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Stardew Valley Scythes
Harvest Tool / Farming
Cuts grass into hay and harvests eligible crops; stronger scythes improve harvesting and hay collection.
Facts and route notes
Category: Harvest Tool
Skill link: Farming
Obtain: Starter Scythe; Golden Scythe from Quarry Mine; Iridium Scythe from Farming Mastery.
Cost or upgrades: Not upgraded at the Blacksmith.
Best upgrade window: Golden Scythe after Quarry access; Iridium Scythe after claiming Farming Mastery.
Route note: Scythes cost no energy and become increasingly important for large fields, hay, and late-game crop collection.
Milestones: Scythe: starter grass and hay tool.; Golden Scythe: stronger Quarry Mine reward.; Iridium Scythe: Farming Mastery reward that can harvest any crop.
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