Stardew Valley

What Does Sebastian Like in Stardew Valley? (Gifts, Schedule & More)

Cami

12 September 2025

10 min read

If you’ve ever played Stardew Valley and thought, “Okay, Sebastian is cool but what on earth does he like?” — you’re not alone. Stardew Valley’s Sebastian (or Sebastian Stardew if you’re Googling fast) is the brooding, motorbike-loving bachelor who hides away in his basement most days. Winning his heart takes patience, knowing his schedule, and (most importantly) giving him the right gifts.

This guide breaks down everything you need to know: Sebastian’s favorite gifts, where to find him, his full schedule, and how to unlock all his heart events. Let’s get into it!

#Who is Sebastian in Stardew Valley?

Sebastian (aka Stardew Sebastian, SDV Sebastian, or Sebastian SDV) is one of the 12 marriage candidates. He lives in the basement of Robin’s Carpenter Shop in the mountains, alongside his mom Robin, stepdad Demetrius, and half-sister Maru.

He’s known as the “emo bachelor” — into sci-fi, computer programming, comic books, tabletop RPGs, motorcycles, and spending time with his best friends, Sam and Abigail. He’s reserved at first, but once you gain his trust, Sebastian’s story reveals a surprisingly sweet and thoughtful side.

Birthday: Winter 10
Home: Basement of the Carpenter’s Shop (24 Mountain Road)
Occupation: Freelance programmer
Marriage candidate? Yep, totally.

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#What Does Sebastian Like in Stardew Valley? (Gift Guide)

Giving Sebastian the right gifts is the fastest way to gain hearts. You can give him two gifts per week, plus one extra on his birthday. Gifts on his birthday are 8x more effective, so don’t miss it.

Here’s the breakdown of Sebastian Stardew Valley gifts:

#Loved Gifts (Best Options)

These give the biggest friendship boost.

Frozen Tear
Obsidian
Pumpkin Soup
Sashimi (easy to make once you get Linus’ recipe!)
Void Egg
Frog Egg (new in later updates)

#Liked Gifts

Not as strong as loved gifts, but still good when you’re low on items:

Quartz
Flounder
Coffee, Green Tea, Oil
Monster Compendium or Combat Quarterly

#Neutral Gifts

He won’t hate them, but don’t expect big gains:

Most fruits (except Salmonberries and tree fruits)
Most fish (except Carp, Flounder, and Snail)
All milk types

#Disliked Gifts (Avoid These)

Giving these will lower friendship.

Most flowers (except Poppies)
Common mushrooms, Salmonberries, Snow Yams
Dandelions, Horseradish, Leeks, Hazelnuts, Holly

#Hated Gifts (Big No-No)

These tank your friendship.

All eggs (except Void Eggs)
Most artisan goods (except Coffee, Green Tea, Oil)
Clay, Complete Breakfast, Farmer’s Lunch, Omelet, Piña Colada

Pro tip: If you’re just starting, Sashimi is the easiest loved gift. It only needs one fish, and Linus mails you the recipe once you’re 3 hearts with him.

#Sebastian’s Schedule in Stardew Valley

Sebastian’s routine changes based on the season, weather, and events you’ve unlocked. He spends a lot of time in his basement, but he does leave at certain times — which is your chance to talk or gift him.

Here’s a simplified version of the Sebastian Stardew Valley schedule:

#General Schedule

Morning (9:00 am – 10:30 am): In bed, then at his computer.
Afternoon (3:00 pm): Goes to the kitchen briefly.
Evening (6:30 pm – 9:30 pm): Heads outside to smoke (by the lake or train station).

#Fridays

Plays pool with Sam at the Stardrop Saloon (5:20 pm – 9:10 pm).

#Saturdays

Hangs out with Sam at his house, sometimes outside Haley and Emily’s house or by the river smoking together.

#Rainy Days

Option 1: On the pier at the beach (by Willy’s shop).
Option 2: At the Saloon, standing near the red sofa.

#Special Days

Summer 4: Doctor’s appointment at Harvey’s Clinic.
Winter 16: Attends the Night Market.

#Where to Find Sebastian in Stardew Valley

If you’re still building friendship and can’t enter his room yet (you need 2 hearts to do that), here’s where you’ll usually find him:

Smoking by the lake (east of his house)
Playing pool with Sam on Friday nights at the Saloon
Hanging out at Sam’s house on Saturdays
At the beach during rainy days
At the train station once the Railroad is unlocked

#Sebastian’s Heart Events

Sebastian has several heart events that reveal more about his personality — and your relationship. Here’s how to trigger them:

2 Hearts – Enter Sebastian’s room while he’s there.
4 Hearts – Visit the Mountain between 11am–5pm.
6 Hearts – Enter his room, and you’ll play a tabletop RPG with him.
8 Hearts – Go to the Beach on a rainy day (12pm–11pm).
10 Hearts – Visit the Mountain (8pm–12am). Sebastian confesses his feelings on a motorcycle ride.
14 Hearts – Go to the Mountain on a rainy day (6am–7pm). This event involves a frog terrarium and shows Sebastian’s softer side.

#Marrying Sebastian

Once you’ve hit 10 hearts and given him a bouquet (from Pierre’s), you can propose using a Mermaid’s Pendant (5,000g from the Old Mariner, available on rainy days).

After marriage:

He moves into your farmhouse.
Adds his own “gamer basement room” to your home.
Parks his motorcycle behind the house.
Occasionally helps with chores (watering crops, feeding animals, repairing fences).
Sometimes gives you morning coffee or cave-related gifts.

#Final Tips for Romancing Sebastian

Focus on mining for Frozen Tears and Obsidian early — they’re reliable loved gifts.
Always hit him with a loved gift on Winter 10 (his birthday) for max effect.
Catch him outside around 6:30 pm if you can’t access his room yet.
Heart events are key to unlocking more dialogue and progressing toward marriage.

If you’re patient, Sebastian transforms from the “emo basement guy” into one of the most heartfelt and supportive spouses in Stardew Valley.

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