Stardew Valley Sebastian Gifting Guide: Best gifts, neutrals, dislikes and more

Sebastian in Stardew Valley is one of the marriage candidates (Image via ConcernedApe)
Sebastian in Stardew Valley is one of the marriage candidates (Image via ConcernedApe)

Sebastian in Stardew Valley is one of the many romance options. Son of Robin from the Carpenter Shop, Sebastian spends most of his time in his basements tinkering with computers and escaping into the world of video games and sci-fi novels.

If you’re looking to romance Sebastian in Stardew Valley, it is important to know his gifting preferences to raise friendship levels and unlock his heart events quickly.

Every romance option in Valley has its likes and dislikes, making it a challenge to find the right items. This Sebastian gifting guide will list all his loved, liked, neutral, and disliked items so you can get to know him better.


Stardew Valley Sebastian gifting guide

There are five levels of gifting items for each character. Loved, liked, and neutral items increase the friendship levels while disliked and hated items decrease your friendship levels with the character.

  • Loved items: +80 friendship
  • Liked items: +45 friendship
  • Neutral items: +20 friendship
  • Disliked items: -20 friendship
  • Hated items: -40 friendship

Moreover, there are some Universal items that all NPCs react to in a similar manner.


Sebastian gifting guide: Loved items

Items like Sashimi, Obsidian, and Frog Eggs are loved by Sebastian (Image via ConcernedApe)
Items like Sashimi, Obsidian, and Frog Eggs are loved by Sebastian (Image via ConcernedApe)

Sebastian is relatively easy to befriend because of how easily some items can be obtained to increase friendship levels with him. You can gift him twice per week and thrice on his birthday (Winter 10).

Moreover, anything gifted to Sebastian on his birthday will provide an 8 times boost so make sure to gift him these loved items to get a huge bonus to your friendship. Here's a list of items that Sebastian loves.

  • All universally loved items
  • Frog Egg
  • Frozen Tears
  • Obsidian
  • Pumpkin Soup
  • Sashimi
  • Void Egg

Sebastian gifting guide: Liked items

Flounder, Monster Compendium, and Quartz are some of the items liked by Sebastian (Image via ConcernedApe)
Flounder, Monster Compendium, and Quartz are some of the items liked by Sebastian (Image via ConcernedApe)

The following items provide a lower increase in heart levels compared to loved items. However, Sebastian will still appreciate these gifts, giving you a +45 friendship on these items:

  • All universally liked items (except Flowers, Farmer’s Lunch, Omelet and Artisan Goods)
  • Combat Quarterly
  • Flounder
  • Monster Compendium
  • Quartz

Sebastian gifting guide: Neutral items

Apple, Ancient Fruit, and Albacore are neutrally liked by Sebastian (Image via ConcernedApe)
Apple, Ancient Fruit, and Albacore are neutrally liked by Sebastian (Image via ConcernedApe)

While these items don’t provide a significant boost to your relationship, neutral items can be gifted to Sebastian for a +20 increase. These items can be useful if you are lacking any of the above-mentioned liked or loved items.

  • All universally neutral items
  • All Fruits (Including Ancient Fruit)
  • All Fish
  • All Milk

Sebastian gifting guide: Disliked items

Gifting Salmon Berry, Daffodil, and Ginger will reduce your friendship with Sebastian (Image via ConcernedApe)
Gifting Salmon Berry, Daffodil, and Ginger will reduce your friendship with Sebastian (Image via ConcernedApe)

Just like how there are items that Sebastian likes, there are also some items that you should avoid gifting him. These items reduce your friendship level by -20 and Sebastian gives you a dry response. Here’s a list of items you should avoid gifting Sebastian:

  • All universally disliked items (except Clay, Fish, Frog Egg, Obsidian, & Void Egg)
  • All Flowers (except Poppy)
  • Chanterelle
  • Common Mushroom
  • Daffodil
  • Dandelion
  • Holly
  • Ginger
  • Hazelnut
  • Leek
  • Magma Cap
  • Morel
  • Purple Mushroom
  • Salmonberry
  • Snow Yam
  • Wild Horseradish
  • Winter Root

Sebastian gifting guide: Hated items

Omelet, Complete Breakfast, and Clay are hated by Sebastian and hurt your friendship (Image via ConcernedApe)
Omelet, Complete Breakfast, and Clay are hated by Sebastian and hurt your friendship (Image via ConcernedApe)

If you want any chance of romance with Sebastian in Stardew Valley, avoid gifting him any of these items at all costs. These hurt your relationship by reducing your friendship level by -40 and triggering an unpleasing dialogue. Here’s a list of items you should avoid gifting Sebastian:

  • All universally hated items
  • Clay
  • Complete Breakfast
  • Farmer’s Lunch
  • Omelet
  • Pina Colada

How to complete heart events and marry Sebastian in Stardew Valley

As you successfully increase your friendship level with Sebastian by gifting him, you’ll unlock his Heart Events. Completing these events boosts your bond, eventually leading to marriage with him. Here is the list of Sebastian’s Heart Events:

Heart

What to Do

Two Hearts

Talk to Sebastian in his room.

Four Hearts

Meet him at the mountain between 11 am and 5 pm.

Six Hearts

Enter Sebastian’s house and play games with him.

Eight Hearts

Go to the beach on a rainy day between 12 pm and 11 pm.

Ten Hearts

Meet Sebastian in the mountains between 8 pm and 12 am.


If you’ve followed our Sebastian gifting guide and achieved 10 hearts, you can propose to him for marriage by gifting a Mermaid’s Pendant. Once married, he will move into your farm and start living with you.


Check out more Stardew Valley articles here:

How to get Albacore in Stardew Valley || Stardew Valley Shane Gifting Guide || Stardew Valley Abigail Gifting Guide

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