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What Is Linus Basket in Stardew Valley?
Did you know that your idle strolls around Stardew Valley could come in very handy someday as you progress through the game? First of all, you will be totally familiar with the whole town, making it easier for you to navigate around. You can also spot hidden but passable paths that could make your travels more convenient, and most of all, you could come across rare items that fall under foraged items or something that belonged to your fellow villagers.
By playing Stardew valley, you might have encountered some quests ordered by the villagers which ask you to run some errands for them. Those littering–or maybe it would be more appropriate to call them lost–items you might spot are sometimes asked by the villagers for you to fetch and return to them in form of such quests.
Linus Basket in Stardew Valley is one of the missing possessions owned by Pelican Town residents, specifically by Linus, hence the name of the basket. It is such a valuable thing for Linus since he uses it as he harvests fruits, particularly blackberries during the fall.
How to Find Linus Basket in Stardew Valley?
Blackberry Basket Quest
Linus is considered the town outcast and the reason lies in how his way of living seems a little peculiar from the rest. He prefers living with nature to people because he wants to avoid being discriminated against and such. In fact, most villagers do not get along well with him thus, making it hard for Linus to trust others.
Fortunately, you might be a little special. On the 8th of Fall in your first year in Stardew Valley, you will receive a letter from Linus. Regardless of your friendship level with him, you will certainly receive this letter from him and it signifies that the Blackberry Basket Quest is triggered.
The letter’s contents convey Linus’s seek for your assistance in finding his missing basket. Since it is fall already, it must be time for him to pick and collect blackberries, however, he would be unable to since he doesn’t have his basket.
Guide to Blackberry Basket’s Location
The Blackberry Basket Quest simply requires you to find and retrieve the basket for Linus, as simple as that. But, what makes the quest a tricky one is that there is not a single clue where the basket could be. Since Linus is not close with the other residents of the town, asking them would be futile. But, don’t worry, here’s a guide to help you locate Linus Basket in Stardew Valley easily.
The basket is located in the Backwoods. To get there, go to the Bus Station which is east of your farm. From there, follow the road to the left until you reach the opening towards a tunnel. Before reaching the actual vestibule of the tunnel, you will spot several bushes. The basket camouflages with the surroundings. Upon looking very very closely, you will definitely find Linus Basket.
Returning the Basket to Linus
Since the objective of the Blackberry Basket Quest is retrieving the basket for Linus, it would be needless to say that you have to return the basket, yourself, to Linus.
If you ever came across Linus even before this quest, you might already know that he often hangs out only around his small tent where he lives. He might be sometimes found near the Spa or on the left side of the lake which are both relatively near his tent. So, you can check out those locations so you can peacefully return the precious basket of Linus.
Knowing More About Linus
Reaching this point, you must have already realized how left out Linus is from the majority of the villagers. That is why it is quite delighting that despite that, he still has his own circle although it isn’t much. Linus is friends with the Wizard and with Leo.
With his small circle like that, it would do no harm to you to try befriending him, too. If it ever comes to your mind, here are some details about Linus which could help you increase your friendship level with him.
He celebrates his birthday on Winter 3 and if you plan on giving him something for his special day, Blueberry Tart, Cactus Fruit, Coconut, Dish O’ The Sea, and Yam are your best choices; those would certainly help you get on his good side. Aside from that, the Blackberry Basket Quest, unlike other quests, does not reward you with gold or items upon completion; instead, you will gain 1 friendship heart with Linus. Thus, completing that quest would be very beneficial if you really are determined to befriend Linus.
Establishing a good camaraderie with Linus would also require you to visit and converse with him. With that, it is vital that you know where he usually stays. Although, he rarely goes far from his tent, especially when it’s raining.
Perks of Befriending Linus
It is wise to say that one can learn a lot from those that are different, whether it be in the way of their living or in their perspective on life. The same goes for creating a good relationship with Linus. Since Linus lives in a semi-primitive way, his tips and advice would come in very handy for your outdoor endeavors.
By reaching 3 friendship heart levels with Linus, he will send you a recipe for Sashimi through the mail. Accumulating 4 hearts, on the other hand, triggers a cutscene that shows Linus inviting you inside his tent and eventually teaching you how to craft a Wild bait. Wild Bait is a great tool in fishing that grants you the chance of catching two fish. Conversely, upon gaining 5 hearts, you will receive another mail from Linus which consists of the recipe for Fish Tacos.
