Stardew Valley Guide: All Heart Events And How To Marry Elliott

Want to become an inseparable part of Elliott’s life and make him your spouse? Here’s all you need to know and do for that.

Stardew Valley villagers have their own personalities, likes, dislikes, and dreams. One such dreamer who left his hometown and settled on the shores of the sea is aspiring writer Elliott. He aims to be big and is working hard for it. While he has a passion, he does lack people who unconditionally believe in him. With your support and love, he might achieve all he wished for. So are you ready to become part of his journey? If you are, then this is all you need.

Where Does Elliott Live in Stardew Valley?

Stardew Valley Elliott Location
Elliott’s Cabin is in The Beach of SDV (Image Credit: Bekavon on YouTube)

Elliott lives in Elliott’s Cabin, which is located at The Beach in the southeast corner of Pelican Town. If you walk south from the Mayor’s Manor, you will find a bridge that leads to The Beach. When you enter this part of the map, check on the right side to see a Cabin with a boat on one side and a bench on the other.

What Are Elliott’s Likes and Dislikes? (Gifts Guide)

There are quite a lot of things he dislikes in comparison to what he likes and loves. This is why it is better to first check this list and then approach him with the gifts. Giving something villagers dislike or hate will negatively affect your friendship points.

Elliott’s Loved Gifts

  • All Universal Loves
  • Crab Cakes
  • Duck Feathers
  • Lobsters
  • Pomegranates
  • Squid Ink
  • Tom Kha Soup

Elliott’s Liked Gifts

  • All Universal Likes (Except Amaranth, Rainbow Shell, and Pizza)
  • All Fruit (Except Salmonberries)
  • All Books
  • Octopuses
  • Squids

Elliott’s Disliked Gifts

  • All Universal Dislikes
  • All types of Milk
  • Pizza
  • Chanterelle
  • Common Mushroom
  • Daffodil
  • Dandelion
  • Ginger
  • Hazelnut
  • Holly
  • Leek
  • Magma Cap
  • Morel
  • Purple Mushroom
  • Wild Horseradish
  • Winter Root

Elliott’s Hated Gifts

  • All Universal Hates
  • Amaranth
  • Quartz
  • Salmonberry
  • Sea Cucumber
  • Super Cucumber

Movies and Theater Concessions Elliott Likes and Loves

  • Loves Movies: Mysterium
  • Loves Concessions: Cappuccino Mousse Cake, Stardrop Sorbet, and Truffle Popcorn
  • Likes Movies: Natural Wonders: Exploring Our Vibrant World, The Brave Little Sapling, The Miracle At Coldstar Ranch, The Zuzu City Express, and Wumbus
  • Likes Concessions: Apple Slices, Chocolate Popcorn, Hummus Snack Pack, Ice Cream Sandwich, Jasmine Tea, Kale Smoothie, Panzanella Salad, Salmon Burger, and Star Cookie

When is Elliott’s Birthday?

Elliott was born on the Fall 5. You can keep track of it with the calendar found outside Pierre’s General Store. It has marked all villager’s birthdays, festivals, and events. During one of the heart events conversation, you would find him talking about home, but it doesn’t seem like they come to meet him on his birthday. So, you should prepare and gift him things he loves and get extra friendship points.

How Do I Become Friends With Elliott?

You can start having conversations with him from the time you enter the valley. Prepare and give him what he likes and loves, and talk to him every day. When his liked and loved movies are at the theater, take him there and offer one of the listed concessions. If you keep that up for a few years, you won’t just become his friend but also unlock the romance.

All Elliott’s Heart Events in SDV

All Elliott’s Heart Events
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  • Two Hearts: Go inside Elliott’s Cabin when he is there. There are no bad choices here, so you can answer his question to your liking.
  • Four Hearts: Meet him in the Stardrop Saloon between 3 pm to 10 pm with Gus present. Your choices in this scene will have both negative and positive effects on the friendship points. Avoid answering with ‘To my good health!’ and ‘To your doom!’.
  • Six Hearts: Visit Elliott’s Cabin while he is there. None of the options have any impact on the points, you can respond as you wish.
  • Eight Hearts: At this level, Elliott will send you a letter. Once you have received it, visit the Library between 1 pm to 7 pm for the cutscene. It doesn’t have to be the same day.
  • Ten Hearts: Go to the beach on a day when the weather is clear between 7 am and 1 pm. If you reply to him with ‘You’re making me very uncomfortable. Stop.’, it will drastically affect your friendship points.
  • Fourteen Hearts: Leave your house between 6 am and 3 pm when there are no festivals scheduled for the coming 8 days.

Stardew Valley Elliott Schedule

Stardew Valley Elliott Schedule
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The schedule is affected by various things, such as the weather and your hearts with Leah. Still, on most days he follows the regular schedule we have given below:

Spring Regular Schedule

  • 8:00 am: In his home
  • 12:00 pm: Standing around his cabin
  • 1:30 pm: Returns to his cabin
  • 3:00 pm: Stands on the bridge that takes you to the beach
  • 6:00 pm: Starts walking towards his home and enters it

Summer Regular Schedule

  • 8:00 am: In his home
  • 11:30 am: Heads to the forest which is in the south of Leah’s Cottage
  • 6:00 pm: Starts walking towards his home
  • 7:40 pm: Goes to sleep

Fall Regular Schedule

  • 8:00 am: In his home
  • 11:30 am: Goes to the Library
  • 5:30 pm: Starts walking towards his home
  • 6:40 pm: Stands by his bonsai tree at home
  • 9:00 pm: Walks over to his writing desk

Winter Regular Schedule

  • 8:00 am: In his home
  • 11:30 am: Goes to Library
  • 5:30 pm: Starts walking towards his home

Thanks to stardewvalleywiki.com for this information.

How to Marry Elliott in Stardew Valley

After you have reached 10 friendship hearts, you will receive a letter from Mayor Lewis. In it, he will talk about the ‘Mermaid’s Pendant‘ which you give to ask someone’s hand in marriage. Buy it from the Old Mariner for 5000g and propose to Elliott. Once accepted the wedding will take place after 3 days in the morning. This will make you eligible to obtain the 14 hearts.

Benefits of Marrying Elliott

After you have married him, he will move into your house. His room will be added on the right side of your bedroom, and he will also build a lovely small garden behind the house. While his schedule will change after moving, he will prepare a cup of Coffee for you when he is inside the house all day during rainy mornings. He will also make dinner for you on rainy days, including dishes like Fried Calamari and Baked Fish.

In addition to all that, he will help with your tasks like feeding the animals and watering the crops. He will repair broken fences, decorate the house, and give you gifts occasionally.

With this, we conclude our Stardew Valley Elliott guide. If you are interested in heart events and the schedule of other marriage candidates, check out Leah and Sebastian.