While Stardew Valley adopts a pixel-art style, the game offers numerous cosmetic items that let you fashion a wholly distinctive character, surpassing the constraints of pixels. Among these, the Cat Ears set stands out as one of the most favored. You get this item by accomplishing some side missions, gaining popularity in the town, and talking to a hat-selling mouse! If this process seems perplexing, just use the guide on this page. It explains how to acquire Cat Ears for your character, allowing you to craft the most adorable avatar imaginable.
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The Cat Ears Location
You will find the store that sells the Cat Ears hat south of the Cindersap Forest, positioned along the riverside to the left of The Sewers. Identify it by an abandoned yellowish building. (Note that this structure becomes operational only after attaining your first achievement in the game.)
Follow the path to the Wizard’s Tower, then head south and look for a ruined house near the river.
How to Get the Cat Ears Hat
Getting the Cat Ears requires a three-step process: First, you must unlock the hat store. Next, you should get The Beloved Farmer achievement. And finally, you must pay the storekeeper 1,000g to purchase the set.
Unlock the Abandoned House Store
The Abandoned House in the Cindersap Forest becomes occupied by a hat-selling mouse only after to get the first achievement of your playthrough.
Become Good Friends with Eight Villagers
Cat Ears are only available at the hat shop, which is run by a mouse. To unlock this building, you must reach friendship level 10 with eight fellow citizens. (In case you’re curious, your friendship bond strengthens as you give gifts.)
Purchase Cat Ears from the Mouse
Once you become a beloved farmer, visit the mouse’s shop and purchase the Cat Ears for 1,000g. Keep in mind that this item cannot be resold at any point in the game. Therefore, your options for dealing with it involve storing it away or discarding it from your inventory.
The mouse will send you a letter announcing its presence in the town. However, reading this letter is not a prerequisite; the shop becomes operational after this event regardless.
The Cat Ears Effect
As with other hats, the Cat Ears is merely a cosmetic set. Wearing this item has no effect on your stats and won’t grant you any special ability.
