Want to know how to get Skill Books in Stardew Valley? We've got you covered.
The 1.6 update for Stardew Valley is live and with the arrival of the Bookseller, Skill Books grant players a wealth of benefits to enhance their abilities even further which comes in handy when earning those coveted Mastery Points.
Before we take a closer look at what Stardew Valley Skill Books have to offer, be sure to check out our guides showcasing the Meadowlands Farm and how to get a Big Chest to increase storage capacity.
Where to find Stardew Valley Skill Books
The Bookseller that visits Pelican Town twice a month has a few Skill Books for sale but there are even more vendors that are also selling the books.
If you don't want to spend any gold, Skill Books can be earned by completing unique competitions and sometimes appear in Mystery Boxes. To unlock the skill, read the book in your inventory for an additional EXP boost.
Stardew Valley Skill Books list
Below is a list of all the Stardew Valley Skill Books and the rewards you can earn:
Name | Reward | How to unlock |
|---|---|---|
Woody's Secret | 5% chance of double wood | Cut down trees |
Woodcutter's Weekly | Foraging EXP | Purchase from Bookseller or Traveling Merchant during Desert Festival |
Way of the Wind part 1 | Run quicker | Purchase from Bookseller for 15K Gold |
Way of the Wind part 2 | Run faster | Purchase from Bookseller for 35K Gold |
Treasure Appraisal | Better artifact selling prices | Opening Artifact Troves or Mystery Boxes |
Diamond Hunter | All stones have a chance of dropping a diamond when mined | Purchase from Dwarf for 10 diamonds |
Art O' Crabbing | Crab pots have 25% chance to double their catch | Won during day one of SquidFest |
Alleyway Buffet | Higher chance of items earned from trash cans | The gold trash can between Jojo Mart and Blacksmith's house |
Stardew Valley Almanac | Farming EXP | Buy from Bookseller for 10K Gold or from Lewis' prize machine |
Raccoon Journal | Higher chance of getting mixed seeds from weeds | Earned during Raccoon's Big Tree quest |
The table above contains all of the benefits available from each Skill Book in Stardew Valley. Although some cost tens of thousands of gold, the additional skills and abilities could make all the difference.
So there you have it, that is everything there is to know about how to get Skill Books in Stardew Valley. For more tips and tricks, take a look at our comparison between the Rancher and Tiler. While you're here, check out our other guide on how to get Carrot Seeds.