Where to Find Professor Snail in Stardew Valley
On Ginger Island in Stardew Valley, players can encounter an NPC named Professor Snail, an archaeologist who is crucial to uncovering the island’s fossil secrets. However, when you first arrive, he is nowhere to be found. This guide will show you how to locate and free Professor Snail, unlock his services, and complete his fossil collection.
Step 1: Repair the Bridge Near Professor Snail’s Tent
When you arrive on Ginger Island, you’ll spot Professor Snail’s tent along the northern path leading to Fire Mountain. However, you’ll find the area where he’s trapped is blocked by a broken bridge. To access it, gather Golden Walnuts, the island’s unique currency. You can collect these walnuts by completing various tasks and exploring the island.
How to Repair the Bridge:
Collect 10 Golden Walnuts to repair the bridge. After collecting them, visit the parrot near the bridge to the west of the tent. Pay the parrot, and it will repair the bridge, giving you access to the dig site where Professor Snail is waiting.
Step 2: How to Free Professor Snail
After crossing the repaired bridge, head to the right where you will see a cave blocked by a large, discolored rock. You’ll hear Professor Snail calling for help from inside the cave.
How to Destroy the Rock:
To free him, you need to blow up the rock blocking the cave entrance. Use a Cherry Bomb, Mega Bomb, or regular Bomb to break the rock. If you don’t have a bomb, you can craft one or purchase it from the Dwarf in the mines.
Once the rock is destroyed, Professor Snail will exit the cave, thank you for your help, and return to his tent.
Step 3: Donating Fossils to Professor Snail
Once back in his tent, Professor Snail will offer you the option to donate fossils to the Island Field Office. This works similarly to donating artifacts to Gunther in the museum. Throughout Ginger Island, you’ll find various fossils by digging, mining, or fishing.
Where to Find Fossils:
- Mussel nodes along the beach
- Bone nodes in the dig site
- Fossils can also be panned or fished for
Participate in Professor Snail’s Trivia Game
In addition to donating fossils, you can engage in Professor Snail’s trivia game. Answer questions related to the island’s history and lore to earn more Golden Walnuts.
Completing Professor Snail’s fossil collection and participating in his trivia game will reward you with Golden Walnuts, further enhancing your exploration of Ginger Island.
Rewards for Completing Fossil Donations
Donating fossils to Professor Snail will not only help complete the island’s collection but also reward you with more Golden Walnuts, which are essential for unlocking more areas on the island, including hidden secrets and upgrades.
With this guide, you’ll be able to unlock Professor Snail and access his services quickly, helping you uncover all the secrets Ginger Island has to offer in Stardew Valley.
For more helpful guides like this one, check out our Stardew Valley walkthrough hub where we cover everything from finding fossils to enchanting your tools.
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