🌑 Dark Cowboy Hat

The Dark Cowboy Hat is a stylish variant of the classic western-style Hat in Stardew Valley. Like other hats, it serves as a cosmetic item that allows your farmer to express their unique style without impacting gameplay.

Though purely aesthetic, the Dark Cowboy Hat’s sleek design makes it a popular choice for players looking to add a touch of intrigue to their outfits.

✨ Effects

Hats are cosmetic only; the Dark Cowboy Hat offers no stat bonuses:

• No Attack/Defense/Immunity bonuses
• Visual-only style change
• Can be placed in homes and on animals (fun cosmetic feature)

📦 Acquisition

• Purchased from the Hat Mouse at the Abandoned House for 10,000g after earning the A Complete Collection achievement (complete the museum collection)
• Chance (~2%) from Emily’s outfit services at the Desert Festival (gender-neutral outfit that includes the Dark Cowboy Hat)

💡 Tips & Strategies

• If you haven’t finished the museum, the Desert Festival is a fun place to try your luck for a chance to get it early
• Looks fantastic with darker outfits, adding a mysterious flair to screenshots
• Different from related variants like Cowboy Hat and Deluxe Cowboy Hat (Island Trader)