Ernest is a reporter who heads to Sandrock in search of the next big story, but ends up finding more than he bargained for. If you want to become Good Friends with Ernest, our My Time at Sandrock Ernest guide will help you learn what you need to know to make that happen by giving Ernest Gifts and interacting with him!
Quicklinks: Perks | Best Gifts | Relationship
Let's jump right into our My Time at Sandrock Ernest Guide!
Ernest Birthday
Ernest's Birthday is Day of .
Ernest Relationship Perks
Ernest currently has no perks tied to raising your friendship with him, though this should eventually change during Early Access.
Where to Find Ernest
As a reporter, Ernest spends most of his time exploring Sandrock. For the best chance at finding him, check the main plaza area.
Ernest Gifts Guide
Ernest loves a lot of the items available during the Day of Memories, Sandrock's Halloween-themed event.
Gifts Ernest Loves (+10-20)
- Beast Head Jade Chalice
- Cact-o'-Lantern
- Cact-o'-Lantern Scarecrow
- Cat-on-a-Cact-o'-Lantern
- Conch Shell Goddess Statue
- Elegant Sun Umbrella
- Four Leaf Clover Necklace
- Golden Candlestick
- Hemp Carpet
- Meowses II Statue
- Orchid Earrings
- Ozdak Rooster Pose Statue
- Ozdak Sun Worship Statue
- Rustic Lounging Chair
- Rustic Tea Table
- Wolf Tooth Pendant
- Yakboy Bookshelf
- Yakboy Swing
Gifts Ernest Likes (+5-9)
- Cantaloupe
- Chestnut Fish-heads
- Cistanche
- Crafted Pencilholder
- Desert Mushroom
- Fish Porridge
- Mushroom Forest
- Stewed Eagle Cistanche
- Tomato
- Yakmel Doll
Gifts Ernest Dislikes (-1-4)
- Bronze Scrap
- Copper Scrap
- Stone Scrap
- Wood Scap
Gifts Ernest Hates (-5)
- Astronomical Telescope
- Dregs
- Food Scraps
- Gunpowder
- Lizard Tooth
- Niter
- Old Jeans
- Ruined Cloth
- Ruined Glass
- Ruined Paper
- Unlabelled Medicine
- Venom
Gifts Ernest is Neutral On (+1-4)
Ernest will take pretty much every other item not on this list for a small friendship gain.
Ernest Relationship | My Time At Sandrock
Ernest has an early quest where he's looking for residents of Sandrock to interview. Agreeing to this is an easy friendship boost, even if you choose the wrong answers.
Ernest Marriage
Ernest is available to marry in My Time At Sandrock - check out our relationship guide for how to marry or divorce any NPC in the game.
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