Helpful Spouses
stardew-valley — Mods & Enhancements
Helpful Spouses makes your in-game spouse (and Krobus) do chores each morning, with customizable options. It's a quality-of-life mod for Stardew Valley players who want a more helpful partner. With 3,501 endorsements and 193,059 downloads, it's a popular choice.
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Downloads: 193,059 | Endorsements: 3,501💡 Notes
By LeFauxMatt | v1.2.0 | 3,501 endorsements
🎯 Tips & Tricks
Make sure you have SMAPI installed, as most Stardew Valley m
Make sure you have SMAPI installed, as most Stardew Valley mods require it.
Check the mod's config file to adjust which chores your spou
Check the mod's config file to adjust which chores your spouse does.
If you're using other spouse-related mods, test for conflict
If you're using other spouse-related mods, test for conflicts early.
🔧 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: 3,501 endorsements and 193k downloads.
- Adds meaningful convenience without breaking immersion.
- Customizable chores let you tailor the experience.
👎 Cons
- Last updated in December 2023 — may need checking for latest game patches.
- No detailed feature list in the description, so you'll have to discover specifics in-game.
- Only affects morning chores; doesn't change other spouse behaviors.