Stardew Valley Mr. Qi Shop Items
On Ginger Island in Stardew Valley, players can unlock a special end-game shop by collecting 100 Golden Walnuts. This opens the door to the Golden Walnut Room, where Mr. Qi himself runs an exclusive store filled with powerful items. But that’s not all—Mr. Qi also offers a variety of challenging tasks that allow players to earn a new currency: Qi Gems. These gems are essential for purchasing the high-value items that can significantly enhance your late-game experience. Keep reading for our complete guide to Mr. Qi’s shop, including how to unlock it and the best items to buy.
How to Unlock the Mr. Qi Shop
To unlock Mr. Qi’s shop, you need to collect 100 Golden Walnuts on Ginger Island. Golden Walnuts are scattered across the island and are rewarded for completing various puzzles, tasks, and exploration. Once you’ve gathered all 100, you’ll gain access to the Golden Walnut Room, where Mr. Qi’s shop and challenge board are located.
Inside the shop, you can spend Qi Gems—a special currency earned from completing Mr. Qi’s challenges. Many of these items are game-changers, especially for players reaching Stardew Valley’s endgame.
Mr. Qi Shop Items (Golden Walnut Room)
Here’s a complete list of the items available in Mr. Qi’s shop, along with their descriptions and costs:
Item | Cost (Qi Gems) | Description |
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Junimo Chest | 15 | A magical chest that links to the same stash from any location. |
Horse Flute | 50 | Summon your horse instantly, but it only works outdoors. |
Hopper | 10 | Automatically loads items into the machine in front of it. |
Enricher (x4) | 20 | Attaches to a sprinkler and applies fertilizer when planting nearby seeds. |
Pressure Nozzle (x4) | 20 | Extends the watering range of a sprinkler. |
Deconstructor | 20 | Salvages the most valuable materials from crafted items. |
Pierre’s Missing Stock List | 50 | Unlocks the ability to buy any seasonal seed from Pierre at any time. |
Key to the Town | 20 | Grants access to all buildings in Stardew Valley at any time, regardless of your relationship status. |
Galaxy Soul | 40 | Collect 3 and forge them into a Galaxy weapon for its final form, the Infinity Blade. |
Mushroom Tree Seed | 5 | Grow a mushroom tree on your farm. |
Magic Bait (x20) | 5 | Allows you to catch any fish regardless of season, time, or weather. |
Qi Seasoning (x10) | 10 | Enhances any dish when cooking, automatically applied. |
Mr. Qi’s Hat | 5 | A replica of Mr. Qi’s signature hat. |
Aquatic Sanctuary | 20 | Decorative item for your home. |
Heavy Tapper Recipe | 20 | Doubles the production speed of a tapper when placed on trees. |
Hyper Speed-Gro Recipe | 30 | Increases crop growth rate by 33%. |
Deluxe Fertilizer Recipe | 20 | Improves soil quality for higher-quality crops. Each craft yields x5. |
Hopper Recipe | 50 | Automatically loads items into machines. |
Magic Bait Recipe | 20 | Catch any fish from any season or weather. Each craft yields x5 Magic Bait. |
Exotic Double Bed | 50 | Can be placed in your house. |
Golden Egg | 100 | Available after reaching 100% completion. Incubate to hatch a Golden Chicken. |
Best Items to Buy from Mr. Qi’s Shop
Some of the most valuable items in Mr. Qi’s shop include:
- Key to the Town: Provides instant access to any building in Stardew Valley at any time. No need to wait for opening hours again!
- Horse Flute: Quickly summon your horse from anywhere outdoors, which saves tons of time traveling across the map.
- Magic Bait: A must-have for fishing enthusiasts—catch any fish at any time of year without worrying about weather conditions.
- Galaxy Soul: For combat lovers, this is essential for upgrading your Galaxy Sword into the ultimate Infinity Blade.
Each of these items can make your end-game experience significantly easier and more fun, so be sure to stock up on Qi Gems and start shopping!
Tips for Earning Qi Gems Faster
If you’re looking to purchase items quickly, you’ll need to complete Mr. Qi’s special challenges, which are posted on the board inside the Golden Walnut Room. Here are a few tips to earn Qi Gems more efficiently:
- Focus on Repeatable Challenges: Some challenges, like the Qi’s Prismatic Grange and Danger in the Deep, offer big rewards and can be repeated. Prioritize these to farm Qi Gems.
- Stock Up on Resources: Prepare plenty of resources before taking on Mr. Qi’s challenges. For example, the Qi’s Hungry Challenge requires a large amount of food to survive, while the Extended Skull Cavern Challenge benefits from bombs and staircases.
- Farm and Forage on Ginger Island: Maximizing your time on Ginger Island by farming and foraging will also help you collect valuable resources that may assist in completing Mr. Qi’s more difficult challenges.
For more guides like this one, check out our Stardew Valley guide and walkthrough hub, where we cover everything from crafting the Infinity Blade to completing Professor Snail’s fossil collection.
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