How to Beat Every Qi’s Special Orders in Stardew Valley?

Completing all Special Orders is a lengthy journey in Stardew Valley. But is it necessary to go through the hard work when you can speed it up? How about the prizes? Read more as we give you valuable tips and tricks for success to reap the rewards early!

Players can expect more gameplay hours with the newest endgame content from the Ginger Island update. From extravagant tropical farming to completing fossil collections at the Island Field Office, Stardew Valley becomes addictive once more.

However, the new in-game region brings more challenges, as it seems. It turns out the Casino owner, Mr. Qi, has been tracking your progress – like a simulation. With his new operations room on the Island West, he’ll need your help.

This guide will talk about Qi’s Special Orders and how you can finish them quickly. Moreover, we’ll spill available items you can bring home as a reward!

What are Qi’s Special Orders?

The shady man who runs a Casino in the middle of the desert sparks mysteriousness. Even on his extreme quests, it’s as challenging as gaining his trust and respect, especially for beginners.

Special Orders is a new set of more demanding tasks for advanced players. From planting and improving affinity to raiding monsters, you’ll have an endless list on your journal!

To proceed, go Northwest from the Island Farm near the Tiger Slime Grove. You’ll see a Golden Walnut banner that leads to the room. You’ll need to collect 100 Golden Walnuts in total first before access. After that, he’ll greet and congratulate you for reaching this far.

As the cutscene goes, you’ll see a Rewards Dispenser and Perfection Tracker on the right. However, you should check the Special Orders board first on the left side. You may select missions instantly, but it’ll reset every Monday.

Completing All Tasks with Ease

Qi’s Special Orders are like in the Town with unlockables. In total, there are ten missions that build up Perfection. Each has varying difficulty depending on the task you’re taking. And for the best part, you’ll get compensation in Gems – a unique currency for unlocking new items – but we’ll get to that part later.

Reminder: Most Qi’s Special Orders take time to complete, albeit doable. However, we’ll speed things up for you with the following tips and tricks!

Danger in the Deep – 7 Days (50 Gems)

Once you take this challenge, the Mines’ elevator system and your progress will reset. Moreover, Marlon’s stock will revert to the first day of unlocking the Adventurer’s Guild. Your task is to reach the 120th floor within the time frame. Otherwise, the Mines’ perilous state will be forfeited, but you’ll keep the loot.

A helpful survival tip is bringing Oil of Garlic, food items, combined rings, bombs, and staircases. There’s no reason to feel overwhelmed as it’s the same mining, but with more enemies.

Speaking of monsters, countering them is a different story. Here’s a table of every new mob with their behavior, physique, floors to expect, and strategy to beat them:

Although the quest may seem time-demanding, there’s no actual rush. Remember to have strong tools and weapons along with supportive items, and you should be good. Consider Warp Totems as well if you’re in a hurry.

Extended Family – 3 Days (20 Gems)

Did you miss the old Legendary fishes you’ve caught before? Wanting to do an extra fishing challenge with one of the Special Orders? The Extended Family quest lets you relive that fulfilling moment with the original ones’ relatives!

Note that they have the same selling prices, healing effects, and catching them in any season or weather is possible. Here’s a complete list of every fish, locations, behavior, and difficulty:

Ensuring a bite depends on luck and fishing skills, so bring rings and food items such as Seafoam Pudding, Fish Stew, Lobster Bisque, and Dish O’ the Sea for best results. Moreover, attaching a Dressed Spinner will help increase bite rate and Cork Bobber for a larger fishing bar.

Four Precious Stones – 28 Days (40 Gems)

Qi loves collecting and displaying peculiar items in Stardew Valley. That’s why it’s no surprise he’s also a fan of Prismatic Shards. For 40 Gems, you’ll have to deliver four of the exotic minerals to his collection box at the Walnut Room.

Although you have a whole season for mining, you may take the ones in your storage. However, you can’t refund them, so think twice.

Let’s Play a Game – 7 Days (10 Gems)

The Junimo Kart is one of the most challenging mini-game to try your luck on. There are checkpoints and finish lines you need to reach to progress. However, each level will get harder, but the endless mode is another story.

You need to get 50000 points in a single run in this quest. Meaning you have to beat Lewis’ high score without restarting the mini-game. Before partaking in this mission, dedicate your time practicing. Don’t expect to get lucky too, as it won’t affect your gameplay.

Qi’s Crop – 28 Days (100 Qi Gems)

This mission will need you to ship 500 Qi Fruits before the final day on the 28th. Ready your Hoe and Watering Can as it’ll be another hard work in the field! However, starting may take time since finding Beans can be tricky.

