Best Daggers In Stardew Valley

April 30, 2024

Highlights

In Stardew Valley, swords, clubs, and daggers offer different playstyles for players seeking varied combat experiences.
The Crystal Dagger is a strong early-game option with critical hit stats, while the Infinity Dagger reigns supreme as the best choice overall.
Experimenting with different weapon types can enhance gameplay, offering new strategies and challenges in combat situations.

Stardew Valley is a game that’s more about love than war. It’s meant for cozy times on the farm, so elaborate combat systems aren’t really the focus here. That being said, players still have their preferences on weapon types.

Weapons are a huge aspect of Stardew Valley, even for a farming sim, and these are the best options.

Swords are the default, balancing damage and speed for the well-rounded fighter. Clubs are slower to wield but hit way harder. Daggers are for those players who just love to click as fast as they can. Timing is irrelevant; just keep spamming the button until the enemy falls. For players like this, finding the right dagger is essential to victory.

6 Crystal Dagger

The Best Early-Game Dagger

Level:	4
Damage:	4-10
Stats:	Crit. Chance +2 Crit. Power +50 Weight +5
Where to Obtain:	The Mine (Floor 60 chest reward)

When players are going through the Mines for the first time, they typically stick with whatever weapons they find through exploring. Usually, this means relying on swords like the Wooden Blade or Forest Sword. However, once they reach roughly the halfway point, the enemies will become extremely difficult, which makes it a perfect time to test out more effective weapons like the Crystal Dagger.

Three images of combat in Stardew Valley

When venturing into the mines in Stardew Valley, consider taking options other than these weapons.

The Crystal Dagger is a great showcase of what daggers are good for. What it lacks in pure damage output, it more than makes up for in critical hits. Players can practice their “get in, stab, get out” strategy on Skeletons and Dust Sprites, aided by the weapon’s impressive knockback ability.

5 Wicked Kris

Jagged & Brutal

Level:	8
Damage:	24-30
Stats:
Where to Obtain:	The Mine (Floor 90 chest reward, remixed Mines reward only) Skull Cavern

While exploring the Skull Caverns, the Wicked Kris is an excellent find. Crit. Chance is one of the most important stats for a good dagger, and the Wicked Kris has it in spades. When landing a critical hit, players will deal extra damage. Just like a real dagger finding just the right spot to make it hurt.

Players may have gotten this far in Stardew Valley by relying on swords, but the Wicked Kris is an excellent opportunity to start expanding their palette. That dark, jagged edge is the perfect friend to have in a new and dangerous environment.

4 Galaxy Dagger

Put A Little Spacing Between Stabs

Level:	8
Damage:	30-40
Stats:	Speed +1 Crit. Chance +1 Weight +5
Where to Obtain:	Adventurer’s Guild (after obtaining the Galaxy Sword)

Once players have made it to the Calico Desertand found their first Prismatic Shard, the weapons game changes forever. Unlocking the Galaxy Sword also grants them access to the Galaxy Dagger and Hammer, the game’s otherworldly weapons of choice.

While the price tag is nothing to sneeze at, the Galaxy Dagger proves its high value. The Speed +1 bonus is a gimme for daggers, allowing players to increase their stabs per second. However, it also has a Weight +5, a stat usually reserved for heavier weapons to send monsters flying across the room. It’s a great option for players looking for next-level weapons but who don’t want to revert to relying on swords.

3 Dwarf Dagger

Makes Each Attack Count

Level:	11
Damage:	32-38
Stats:	Speed +1 Defense +6 Crit. Chance +2 Weight +5
Where to Obtain:	Volcano Dungeon Chest

Usually, in Stardew Valley, the second-best weapon of any weapon type is the Galaxy version, outclassed only by the Infinity version. But with daggers, there are a few choice options between the Galaxy and Infinity options, which is actually a good thing, since collecting the materials for the Infinity weapons takes a while.

Mining can be a very important aspect of Stardew Valley. Here’s a look at some things that will help you conquer the mines.

In the meantime, players ought to thank Yoba if they manage to score a Dwarf Dagger while exploring the volcano. It’s got it all: speed, Defense, Weight, and an increased chance to land a critical hit. Dwarfs sure knew how to defend themselves on all fronts.

2 Dragonstone Shiv

Made Of Razor-Sharp Teeth

Level:	12
Damage:	40-50
Stats:	Crit. Chance +3 Crit. Power +100 Weight +5
Where to Obtain:	Volcano Dungeon Chest

The Dragonstone Shiv is a deadly beast, and not just for the dragon incisor it’s made out of. Not only does it have impressive base damage, but its critical hits are unreal.

It has the highest Crit. Power stat of any weapon in the game, meaning that when it crits, it crits hard. And with a +3 chance to crit, players can bet that’ll be happening a lot. Nothing quite goes for the heart quite like the Dragonstone Shiv.

1 Infinity Dagger

A Rogue’s Best Friend

Level:	16
Damage:	50-70
Stats:	Speed +1 Defense +3 Crit. Change +4 Weight +5
Where to Obtain:	Combine the Galaxy Dagger with 3 Galaxy Souls in the Forge

After spending so much time doing quests for Qi’s Walnut Room, and collecting enough Qi points to exchange for Galaxy Souls, it’s finally time. Players take their trove to the Forge alongside some Cinder Shards and their Galaxy weapon of choice. Only one question remains. Which infinity weapon are they going to craft?

Well, for players who love to be quick and deadly, the Infinity Dagger is the only option. Its base damage is top tier among daggers, with a +4 chance to crit. It’s also got a speed boost and an impressive knockback ability. It’s easily the best dagger in the game and easily outclasses some of the best weapons in other categories as well.