Old Mariner Gives the Mermaid Her Pendant Back
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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
- 👍 1.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #69 of 185 Characters mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod replaces the Old Mariner with a Mermaid, complete with her own custom dialogue. She would also have her own portrait if you have Portraits for Extras installed.
For modders: I meant this as some sort of an example on how to customize portraits for the Mariner. If you are making a mod that alters the Mariner and want to add your own portraits, feel free to take a peek on this mod's json to see how it's done.
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atest Update
Added special compatibility with Swim - Continued that makes one of the secret places it can reach a mermaid's retreat, with map forged by the wonderful Tenebrous Nova.
Special Mod Interactions
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[]Portraits for Extras does what it says on the tin. If you have it installed, the mermaid would also have portraits.[/]
[]Seasonal Mermaid's Pendant alters the pendant's appearance into several pretty designs that change according to seasons. If you have it installed, the mermaid would also wear this changing pendant.[/]
[]Seasonal Mariner To Mermaid introduces four mermaids in place of the mariner. With it installed, my mermaid will join them, appearing during stormy days.[/]
[]Maritime Secrets gives hints to the game's various secrets and hidden mechanics, giving you a reason to visit the beach regularly. If you have the mod installed, the mermaid would have her own unique flavor lines.[/]
[]Swim - Continued provides the ability to swim and dive to reach various secret locations. One of them would be the mermaid's retreat.[/]
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[]Make sure you have Content Patcher installed.[/]
[]Download Give the Mermaid Her Pendant Back.[/]
[]Extract the downloaded file into the game's Mods folder.[/]
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ompatibility
[]Only works with Stardew Valley version 1. 6 and later.[/]
[*]Will conflict with any mod that alters the Old Mariner's appearance except [url=http
This Stardew Valley mod lets mermaids sell their own pendant, removing the odd middleman. It's a small quality-of-life tweak for players who find the old mariner's role inconsistent with the game's lore. With 993 endorsements and recent updates, it's a popular choice for those seeking a more logical shopping experience.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 993 endorsements and 92k downloads
- Fixes a lore inconsistency that many players noticed
- Recently updated (April 2026), so likely compatible with current game version
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects one item's vendor, so impact is minimal
- May conflict with other mods that alter the Old Mariner or mermaid interactions
For Stardew Valley players who care about narrative consistency and want a more logical way to obtain the Mermaid's Pendant. Skip if you're fine with the original setup or want bigger gameplay changes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you use a mod manager like SMAPI, just drop the mod folder into your Mods directory.
- Make sure you have SMAPI installed to run any Stardew Valley mod.
- If you're also using other character mods, check load order to avoid conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Stardew Valley Mods
- Author
- Dolphin Is Not a Fish
- Version
- 1.5.3
- Downloads
- 92,928
- Endorsements
- 993
- Category
- Characters
- Created
- 5/12/2024
- Updated
- 4/7/2026
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