley guide to help.
Where is the Wizard’s Tower in Stardew Valley?
Before we go any further, we first need to check where the Wizard’s Tower in Stardew Valley actually is. After all, it’s not much use knowing about all of its secrets if you can’t actually pay it a visit in your game.
The Wizard’s Tower in Stardew Valley can be found in Cindersnap Forest, and can be found to the far East of the Forest. It’s somewhat hidden away unless you directly explore the ground alongside the cliffs at the edge of the forest, so be sure to keep this in mind when searching for the Wizard’s Tower for the first time.
When Does the Wizard’s Tower in Stardew Valley Unlock?
At the very start of the game, if you go searching for the Wizard’s Tower, you won’t be able get in straight away. This is because the Wizard’s Tower will remain locked until you have visited the Community Center and read the Golden Scroll. Alternatively, you can also unlock the Wizard’s Tower by purchasing a JojaMart Membership, although this will lock you into the JojaMart route exclusively.
After completing either of the two aforementioned steps, the Wizard will then send you a letter in the mail the following morning (assuming it is not the morning of an event). This will invite you to visit him in his Tower, thus granting access to the Tower accordingly.
What Can I Do in the Wizard Tower in Stardew Valley?
Once you have unlocked the Wizard’s Tower in Stardew Valley, there are plenty of things you can do in the Wizard’s Tower itself. Of course, after your first meeting, the Wizard will teach you to translate the Junimo language, unlocking the Community Center as an option for the game. In addition, there are several other activities you’ll be able to complete once you’ve unlocked the Wizard’s Tower.
Accessing the Basement in the Wizard’s Tower
In order to access the basement in the Wizard’s Tower, you’ll need to have provided the Wizard with enough gifts (or conversations) in your Stardew game to get him up to four hearts. Before this point, you will not be able to get into the Wizard’s basement at all.
The easiest way to do this is with gifts, with solar essence, void essence, and purple mushrooms generally being the easiest loved gifts of his to find. In addition, his birthday is on Winter 17th, so if you haven’t unlocked the basement by this point already, make sure to give him a loved gift on his birthday for bonus friendship.
In addition, 12th of Winter, he’ll send you a letter requesting a Void Essence, which will provide one full friendship heart if completed. A similar Wizard quest repeats on the 5th of Winter in Year 2 in your Stardew game when the Wizard will request you bring an Iridium Bar to him, providing a 5,000g reward and a full friendship heart again.
Unlocking the Meowmere Sword
One of the first things you’ll unlock in the Wizard’s Basement in Stardew Valley is the Meowmere Sword. In order to unlock the Meowmere Sword, you’ll first need to obtain a Far Away Stone by right clicking next to a lava pool with an Ancient Doll. Lava pools can be find in the Volcano Caldera or at Level 100 of the Mines. Once you have the Far Away Stone, then place it on the pedestal in the Basement to unlock the sword itself.
The Wizard’s Shrine of Illusions
The Shrine of Illusions is another unique feature of the Wizard’s Basement that’s well worth unlocking. This Shrine allows you to change your appearance, gender, favourite thing, and even your name, although bear in mind that it will cost 500g per use.
The Teleportation Rune
Another handy feature of the Wizard’s Basement is the Teleportation Rune. In order to unlock this, you will first need to have gained access to the Witch’s Hut by finishing the Goblin Problem quest; this activates the rune which will allow you to instantly teleport to the Witch’s Hut.
Summoning Obelisks From the Wizard Tower in Stardew Valley
Another thing you can do from the Wizard’s Tower is summon Obelisks, which can be built on your farm. Unlike normal farm buildings, Obelisks are built automatically and do not have the typical three-day wait time of regular buildings. You can also build a gold clock, which stops debris from appearing and fences from decaying on your farm, and a Junimo hut, which allows you to harvest crops automatically around the hut.
Frequently Asked Questions
Final Thoughts
The Wizard in Stardew Valley is undoubtedly a very unique and complex character. However, if you have been planning to pay him a visit, make sure you’ve first considered the key points we’ve outlined in today’s guide to help you make the most of your time with him. After all, the Wizard might be a somewhat reclusive NPC, but he can offer plenty of great opportunities - especially if you complete his quest in Stardew and become friends with him.
Where is the Wizard’s Tower in Stardew Valley?
