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Stardew Valley Cave Insects
80 kills / Insect Head
Unlocks Insect Head, a novelty weapon that also marks early combat progression.
Facts and route notes
Target: 80
Eligible monsters: Bug, Cave Fly, Grub, Mutant Fly, Mutant Grub, Armored Bug
Location: Early Mines, Mutant Bug Lair, and dangerous Mines
Reward: Insect Head
Reward type: Weapon
Route note: This is one of the earliest finishable goals. Repeat low mine floors for bugs and grubs, then let Mutant Bug Lair visits add extra credit.
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