How to Make Magnet

Ingredients, unlock method, and spawn ID for Magnet.

Magnet Item ID

The item ID for Magnet in Stardew Valley is: 703

[703]

Magnet Information

Increases the chance of finding treasures when fishing. However, fish aren't crazy about the taste.

Item ID	703
Category	Objects
Subcategory	Basic
Sell Price	15

The Magnet is a type of bait that increases the chance of finding treasure chests by 15% (30% chance base instead of 15% base). It can be crafted or purchased from Willy's Fish Shop for 1,000g after reaching fishing level 9. It can also be purchased from the Casino for 1,000. It is received as one of the prizes for winning the Ice Fishing Contest at the Festival of Ice for the first time, and can also be received as a gift from Willy at the Feast of the Winter Star. It may also randomly appear in Krobus' shop on Wednesdays for 200g, or at the Traveling Cart for 100–1,000g. It can also be found in Golden Fishing Treasure Chests (7% chance).

Magnets cannot be used with the Training Rod or the Bamboo Pole. Only the Fiberglass Rod and the Iridium Rod can use bait. Magnets can also technically be used in a Crab Pot, but it is no better than standard bait as crab pots never yield any treasure.

Magnet Recipe

Magnet is a crafted item. One craft produces 3 of them.

Ingredients

Iron Bar

How to learn the recipe

Reach Fishing Level 9

Magnet Villager Gift Reactions

Give Magnet as a gift to build friendship. Each villager reacts differently — pick someone who loves it for the biggest friendship boost.

HatesAbigailAlexCarolineClintDemetriusDwarfElliottEmilyEvelynGeorgeGusHaleyHarveyJasJodiKentKrobusLeahLeoLewisLinusMarnieMaruPamPennyPierreRobinSamSandySebastianShaneVincentWillyWizard

See the full Magnet gift guide →

Magnet Cheat Help

Item spawning in Stardew Valley isn't accomplished through typical commands. Instead, it involves a cheat method where you name your character, or an animal, with the item code of the desired item, enclosed in square brackets [ and ]. Include the brackets when naming.

Spawn Using Animal Name

To spawn this item, buy an animal (we recommend a chicken because it is the cheapest) from Marnie's Ranch, name it [703]. You will then receive the Magnet item.

Spawn Using Character Name

Since you can only set your character's name once at the game's inception, we advise using the animal naming method.

However, if you opt for this method, name your character [703] while creating your save file. When you converse with any villager who mentions your name in their dialogue, like Gus at the Stardrop Saloon, you'll receive the Magnet item.