Iridium Ore is one of the harder resources to find in Stardew Valley, but there is a way to get a steady supply of the purple rock. It’ll take some work, but the Statue of Perfection is definitely worth aiming for.
The Statue of Perfection is a purple cat-like statue which produces between two and eight Iridium Ore each day. To get the Statue of Perfection, you need to pass Grandpa’s Evaluation with a score high enough that four candles light up on his Shrine.
How to pass Grandpa’s Evaluation in Stardew Valley
To pass Grandpa’s Evaluation, you need to do a number of things before the beginning of year three. There are a few different objectives which play a factor and provide points towards your evaluation. The more points you have, the more candles will ultimately be lit on Grandpa’s Shrine:
| Points | Candles lit |
| 0 – 3 | 1 |
| 4 – 7 | 2 |
| 8 – 11 | 3 |
| 12+ | 4 |
Don’t worry if you don’t pass with four candles the first time. If you want Grandpa to re-evaluate you, this can be done by placing a Diamond in Grandpa’s Shrine at any time after the beginning of year 3. Grandpa will re-evaluate the next day, after loading the game, or possibly at the beginning of the next season.
How to earn points for Grandpa’s Evaluation in Stardew Valley
In total, there are 21 points which can be earned and will be counted when Grandpa makes his evaluation of you at the beginning of year 3. Remember that you need to get 12 to have four candles lit and unlock the Statue of Perfection, so not everything needs to be completed.
Earnings
Points earned through earning Gold are cumulative, and you’ll earn one or more point for reaching the following individual goals:
| Earning goal | Points earned | Total points |
| 50,000 Gold | 1 | 1 |
| 100,000 Gold | 1 | 2 |
| 200,000 Gold | 1 | 3 |
| 300,000 Gold | 1 | 4 |
| 500,000 Gold | 1 | 5 |
| 1,000,000 Gold | 2 | 7 |
Player level
Increasing your level in individual activities will contribute to your eventual evaluation. It’s possible to earn a total of two points through the skills system:
| Requirement | Points earned |
| Total of 30 levels | 1 |
| Total of 50 levels (All skills maxed) | 1 |
Achievements
Completing certain achievements will also contribute to your evaluation score. There are three points to be earned through achievements:
| Achievement | How to get | Points earned |
| A Complete Collection | Complete the Museum | 1 |
| Master Angler | Catch every fish | 1 |
| Full Shipment | Ship one of every item | 1 |
Friendship
Making friends with the many villagers of Pelican Town and building your relationships with them can provide a maximum of four points:
| Goal | Points earned |
| Married with at least two house upgrades | 1 |
| Have a friendship of at least eight hearts with five villagers | 1 |
| Have a friendship of at least eight hearts with eight villagers | 1 |
| Have a friendship of 5 hearts with a pet | 1 |
Other contributing factors
Completing these objectives within Stardew Valley will also provide points towards your cumulative score. There are five points to be earned:
| Objective | Points earned |
| Community Center completed | 1 |
| Community Center completion ceremony has happened | 2 |
| Skull Key obtained | 1 |
| Rusty Key obtained | 1 |
