How to get the Big Chest in Stardew Valley

An important part of running your farm is knowing how to get a Big Chest in Stardew Valley.

As part of the 1.6 update, Stardew Valley devs have introduced a wealth of new content ranging from Mastery Points to the Bookseller who visits with all kinds of reading material on a regular basis.

But, before we take a closer look at how to get hold of a Big Chest, be sure to check out our other guides showcasing how to get coal and everything there is to know about trees and tappers.

How to unlock Big Chest in Stardew Valley

It's extremely easy to get hold of the Big Chest recipe in Stardew Valley. Robin has the recipe and it's on sale for 5,000 Gold which means you may need to increase your funds before purchasing the recipe allowing you to increase storage capacity.

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How to craft Big Chest in Stardew Valley

To craft a Big Chest once you've purchased the recipe from Robin, you'll need 120 Wood and two Copper Bars. This particular chest has double the capacity of a standard chest and can be placed on top of any other Chests you may have to upgrade it.

Wood is extremely easy to harvest. Chop down trees or branches to gain enough for the recipe while waiting for the Copper Bars to smelt. Place five Copper Ore and one Coal in a Furnace. Each bar takes 30 minutes of in-game time which equates to around 22 seconds of real-time.

Is the Stardew Valley Big chest worth buying?

Considering 5,000 Gold is a lot to spend on a recipe for a larger chest, the Big Chest in Stardew Valley is certainly worth the investment. The additional storage space is great for storing harvested crops and other items you may have lying around.

There you have it, that's all there is to know about how to get the Big Chest in Stardew Valley. For more, be sure to take a look at our marriage guide and how to catch a pufferfish.