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Stardew Valleydemands diligent effort from the players to build bonds with the NPCs within the game. In order to build relationships, gamers must be patient and make the right choices when it matters. There are more than 30 villagers in the Pelican Town, and fans must regularly interact with them to foster these connections.
Leahis a beloved character inStardew Valleythat holds a special place in the hearts of many fans - many even find themselves wanting to marry her. Yet, winning her heart in the game is no simple feat, requiring players to stay committed. There is, however, one exception: throughthoughtful and favored gift-giving, players can fasten the process of winning her heart.
Updated on July 09, 2025, by Ashely Claudino:Gamers can win over Leah’s heart with meaningful conversations and presents. There are several items that players should attempt to get to gift them to her later on. While she will like some of these items, players can boost their relationship with her much faster by handing her loved items instead. This article has been updated with tables to make it easier for players to plan their approach as well as their biweekly gifts to Leah.
Leah’s Loved Gifts
Leah is known for her kind-hearted nature inStardew Valley. Her artistic personality appeals to many players, and she is one of those characters who are available for marriage. In addition toall universal loves, Leah loved receiving various other items as a gift.
How to get
Pigs can dig up Truffles on the farm
Make Goat Cheese by placing Goat Milk on the Cheese Press
Make Wine by placing fruit inside a Keg
Leah’s Liked Gifts
When it comes to gift-giving inStardew Valley, it’s always best to give villagers a loved gift if players want to quickly boost their relationship with this person. However, if they can still gift them before the end of the week, but they’re unable to find loved items, it’s not a bad option to give them a liked item instead. Leah enjoys mostuniversal likes inStardew Valley, except Foraged Minerals and Gems and a few other items. This list includes all of Leah’s likes inStardew Valley:
Chanterelle
Search the Secret Woods or the farm cave (if you chose the mushrooms research) to find Chanterelle mushrooms
Forage for Common Mushrooms during the Fall.
Daffodil
Forage for Daffodils during Spring. Alternatively, they’re also available for purchase from Pierre’s during theFlower Dance festival.
Dandelion
Forage for Dandelions during Spring, and like Daffodils, players can also purchase this flower during theFlower Dance festival.
Driftwood is trash that can be found while fishing
Forage for Ginger on Ginger Island or slay Tiger Slimes
Forage for Hazelnut during the Fall
Forage for Leeks during Spring
Magma Cap
Look for Magma Cap mushrooms in the Volcano Dungeon or in the Stingray Fish Pond
Searchthe Secret Woodsor the farm cave to find Morel mushrooms
Look for Purple Mushrooms in caves
Forage for Spring Onion near the Sewer entrance during Spring
Forage for Winter Root during Winter
Leah’s Disliked and Hated Gifts
Just likeevery villager inStardew Valley, there are some items that Leah does not appreciate receiving. On top of the universal dislikes and hates in the game, these are the items that players should avoid giving Leah:
