Summary
Stardew Valleyis a game that’s more about love than war. It’s meant for cozy times on the farm, so elaborate combat systems aren’t really the focus here. That being said, players still have their preferences on weapon types.
Swords are the default, balancing damage and speed for the well-rounded fighter. Clubs are slower to wield but hit way harder. Daggers are for those players who just love to click as fast as they can. Timing is irrelevant; just keep spamming the button until the enemy falls. For players like this, finding the right dagger is essential to victory.
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Where to Obtain:
The Mine (Floor 60 chest reward)
When players are going throughthe Minesfor the first time, they typically stick with whatever weapons they find through exploring. Usually, this means relying on swords like the Wooden Blade or Forest Sword. However, once they reach roughly the halfway point, the enemies will become extremely difficult, which makes it a perfect time to test out more effective weapons like theCrystal Dagger.
The Crystal Dagger is a great showcase of what daggers are good for. What it lacks in pure damage output, it more than makes up for in critical hits. Players can practice their “get in, stab, get out” strategy on Skeletons and Dust Sprites, aided by the weapon’s impressive knockback ability.
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24-30
While exploringthe Skull Caverns, the Wicked Kris is an excellent find. Crit. Chance is one of the most important stats for a good dagger, and theWicked Krishas it in spades. When landing a critical hit, players will deal extra damage. Just like a real dagger finding just the right spot to make ithurt.
Players may have gotten this far inStardew Valleyby relying on swords, but the Wicked Kris is an excellent opportunity to start expanding their palette. That dark, jagged edge is the perfect friend to have in a new and dangerous environment.
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Adventurer’s Guild (after obtaining the Galaxy Sword)
Once players have made it to theCalico Desertandfound their firstPrismatic Shard, the weapons game changes forever. Unlocking the Galaxy Sword also grants them access to the Galaxy Dagger and Hammer, the game’s otherworldly weapons of choice.
While the price tag is nothing to sneeze at, theGalaxy Daggerproves its high value. The Speed +1 bonus is a gimme for daggers, allowing players to increase their stabs per second. However, it also has a Weight +5, a stat usually reserved for heavier weapons to send monsters flying across the room. It’s a great option for players looking for next-level weapons but who don’t want to revert to relying on swords.
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32-38
Volcano Dungeon Chest
Usually, inStardew Valley, the second-best weapon of any weapon type is the Galaxy version, outclassed only by the Infinity version. But with daggers, there are a few choice options between the Galaxy and Infinity options, which is actually a good thing, since collecting the materials for the Infinity weapons takes a while.
In the meantime, players ought to thank Yoba if they manage to score aDwarf Daggerwhile exploringthe volcano. It’s got it all: speed, Defense, Weight, and an increased chance to land a critical hit. Dwarfs sure knew how to defend themselves on all fronts.
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40-50
TheDragontooth Shivis a deadly beast, and not just for the dragon incisor it’s made out of. Not only does it have impressive base damage, but its critical hits are unreal.
It has the highest Crit. Power stat of any weapon in the game, meaning that when it crits, it crits hard. And with a +3 chance to crit, players can bet that’ll be happening a lot. Nothing quite goes for the heart quite like the Dragonstone Shiv.
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Combine the Galaxy Dagger with 3 Galaxy Souls in the Forge
After spending so much time doing quests forQi’s Walnut Room, and collecting enough Qi points to exchange for Galaxy Souls, it’s finally time. Players take their trove tothe Forgealongside some Cinder Shards and their Galaxy weapon of choice. Only one question remains. Which infinity weapon are they going to craft?
Well, for players who love to be quick and deadly, theInfinity Daggeris the only option. Its base damage is top tier among daggers, with a +4 chance to crit. It’s also got a speed boost and an impressive knockback ability. It’s easily the best dagger in the game and easily outclasses some of the best weapons in other categories as well.
