🦑 Squid Kid

The Squid Kid is a magical monster in Stardew Valley, appearing in the deepest levels of the Mines. They resemble small floating squid-like creatures and attack by launching fireballs at the player. Squid Kids are fragile compared to other late-game monsters but are dangerous if ignored due to their ranged attacks.

They are considered Elemental monsters and drop valuable loot, including food items and rare scrolls, making them worth defeating.

📊 Stats

• HP: 1–50 (varies)
• Damage: 8–16 (fireball projectile)
• Defense: 0
• Speed: 1
• XP: 15

🌍 Location

• Found in the Mines (levels 80–119).
• Also appear in the Dangerous Mines after activating the Shrine of Challenge.
• Commonly spawn in lava-filled caverns.

🎁 Drops

• Squid Ink (common)
• Solar Essence (rare)
• Food items (rare – e.g., Fried Calamari)
• Dwarf Scrolls (rare)

✨ Abilities

• Shoots fireball projectiles at the player.
• Can attack at range while hovering over lava or ground.
• Very low HP compared to other monsters, making them easy to kill if targeted quickly.

💡 Tips & Strategies

• Use ranged weapons or slingshots to hit them before they get close.
• Block or dodge their fireball attacks to avoid chip damage during long mine runs.
• Because they often drop Squid Ink, they’re a reliable farming target for cooking and crafting recipes.
• Counts toward the Adventurer’s Guild goal of defeating 150 Squid Kids.