Stardew Valley Unlock and Prep Route Guide
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.
Route facts
- Phase
- Access
- Focus
- Bus repair, Skull Key, desert access, food, bombs, and inventory space
- Source
- https://stardewvalleywiki.com/Skull_Cavern
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.