Although Stardew Valley is a management game and a game about becoming a great farmer, it would be unfair to limit it to just that. In fact, the experience has evolved so much that the title also offers us socialization and, of course, some action . That’s why our characters not only have an energy system, but also a health system . But… how does the latter work? Today we tell you what the different colors indicate .
Health in Stardew Valley
First of all, you should know that the health bar is what determines whether our character is conscious or if he ends up fainting , in case of losing all that health. This bar is located in the lower right corner of the interface, although we will only really see it if we are in very specific places . For example, in The Mines, in the Secret Forest or in the Slime Farm, among others.
And as for the dangers that can affect that health, there is not only the possibility of being run over by a train, but also the appearance of monsters on the farm if, for example, we choose the Wild Farm. In any case, if our health gets low, we can recover it by eating, sleeping, using the Spa or, even, without sleeping, in bed, if we are in multiplayer. Finally, remember that if you faint, you will lose all the gold and items in your inventory. The latter can be recovered with the “Item Recovery Service”, of course.
Meaning of the health bar colors in Stardew Valley
If you’ve been wondering exactly how the game’s health system works, it’s actually pretty simple. Basically, we’re not given a number as such, but we can identify whether we have a lot of health left or not based on the colors that the bar indicates. So, when it’s at its maximum, it will be green . On the other hand, as it approaches 0, the color will change until it acquires an orange color . Yellow will be the intermediate point , when we have half of our health.
There is no red color , which is an important nuance, as it can lead to misunderstandings, so some players get overconfident and end up fainting. Therefore, when you are in orange, do everything possible to regain health and avoid that situation and the consequent loss of items and money.
On the other hand, although you have to keep an eye on your health, don’t forget the importance of taking into account your energy . If you want help in this regard, remember that we have published a guide in which we talk about the best foods to increase the maximum number of energy . And if you want more information about the game, you can always take a look at the analysis that we published at the time.