Big Chest Guide
Big Chest is a new storage container added in Stardew Valley 1.6, with larger capacity compared to regular Chests.
Big Chest
Unlock Condition
- Requires Fishing Level 2 to unlock recipe
Crafting Materials
| Material | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Wood | 120 |
| Copper Bar | 2 |
Capacity
- 70 slots storage space
- Compared to regular Chestโs 36 slots, capacity increased by about 94%
Big Stone Chest
Big Stone Chest is another large-capacity storage container in version 1.6, with a stone-style appearance.
Unlock Condition
- Requires Mining Level 2 to unlock recipe
Crafting Materials
| Material | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Stone | 120 |
| Copper Bar | 2 |
Capacity
- 70 slots storage space
- Same capacity as Big Chest
Comparison with Regular Chest
| Feature | Regular Chest (Chest) | Big Chest / Big Stone Chest |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 36 slots | 70 slots |
| Crafting Materials | Wood x 50 | Wood/Stone x 120 + Copper Bar x 2 |
| Unlock Condition | Available from start | Fishing/Mining Level 2 |
| Appearance | Wood | Wood/Stone |
Usage Tips
1. Organized Storage
- Use Big Chests for more efficient item categorization
- For example: one chest for all ores and bars, another for all crops
2. Color Coding
- Big Chests can change appearance color using the dye system
- Use different colors to visually distinguish chests for different purposes
3. Placement Locations
- Big Chests can be placed in Farm, Farmhouse, Shed, and other indoor spaces
- Recommended to place multiple Big Chests in a Shed to form an efficient storage center
4. Moving and Recycling
- Use a tool to hit a Big Chest to return it to inventory (must be empty first)
- Can also directly move placed Big Chests
Tips
- Big Chest is an important quality of life improvement in version 1.6, recommended to unlock recipe early
- Fishing and Mining are common early game activities, easily reaching Level 2
- Big Chest is very suitable for placement in Sheds, combined with large numbers of artisan equipment
- Big Stone Chestโs stone appearance matches mining themes or industrial-style farms