--- articleTitle: Leilukin's Stardew Valley Mod Build desc: A list of Stardew Valley mods I use. tags: ["mod lists"] categories: ["stardew valley", "video game mods"] updated: 2024-12-30T22:51:43+0800 isContentDivided: true toc: true --- {% container "article", "content__section" %} Welcome to Leilukin’s {% cite "Stardew Valley" %} Mod Build! Here I’m compiling a list of all the modifications, or mods in short, that I use for {% cite "Stardew Valley" %}, the independent farming simulator video game developed by ConcernedApe, for the best experience with the game. This document is made for my reference and to share with others. The format of this mod list is inspired by [KOTOR Community Portal's mod lists](https://kotor.neocities.org/modding/). (This mod list was last updated on ) {% endcontainer %} {% container "article", "content__section" %} ## Mod Categories The mods I included in my mod build are divided into the following categories, which clarifies the types of changes the mod makes: Appearance Change : Appearance change is not inherently graphics improvement, but rather a modification to the default appearance of a character, item, location, interface, etc. Immersion : These mods are not inherently bugfixes, but changes done to improve the internal consistency of the game’s content. Interface Change : As the name implies, this type of mod modifies the game’s interface. Mechanics Change : This type of mod makes changes to the game’s system which directly impacts the way you play the game, varying from changing the camera angle of a location to altering the core stats of a class. Immersion : These mods are not inherently bugfixes, but changes done to improve the internal consistency of the game’s content. {% endcontainer %} {% container "article", "content__section" %} ## Mod Tiers The tiers for each mod included in my mod build are not necessary a judgement on the quality of the mods themselves. In my mod builds, mod tiers are ranked on a scale of 1-4, based on how important the individual mods are for my experience with {% cite "Stardew Valley" %}. Tier 1 - Essential : This tier indicates mods that I cannot play {% cite "Stardew Valley" %} without. Usually this is because I find those mods make very crucial changes to the game, typically by fixing things that bother me the most in the vanilla game. Similarly, mods of the Patch category that belong to this tier make critical changes to other mods. I consider excluding Tier 1 mods will negatively affect my experience with {% cite "Stardew Valley" %}. Tier 2 - Very Important : This tier indicates mods that vastly improve my experience with the game. Mods belong to this tier are the bread and butter of my mod build. That said, unlike Tier 1 mods, excluding Tier 2 mods from my playthrough does not actively make my {% cite "Stardew Valley" %} experience worse either. Tier 3 - Somewhat Important : This tier indicates mods that make changes that are in smaller scope or more subjective compared to Tier 1 and Tier 2 mods. Usually this is because the changes made by Tier 3 mods are less noticeable or more of a matter of personal taste. Tier 4 - Optional : This tier indicates mods that makes even smaller or more subjective changes than Tier 3 mods, to the point that using these mods are optional. I include Tier 4 mods in my build for the purpose of maximizing my immersion, or because I use these mods for customization purposes for my characters. {.deflist-1col} {% endcontainer %} {% container "article", "content__section" %} ## Stardew Valley Mod Build - Full List ### Mod Tools Frameworks that are essential to install for {% cite "Stardew Valley" %} mods to function: * [Stardew Modding API](https://smapi.io/) by Pathoschild * [Content Patcher](https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/mods/1915) by Pathoschild {% cite "Stardew Valley" %} mod manager: * [Stardrop](https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/mods/10455) --- ### Generic Mod Config Menu Mod Name : [Generic Mod Config Menu](https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/mods/5098) Mod Author : spacechase0 Category & Tier : Interface Change / Tier 1 - Essential SMAPI Required : Yes Content Patcher Required : No --- ### Lookup Anything Mod Name : [Lookup Anything](http://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/mods/541) Mod Author : Pathoschild Category & Tier : Interface Change / Tier 1 - Essential SMAPI Required : Yes Content Patcher Required : No Leilukin’s Comment : This mod is essential for me because it allows me to look up various information in-game without needing to pause the game just to check the Stardew Valley wiki. --- ### NPC Map Locations Mod Name : [NPC Map Locations](https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/mods/239) Mod Author : Bouhm and Pathoschild Category & Tier : Interface Change / Tier 1 - Essential SMAPI Required : Yes Content Patcher Required : No --- ### Stardew Valley Map Teleport Mod Name : [Stardew Valley Map Teleport](https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/mods/21381) Mod Author : Richard2091 Category & Tier : Interface Change / Tier 2 - Very Important SMAPI Required : Yes Content Patcher Required : No --- ### tardew Notifications Mod Name : [Stardew Notifications](https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/mods/4713) Mod Author : monopandora, maintained by Sakorona Category & Tier : Interface Change / Tier 2 - Very Important SMAPI Required : Yes Content Patcher Required : No --- ### Stardew Progress Mod Name : [Stardew Progress](https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/mods/9786) Mod Author : seeinggreen Category & Tier : Interface Change / Tier 3 - Somewhat Important SMAPI Required : Yes Content Patcher Required : No --- ### TimeSpeed Mod Name : [TimeSpeed](https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/mods/169) Mod Author : cantorsdust and Pathoschild Category & Tier : Mechanics Change / Tier 2 - Very Important SMAPI Required : Yes Content Patcher Required : No --- ### Chests Anywhere Mod Name : [Chests Anywhere](https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/mods/518) Mod Author : Pathoschild Category & Tier : Interface Change / Tier 1 - Essential SMAPI Required : Yes Content Patcher Required : No --- ### Always Hay Mod Name : [Always Hay](https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/mods/20808) Mod Author : Omek97 Category & Tier : Mechanics Change / Tier 1 - Essential SMAPI Required : Yes Content Patcher Required : No Leilukin’s Comment : What bothers me about the hay in {% cite "Stardew Valley" %} is that if your silos are full, you cannot collect hay at all, not even as extra items in your inventory. This mod fixes that. --- ### No Fence Decay Redux Mod Name : [No Fence Decay Redux](https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/mods/20802) Mod Author : EnderTedi Category & Tier : Mechanics Change / Tier 2 - Very Important SMAPI Required : Yes Content Patcher Required : No --- ### Automatic Gates Mod Name : [Automatic Gates](https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/mods/3109) Mod Author : Rakiin aka ScheKaa Category & Tier : Mechanics Change / Tier 3 - Somewhat Important SMAPI Required : Yes Content Patcher Required : No --- ### Better Junimos Mod Name : [Better Junimos](https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/mods/2221) Mod Author : hawkfalcon Category & Tier : Mechanics Change / Tier 2 - Very Important SMAPI Required : Yes Content Patcher Required : No --- ### One Click Shed Reloader Mod Name : [One Click Shed Reloader](https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/mods/2052) Mod Author : BitwiseJon Category & Tier : Mechanics Change / Tier 2 - Very Important SMAPI Required : Yes Content Patcher Required : No --- ### Automate Mod Name : [Automate](https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/mods/1063) Mod Author : Pathoschild Category & Tier : Mechanics Change / Tier 2 - Very Important SMAPI Required : Yes Content Patcher Required : No --- ### Tractor Mod Mod Name : [Tractor Mod](https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/mods/1401) Mod Author : Pathoschild Category & Tier : Mechanics Change / Tier 3 - Somewhat Important SMAPI Required : Yes Content Patcher Required : No --- ### Friends Forever Mod Name : [Friends Forever (1.6)](https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/mods/20702) Mod Author : IsaacSDev Category & Tier : Mechanics Change / Tier 1 - Essential SMAPI Required : Yes Content Patcher Required : No --- ### Gender Neutrality Mod Mod Name : [Gender Neutrality Mod](https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/mods/722) Mod Author : Hana Category & Tier : Immersion / Tier 1 - Essential SMAPI Required : Yes Content Patcher Required : Yes Other Required Files : [Gender Neutrality Mod