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InStardew Valley 1.6, Books of Power act as unique spellcasters that bestow permanent buffs and perks upon the reader. This guide will detailwhere to find these Power Booksand how to obtain all of them as efficiently as possible.
Fortunately, most of them can be purchased with Gold, while the remaining few have relatively straightforward unlocking processes. With 19 available to acquire,Stardew Valleyplayers a likely to have their hands full for some time.
Best Ways To Find Books Of Power In Stardew Valley
There are at least five proven methods for obtaining Power Books: Buying them from shopkeepers, earning them as rewards, looting them from hidden and mystery boxes, extracting them from artifact spots, and retrieving them from monster drops. However, the following three methods have the highest chance and consistency:
How To Get Every Book Of Power In Stardew Valley
Out of the 19 Books of Power,13 can be bought from the Bookseller, Dwarves, or Marnie. The rest are rare drops, secret collectibles, or quest prizes.
Here’s how to obtain every Book of Power inStardew Valley 1.6:
Woody’s Secret
This Power Book increases the chance of getting double drops from fallen trees by 5%. To obtain it,you must keep chopping trees. (It isa random dropthat cannot be triggered by any specific action other than cutting trees.)
Raccoon Journal
When you read the Raccoon Journal, you have a greater chance of getting mixed seeds from weeds. To unlock the Raccoon Journal,you must complete the second Raccoon Request, which is accessible after completing theGiant Stump Quest.
The Diamond Hunter
When you absorb the knowledge of The Diamond Hunter, you can extract Diamonds from any rock and node. If you want to access this unique Book of Power,you must pay ten Diamonds to the Dwarf in the Volcano Dungeon. (This is not to be confused withThe Mines’ Dwarf.)
The Art O’ Crabbing
The spells in this book increase double gains from Crab Pots by 25%. you’re able to unlock The Art O’ Crabbing bycatching eight Squids during the SquidFest.
To enhance your chances of catching the required Squids during the Festival,place some Squids in the Bait Makerto craft proper baits.
The Alleyway Buffet
Reading The Alleyway Buffet increases your chances of finding items in trash cans. To get this Book of Power,you must loot the Golden Trash Can. It can be found in the secret area between the Blacksmith and JojaMart. (Look for a hidden path in the fences.)
Monsters Compendium
After reading Monsters Compendium, creatures have a higher chance of dropping double loot.This item is unlocked by defeating monsters in dungeons. While there’s no guaranteed method to obtain it, any creature in the Mines has the potential to drop it.
Mapping Cave Systems
If you read Mapping Cave Systems, Marlon’s item retrieval service will cost 50% less.You get this Book of Power by slaying 1,000 monstersand accessing thebackroom in the Adventurer’s Guild.
Book of Mysteries
Readers have a greater chance offinding Mystery Boxes. To get the Book of Mysteries,you must break Mystery Boxes (gold or regular) open.
Animal Catalogue
After reading the Animal Catalogue,Marnie’s Shop becomes accessibleeven when she’s away. To get his Power Book,pay Marnie 5,000g.
Dwarvish Safety Manual
This Power Book reduces the damage of bombs by 25%. To unlock the Dwarvish Safety Manual,pay the Dwarf in the Mines 4,000g.
Friendship 101
Friendship 101 acceleratesthe process of befriending villagers. You canpurchase this book fromthe Bookseller for 20,000g or win it as a prize from Lewis’ Prize Machine.
Horse: The Book
The reader’s horse becomes faster. If you want to get Horse: The Book,you must pay the Bookseller 25,000g.
Jack Be Nimble, Jack Be Thick
Jack Be Nimble, Jack Be Thick is a Book of Power that grants a permanent +1 Defense buff. You can eitherbuy it from the Bookseller for 20,000gor extract it from Artifact Spots.
Jewels of the Sea
After reading this book, you might get Roe from Fishing Treasures. To get the Jewels of the Sea,you must visit the Bookseller. (The price tag is 20,000g.) If you are lucky, you might also find a version in a chest while fishing.
Ol’ Slitherlegs
Ol’ Slitherlegs readers walk and run faster through crops and vegetation.The Bookseller offers this Power Book at a price of 25,000g.
Price Catalogue
The Price Catalogue is a Book of Power that shows the selling price of your items. To unlock it,you must pay the Bookseller 3,000g.
Queen of Sauce Cookbook
This cookbook teaches you all Queen of Sauce recipes. You canpurchase the Queen of Sauce Cookbook from the Bookseller for 50,000g.
Treasure Appraisal Guide
If you read the Treasure Appraisal Guide, you cansell artifacts at a higher price. There are two ways to obtain this Power Book: 1)You can purchase it from the Bookseller for 20,000g, and 2) You might extract it from Mystery Boxes or Artifact Troves.
Way Of The Wind (pt. 1 & 2)
Reading Way Of The Wind accelerates your character’s movement.The Bookseller sells the first part for 15,000g. After unlocking the first edition, you can purchase the second book for 35,000g.
The Bookseller’s inventory rotates every time they visit the town. Check back every time to ensure you have purchased all their Books of Power.
