Whether they want to or not, Stardew Valley players will inevitably obtain a ton of Red Mushrooms over the course of their playthroughs, but may have no idea what to do with them. They can be found in a variety of places: on certain floors in the mines, in the Secret Woods (and on Forest Farms) during Summer and Fall, from Tappersattached to Mushroom Trees, and, if the player chose the mushroom cave, almost daily on their farm.
Unlike Purple Mushrooms, which are obviously useful as a source of energy, along with Chanterelles, Morels, and Common Mushrooms, which can be used in certain cooking recipes, there's no apparent use for Red Mushrooms at a glance. They're actually more harmful than helpful; Red Mushrooms are technically poisonous, and will sap the player's HP and energy once eaten. But since they're somewhat rare and don't sell for much, players may be led to believe that there's some value in keeping them. And there is, even if it's not readily apparent.
Red Mushrooms Are Important For Crafting
But Only In One Recipe
Red Mushroomscan technically be used in crafting, but are only really good for a single recipe: Life Elixirs, which are some of the most potent healing items in Stardew Valley. Life Elixirs are different from the average healing item in that they don't restore a flat amount of HP; they restore the player's entire health bar in full. That makes them an excellent item for areas with difficult enemies, like the Skull Caverns.
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This recipe is unlocked once the player reaches Combat level 2, which should be easily doable after a few days in the mine, but may remain hidden on their crafting page if they don't know where to look. Specifically, each Life Elixir requires a single Red Mushroom, in addition to a few other ingredients as seen in the recipe below.
1 Red Mushroom
1 Purple Mushroom
1 Morel
1 Chanterelle
Life Elixirs don't require any special crafting stations; the player can create one from the regular old crafting menu wherever they are, as long as they have the ingredients. Other than that, there are relatively few things to be done with Red Mushrooms. They can be sold, but not for a great profit; they're hated by every single villager except Penny, who merely dislikes them; and eating enough of them will literally kill the farmer.
Other Uses For Red Mushrooms
A Special Headscarf & Requests
There are, however, a couple of hidden uses for Red Mushrooms that might not be immediately apparent. First and foremost, one can be placed into a Sewing Machine alongside a bolt of cloth to create a Spotted Headscarf. This adorable little piece of headwear resembles a babushka, and can be an excellent complement to certain Stardew outfits. However, it's not at all necessary or helpful to gameplay; players should only seek it out if they want to wear it.
Other than that, Red Mushrooms may occasionally come up as the objects of Bulletin Board or Fish Pond quests, promising players a certain reward if they deliver enough of them on time. They may increase the player's friendship with certain villagers once completed, or allow fish in a pond to continue spawning. Whether the player actually completes these objectives is generally up to them. Just don't ask what the Wizard is doing with all that poison.
And frankly, that's about all a player can ever hope to do with Red Mushrooms. They're certainly not the most useful items in the game (not even the most useful species of mushroom), but when put to good use, they can number among a player's greatest allies.
Stardew Valley is a charming indie farming scene that took the world by storm. After inheriting a run-down farm from their grandfather, the player moves to Stardew Valley to start a new life away from the city. Grow crops, raise animals, befriend the villagers, and discover the secrets the valley has to offer.
Platform(s)PC , Xbox One , Android , iOS , PS4 , Switch
Released February 26, 2016
Developer(s) ConcernedApe
Publisher(s) ConcernedApe
Multiplayer Local Multiplayer , Online Multiplayer
Engine Proprietary
ESRB E for Everyone (Fantasy Violence, Mild Blood, Mild Language, Simulated Gambling, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco)
Custom image by Katarina Cimbaljevic
Red Mushrooms over the course of their playthroughs, but may have no idea what to do with them. They can be found in a variety of places: on certain floors in the mines, in the Secret Woods (and on Forest Farms) during Summer and Fall, from 
Tappersattached to Mushroom Trees, and, if the player chose the mushroom cave, almost daily on their farm. 
Purple Mushrooms
Chanterelles
Life Elixirs
Sewing Machine
Spotted Headscarf
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