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Stardew Valley Unlock and Prep Route
Access / Bus repair, Skull Key, desert access, food, bombs, and inventory space
Repair the Bus, reach the bottom of The Mines for the Skull Key, then treat the first desert day as a supply and scouting route rather than a reckless deep dive.
Facts and route notes
Phase: Access
Focus: Bus repair, Skull Key, desert access, food, bombs, and inventory space
Checklist: Finish Vault Bundles or Joja Bus Repair to reach Calico Desert. Reach floor 120 of The Mines to obtain the Skull Key. Bring healing food, bombs, staircases, a strong weapon, and empty inventory slots before entering.
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