Stardew Valley: Harvey

It sucks to be alone, not only in the real life, but in Stardew Valley as well. Fortunately, you have many opportunities to get friends, or even found a new family and marry someone. There are twelve characters available to marry, six of them are male and other six are female. Of course, each character differs from others. It may like some items and dislike others, but there is one recipe for all villagers that surely will help you get friends and marry: give more gifts. It’s obvious, everyone loves gifts. Thus, the only thing you have to know is what gifts are better for each particular villager. Don’t worry, because we will help you with it!

So, in this article we are going to write about one of the Stardew Valley bachelors – his name is Harvey. He actually seems to be the oldest bachelor in town, though being a respected man known for his kind character and passion for helping others. Harvey is a doctor; he works in the clinic and lives upstairs. Sometimes he may seem to be sad, so maybe you are the one who will bring harmony and new feelings into his independent and predictable life?

If you don’t know where to find Harvey, check out our schedule. Meet him at the right place, at the right time, and you will have a chance to better know each other.

Harvey’s Schedule

In spring, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Sundays, he’s in the clinic from 9:00 AM. Then he leaves the clinic at 12:00 PM to take a walk in the garden left of the central town square. At 5:30 PM, he returns to the clinic. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, Harvey spends all day in the clinic; you can find him in the examination room. He goes home at 6:00 PM. On Fridays, he visits Pierre’s store at morning and then goes to the clinic at 3:00 PM. On Saturdays, he’s at home all day long. Harvey also visits Stardrop Saloon when it rains, at 5:30 PM.

In summer, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Sundays, Harvey may be either in the clinic or south of the fountain. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, he sees patients in the examination room. On Saturdays, he’s at home all day long. Just like in spring, rainy days are for Saloon.

During fall, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Sundays, Harvey leaves the clinic to take a walk to the river, at 12:00 PM. From 1 PM to 5 PM he stands there, left of the bridge. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, he’s with patients in the examination room, from 1:40 PM to 4:40 PM. On Fridays, Harvey visits Pierre’s store at 12:30 PM, and then goes back to the clinic. On Saturdays, he doesn’t leave home at all.

In winter, on Mondays and Wednesdays, you can meet him in Stardrop Saloon. On Saturdays, just as usual, he’s at home all day.

Now let’s find out which gifts Harvey would appreciate, and which gifts will make him hate you.

Stardew Valley Gift Guide: Harvey Edition

Give Harvey two gifts every week, and you two surely will become friends. Don’t forget about his birthday (Winter 14^th), since birthday gifts cause the effect increased 8 times. However, it’s another reason to choose gifts carefully!

Stardew Valley Dr. Harvey loves all items classified as the Universal Loves category. He also loves Wine, Coffee, Truffle Oil, Pickles, and Super Meal. He would like it if you give him Dandelion, Chanterelle, Duck Feather, Common Mushroom, Winter Root, Purple Mushroom, Snow Yam, Goat Milk, Daffodil, Hazelnut, Duck Egg, Morel, Quartz, Wild Horseradish, Leek, Spring Onion, Large Goat Milk, and Holly. Well, you have a great range of good choices, huh?

Harvey would be completely neutral to Milk or Large Milk. Don’t give him Goat Cheese, Bread, or Cheese, he won’t like it.

We suggest not giving him Spice Berry, Coral, Salmonberry, Rainbow Shell, or Nautilus Shell, he really hates these items.

Romance

Once you reached a certain amount of friendship points, you unlock unique dialogues and events. Let’s consider these romance options in more detail. We sorted all events by heart points required to unlock each one of them.

Heart Events

The two-heart event triggers when you visit George. You see him with Dr. Harvey during the private check-up. Harvey will suggest George changing his lifestyle, and George will ask for your opinion. Tell him that he should follow all Harvey’s advice, and earn +40 friendship points.

The four-heart event triggers in the clinic when Harvey’s there. Harvey says that you almost skipped your annual check-up, and he also notes that your pulse is higher than usual. Tell him that you’re nervous, or tired from farm routine. Each answer will give you +20 friendship points.

The six-heart event triggers in the General Store, from 11 AM to 3 PM. You will see a few women doing dance aerobics, along with Harvey. He will be surprised and ashamed when you come in. He will say that he’s just trying to stay in shape, which is not easy at all when you get older. Tell him that you won’t tell anyone.

The eight-heart event also unlocks in the clinic. You will see Harvey using his radio to contact somebody. Suddenly he contacts a real pilot, and you even see this plane in the window. Harvey will tell you that he always wanted to become a pilot and then he’ll show you his model airplanes.

Finally, the ten-heart event on your way to marriage triggers when you receive a letter from Harvey. He will invite you to join him on the railroad tracks. He will tell you that he’s excited about the hot air balloon rental, and he wants you to do it together. You’ll also know that he’s afraid of heights. You will enjoy beautiful landscapes and then kiss.