Here are every way possible for finding them:

• Breaking rocks.
• Chopping trees and stumps.
• Cutting weeds.
• Interacting with Trash Cans.
• Killing monsters all around Stardew Valley.
• Digging Artifact Spots.
• Cracking open geodes of all types.
• Shaking Coconut trees in Ginger Island.
• Opening Volcano Dungeon chests (luck-dependent).
• Breaking dungeon crates and barrels.
• Fishing (anywhere).

For faster seed acquisition, fishing treasure chests are the most reliable way. With the Pirate profession and Treasure Hunter tackle, you’ll get better odds! Moreover, you can place beans in the Seedmaker during lucky days to get some extra.

The crop is ready to harvest after four days. However, you may use Deluxe Speed Gro to make it three. Make sure to automate with Iridium Sprinklers, get help from the Junimos, and place fences and scarecrows on all sides!

It grows all year round, so no worries about wilted beans. However, fulfilling the quest will despawn every Qi Fruit or Bean on chests, Harvey’s clinic, or Marlon’s Adventurer’s Guild.

Qi’s Cuisine – 14 Days (25 Gems)

Would you trade 100000g for special currencies? If so, this demanding task is for you! At the same value, you’ll need to ship freshly cooked food. Shipping before accepting the mission will forfeit your progress.

Here’s the trick: purchase 1667 Wheat Flours from Pierre and cook them into bread. It’ll total 100020g, but you’ll lose 66,680g in the process. 

Qi’s Hungry Challenge – 7 Days – 25 Gems

Descending below the Skull Cavern is the most demanding activity in Stardew Valley. There are no elevator shafts for quick floor skipping, and this challenge prevents you from consuming anything – water, food, or potions! Moreover, you have a week to reach the 100th floor!

Don’t worry. We’ve gathered some valuable tips and tricks for you to save time and enjoy the game more.

Once you see the challenge on the Special Orders board, don’t accept it yet. It’s crucial to prepare everything first before descending.

Check your tools and weapons – are they strong enough? Don’t forget explosives to clear rocks faster so you can reveal ladders or holes quicker and more efficiently. Max out your defenses and wear combined rings too. 

Specifically, you’ll need to forge Slime Charmer and Vampire (+2 health after killing an enemy), and the other slot will be your preference.

Applying the Vampiric perk to your weapon choice at the Forge can make a significant difference. This buff gives a 9% chance to heal 9 to 10.67% upon slaying a monster. However, you need to finish the Volcano Dungeon for access, 20 Cinder Shards, and a Prismatic Shard. You should also be lucky enough to get the perk.

Staircases are optional yet situational, especially when Serpents swarm your position. However, breaking stones is grindy, so hoarding them is better with bombs. Lastly, bring a Warp Totem for faster traveling in case you’re racing against time and small floors away from completion.

Qi’s Kindness – 7 Days (40 Gems)

In one week, you need to give 50 loved gift items to any Stardew Valley NPC. This special order is the simplest yet fairly rewarding versus Junimo Karts. It’s also possible to complete the task within two days as you can give gifts to 34 villagers twice every week.

You don’t have to give away your valuables and pick the lowest selling value for profiting. A Statue of Endless Fortune could potentially help too, in some situations.

Nonetheless, here’s a complete gifting guide to take a look at for convenience:

Qi’s Prismatic Grange – 14 Days (40 Gems)

As one of the most complex Special Orders, it’ll be challenging to complete the Prismatic Grange without guidance. It’s all about placing 100 red, blue, yellow, green, orange, and purple items in the collection box. However, it’ll be tricky if you’re not hoarding and sorting every collection.

Once you deposit items in the box, Qi will keep them. That’s why it’s essential to be careful to avoid losing valuables. Here’s a complete list of every color and donation you could free from your storage. Remember: prioritize less valuable items.

Skull Cavern Invasion

Like Danger in the Deep, this is one of the hardest special orders that make traversing below the Skull Cavern harder and deadlier. With the stronger version of the original denizens, you’ll need matching equipment and items for better survival chances.

The trick is bringing more food items and explosives as you have to reach Floor 100 in a single run. Make sure to time your luck correctly too, as it’ll increase the chances of holes spawning.

Staircases will become extremely useful in this challenge as you don’t have to fight every enemy. Remember: you’re speedmining with bombs and staircases in a limited time. It’s also better to have Warp Totems so you can start earlier than the usual Bus Stop operation.

Once you’re inside the Skull Cavern, expect these monsters and follow this table to learn about counter attacking them:

Exchanging Qi Gems

Upon completing Special Orders, you’ll get a unique currency for buying rare recipes and items. You may also exchange a Golden Walnut for two gems. Nonetheless, here’s a complete list of items, price, and a brief description of its use: