Tools are items in Stardew Valley that can be constantly used to perform different tasks; each tool has its own purpose or purposes. Tools are usually kept on a hotbar for easy access. Most tools cant be thrown away
Axes[]
Axes' primary purpose is to chop down Trees, and recycle fallen branches, Tree Stumps and Old Logs for resources such as Sap, Wood and Hardwood.
| Picture | Name | Cost | Abilities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axe | Free | Can be used to chop Trees and Fallen Branches. | |
| Copper Axe |
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Can now be used to chop Tree Stumps. Cuts down Trees quicker. | |
| Steel Axe |
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Can now be used to chop Old Logs. Cuts down Trees and stumps quicker. | |
| Gold Axe |
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Cuts down Trees and stumps quicker. | |
| Iridium Axe |
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Cuts down Trees and stumps quicker. |
Fishing Rods[]
Fishing rods are used to catch fish.
| Picture | Name | Cost | Abilities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Training Rod | |||
| Bamboo Pole | Free | Can be used to catch Fish in water. | |
| Fiberglass Rod | Bait can be used on this rod. | ||
| Iridium Rod | Tackle can be used on this rod. | ||
| Advanced Iridium Rod |
Hoes[]
Hoes are used to till soil to allow the planting of Seeds.
| Picture | Name | Cost | Abilities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoe | Free | Can till soil. Can dig. | |
| Copper Hoe |
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Can now till and dig 3 tiles in a straight line. | |
| Steel Hoe |
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Can now till and dig 5 tiles in a straight line. | |
| Gold Hoe |
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Can now till and dig a 3x3 square. | |
| Iridium Hoe |
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Can now till and dig a 6x3 rectangle. |
Pans[]
| Picture | Name | Cost | Abilities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Pan | Willy: Joja CDF: |
Can find 3 - 9 ores and up to 1 special item | |
| Steel Pan | Clint |
Can find 4 - 10 ores, 2 special item, small chance to spawn another 'shimmering light' | |
| Gold Pan | Clint |
Can find 5 - 11 ores, 3 special item, medium chance to spawn another 'shimmering light' | |
| Iridium Pan | Clint |
Can find 6 - 12 ores, 4 special item, high chance to spawn another 'shimmering light' |
Pickaxes[]
Pickaxes are used to break up stones into resources. Mostly used in the Mines to gather Resources and Minerals.
| Picture | Name | Cost | Abilities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickaxe | Free | Can mine Stone and Minerals. | |
| Copper Pickaxe |
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Can now mine Stone and Minerals faster. Can also mine 2x2 stone blocks in the mines. | |
| Steel Pickaxe |
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Can now mine Stone and Minerals faster. Can also mine 2x2 stone blocks on farm. | |
| Gold Pickaxe |
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Can now mine meteors that occasionally land on the Farm. | |
| Iridium Pickaxe |
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Mines faster. |
Watering Cans[]
Watering cans are used to water Crops, which allow them to grow.
| Picture | Name | Cost | Abilities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watering Can | Free | Can water crops. Can fill dog, cat and slime water bowls. | |
| Copper Watering Can |
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Can now water crops 3 tiles in a straight line. | |
| Steel Watering Can |
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Can now water crops 5 tiles in a straight line. | |
| Gold Watering Can |
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Can now water crops in a 3x3 square. | |
| Iridium Watering Can |
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Can now water crops in a 6x3 rectangle. |
Other[]
| Picture | Name | Source | Abilities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shears | Marnie's Ranch | Can be used on Sheep to obtain Wool. | |
| Milk Pail | Marnie's Ranch | Can be used on adult Cows to obtain Milk. | |
| Return Scepter | Krobus |
Returns the player to their home. |





























