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 |
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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 |
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Bamboo Pole | Free | Can be used to catch Fish in water. | |
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Bait can be used on this rod. | |
Iridium Rod | ![]() |
Tackle can be used on this rod. |
Hoes
Hoes are used to till soil to allow the planting of Seeds.
Picture | Name | Cost | Abilities |
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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. |
Pickaxes
Pickaxes are used to break up stones into resources. Mostly used in the Mines to gather Resources and Minerals.
Picture | Name | Cost | Abilities |
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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 |
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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 |
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Copper Pan | Willy | Can be used to pan for Minerals in the water. | |
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. |