Alex Complete Guide
Alex is a marriageable male NPC in Stardew Valley, living at 1 River Road southeast of Pierre’s General Store. He is a confident young man who loves sports and the beach, dreaming of becoming a professional athlete.
Basic Information
- Birthday: Summer 13
- Address: 1 River Road (southeast of Pierre’s General Store)
- Family: Evelyn (grandmother), George (grandfather)
- Marriage: Yes
- Clinic Check Day: Summer 16
Schedule
Spring
- Regular Schedule: 8:00 AM leaves room to stand under tree outside; 1:00 PM leaves tree to lift weights in room; 4:00 PM leaves room to stand by dog pen; 6:30 PM returns home to stand in foyer; 8:00 PM back to room standing by dresser; 10:00 PM sleeps.
- Rainy Day: 8:00 AM leaves room to stand in foyer; 1:00 PM back to room lifting weights; 4:00 PM leaves room to stand by dog pen; 6:30 PM returns home to stand in foyer; 8:00 PM back to room standing by dresser; 10:00 PM sleeps.
- Wednesday (player friendship with Haley or Alex below 6 hearts): 8:00 AM leaves room to stand under tree outside; 12:00 PM goes to Haley and Emily’s house; 4:30 PM leaves Haley and Emily’s house to stand by dog pen; 6:40 PM returns home to stand in foyer; 8:00 PM back to room standing by dresser; 10:00 PM sleeps.
Summer
- Regular Schedule: 7:50 AM leaves home for beach; 12:00 PM leaves beach to work at ice cream stand (left of Museum); 5:00 PM returns home to lift weights in room; 7:00 PM stands in foyer in front of house; 8:00 PM back to room standing by dresser; 10:00 PM sleeps.
- Summer 16 (Clinic Check): 8:00 AM leaves room to stand under tree outside; 10:30 AM goes to Clinic; 11:00 AM in Clinic waiting room; 1:40 PM in examination room; 4:00 PM returns home.
- Rainy Day: Same as Spring rainy day.
Fall
- Regular Schedule: Same as Spring regular schedule.
- Rainy Day: Same as Spring rainy day.
Winter
- Regular Schedule: 8:00 AM in bedroom; 9:00 AM leaves home for Spa; 3:00 PM leaves Spa gym to return home to room; 6:00 PM leaves home to stand by dog pen; 7:30 PM returns home to stand in foyer; 9:00 PM back to bedroom standing by dresser; 10:40 PM sleeps.
- Winter 17 (Night Market): 9:00 AM leaves home for Spa; 3:00 PM leaves Spa gym to go to beach for Night Market; 12:00 AM leaves Night Market to return home.
Gift Guide
Loved Gifts (Love)
- Complete Breakfast
- Jack Be Nimble, Jack Be Thick - book, +1 defense
- Salmon Dinner
- All Universal Loves
Liked Gifts (Like)
- All Universal Likes
- All Eggs (except Void Egg)
- Field Snack
Neutral Gifts (Neutral)
- All Universal Neutrals
- All Fish (except Carp, Snail)
- All Fruit (except Fruit Tree Fruit, Salmonberry)
- Milk
Disliked Gifts (Dislike)
- All Universal Dislikes
- All Vegetables (except Hops, Tea Leaves, Wheat)
- All Mushrooms (except Red Mushroom)
- Quartz
- Clay
Hated Gifts (Hate)
- All Universal Hates
- Holly
- Quartz
Heart Events
2 Heart Event
Enter Alex’s house, you will see him lifting weights in his room. He will talk to you about his sports dreams and his wish to become a professional Gridball player.
4 Heart Event
Enter town between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM, you will see Alex in front of Haley and Emily’s house. He will talk to you about his dog Dusty and his love for animals.
5 Heart Event
Alex will send you a gift - the cooking recipe for Survival Burger.
6 Heart Event
Enter Alex’s house, you will see him arguing with his grandfather George. You will step in and help them improve their relationship.
8 Heart Event
Enter town between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM, you will see Alex on the beach. He will open up to you, talking about his mother Clara’s death and his complex feelings about his father.
10 Heart Event
In the evening (8:00 PM to midnight) go to town, Alex will invite you to watch a Gridball game. After the game, he will confess to you.
14 Heart Event
Post-marriage event. Alex will invite you to participate in a special event, showing how much he values your relationship.
Marriage
After marrying Alex, he will move into your farmhouse. He will set up a fitness area in the farmhouse, sometimes help fill the pet’s water bowl or repair farm fences. He will also occasionally give you gifts, such as Complete Breakfast or Salmon Dinner.
Family Relationships
- Evelyn (grandmother): Alex is close to his grandmother, Evelyn often bakes cookies for him.
- George (grandfather): Alex has a complex relationship with his grandfather, George is grumpy due to his disability, but Alex cares about him very much.
- Dusty (dog): Alex’s beloved dog, you can see him in town.
- Clara (mother): Deceased, Alex was very close to her.
Tips
- Among Alex’s favorite gifts, Complete Breakfast requires learning the cooking recipe (from Queen of Sauce).
- Salmon Dinner requires learning the cooking recipe (from Gus at 3 hearts friendship).
- Jack Be Nimble, Jack Be Thick is a book that can be purchased from the Bookseller or found in the Mines.
- His birthday is Summer 13, gift effects are doubled on this day (8x friendship).