Stardew Valley: How to Get Dwarf Scrolls

The picturesque realm of Stardew Valley is packed with tons of mysteries, hidden treasures, and lost artifacts. There are 42 hidden Artifacts in total, including the 4 Dwarf Scrolls. These ancient scrolls have been left behind by the Dwarven people, who were the early inhabitants of the Mines beneath the Valley.

Collecting the Dwarf Scrolls is both an exciting challenge and a key to unlocking the hidden lore of Stardew Valley. These cryptic relics lie hidden deep within the Mines, awaiting those brave enough to seek them out. Players can unravel the mysteries of the Dwarven civilization by getting their hands on the 4 Dwarf Scrolls. This article will walk players through the steps of collecting them.

Where to Get the Dwarf Scrolls in Stardew Valley

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The four Dwarf Scrolls serve as a means of deciphering a long-forgotten language in the game. The Dwarf Scrolls are both numbered and color-coded, providing players with a convenient way to differentiate between them. Below is a detailed guide on how players can find each of them.

Players can gift any Dwarf Scroll to Dwarf and Penny.

Dwarf Scroll 1

The Dwarf Scroll I is a yellowish parchment elegantly fastened with a red bow. There is a 0.16% chance to find this scroll on any floor of the Mines or the Skull Cavern by tilling soil using a Hoe. The following monsters have a 0.5% chance to drop Dwarf Scroll 1 when killed:

Bat
Bug
Cave Fly
Duggy
Green Slime
Grub
Rock Crab
Stone Golem

Uses

The Dwarf Scroll 1 can be used as a red dye color at the dye pots in Haley and Emily’s house on 2 Willow Lane.
One Dwarf Scroll 1 can be requested by Ghostfish as part of a Fish Pond Quest to increase the pond’s capacity from 7 to 10 fish.

Dwarf Scroll 2

The Dwarf Scroll II is an ancient piece of paper embellished with a green ribbon. It is an Artifact that can be found in the Mines. Players have a 0.1% chance to find Dwarf Scroll 2 by tilling the soil on Levels 1-39 of the Mines. The following enemies have a 0.5% chance to drop Dwarf Scroll 2 when slain:

Blue Slime
Dust Sprite
Frost Bat
Ghost

Uses

The Dwarf Scroll 2 can be used as a green dye color at the dye pots in Haley and Emily’s house on 2 Willow Lane.
One Dwarf Scroll 2 can be requested by Ghostfish as part of a Fish Pond Quest to increase the pond’s capacity from 7 to 10 fish.

Dwarf Scroll 3

The Dwarf Scroll III is a yellowed parchment carefully tied with a blue rope. This scroll can only be obtained by killing monsters. The Blue Slime has a 1.5% chance to drop a Dwarf Scroll 3 when slain. Apart from this, there is a 0.5% chance for the following enemies to drop Dwarf Scroll 3 when defeated:

Slimes – Red, Purple, Copper, Iron, Tiger
Lava Bat
Lava Crab
Squid Kid
Shadow Brute
Shadow Shaman
Metal Head
Spider
Blue Squid

Uses

In Stardew Valley, the Dwarf Scroll 3 serves as a blue dye color at the dye pots in Haley and Emily’s house on 2 Willow Lane.
One Dwarf Scroll 3 can be requested by Lava Eel as part of a Fish Pond Quest to increase the pond’s capacity from 3 to 5 fish.

Dwarf Scroll 4

The Dwarf Scroll IV is a document intricately wrapped with a golden chain. This scroll is usually harder to come across in the Mines and demands extra effort from players. Players have a 0.2% chance to get their hands on this Artifact by tilling the soil on Level 80 and above in the Mines. Additionally, there’s a 0.1% chance for any Monster to drop Dwarf Scroll 4, except for the following:

Carbon Ghost
Haunted Skull
Iridium Bat
Iridium Crab
Skeleton
Serpent
Wilderness Golem

There is tillable soil near the entrance of Level 95 in the Mines of Stardew Valley. Players can repeatedly visit this level using the elevator to till the soil and farm for Dwarf Scrolls 1 and 4.

Uses

The Dwarf Scroll 4 can be used as a yellow dye color at the dye pots in Haley and Emily’s house on 2 Willow Lane. This scroll is not a part of any Fish Pond quests.

Each of the four Dwarf Scrolls may be used in the spool of the Sewing Machine to create a Gold Trimmed Shirt. Players are able to dye this shirt.

The Dwarvish Translation Guide

Once players have collected all four Dwarf Scrolls, they can take them over to Gus at the Museum. Donating the 4 Dwarf Scrolls to the Museum unlocks a special item known as the Dwarvish Translation Guide. This guide enables the player to understand the language of the dwarves. Players can use this to communicate with the Dwarf in the Mines and translate dwarvish scriptures.