🔪 Scythe

The Scythe is one of the starting tools in Stardew Valley, provided to the player at the beginning of the game. It is used to cut grass, weeds, and small plants, and is also essential for harvesting certain crops. The Scythe does not consume Energy, making it a useful tool throughout the game.

🌾 Uses

The Scythe is important for farming and clearing vegetation:

  • Cuts grass to produce Hay (if a Silo is built)
  • Harvests crops such as Wheat, Amaranth, Kale, and Fiber
  • Clears weeds and debris from the farm
  • Does not consume Energy when used

🔼 Upgrades

Unlike other tools, the Scythe is not upgraded at the Blacksmith. Instead, upgraded versions are found in specific locations, providing increased efficiency and range.

Variant How to Obtain Abilities
Scythe Starting tool, given at the beginning of the game Cuts grass, weeds, and some crops
Gold Scythe Found in the Quarry Mine Wider cutting radius, yields more Hay per tile
Iridium Scythe Special upgrade in late game (e.g. mods / expansions) Even greater cutting area and efficiency

💡 Tips & Strategies

  • Build a Silo early so grass cut with the Scythe is converted to Hay
  • The Golden Scythe greatly improves Hay yield – worth obtaining quickly
  • The Scythe is required to harvest certain crops efficiently
  • Does not consume Energy, making it highly efficient for clearing large areas