Summary
Throughout the Skull Cavern, players have an 8% chance of discovering one of twelve Special Items on any given floor. These items, which range from rare weapons to powerful rings with valuable buffs, are designed to enhance players' journeys within the Skull Cavern and acrossStardew Valley. There are multiple ways for players to obtain these items during their adventures.
Crates and barrels have a 2.2% probability of containing a Special Item when destroyed, though there are no visible signs to differentiate them from ordinary ones. Special Slimes can be easily recognized by the gold star above their heads and have a 1.2% chance of dropping a Special Item. In contrast, other monsters share the same appearance as regular ones but only have a 0.2% chance of dropping a Special Item when defeated. This list goes over all Special Items available to find in the Skull Cavern, and how to find them elsewhere in the game if the 8% chance is not enough.
1Burglar’s Shank
A Good Starting Dagger Option
TheBurglar’s Shankis a unique dagger that can be obtained as a reward on level 60 of the regular mines, provided the “Remixed Mine Rewards” option is selected in the Advanced Options menu at the start of the game.
With decent damage, a small chance of a critical hit, and a strong crit power boost, this weapon isa solid choice early onfor players seeking reliable damage and critical strike potential in combat.
2Steel Falchion
A Powerful Melee Weapon
TheSteel Falchionis a powerful sword that can be rewarded on level 110 of the regular mines if the Remixed Mine Rewards option is activated. With its high damage range and useful boosts to speed and crit power, this weapon offers a nice balance between offensive capabilities and speed, making it a strong option for players venturing deeper into the mines or Skull Cavern.
3Tempered Broadsword
Deals Decent Damage
TheTempered Broadswordis a sword that can be rewarded at level 90 of the regular mines with the Remixed Rewards setting enabled. Though it comes with a speed penalty, its higher defense and weight provide an advantage for players looking for durability. The extra defense and weight make it a formidable choice for tanking hits, especially useful in the later stages of the mines.
4The Slammer
A Popular Club Choice
Clubs inStardew Valleyare a popular weapon type but can take some time to master.The Slammer, available on floor 110 with Remixed Rewards, offers high damage but with a slight penalty to speed. While its slower swing speed may take getting used to, the immense power behind each hit makes it ideal for dealing heavy damage to enemies in the mines or Skull Cavern.
5Wicked Kris
A Strong Dagger With A Good Critical Strike Chance
TheWicked Krisis a level 8 dagger that can be found as a reward on floor 90 of the regular mines with Remixed Rewards. This weapon offers a decent damage range combined with a higher critical strike chance and crit power. These buffs make it an excellent choice forplayers looking to maximizetheir damage output with rapid, precise strikes.
6Crystal Shoes
Helps With Difficult Monsters
TheCrystal Shoesoffer increased defense and immunity, making them a valuable piece of footwear for exploring the mines and battling monsters. With their solid immunity boost, these shoes reduce the chances of being affected by harmful debuffs from monsters. They can be found as a reward on floor 110 with Remixed Rewards, providing both protection and a strategic advantage.
7Dark Boots
Good For Increasing Defense
Dark Bootsprovide high defense, significantly reducing the damage taken from monster attacks. They also offer a boost to immunity, helping players avoid the harmful debuffs that some enemies inflict. These boots can be obtained as a reward at floor 80 with Remixed Rewards, making thema solid choicefor defense-focused players navigating the more dangerous floors of the mines.
8Genie Shoes
Strong Immunity Buff
TheGenie Shoesoffer the second-highest immunity buff for footwear, along with a small defense boost. This makes them extremely useful for players who want to focus on avoiding debuffs while exploring the mines.
With their excellent immunity stat, they protect from status effects like poison or slow and are a great choice for any adventurer looking to improve their survivability in the mines.
9Immunity Band
Gives A Good Immunity Boost
Worn as a ring, theImmunity Bandincreases a player’s immunity by +4. Equipping two of these rings provides an additional +4, making it an effective combination for players who need to tackle mines filled with monsters that apply debilitating debuffs. By increasing immunity, this ring helps to protect players from harmful effects such as poison, slowing, or weakness, making it a must-have for adventurers. It can also be found in both the regular mines and the Quarry mine, as a special item drop.
10Lucky Ring
Helps With Daily Luck
When worn, theLucky Ringgrants a permanent +1 luck, stacking with a second ring for a total of +2 luck. This increased luck significantly improves the chances of finding better loot in the mines, as well as increasing the likelihood of ladders appearing more frequently, allowing for faster progression.
It’sespecially useful on good luck days, enhancing a player’s overall mining experience and giving them a boost in both the regular mines and the Skull Cavern.