Tokens](https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/mods/14426) by Hana --- ### Platonic Partners and Friendships Mod Name : [Platonic Partners and Friendships](https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/mods/8146/) Mod Author : Amaranthacyan Category & Tier : Modified Content / Tier 1 - Essential SMAPI Required : Yes Content Patcher Required : Yes Leilukin’s Comment : I have always wanted to be able to see all the heart events of the marriage candidates without romancing them, so this mod is a must-have for me. --- ### Platonic Relationships Mod Name : [Platonic Relationships](https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/mods/4668) Mod Author : CherryChain Category & Tier : Modified Content / Tier 1 - Essential SMAPI Required : Yes Content Patcher Required : No --- ### Farmer Age Dialogue Tweaks Mod Name : [SFG's Farmer Age Dialogue Tweaks](https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/mods/4211) Mod Author : ShotFromGuns Category & Tier : Modified Content / Tier 2 - Very Important SMAPI Required : Yes Content Patcher Required : Yes --- ### Polyamory Mod Name : [Polyamory](https://github.com/EnderTedi/Polyamory) Mod Author : EnderTedi Category & Tier : Modified Content / Tier 2 - Very Important SMAPI Required : Yes Content Patcher Required : No --- ### Custom Spouse Rooms Mod Name : [Custom Spouse Rooms - Continued](https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/mods/20966) Mod Author : Datamancer Category & Tier : Modified Content / Tier 3 - Somewhat Important SMAPI Required : Yes Content Patcher Required : No --- ### Custom Spouse Patio Mod Name : [Custom Spouse Patio Redux](https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/mods/10889) ([Unofficial Update](http://forums.stardewvalley.net/threads/unofficial-mod-updates.2096/post-121068)) Mod Author : aedenthorn; unofficial update by FlyingTNT Category & Tier : Modified Content / Tier 3 - Somewhat Important SMAPI Required : Yes Content Patcher Required : No --- ### Bed Tweaks Mod Name : [Bed Tweaks](https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/mods/10023) ([Unofficial Update](http://forums.stardewvalley.net/threads/unofficial-mod-updates.2096/post-121068)) Mod Author : aedenthorn; unofficial update by FlyingTNT Category & Tier : Appearance Change / Tier 3 - Somewhat Important SMAPI Required : Yes Content Patcher Required : No --- ### Hugs and Kisses Mod Name : [Hugs and Kisses Continued](https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/mods/21019) Mod Author : JoXW Category & Tier : Modified Content / Tier 3 - Somewhat Important SMAPI Required : Yes Content Patcher Required : No --- ### Part of the Community Mod Name : [Part of the Community](https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/mods/923) Mod Author : Space Baby Category & Tier : Mechanics Change / Tier 2 - Very Important SMAPI Required : Yes Content Patcher Required : No --- ### Misc Introduction Fixes Mod Name : [Misc introduction fixes](https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/mods/12562) Mod Author : mistyspring Category & Tier : Modified Content / Tier 3 - Somewhat Important SMAPI Required : Yes Content Patcher Required : Yes --- ### Shane’s New Job Mod Name : [Shane’s New Job](https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/mods/2894) Mod Author : Ran Category & Tier : Modified Content / Tier 2 - Very Important SMAPI Required : Yes Content Patcher Required : Yes --- ### No More War - Kent as Journalist Mod Name : [SFG's No More War - Kent as Journalist](https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/mods/4217) Mod Author : ShotFromGuns Category & Tier : Modified Content / Tier 2 - Very Important SMAPI Required : Yes Content Patcher Required : Yes --- ### Kent Gets Therapy Mod Name : [Kent Gets Therapy - 3 Heart Event Edit](https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/mods/14535) Mod Author : Airyn Category & Tier : Modified Content / Tier 2 - Very Important SMAPI Required : Yes Content Patcher Required : Yes --- ### Tolerable Pierre Mod Name : [Tolerable Pierre](https://www.moddrop.com/stardew-valley/mods/734913-tolerable-pierre) Mod Author : LavenderLight Category & Tier : Modified Content / Tier 2 - Very Important SMAPI Required : Yes Content Patcher Required : Yes --- ### Marnie Deserves Better Mod Name : [Marnie Deserves Better](https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/mods/7686) Mod Author : IllogicalMoodSwing Category & Tier : Modified Content / Tier 2 - Very Important SMAPI Required : Yes Content Patcher Required : Yes --- ### Less Corrupt Lewis Mod Name : [Less Corrupt Lewis - No More Statue](https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/mods/14269) Mod Author : Airyn Category & Tier : Modified Content / Tier 2 - Very Important SMAPI Required : Yes Content Patcher Required : Yes --- ### sqbr's Dialogue Edits Mod Name : [sqbr's Dialogue Edits](https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/mods/14156) Mod Author : sqbr Category & Tier : Modified Content / Tier 1 - Essential SMAPI Required : Yes Content Patcher Required : Yes --- ### No More Dialogue Differences Mod Name : [No More Dialogue Differences](https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/mods/4459) Mod Author : Isi Category & Tier : Modified Content / Tier 1 - Essential SMAPI Required : Yes Content Patcher Required : Yes --- ### Demetrius's Tomato Dilemma Mod Name : [Demetrius's Tomato Dilemma](https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/mods/7250) Mod Author : Fuzzlepuzzle Category & Tier : Modified Content / Tier 2 - Very Important SMAPI Required : Yes Content Patcher Required : Yes --- ### Robin and Demetrius's Better Bed Discussion Mod Name : [Robin and Demetrius's Better Bed Discussion](https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/mods/14534) Mod Author : Airyn Category & Tier : Modified Content / Tier 3 - Somewhat Important SMAPI Required : Yes Content Patcher Required : Yes --- ### Mx. Qi Mod Name : [Mx. Qi](https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/mods/4310) Mod Author : Isi Category & Tier : Modified Content / Tier 3 - Somewhat Important SMAPI Required : Yes Content Patcher Required : Yes --- ### Befriend Marlon and Gunther Mod Name : [Befriend Marlon and Gunther](https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/mods/2569) Mod Author : Yoshimax and Pathoschild Category & Tier : Modified Content / Tier 3 - Somewhat Important SMAPI Required : Yes Content Patcher Required : Yes --- ### Pelican Town Potluck Mod Name : [Pelican Town Potluck](https://www.moddrop.com/stardew-valley/mods/1032927-pelican-town-potluck/) Mod Author : LenneDalben Category & Tier : Modified Content / Tier 2 - Very Important SMAPI Required : Yes Content Patcher Required : Yes --- ### Fixed Luau Bridge Mod Name : [Fixed Luau Bridge](https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/mods/19264) Mod Author : Airyn Category & Tier : Immersion / Tier 1 - Essential SMAPI Required : Yes Content Patcher Required : Yes --- ### Elaho's Babies and Toddlers Expanded Mod Name : [Elaho's Babies and Toddlers Expanded](https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley) Mod Author : Elaho Category & Tier : Appearance Change & Immersion / Tier 1 - Essential SMAPI Required : Yes Content Patcher Required : Yes Leilukin’s Comment : This mod is essential for me because I find the generic appearance of the babies rather immersion-breaking. --- ### Diverse Stardew Valley Mod Name : [Diverse Stardew Valley (DSV)](https://diversestardewvalley.weebly.com/) Mod Author : DSV Project Team. Original version of the mod made by notsnufffie. Category & Tier : Appearance Change & Modified Content / Tier 1 - Essential SMAPI Required : Yes Content Patcher Required : Yes Other Required Files : * [Generic Mod Config Menu](https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/mods/5098) by spacechase0 : * [Cross-Mod Compatibility Tokens (CMCT)](https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/mods/28284) by Spiderbuttons : * [Sprites in Detail](https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/mods/14487) by BleakCodex for the Marigold / Linus Modded config option Leilukin’s Comment : As much as I like {% cite "Stardew Valley" %}, I cannot help but notice that the characters are overwhelmingly white. Therefore, the existence of the Diverse Stardew Valley mod is a gift and I consider this mod essential for my game. --- ### Diverse Stardew Valley Additional Characters Mod Name : [Diverse Stardew Valley (DSV) Additional Characters - Townspeople](https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/mods/23918) Mod Author : DSV Project Team Category & Tier : Appearance Change / Tier 2 - Very Important SMAPI Required : Yes Content Patcher Required : Yes Other Required Files : [Diverse Stardew Valley (DSV)](https://diversestardewvalley.weebly.com/) Download Note : I download and Install the Malaysian Indian Gus add-on Leilukin’s Comment : I use the Malaysian Indian Gus add-on since I am Malaysian myself (albeit not Indian) and Malaysians get very little representation in video games. --- ### inger Island NPC Overhaul Mod Name : [Ginger Island NPC Overhaul](https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/mods/9242) Mod Author : Zoedoll Lemurkat and AirynS Category & Tier : Appearance Change / Tier 1 - Essential SMAPI Required : Yes Content Patcher Required : Yes Other Required Files : * [Anti-Social NPCs](https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/mods/5371) by Super Aardvark : * [Custom NPC Exclusions](https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/mods/7089) by Esca-MMC Leilukin’s Comment : I highly recommend reading Tumblr user jojaqualityheadcanons‘ post about the [issues with the Ginger Island content](https://jojaqualityheadcanons.tumblr.com/post/646056190629052416/sdvs-15-update-contains-content-that-plays-into). --- ### Elle's New Horses Mod Name : [Elle's New Horses](https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/mods/3169) Mod Author : junimods Category & Tier : Appearance Change / Tier 3 - Somewhat Important SMAPI Required : Yes Content Patcher Required : Yes --- ### Elle's Dog Replacements Mod Name : [Elle's Dog Replacements](https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/mods/3871) Mod Author : junimods Category & Tier : Appearance Change / Tier 3 - Somewhat Important SMAPI Required : Yes Content Patcher Required : Yes --- ### lle's Cat Replacements Mod Name : [Elle's Cat Replacements](https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/mods/3872) Mod Author : junimods Category & Tier : Appearance Change / Tier 3 - Somewhat Important SMAPI Required : Yes Content Patcher Required : Yes --- ### Mopsy's Harvest Moon Animals Mod Name : [Mopsy's Harvest Moon Animals](https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/mods/2188) Mod Author : Mopquill Category & Tier : Appearance Change / Tier 2 - Very Important SMAPI Required : Yes Content Patcher Required : Yes Usage Note : Since I use Elle's Dog Replacements, I disable the dog replacement function of this mod. Leilukin’s Comment : I have never actually played any of the Harvest Moon games, though I find the animals, especially the chubby cows, from this mod too cute to resist using it. --- ### K's Goat Replacers Mod Name : [K's Goat Replacers](https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/mods/2964) Mod Author : Kwillow Category & Tier : Appearance Change / Tier 2 - Very Important SMAPI Required : Yes Content Patcher Required : Yes Installation Note : I install the Solid White version. --- ### K's Pig Replacers Mod Name : [K's Pig Replacers](https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/mods/2945) Mod Author : Kwillow Category & Tier : Appearance Change / Tier 2 - Very Important SMAPI Required : Yes Content Patcher Required : Yes Installation Note : I install the Solid Pink version. --- ### Elle's Seasonal Vanilla Buildings Mod Name : [Elle's Seasonal Vanilla Buildings](https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/mods/6330) Mod Author : junimods Category & Tier : Appearance Change / Tier 3 - Somewhat Important SMAPI Required : Yes Content Patcher Required : Yes --- ### Elle's Farmhouse Pride Mod Name : [Elle's Farmhouse Pride](https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/mods/14764) Mod Author : junimods Category & Tier : Appearance Change / Tier 3 - Somewhat Important SMAPI Required : Yes Content Patcher Required : Yes --- ### Super Cellar Mod Name : [Super Cellar](https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/mods/12747) Mod Author : N3rdGirl Category & Tier : Appearance Change / Tier 2 - Very Important SMAPI Required : Yes Content Patcher Required : Yes --- ### Seasonal Tub o Flowers Mod Name : [Seasonal Tub o Flowers](https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/mods/2758) Mod Author : MouseyPounds Category & Tier : Appearance Change / Tier 3 - Somewhat Important SMAPI Required : Yes Content Patcher Required : Yes --- ### Gold Clock Sundial Mod Name : [Gold Clock Sundial](https://www.nexusmods.com/stardewvalley/mods/7863) Mod Author : birdblinder Category & Tier : Appearance Change / Tier 4 - Optional SMAPI Required : Yes Content Patcher Required : Yes --- {% endcontainer %}