Instant Tool Upgrades
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #58 of 382 Gameplay Mechanics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Compatibility
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[]Compatible with Stardew Valley 1. 6!
Installation
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[]Instead of forcing the player to wait two days for their upgraded tool, this mod gives the player the new tool right away. Only a small amount of code was needed for this change.
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]In addition, this mod changes two strings in the English version of the game to remove references to the wait time.-
[]The source code for this and my other Stardew Valley mods can be found on GitHub here.
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[]The source code for this and my other Stardew Valley mods can be found on GitHub here.
Instant Tool Upgrades removes the two-day wait for tool upgrades in Stardew Valley by making Clint hand them over immediately. It's a simple quality-of-life fix for players who find the waiting period annoying, with a strong community following (6,396 endorsements).
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community approval (6,396 endorsements) — clearly a popular QoL fix.
- Saves real time and frustration, especially for players who hate pausing their routine.
- Lightweight and focused — does exactly what it says without bloat.
⚠️ Cons
- No explicit compatibility notes — may conflict with other mods that alter Clint's shop or tool upgrade logic.
- Only affects tool upgrades, so if you wanted more Clint changes, this isn't it.
- Last updated in April 2024 — could be outdated if the game has since changed upgrade mechanics.
For Stardew Valley players who find the two-day upgrade wait a chore and want to keep their farming momentum. Perfect for efficiency-focused players who hate downtime. Skip if you enjoy the game's pacing or want a more comprehensive overhaul.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you use SMAPI, just drop the mod folder into your Mods directory — no extra setup needed.
- Make sure you have SMAPI installed and run the game through it, or the mod won't load.
- If you're also using mods that change Clint's schedule or shop, test them together to avoid conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Stardew Valley Mods
- Author
- Binarynova
- Version
- 2.0
- Downloads
- 289,842
- Endorsements
- 6,396
- Category
- Gameplay Mechanics
- Created
- 6/12/2021
- Updated
- 4/2/2024
🧩 Commonly Used Together
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