I stood in Olaf’s half-lit gallery and realized I didn’t have a single gem for the tank. My list was long, the forest outside was quiet, and the podium in the center felt like a silent judge. You’re about to pick up the trail—fast, with few missteps.
How to approach the Forest of Valor room
I once spent an hour circling a room because I’d missed one tiny resource. The Forest of Valor room breaks into three short rituals: Aquarium on the left, Diorama in the middle, Habitat on the right. I’ll walk you through each ritual so you can submit the exact items Olaf wants and move on without backtracking.
You’ll use tools you already know—your pickaxe for mining, a rod for fishing, and Goofy’s stall for seeds—and public resources like Reddit posts and YouTube clips when you want a quick map or spawn tip. This is less a scavenger hunt and more like mapping a jewelry box; find the right pocket, and the rest falls into place.
- Left: Forest of Valor gems then fish for the Aquarium.
- Center: Flowers at the podium, then supplies for four Diorama panels.
- Right: Six food items, then all five Raccoon critter Companions for the Habitat.
Aquarium: what you must place first
I found the left side of the room dim and oddly serene while I mined the first gem. Start by filling the gem slots—once those are in, the fish tank panel opens and you can place the required catches.
Where do I find Forest of Valor gems?
You mine them from rock nodes scattered across the biome. I recommend a short sweep of high-density rock clusters; use a stamina potion if you’re clearing a route fast.
Gems you need:
- Aquamarine
- Shiny Aquamarine
- Emerald
- Shiny Emerald
- Onyx
Fish you need (place in the tank):
- Bass
- Carp
- Perch
- Pike
- Rainbow Trout
Tip: use fishing bait from the shop if you’ve been struggling with rarer spawns. Community maps on Discord and Steam guides pinpoint hot spots if you want to shave time off your run.
Diorama: the long middle act
I stopped at the podium and realized the flowers were the key to opening the wall panels. Place the five flowers first—once they’re down the four panels will ask for stacks of materials.
What materials does the Diorama ask for?
The Diorama contains four themed panels with different resource lists. If you want to finish fast, farm hardwood and stone in batches, and keep a small stash of Dream and Night Shards on hand from repeat encounters in the valley.
Flowers to place at the podium:
- Blue Star Lily
- Orange Star Lily
- Red Bell Flower
- Purple Bell Flower
- White Bell Flower
Diorama panels and materials (copy these into a checklist):
| Diorama | Theme | Materials |
|---|---|---|
| First panel | Donald Duck | 44 Hardwood22 Iron Ore18 Orange Star Lily10 White Bell FlowerSix Dream Shard |
| Second panel | Portal | 22 Hardwood14 Coal Ore10 Night ShardsTwo Emeralds |
| Third panel | Campfire | 13 Hardwood10 PebblesTwo Aquamarine |
| Fourth panel | Kristoff | 46 Hardwood26 Stone16 Blue Star LilyEight Purple Bell FlowerFour Purified Night Shard |
Plan a short farm loop: hit dense hardwood patches, then swing by ore and pebble spots. If you play on PC or console, search the community boards on Reddit or the official Discord for node coordinates—people share efficient routes every week.
Habitat: food first, friends second
I sat with a basket of crops and realized the Habitat wants both edible offerings and five Raccoon Companions. The food podium accepts six specific items; after those, the critter panel will require each Raccoon you befriend.
How do I befriend Raccoon Companions?
You must find each Raccoon, feed it the food it likes, and complete the short befriending sequence. Treat it like a gentle pursuit: meet, feed, repeat until the heart meters fill.
Foods to place:
- Blueberry
- Lemon
- Garlic
- Bell Pepper
- Canola
- Onion
Some of these grow naturally; the rest require seeds from Goofy’s stall in the Forest of Valor. Buy, plant, and harvest on a compact plot to keep runs efficient.
Raccoon Companions to meet and submit:
- Black Raccoon
- Blue Raccoon
- Classic Raccoon
- Red Raccoon
- White Raccoon
Each critter requires an individual approach. If you’re farming friends, bring a handful of their favorite snacks and a calm pace—babies respond to patience. Be methodical as a beekeeper tending hives, and you’ll turn chance encounters into reliable captures.
What you get and closing tactics
During my first clear I checked the rewards screen and felt the momentum click—completing this room pays off in tidy progress and new items. Submit everything in order: gems, fish, flowers, diorama supplies, food, then critters. That order minimizes back-and-forth and reduces time spent re-farming.
This guide updates as I test variations and community reports come in; toolmakers like the Dreamlight Valley community on Reddit and creator videos on YouTube often reveal spawn patterns and shortcuts. Use their maps if you prefer route planning to random sweeps.
Ready to finish Olaf’s Forest of Valor room faster than you thought possible?