Shane

“"Rain makes me feel a little better about life... like the world is washing away its sins."”

Villager Location The Mountain Address 24 The Mountain Work Freelance Computer Programmer

About Shane

Shane is a villager in Pelican Town who is often rude and unhappy, is a heavy drinker, and suffers from depression. However, his attitude starts to change toward any player who chooses to befriend him. He works at JojaMart most days between 9am and 5pm unless the Community Center is completed, and he frequently spends his evenings in The Stardrop Saloon. He doesn't work on the weekend except on rainy days, and is frequently around Marnie's ranch. In the Social Status menu, Shane's outfit will change to a Joja Corporation uniform when he is at his job at JojaMart. He's one of the twelve characters available to marry.

Gift Section

Loved Gifts

Item Description Source Ingredients Beer Drink in moderation. Keg, The Stardrop Saloon Wheat (1) Hot Pepper Fiery hot with a hint of sweetness. Farming - Summer Pepper Poppers Spicy breaded peppers filled with cheese. Cooking Hot Pepper, Cheese Pizza It's popular for all the right reasons. Cooking, The Stardrop Saloon Wheat Flour, Tomato, Cheese

Liked Gifts

Image Name Description Source
  • All Universal Likes (except Pickles)
  • All Eggs (except Void Egg)*
  • All Fruit (except Hot Pepper)

Neutral Gifts

Image Name Description Source Chanterelle A tasty mushroom with a fruity smell and slightly peppery flavor. Foraging - Fall Common Mushroom Slightly nutty, with good texture. Foraging - Fall Daffodil A traditional spring flower that makes a nice gift. Foraging - Spring Dandelion Not the prettiest flower, but the leaves make a good salad. Foraging - Spring Ginger This sharp, spicy root is said to increase vitality. Foraging - Ginger Island Hazelnut That's one big hazelnut! Foraging - Fall Holly The leaves and bright red berries make a popular winter decoration. Foraging - Winter Leek A tasty relative of the onion. Foraging - Spring Magma Cap A very rare mushroom that lives next to pools of lava. Foraging - Volcano Dungeon Morel Sought after for its unique nutty flavor. Foraging - Spring Purple Mushroom A rare mushroom found deep in caves. Foraging - The Mines Salmonberry A spring-time berry with the flavor of the forest. Foraging - Spring Snow Yam This little yam was hiding beneath the snow. Foraging - Winter Wild Horseradish A spicy root found in the spring. Foraging - Spring Winter Root A starchy tuber. Foraging - Winter

Hated Gifts

Image Name Description Source Ingredients Pickles A jar of your home-made pickles. Preserves Jar Any vegetable or Ginger Quartz A clear crystal commonly found in caves and mines. Foraging - The Mines

Movies

Love It Howls In The Rain Mysterium Like Journey Of The Prairie King: The Motion Picture Natural Wonders: Exploring Our Vibrant World Wumbus Dislike The Brave Little Sapling The Miracle At Coldstar Ranch The Zuzu City Express

Hearts Event

Two Hearts

Enter Cindersap Forest between 8pm and midnight.

Details

Shane shares a beer with the player, on the dock of the pond, and describes his depression. He expresses optimism for the player's future and warns against drinking heavily.

Note: The beer consumed during the heart event will heal up to 50 Energy and 22 Health, and leave the player with the "Tipsy" buff.

Three Hearts

After reaching 3 hearts with Shane, he will send you a recipe in the mail. He will also become slightly less rude to you during dialogues.

Image Recipe Description Pepper Poppers I found this recipe in a magazine and I thought it sounded interesting. Feel free to give me a taste if you make it. hehe.
– Shane

Four Hearts

After reaching four hearts with Shane, his dialogues with you will become more friendly.

Enter Marnie's Ranch at any time.

Details

Shane is found passed out in his room, surrounded by empty beer cans. Marnie asks you to do something, so you use your watering can on his head to wake him up. Marnie remarks that all he does is mope around and drink beer. When Marnie asks him what his plans for the future are, Shane says that he hopes he "won’t be around long enough to need a plan." Jas overhears and runs away crying; Marnie follows her while Shane falls to the ground and cries while apologizing.

