Players can find many different items in "Stardew Valley" that are used for a variety of purposes, whether it's for a recipe, construction, or other purposes.
One of the materials that you can find in the cozy farming life simulator is ectoplasm, which was introduced in the game's 1.5 update. This is one of the more unusual new items that can be confusing for new players to get.
This article helps you learn how you can get your hands on this particular item and what you can actually do with it in "Stardew Valley." If you have some ectoplasm and don't know what to do with them, this guide is perfect for you.
How To Get Ectoplasm
In "Stardew Valley," players can get ectoplasm by defeating Ghosts with a 9.5% chance to drop from these enemies. You have a chance to first encounter these foes on Floor 51 of the mines, and they can spawn until Floor 79, according to Game Rant.
You can also find Carbon Ghosts and Putrid Ghosts, which can appear in Skull Cavern or the dangerous version of the Mines, respectively. All three of these variants have a chance to drop ectoplasm when they are defeated.
What To Use Ectoplasm On?
Despite being added in the game's 1.5 update, ectoplasm only has one use, which is as a requirement for the Wizard's "A Curious Substance" quest.
After you hand the item needed to the NPC, you will no longer be able to acquire them from Ghosts again, Pocket Gamer said.
On top of this, if you had any ectoplasm in your inventory or in storage prior to finishing the Wizard's quest, they would all disappear.
Other Tips for Getting Ectoplasm
If you are having difficulties trying to get ectoplasm in "Stardew Valley," you can farm Ghosts by going to Floor 55, waiting for a few seconds, and if a Ghost pops up, defeat it. If not, you should go back to the elevator and repeat the procedure on Floor 65.
One thing that you should keep in mind is that "Stardew Valley's" Luck stat does not provide any increased chances of getting monster drops. This means that even if you have all the Luck stat in the world, Ghosts will drop ectoplasm at the same rate as without any at all.
This is a common misconception that some players have that could potentially waste time if they try to increase their Luck stat prior to farming Ghosts for ectoplasm, according to Screen Rant.
