Stardew Valley All Artifact Locations: The Ultimate Treasure Map Guide

Stardew Valley artifacts are rare endgame items that boost farming, fishing, combat, and exploration rewards. Tracking each artifact location helps you optimize museum donations, boost your backpack with artifacts, and complete community center bundles faster.

This guide maps every artifact in Pelican Town, reveals spawn mechanics, and shows how to weave artifact hunting into your daily farm routine without burning out.

Mountain Quarry Artifact Hotspots

Spring and Fall Quarry Runs

The Mountain Quarry is the richest early artifact hotspot. In Spring, you can grab the Spring Onion while clearing debris. In Fall, the Fossil waits just beneath the surface nodes. Winter adds the Clam under shallow rocks, and Summer hides the Coffee Bean among debris piles. Use a quality pick or bombs to speed through nodes and reset spawn timers.

Skull Cavern Deep Runs for Diamonds and Scrolls

Deep in Skull Cavern at levels 60 and above, you can secure Diamonds and Dwarf Scroll IV. Bring bombs to clear large rocks, a magnet to grab loose items, and a ring of arena monuments to reduce enemy spawns. Build a calorie buffer with food and bring water to avoid dehydration in the dangerous lower levels.

Forest and Volcano Dungeon Routes

Forest Mines Scroll II Farming

The Forest Mines between levels 80 and 119 reliably yield Dwarf Scroll II. Clear node clusters methodically, drop unwanted items into magma to reduce inventory clutter, and keep an eye on dungeon doors for potential guardian spawns. A shield mitigates damage, and regen equipment helps you stay in the hot zone longer.

Volcano Dungeon Scroll III Runs

Volcano Dungeon floors 40 to 49 host Dwarf Scroll III. Expect aggressive monsters and lingering damage floors. Bring soup or hearty meals for steady healing, and use bombs to access hidden corners where the scroll tends to spawn. A lucky shot can reveal multiple artifact nodes in a single bomb explosion.

Desert and Shipwreck Artifact Hotspots

Year 2 Desert Scroll IV and Golden Clock

The Desert becomes an artifact powerhouse in Year 2. Between levels 80 and 119 in the Desert Mines, you can pull Dwarf Scroll IV, while surface nodes may hide the Golden Clock. Scorpions and lava bats hit hard, so prioritize defensive gear and plenty of healing items. Morning trips reduce sandstorm interference and improve visibility.

Shipwreck Coast Pirate's Charm Hunt

After Year 2, the Shipwreck Coast occasionally yields the Pirate's Charm. Fish in the sunken ship shadow tiles or dive near the shoreline after storms. A fishing level around 100 increases success rates, and using tackle pro can turn artifact fishing into a reliable side activity while you wait for treasure chests to refresh.

Dungeon and Cavern Artifact Spots

Sewers Broken Spire and Space Oddity

At Mine level 40 to 49, the Sewers hide the Broken Spire beneath platform rooms and loot piles. For Space Oddity, push into the Space Dungeon around level 120-129 after unlocking the Skull Cmitter. These zones favor cautious players; a good escape rope and defensive wards help manage roaming void pirates and roaming monsters.

Scarab Egg and Stone Fly Regional Finds

The Desert holds the Scarab Egg in Year 2 Fall, while the Quarry offers Stone Fly in Year 1 Spring. Scarab Egg spawns are weather dependent, so check forecast in game and plan trips after sunny or stormy days. Stone Fly appears near visible stone nodes, so keep your mining tool ready and watch for subtle ground highlights.

Optimizing Artifact Hunting in Your Routine

• Rotate artifact runs with farming days to avoid burnout and preserve energy
• Prioritize bombs and magnet upgrades to maximize node clears
• Track seasonal and yearly calendars for Desert, Quarry, and Shipwreck spawns
• Deposit low value artifacts in chests to keep inventory open for rare drops
• Use the museum rewards and backpack bonuses to plan long term artifact goals