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What Is Magnifying Glass in Stardew Valley?
A peaceful and cozy feeling is usually how playing Stardew Valley is described. Because of the chill yet challenging farming experience, players have been loving this game ever since. The usual activities of Stardew Valley gamers are planting crops, taking care of animals, fishing, and constructing buildings for the improvement and development of their farm. However, some more exciting activities can also be done here.
Stardew Valley developer, ConcernedApe, is known to leave some secrets and ester eggs inside the game. And to reveal those is one of the side activities you can do. Even though it is not part of the main tasks, doing this is also a good act of showing appreciation for the game. To do this, you will be needing a special item – a magnifying glass.
A magnifying glass in Stardew Valley is used to look at things in detail. You, as a detective farmer, will use the magnifying glass to find the Secret Notes. However, a magnifying glass is not a craftable item or something that you can simply buy from Pierre.
To help you further understand the purpose and how to use a magnifying glass, we made this brief guide for you. Keep reading until the end to learn everything you need to know about Stardew Valley Magnifying Glass.
How to Obtain Magnifying Glass in Stardew Valley?
In order for you to acquire this special item, you have to finish a specific quest called A WInter Mystery Quest first.
As implied in its name, this quest can only be activated and done during the winter season. Plus, the quest will only be triggered after heading and entering the Bus Stop between 6:00 AM and 4:00 PM. After that, you will encounter a mysterious-looking creature that looks like a walking shadow figure. You will see it looking for footprints in the snow, and the only thing you have to do here is to follow it. You have to approach and interact with the bush on the right side of the playground to complete this.
Eventually, it will reveal itself as Krobus, a friendly monster. Once you finish this, you will be rewarded with the magnifying glass. Keep in mind that this reward cannot be sold. It will just be placed in your wallet.
How to Use the Magnifying Glass in Stardew Valley
Initially, it was mentioned that you can use the magnifying glass in Stardew Valley in tracking and reading secret notes. You can find these secret notes while tilling the soil, chopping trees, mining, fishing, and even after defeating monsters in the Mines, Skull Cavern, and Volcano Dungeon.
Once you have already obtained the magnifying glass, all you to think about now is how to use it. Well, actually, using it is quite easy.
First, you have to go to the Play Menu. Upon opening this, you will see all your inventory items available which include your magnifying glass. After that, select the Skills Tab and a pop-up will appear on the screen. Hover to the lower part of the pop-up and look for the wallet. When you see it, select it. You will be able to see an icon of a magnifying glass once you do this. To finally use the magnifying glass in the game, simply click it.
Now that you have already obtained and learned how to use this special item, you must understand the in-depth meaning of its use. It is true that the magnifying glass is used in looking for Secret Notes. However, it is not quite clear what these secret notes are. And it is just right and far for you to know as well what these secret notes are.
Secret Notes
Secret Notes are collectible items located in different areas and spots. If you also enjoy codes, cryptic messages, riddles, and puzzles, collecting all the secret notes will be too exciting for you.
There are 25 different secret notes that you should find. Each of them reveals either a trivia or an easter egg for you. Aside from that, some of these also contain directions for you to reach the location of some special items. It is a part of the game, but even though this is not one of the main tasks of the game, you can think of doing these as incentives for knowing more about the game and the other villagers.
Usually, you can find secret notes while randomly doing an everyday task. There is a small chance of finding a secret note by chopping trees and clearing weeds and stones. Aside from that, defeating monsters also has a chance of dropping a secret note but is only a 3.3% chance. However, harvesting a giant crop has a 100% chance of having a secret note drop.
To help you complete all the 25 secret notes, here is a list of major hints of their locations and clues of what you can get from them:
Secret Note 1 – a page from Abigail’s diary
2 – Sam’s holiday shopping list
3 – included in Leah’s handwriting
4 – Maru’s note
5 – Penny’s handwriting
6 – Stardrop Saloon Special Orders
7 – a page of someone’s diary
8 – Haley and Emily’s parents’ letter to them
9 – Alex’s Strength Training Diet
10 – finish the Qi’s Challenge Quest
11 – a picture
12 – a riddle
13 – the bush above the playground
14 – Stone Junimo behind the Community Center
15 – numbered shells during the Mermaid Show
16 – north of Railroad tracks
17 – river beside the JojaMart
18 – Calico Desert
19 – directions
20 – directions
21 – riddles
22 – a letter from Qi
23 – a Strange Note
24 – a page from M. Jasper’s book
25 – the missing necklace
Here is all the information you can get to obtain the secret notes. However, despite having these details, make sure to still use your magnifying glass in Stardew Valley to know the exact spot of where you can get these.
Have fun being a spy farmer!
