Companion NPCs (Alpha Build)

stardew-valley — Mods & Enhancements

This alpha mod for Stardew Valley lets you recruit bachelors and bachelorettes as companions, travel with them, fight alongside them, and unlock unique location-based dialogue. It also adds companion buffs/perks to boost your power. With 2,449 endorsements and 55,099 downloads, it's a popular choice for players wanting more interactive NPCs.

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Downloads: 55,099 | Endorsements: 2,449

💡 Notes

By Redwood | v0.0.9 | 2,449 endorsements

🎯 Tips & Tricks

Since it's an alpha, back up your save before installing to

Since it's an alpha, back up your save before installing to avoid corruption.

Check the mod's forum page for known issues and possible pat

Check the mod's forum page for known issues and possible patches.

If you use SMAPI, make sure it's updated to a version compat

If you use SMAPI, make sure it's updated to a version compatible with the mod's last update.

🔧 Troubleshooting

Mod not working

Check load order and required dependencies. Read the full mod description.

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Installing multiple mods that modify the same files without checking compatibility

👍 Pros

Huge community trust with 2,449 endorsements and 55k downloads.
Adds a whole new layer of gameplay by making NPCs useful in combat.
Location-based dialogue means your companions react to where you are, which is a nice touch.

👎 Cons

Alpha build — expect bugs and missing features.
Last updated in 2019, so it might not work with the latest Stardew Valley patches.
No mention of compatibility with other mods, so you might run into conflicts.

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