Hoe

Stardew Valley Hoe upgrades: Learn the charges, costs (Copper, Iron, Gold, Iridium), energy use, and squares tilled for each upgrade level.

The Hoe is a tool used for tilling (preparing) soil for planting. Its effectiveness is measured by the number of squares it can till per charge, which is directly tied to its upgrade level.

Charges:

• 1 Charge: Tills 1 square (Copper, Iron, Gold, Iridium).
• 2 Charges: Tills 3 squares (Copper, Iron, Gold, Iridium).
• 3 Charges: Tills 5 squares (Iron, Gold, Iridium).
• 4 Charges: Tills 9 squares (Gold, Iridium).
• 5 Charges: Tills 18 squares (Iridium).

Energy Cost:

• Each charge of the Hoe consumes 2 Energy, regardless of the number of charges used by the tool.

Tiling Efficiency:

• 9 squares tiled is equivalent to a 3x3 area.
• 18 squares tiled is equivalent to a 6x3 area.

Upgrade Costs:

• Level 1 (1 Charge): 1 Copper Bar, 1 Iron Bar, 1 Gold Bar, 1 Iridium Bar.
• Level 2 (2 Charges): 3 Copper Bars, 3 Iron Bars, 3 Gold Bars, 3 Iridium Bars.
• Level 3 (3 Charges): 5 Iron Bars, 5 Gold Bars, 5 Iridium Bars.
• Level 4 (4 Charges): 9 Gold Bars, 9 Iridium Bars.
• Level 5 (5 Charges): 18 Iridium Bars.