Truffle Guide
The Truffle is one of the most profitable agricultural products in Stardew Valley. By raising pigs to obtain Truffles and processing them into Truffle Oil, extremely high profits can be achieved.
Basic Information
| Attribute | Data |
|---|---|
| Selling Price | 625g (base quality) |
| Season | Spring, Summer, Fall (pigs forage in Spring/Summer/Fall) |
| Acquisition Method | Produced by pigs when foraging outdoors |
| Processed Product | Truffle Oil (Oil Maker, selling price 1,065g) |
Pigs do not forage in Winter and do not produce Truffles.
How to Obtain Truffles
Prerequisites
- Build a Deluxe Barn (costs 25,000g + 550 Wood + 300 Stone, holds 12 animals).
- Purchase Pigs from Marnie for 16,000g each.
- Pigs will automatically forage outdoors and produce Truffles in Spring/Summer/Fall.
Foraging Mechanism
- Pigs will walk out of the barn every day to forage.
- There is approximately a 99.99% chance of producing at least 1 Truffle per day.
- After producing the first one, there is a probability of continuing to produce additional Truffles (probability = animal friendship / 1500).
- At maximum friendship (1000), pigs produce an average of approximately 3 Truffles per day.
- Pigs do not forage in Winter.
Increasing pig friendship can significantly increase Truffle production. Petting pigs daily increases friendship.
Truffle Oil Processing
| Quality | Truffle Selling Price | Truffle Oil Selling Price | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | 625g | 1,065g | 6 hours |
| Iridium | 1,250g | 1,917g | 6 hours |
Artisan Profession Bonus (+40%)
| Product | Selling Price |
|---|---|
| Iridium Truffle Oil + Artisan | 2,684g |
Pig Farming Strategy
Best Configuration
| Item | Suggestion |
|---|---|
| Number of Barns | 1-3 Deluxe Barns |
| Pigs per Barn | 12 (full capacity) |
| Barn Location | Place in an open area of the farm |
| Friendship | Pet daily, maintain maximum friendship |
Income Estimate (Maximum Friendship, Spring/Summer/Fall)
| Configuration | Average Daily Truffles | Average Daily Income (Truffle Oil + Artisan) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 pigs | ~12 | ~32,000g |
| 12 pigs | ~36 | ~96,000g |
| 24 pigs (2 barns) | ~72 | ~192,000g |
The above is an estimate for maximum friendship, Truffle Oil + Artisan profession.
Important Notes
- Auto-Grabbers cannot collect Truffles (Truffles are produced outside the barn, and Auto-Grabbers can only be used inside barns).
- Truffles need to be collected manually, or pigs need to forage near the shipping bin.
- Truffles are affected by the Gatherer (double harvest) and Botanist (Iridium quality) foraging skill bonuses.
Useful Tips
Increasing Friendship
- Pet pigs daily to increase friendship.
- The higher the friendship, the greater the probability of additional Truffles.
- At maximum friendship, pigs produce an average of approximately 3 Truffles per day.
Winter Management
- Pigs do not forage in Winter; keep them inside the barn.
- Ensure there is enough hay inside the barn.
- Friendship can be increased in Winter.
Barn Layout
- Barn doors should face an open area.
- Clear obstacles around the barn.
- Give pigs the maximum foraging space.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: In which seasons do pigs produce Truffles? A: Spring, Summer, and Fall. Pigs do not forage in Winter.
Q: Is Truffle Oil more profitable than selling Truffles directly? A: Yes, Truffle Oil sells for 1,065g, which is 70% higher than the base Truffle price of 625g.
Q: Can Auto-Grabbers collect Truffles? A: No, Truffles are produced outside the barn, and Auto-Grabbers can only be used inside barns.
Q: How many Truffles does one pig produce per day? A: At least 1, with an average of approximately 3 at maximum friendship.
Q: Can Truffles be grown in the Greenhouse? A: No, Truffles can only be obtained through pig foraging.