If you don’t know the basics of Moonlight Peaks, then it can be very hard to understand the game mechanics.
Some features stay hidden until you discover them yourself. Missing these isn’t game-breaking, but knowing them early saves time and resources.
Here are the best beginner tips for Moonlight Peaks that I wish I had known when I started.
Related: Moonlight Peaks Elvira’s Treasure Hunt Guide
Dig Without Leaving Hellkitten Form
You can dig up dig spots while staying in your Hellkitten form.
There’s no need to switch back or equip your shovel first. Just interact with the dig spot to start digging.
This single feature can make your exploring journey much faster.
House Floors Use Floor Tiles
The floor in your house isn’t something like wallpaper that is used as a decoration.
Place the floor tiles in the same way that you place them outside.
Move Large Structures Anytime
Things such as the well are not permanent.
Take them up and move them just as you would with ordinary furniture. This makes it easier to redesign your farm.
Clear Space Before Upgrading Your House
House upgrades increase the building’s size.
Before you go to Ridge, remove fences, crops, furniture, and decorations around the house.
Otherwise, you’ll have to rearrange everything later.
Shake Trees for Free Saplings
Go to a tree and shake it.
Trees can drop saplings that you can plant anywhere on your farm.
It’s an easy way to grow more trees without spending money.
Hold Shift to Move Full Stacks
Playing on PC?
Hold Shift while clicking an item to move the entire stack.
This works with:
- Storage
- Chester
- Other supported containers
Sparkles on the Map Mean Something
Watch the map carefully.
A sparkling location usually means a cutscene or character event is waiting there.
Visit those places whenever you see the effect.
Talk to Animals as a Cat
You don’t need to return to vampire form.
You can still interact with farm animals while you are in your Hellkitten form.
Dig Spots During the Evernight Festival
You should never ignore the dig spots at the Evernight Festival.
They can give you many Evernight Coins, which makes them an excellent source of festival money.
Upgrade Your Tools Early
Upgrading tools lowers energy use.
It means that you can keep chopping down trees or mining rocks until your stamina runs out.
The axe and pickaxe are good early upgrades.
Only Some Foods Restore Energy
You’re a vampire.
Not every food restores energy.
If a meal doesn’t refill your stamina, that’s normal.
Save Bug Catching for Later
The bug net uses a lot of energy early in the game.
Finish your daily chores first.
Use the remaining energy for catching bugs.
Dig Every Dig Spot
Dig spots can contain more than crafting materials.
You can also find Nokturna Cards, so it’s worth checking every one you see.
Learn Every Character’s Favorite Flower
Most villagers like a specific flower color.
Some examples are:
| Character | Likes |
|---|---|
| Mina | Pink Flowers |
| Luna | Purple Flowers |
| Death | Trash |
If you’re trying to raise friendship, flowers are a good way to start. You can also check the Moonlight Peaks gift guide for every character in the game.
Blood Wine Sells Well
Need extra money?
Blood Wine is one of the better items to sell during the early game.
It offers a reliable income until your farm becomes established.
Backpack Upgrade Prices
Your inventory can fill up quickly. Make sure to upgrade your backpack as soon as possible.
Current upgrade costs are:
| Upgrade | Cost |
|---|---|
| First Backpack | 2,000 |
| Second Backpack | 20,000 |
The Loveage Festival Lasts Two Days
The Loveage Festival isn’t limited to one day.
It runs for two days, and you can still leave town whenever you want.
Friend Combos Matter in Nokturna
If you’re playing Nokturna, learn the Friend Combo system.
Some combinations are much stronger than others and can make matches easier.
Golden Eggs Are a Safe Gift
Not sure what to give someone?
Every character loves Golden Eggs.
Always keep a few in storage.
Final Thoughts
Moonlight Peaks is full of small mechanics that you can easily miss.
All the things you can do in Hellkitten form—such as shaking the trees to get saplings, checking the sparkling sites, and upgrading your tools at the beginning—make the first season a lot easier.
If you discover another useful trick, share it with other players. There’s still plenty left to uncover.