Before we go any further, we first need to check where the Wizard’s Tower in Stardew Valley actually is. After all, it’s not much use knowing about all of its secrets if you can’t actually pay it a visit in your game.
The Wizard’s Tower in Stardew Valley can be found in Cindersnap Forest, and can be found to the far East of the Forest. It’s somewhat hidden away unless you directly explore the ground alongside the cliffs at the edge of the forest, so be sure to keep this in mind when searching for the Wizard’s Tower for the first time.
When Does the Wizard’s Tower in Stardew Valley Unlock?
At the very start of the game, if you go searching for the Wizard’s Tower, you won’t be able get in straight away. This is because the Wizard’s Tower will remain locked until you have visited the Community Center and read the Golden Scroll. Alternatively, you can also unlock the Wizard’s Tower by purchasing a JojaMart Membership, although this will lock you into the JojaMart route exclusively.After completing either of the two aforementioned steps, the Wizard will then send you a letter in the mail the following morning (assuming it is not the morning of an event). This will invite you to visit him in his Tower, thus granting access to the Tower accordingly.
What Can I Do in the Wizard Tower in Stardew Valley?
Once you have unlocked the Wizard’s Tower in Stardew Valley, there are plenty of things you can do in the Wizard’s Tower itself. Of course, after your first meeting, the Wizard will teach you to translate the Junimo language, unlocking the Community Center as an option for the game. In addition, there are several other activities you’ll be able to complete once you’ve unlocked the Wizard’s Tower.Accessing the Basement in the Wizard’s Tower
In order to access the basement in the Wizard’s Tower, you’ll need to have provided the Wizard with enough gifts (or conversations) in your Stardew game to get him up to four hearts. Before this point, you will not be able to get into the Wizard’s basement at all.
The easiest way to do this is with gifts, with solar essence, void essence, and purple mushrooms generally being the easiest loved gifts of his to find. In addition, his birthday is on Winter 17th, so if you haven’t unlocked the basement by this point already, make sure to give him a loved gift on his birthday for bonus friendship.
In addition, 12th of Winter, he’ll send you a letter requesting a Void Essence, which will provide one full friendship heart if completed. A similar Wizard quest repeats on the 5th of Winter in Year 2 in your Stardew game when the Wizard will request you bring an Iridium Bar to him, providing a 5,000g reward and a full friendship heart again.
Unlocking the Meowmere Sword
One of the first things you’ll unlock in the Wizard’s Basement in Stardew Valley is the Meowmere Sword. In order to unlock the Meowmere Sword, you’ll first need to obtain a Far Away Stone by right clicking next to a lava pool with an Ancient Doll. Lava pools can be find in the Volcano Caldera or at Level 100 of the Mines. Once you have the Far Away Stone, then place it on the pedestal in the Basement to unlock the sword itself.The Wizard’s Shrine of Illusions
The Shrine of Illusions is another unique feature of the Wizard’s Basement that’s well worth unlocking. This Shrine allows you to change your appearance, gender, favourite thing, and even your name, although bear in mind that it will cost 500g per use. The Teleportation Rune
Another handy feature of the Wizard’s Basement is the Teleportation Rune. In order to unlock this, you will first need to have gained access to the Witch’s Hut by finishing the Goblin Problem quest; this activates the rune which will allow you to instantly teleport to the Witch’s Hut.
Summoning Obelisks From the Wizard Tower in Stardew Valley
Another thing you can do from the Wizard’s Tower is summon Obelisks, which can be built on your farm. Unlike normal farm buildings, Obelisks are built automatically and do not have the typical three-day wait time of regular buildings. You can also build a gold clock, which stops debris from appearing and fences from decaying on your farm, and a Junimo hut, which allows you to harvest crops automatically around the hut.Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Easter Egg for Using the Shrine of Illusions?
When using the Shrine of Illusions in the Wizard’s Basement, you can choose to set your name to an item spawn code, if you so wish. This will trigger a cutscene where either ConcernedApe (the game developer), your Grandpa in the game, or Mr. Qi express their disapproval of your choice of name. A different Easter Egg will trigger when collecting Stardrops if you choose a name containing Stardew or call yourself ConcernedApe.
What buildings can I buy from the Wizard’s Tower?
There are five different types of buildings you can purchase from the Wizard’s Tower. These include four Obelisks (Earth, Water, Desert, and Island), the Junimo hut, and the Golden Clock.