How to Beat the Royal Serpent – Stardew Valley
The Royal Serpent is one of Stardew Valley’s toughest enemies — a boss-like challenge with 150 HP and 23 damage per hit.
Stats:
| HP | Damage | Speed | XP | Dangerous variant |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 150 | 23 | 2 | 20 | Yes |
Where to find it
The Royal Serpent appears in: Dangerous Skull Cavern.
Drops
| Drop | Sell price (g) |
|---|---|
| Void Essence | 50 |
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 | 2 | Volcano Dungeon chest. |
| Infinity Blade | sword | 80-100 | 2 | Forge the Galaxy Sword with 3 Galaxy Souls and 60 Cinder Sha |
| Galaxy Hammer | club | 70-90 | 2 | Purchased from the Adventurer’s Guild for 75,000g after obta |
| Dwarf Hammer | club | 75-85 | 2 | Volcano Dungeon chest. |
| Dragontooth Club | club | 80-100 | 2 | Volcano Dungeon chest. |
| Infinity Gavel | club | 100-120 | 2 | Forge the Galaxy Hammer with 3 Galaxy Souls and 60 Cinder Sh |
Tips
- At 23 damage per hit, bring armor with defense and food with high healing (e.g. cooked dishes from the cooking data) before engaging.
- 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 Royal Serpent?
The Royal Serpent appears in: Dangerous Skull Cavern.
What is the best weapon against the Royal Serpent?
Based on weapon stats, the Dragontooth Cutlass (75-90 damage) reaches an estimated 2 hits to kill the Royal Serpent, the lowest among commonly available weapons.
What does the Royal Serpent drop?
Common recorded drops: Void Essence.