How to Get a Glowstone Ring in Stardew Valley

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In Stardew Valley, Glowstone is a hybrid ring that combines the effects of the Glow and Magnet Rings. Players who equip this unique item experience a practical combination: a luminous radius around them and the ability to collect dropped items from a distance. This makes the Glowstone Ring advantageous in the early stages of the game, especially when delving into The Mines for exploration.

Despite its utility, obtaining or crafting the Glowstone Ring is a challenge. This guide will, therefore, help you get your first Glowstone Ring and learn how to craft more by providing useful tips and step-by-step instructions.

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Where to Buy a Glowstone Ring in Stardew Valley

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You can purchase a Glowstone Ring from the Shop at the Stardew Valley Fair. Priced at 1,000 Star Tokens, this unique ring can only be bought once per year, coinciding with the annual restocking of the store’s inventory. To participate in the Fair, players must be present in Pelican Town between 9 AM and 3 PM on the 16th of Fall.

Note, however, that there is no guarantee that the Glowstone Ring will be available at the Fair because it’s an RNG-based offer.

You can play mini-games in the Fair to collect enough Star Tokens to buy the ring.

How to Craft Glowstone Rings in Stardew Valley

To create a Glowstone Ring, you need to combine five Solar Essences with five Iron Bars. In order to do that, you must first unlock the ring’s recipe by reaching Level 4 for Mining Skill. Once you have the blueprint, add the ingredients to your inventory and drag and drop the band from the Crafting Menu.

Here’s how to get the ingredients:

First, unlock the recipe by increasing your Mining Skill to Level 4.
Next, kill Ghosts, Iridium Bats, Metal Heads, or Haunted Skulls to collect at least five Solar Essences.
Later, farm Iron Ores and create five Iron Bars using the Furnace.
Finally, add all the ingredients to your inventory and craft the Glowstone from the Crafting Menu.

Best Combo for a Glowstone Ring

An ideal pair for the Glowstone Ring is the Iridium Band. The two items’ effects stack with each other, giving you maximum reach, light, and power. If you don’t have the Iridium Band, other good options for you are Glow and Magnet Rings. These two bands can maximize your light and magnetic field radius, helping you explore the dungeons with ease.