Summary
InStardew Valley, the Dangerous Mines are activated by accepting the"Danger In The Deep" questfromMr. Qi, or by using the Shrine of Challenge, located on the 120th floor of the Mines. They are known to be one of the most challenging aspects of the game, featuring a new selection of monsters that are even tougher than those found in the Skull Cavern. This makes the Dangerous Mines a significant challenge, even for the most experienced players.
The Shrine of Challenge becomes available once players have completed the “Danger In The Deep” quest for the first time. Using it to activate the Dangerous Mines offers valuable opportunities to mine rare resources. Similar to the regular mines and the Skull Cavern, the Dangerous Mines have their own unique reward items that can be obtained by destroying crates and barrels or defeating monsters. Due to the high difficulty level of the Dangerous Mines, the special items found there are very valuable and useful throughout the game.
1Iridium Needle
One Of The Most Powerful Weapons In The Game
TheIridium Needleis a formidable dagger inStardew Valley, boasting 20-35 damage and a level 12 rating. It features thehighest base critical strike chanceof any weapon, with +6 critical chance and +200 critical power.
Dropped by special slimes, it is a rare and powerful weapon that thrives when forged and upgraded. When fully enhanced, the Iridium Needle becomes one of the most potent weapons in the game, making it a great find for players tackling tough enemies in the deeper levels of the Dangerous Mines.
2Iridium Band
Combines Three Useful Ring Powers
TheIridium Bandcombines the effects ofseveral useful rings: theGlow Ring,Magnet Ring, andRuby Ring. It provides a 10-tile radius of light, increases magnetism by two tiles, and boosts damage by 10%. Crafting one requires 5Iridium Bar, 50Solar Essence, and 50Void Essence, making it quite a costly item to craft.
With its consistent enhancements to light, magnetism, and attack, the Iridium Band is one of the most valuable and powerful special items found in the Dangerous Mines. When paired with another Iridium Band, its effects are doubled, significantly enhancing its usefulness.
3Enricher
Automatically Fertilizes Crops
TheEnricheris a sprinkler upgrade inStardew Valley.When placed on a sprinkler, it automatically applies fertilizer to the soil tiles that the sprinkler waters. To use it, players load a type of fertilizer into the Enricher, and it will automatically enrich the soil. Up to four Enrichers can be purchased atMr. Qi’s Walnut Room for 20Qi Gemeach, making finding them in the Dangerous Mines a valuable discovery.
Only one type of fertilizer can be loaded at a time. For example, when paired with anIridium Sprinklerand loaded withDeluxe Speed-Gro, it canreduce the growth time of cropsby 25%, saving players time and effort in fertilizing.
4Pressure Nozzle
Extends Sprinkler Range
When aPressure Nozzleis attached to a sprinkler, it increases the watering range. With this upgrade, a standardSprinklercovers a 3x3 area, aQuality Sprinklercovers a 5x5 area, and anIridium Sprinklercovers a 7x7 area. This expanded range takes effect once the Pressure Nozzle is added.
Like the Enricher, the Pressure Nozzle can be purchased from Qi’s Walnut Room for 20 Qi Gems. However, finding one in the Dangerous Mines can save time and effort compared to gathering gems to buy one. Although the Pressure Nozzle does not stack with Enrichers, it is particularly useful in the greenhouse or on Ginger Island, where any crop can grow year-round, maximizing watering efficiency.
5Radioactive Bar
A Highly Valuable Resource
Radioactive Bars are high-value materials inStardew Valley, typically crafted using 5Radioactive Oreand 1Coal. They are essential for completing two important crafting recipes: theHeavy Tapper(requiring 30Hardwoodand 1 Radioactive Bar) and theHopper(requiring 10 Hardwood, 1Iridium Bar, and 1 Radioactive Bar).
The Radioactive Bar has a multitude of uses and is very profitable.It is a loved giftforMaru, and it can be sold for 3,000g (4,500g with the Blacksmith profession). Additionally, 10 Radioactive Bars can be traded to the Island Trader for aGalaxy Soulon the last day of a season, after killing at least 50 Dangerous Monsters.
6Qi Gem
Used To Buy Things In Qi’s Walnut Room
Qi Gemare the currency used inMr. Qi’s Walnut Room, essential for completing perfection inStardew Valley. They are required to purchase recipes for items like theHeavy Tapper,Hyper Speed-Gro,Deluxe Fertilizer,Hopper,Magic Bait, andBlue Grass Starter.
Qi Gems also unlock unique itemsin the Walnut Room, including theHorse Flute(which summons the players' horse), Pierre’s Missing Stocklist (which allows seeds to be available year-round), and theKey To The Town(which grants access to all buildings at any time).
7Auto-Petter
One Of The Most Useful Farming Tools In The Game
TheAuto-Petteris a convenient tool that automatically pets barn and coop animals, saving players the time and effort of petting each animal daily. This is especially useful when paired with anAuto-Grabber, which automatically collects produce from farm animals.
The Auto-Petter is a great asset in the late game, allowing players to focus more on mining or perfection progression instead of spending hours on animal care. Animals only gain up 8 friendship points from the Auto-Petter, as opposed to 15 when also manually petted, so it’s best to max out their friendship first if relying solely on the machine.
8A Random Treasure Room Item
Various High-Value And Useful Rewards
In the Dangerous Mines, players can find a variety of random Treasure Room items. These are labeled as such as they are usually found at random intervalsin the Skull CavernTreasure Rooms.
The most common treasures includeWarp Totem: Farm,Iridium Sprinkler,Iridium Bar,Prismatic Shard,Crystalarium,Seed Maker,Auto-Grabber,Mystery Box,Golden Mystery Box, andAuto-Petter. These high-value items are extremely useful across all stages of the game, providing valuable resources for progressing throughStardew Valley. As well as these particularly universally useful items, there is also a chance to getGolden Animal Cracker, Trinkets, and various seeds.
