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Mystery Boxes are a new addition toStardew Valley, and they can provide you with a variety of valuables, food, resources, and more.Similar to geodes, Mystery Boxes can be opened up at the Blacksmith to find out what lies inside, but they cannot be opened at home with a Geode Crusher.
You can find Mystery Boxes through a few different methods, which includes some mining, taking part in festivals, and even digging up through Artifact Spots. If you’re curious to know all the methods you can use to find some Mystery Boxes, this guide has all the information you need.
Updated on Jul 04, 2025 by Christina Roffe:InStardew Valley, Mystery Boxeswere introduced after the Version 1.6 update. Along with regular Mystery Boxes, there is also the chance to obtain Golden Mystery Boxes, which contain improved rewards such as Skill Books, rare seeds, armor and weapons, and more. There is a specific method that must be followed to unlock Golden Mystery Boxes, so we have updated this article to include details on how to get them. We have also included all the possible rewards you may get from Golden Mystery Boxes once you take them to the Blacksmith to be opened.
Where to Find Mystery Boxes in Stardew Valley
Mystery Boxesare a new item inStardew Valleythat can be broken open by theBlacksmith. There are a few different locations where you can get Mystery Boxes, including:
Mystery Boxes are quite common at the festivals introduced in Version 1.6, so if you have one coming up soon, you’ll be able to get your hands on some. The easiest method, however, is to just purchase them when theDesert Festivalarrives in Spring.
If you’d rather go out and find some, you can do a little bit offishing or miningto find some Mystery Boxes. With fishing, however, the chances of getting a Mystery Box is only about 12 percent. Each method of obtaining one is random, so it will be hard to actively search for Mystery Boxes. It is better to just wait for the festivals to roll around and obtain them through these means.
How to Get Golden Mystery Boxes in Stardew Valley
Along with regular Mystery Boxes inStardew Valley, there is also the chance to start picking upGolden Mystery Boxes, which contain better rewards. To unlock Golden Mystery Boxes, you’ll want to improve yourMasterystats. you’re able to find this in the Skills section of the main menu.
With each new level up of Mastery, you will require more points. For the first level, you’ll need a total of10,000 points, while the second will require 15,000. Points are gained either from going about your daily tasks such as fishing and farming, oracquiringSkill Booksfrom the booksellereach time they visit Pelican Town.
Then, take a visit to theMastery Cavein the eastern section of Cindersap Forest. Inside, approach theforaging pillarwith the axe depicted on the front. Along with unlocking Golden Mystery Boxes, you’ll also have access to Treasure Totems andMystic Tree Seeds. In Golden Mystery Boxes, here are some of the items you can get:
Golden Mystery Boxes can only be found in Fishing Treasure Chests, and throughdefeating monsters in any of the caves or mines.
All Possible Items in Mystery Boxes in Stardew Valley
Mystery Boxes contain a slew of items, including food, jewelry, resources, and much more. When opening up a Mystery Box at the Blacksmith, here’s everything you may possibly get:
It’s possible that there are other items that could appear in Mystery Boxes, but these are the ones that we are currently aware of. There are a lot of great resources to come out of Mystery Boxes, includingseedsyou can plant on your farm,mealsyou can eat whilespending time in The Mines, and much more.
