Whether you’re trying to craft your first Scarecrow to protect your crops inStardew Valley, or you want to get yourself a Dark Piano from the Desert Trader, there are a huge number of uses for Coal. But where do you get it?
There are actually a lot of sources that will give you Coal, but not all of them are equal. Some may only be possible at later stages, while others just don’t drop enough coal to make it worthwhile.
Every way to get Coal in Stardew Valley
Before we move on to the best or easiest ways to get Coal, let’s break down every way you can get Coal inStardew Valley:
The best ways to get Coal in Stardew Valley
Of all the options mentioned above, there are three which are more worth it than others:
Charcoal Kiln
At a cost of 10 Wood, which is easy to get if you don’t mind doing some deforestation every once in a while, producing Coal in a Charcoal Kiln is possibly the easiest way to get Coal. It’s also quick, taking just 23 seconds per Coal.
The recipe for a Charcoal Kiln is obtained upon reaching Foraging level 2, so you can get it pretty early, and you can also get a Charcoal Kiln for completing the Construction Bundle in the Crafts Room of the Community Center.
Dust Sprites
If you’ve unlocked any number of floors between floor 41 and 79 of the Mines, you can simply take the elevator down to any of them and farm the Dust Sprites there to get a good supply of Coal. Each Dust Sprite has a 50% chance to drop Coal, so you’re guaranteed to walk away with at least some.
Purchase from the Blacksmith
If you’re pretty deep into a play through and money isn’t much of an issue, the easiest way to get Coal is by purchasing it from Clint at the Blacksmiths. This is not a cheap option by any means, but it is guaranteed and quick, so you can get straight to crafting.
How to use Coal in Stardew Valley
Coal isn’t really a gift item inStardew Valley, with most villagers actively disliking it and only Clint feeling neutral towards it. However, it is used in a lot of crafts.
Crafting
Trading
There are two vendors inStardew Valleywho will take Coal off of your hands in return for other, more valuable items:
Tailoring
Coal can be used in the spool of aSewing Machineto create a shirt, and can also be used as a black dye when used in the Sewing Machine.
