I Decided to Speedrun Stardew Valley’s Hardest Mod

TheHaboo’s roguelike mod is one of the most difficult mods I’ve ever played. Over the last month, Haboo has been holding a competition for his mod in three different categories: Deepest floor reached, fastest completion time, and first hard mode completion. I decided to focus on the speedrun portion of the competition, and here's how it went!

This will also double as a guide to the speedrun, so feel free to use strategies, or even improve them! I doubt I've taken this nearly as far as it can go.

Sections:
0:00 - Intro
1:00 - The Deep Dive Attempt
2:05 - Start of the Speedrun
6:00 - Ice Mines
9:31 - Magma Mines
12:14 - Skull Cavern
16:59 - Beach Mines
20:46 - Forest Mines
24:08 - Dangerous Magma Mines
26:45 - Dangerous Skull Cavern
30:00 - Finish!

Social Media:

[nickhunter]

this mod was actually how i found your channel^^ after i was done with my own runs i checked the leaderboard and saw you at #1 and then googled that name. Im currently at episode 73 of your lets play and really enjoying your commentary style, although you do say "love to see it" hella lot :D

[Lando_HotelStory]

Uff "farthest floor reached" needs some crazy determination

[melaniedickson]

Wow, it's like walking and breathing to you. Fascinating how different your strategy and especially your approach to the bosses is from anyone else's I've seen so far, and it's been so much fun watching favorite creators' runs! Cool of you to share some of your strategy and game info (ladders won't come from monsters killed on dirt patches, boss specs, weapon build and perk advantages, etc.). This mod is waaay over my skill level but it's been providing so much entertainment already, and it's good to know there's another level after late game Stardew. Really enjoy your communication style and content, thanks!!

[honeywaysakaeggyegg]

Therm’s music is so good in these fights

[thatsaladprophet]

Man you could buy like, 2 blueberries with that.

[Solar-]

These videos are the ones that I watch because I know I will never do it. I play Stardew Valley for fun and to calm down after a really crappy day. I'd never consider speedrunning or dropping myself into a pixelated farrming sim with the rage-inducing difficulty of Cuphead. My channel has enough of me screaming in rage already without me making it worse! You seriously killed it, and as little as it may be worth, I seldom say this but I was blown out of the water at the amount of skill you displayed here. While I've never done this challenge, I've played enough Stardew Valley to know that doing all that would be no easy task. Stay safe and stay awesome!

[daddykirbo]

The quick "not you" has me rolling 😂

[lexinicole]

Love the channel, so glad I found it! What a gem

[YourPalRal]

Megalovania was something I was not expecting.

[Part_Time_Fox]

This is a great way to get the community involved! Also this run was pretty cool! Can't wait to see you on Summoning Salt in the future 🦊💙

Bro really used Megalovania for the skeleton fight lmao nice touch

[ahuman]

Not sure I’d be any good at this mod, but it looks super cool! Glad to stumble on your channel

[woodsbabe]

Incredible video! Love your content - only realized I wasn't subscribed today but have loved your content for a while. Love your tone, explanations and gameplay!

[GrimGriefer]

9:08 of course you use megalovania for the skeleton boss

[riotghoul]

this guy sounds almost exactly like carlos from welcome to night vale

[caitlinobrien]

OMG I've watched your videos for a while now and only just realized I haven't been subscribed!! D: Fixed, and while I'm not one for doing speedruns it was really cool seeing your thoughts for a guide! Lovely vid as always <3

[masquerade]

Man you need to drop more vids. Ive watched all your stuff besides the stardew extended mod because i kinda wanna play that someday but im playing on ps rn and dont wanna kill my motivation by seeing what it could be

[veenaynay]

This was amazing!!! The mod and play through is just 🤯🤯🤯🤯

[lorelaigilmore]

Only 9 month old comments? Crime.

Hi Salmence, I'm watching you to fall asleep (in a good way). Thank you for making cool content.

[onyx]

Only 22 comments?! THIS GUY DESERVES ALL THE LOVE!!! :3

[guidojacobs]

0:07 The group, or Pierre in general?