Six Hearts

Six Hearts

Enter Cindersap Forest between 9am and 8pm while storming or raining.

Details

Shane is laying face down at the edge of the cliffs, again surrounded by empty beer cans. He tells you that he's miserable and asks you why he shouldn't just roll off the cliff. You can respond in four different ways:

  • "Because there's so much to live for!" (No effect on friendship.)
  • "Jas needs you. You're like a father to her." (No effect on friendship.)
  • "It would be a sin." (No effect on friendship.)
  • "The decision is your own. Just know that I'm here for you." (No effect on friendship.)

After that Shane suggests that you should take him to the hospital, where Harvey treats his physical ailments but is more concerned about Shane's mental health. He tells you that he's going to recommend Shane to a counselor in Zuzu City once he wakes up.

The next day, Shane will arrive at your farm to tell you that he intends to go to counselling. He also apologizes for the incident at the cliffs, to which you can respond in three different ways:

  • "I'm glad I was there to help." (+10 friendship)
  • "You needed a serious wake-up call." (No friendship)
  • "I'm just happy you're still here." (+10 friendship)

Seven Hearts

Enter Marnie's Ranch while Shane is home after triggering Shane's six heart event.

Details

Shane enters the ranch, where Marnie is standing behind the counter. He tells her that he's been feeling happier than usual. Jokingly, she asks if there was a sale on beer. Though slightly annoyed, he responds by saying he's started drinking sparkling water instead. He then says that he's realized that he has people that he can rely on and that doing so doesn't make him weak. He walks over to Jas, who is in the kitchen, and gives her a present. She opens it to find a pair of expensive shoes that she had wanted. When she asks Shane how he could afford it, he replies that it's because he cut back on his expensive habit of drinking beer.

Eight Hearts

Enter Marnie's Ranch while Shane is home.
Note: Will not trigger until the player has seen the follow-up visit from Shane after his 6-heart event.

Details

When you enter the ranch, Jas leads you through the door in the kitchen that is normally locked. Inside, Shane is painting a sign that says "Fresh Eggs." He's surrounded by his flock of special blue chickens and his favorite white chicken, Charlie. Once he finishes painting the sign, he picks up Charlie and briefly talks to her about his ambitions and his struggles. When you and Jas enter the room, Shane talks to you a bit about how he is trying to pass on the chicken knowledge to Jas so she can continue the tradition if he ever moves out.

After seeing this event, each chicken that the player purchases from Marnie and each egg that hatches in the incubator now has a 25% chance of being blue. Aside from appearance, the blue chickens are identical to white chickens.

Ten Hearts

Exit your house before 6:30am to initiate the event, then walk to the Bus Stop between 4pm and 6pm.

Details

Shane invites you to go see the Zuzu City Tunnelers (a gridball team) play in their stadium in Zuzu City. You take a bus into the city together and the scene changes to a grimy stadium with you and Shane in the stands. While cheering on the Tunnelers, Shane thanks you for sticking with him through his struggle with depression and anxiety. He then asks you what you think of your first gridball game:

  • "Noisy... It makes me appreciate how peaceful it is back home." (No effect on friendship.)
  • "Fun... Pelican Town seems really boring in comparison." (No effect on friendship.)

His attention returns to the game when the Tunnelers make a play and score a goal. In a moment of excitement, Shane gives you a kiss, but then he feels embarrassed by it and apologizes for getting carried away. After a pause, you reply with a kiss and allay his fears. The scene pans to the northwest and fades and Shane briefly reflects on the evening.

Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q)

❓Who is Shane?

📍Shane is a villager residing at Marnie's Ranch in Cindersap Forest. Initially, he appears distant and struggles with depression and alcoholism. However, as players befriend him, he opens up, revealing a passion for chickens and a desire for a better life. He's one of the twelve marriage candidates in the game.

❓How do I get blue chickens?

📍After viewing Shane's 8-heart event, you unlock the ability to obtain blue chickens. From this point on, any chicken you purchase from Marnie or hatch in an incubator has a 25% chance of being blue. Blue chickens are identical to regular white chickens in all aspects except appearance.

❓Can I marry Shane?

📍Yes, Shane is one of the twelve marriage candidates in Stardew Valley.