How to Beat the Big Slime – Stardew Valley
The Big Slime is one of Stardew Valley’s toughest enemies — a boss-like challenge with 60 HP and 5 damage per hit.
Stats:
| HP | Damage | Speed | XP | Dangerous variant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60 | 5 | 0 | 7 | No |
Where to find it
The Big Slime appears in: Skull Cavern, The Mines.
Drops
| Drop | Sell price (g) |
|---|---|
| Slime | 5 |
Recommended weapons (estimated hits to kill from weapon damage stats)
| Weapon | Type | Damage | Est. hits to kill | How to get |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragontooth Cutlass | sword | 75-90 | 1 | Volcano Dungeon chest. |
| Dwarf Sword | sword | 65-75 | 1 | Volcano Dungeon chest. |
| Galaxy Sword | sword | 60-80 | 1 | Bring a Prismatic Shard to the Three Pillars in the Calico D |
| Infinity Blade | sword | 80-100 | 1 | Forge the Galaxy Sword with 3 Galaxy Souls and 60 Cinder Sha |
| Infinity Dagger | dagger | 50-70 | 1 | Forge the Galaxy Dagger with 3 Galaxy Souls and 60 Cinder Sh |
| Galaxy Hammer | club | 70-90 | 1 | Purchased from the Adventurer’s Guild for 75,000g after obta |
Tips
- Use the combat buffs from rings and footwear, and retreat when low — enemies do not chase across floor transitions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find the Big Slime?
The Big Slime appears in: Skull Cavern, The Mines.
What is the best weapon against the Big Slime?
Based on weapon stats, the Dragontooth Cutlass (75-90 damage) reaches an estimated 1 hits to kill the Big Slime, the lowest among commonly available weapons.
What does the Big Slime drop?
Common recorded drops: Slime.