Summary
Stardew Valleyplayers aren’t thrilled with the way that fences decay in the game, but the community is coming through with methods to avoid the mechanic. While some would like to seeStardew Valleyquality of lifeimprovements that make it easier to tend to normal fences, these suggested methods can offer a workaround.
InStardew Valley, there’s a few elements that players need to keep an eye on around their farm beyond the crops themselves. Weeds popping up over time, for example, can damage crops, fences, and other tools on the farm. Fences break down over time, requiring players to keep an eye on them and replace any missing parts as they become damaged. However, there are some ways to fence off one’s farm without relying on fences that break down.
Reddit user GeraldoofRivia took to theStardew Valleysubreddit to lament the way that fences work in the game. While it depends on the type of material used, all fences in the game eventually break down, which can allow animals to get out of their enclosures or mobs to get in on the Wilderness Farm. It’s possible touse a Gold Clock to stop the fences from decayingon the farm, but as GeraldoofRivia points out, that takes time and a lot of money to acquire. However, for players who are sick of this problem themselves, there’s another workaround: using unusual items as fences.
How to Avoid Fence Decay in Stardew Valley
One player by the name of jiwufja suggested that players can useStardew Valley’s Tea Saplingsas fences. These saplings can be placed across every square, don’t decay, and don’t require any watering. As Tea Saplings remain unless removed by the player, they make an excellent way of creating a permanent fence. Starting in theStardew Valley1.6 update, Tea Saplings that get chopped down drop a replacement sapling, so players can easily move them if they need to expand the space or otherwise change the fence arrangement on their farm.
Another player, JackSilver1410, suggested using Lightning Rods to construct a fence. WhileStardew Valley’s Lightning Rodscan be destroyed by spawning weeds, as long as the weeds on the farm are well-controlled, it shouldn’t pose much of an issue. It also comes with the added benefit that when a thunderstorm comes, the player can generate a lot of Battery Packs in a single day.
These methods offer an excellent way of keeping yards fenced in without having to worry about fixing things. However, fans like GeraldoofRivia still wish that there were other methods to keep fences intact for longer - or permanently - when choosing a standard fence for both esthetics and function.
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You’ve inherited your grandfather’s old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home? It won’t be easy. Ever since Joja Corporation came to town, the old ways of life have all but disappeared. The community center, once the town’s most vibrant hub of activity, now lies in shambles. But the valley seems full of opportunity. With a little dedication, you might just be the one to restore Stardew Valley to greatness!
