How to Beat the Putrid Ghost – Stardew Valley
The Putrid Ghost is one of Stardew Valley’s toughest enemies — a boss-like challenge with 500 HP and 25 damage per hit.
Stats:
| HP | Damage | Speed | XP | Dangerous variant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 | 25 | 3 | 25 | Yes |
Where to find it
The Putrid Ghost appears in: Dangerous Mines, Dangerous Skull Cavern.
Drops
No common drops are recorded in the open data for this enemy.
Recommended weapons (estimated hits to kill from weapon damage stats)
| Weapon | Type | Damage | Est. hits to kill | How to get |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infinity Gavel | club | 100-120 | 5 | Forge the Galaxy Hammer with 3 Galaxy Souls and 60 Cinder Sh |
| Infinity Blade | sword | 80-100 | 6 | Forge the Galaxy Sword with 3 Galaxy Souls and 60 Cinder Sha |
| Dragontooth Club | club | 80-100 | 6 | Volcano Dungeon chest. |
| Dragontooth Cutlass | sword | 75-90 | 7 | Volcano Dungeon chest. |
| Galaxy Hammer | club | 70-90 | 7 | Purchased from the Adventurer’s Guild for 75,000g after obta |
| Dwarf Hammer | club | 75-85 | 7 | Volcano Dungeon chest. |
Tips
- At 25 damage per hit, bring armor with defense and food with high healing (e.g. cooked dishes from the cooking data) before engaging.
- With 500 HP, this is a sustained fight: upgrade your weapon so average damage is high, and expect roughly 5 hits with the best available weapon.
- This is a Dangerous variant: it only spawns after Mr. Qi’s challenge activates dangerous mines, and it is stronger than its normal counterpart.
- 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 Putrid Ghost?
The Putrid Ghost appears in: Dangerous Mines, Dangerous Skull Cavern.
What is the best weapon against the Putrid Ghost?
Based on weapon stats, the Infinity Gavel (100-120 damage) reaches an estimated 5 hits to kill the Putrid Ghost, the lowest among commonly available weapons.
What does the Putrid Ghost drop?
Common recorded drops: none recorded.