In *Fields of Mistria*, building and nurturing friendships is as crucial as managing your farm. If you're keen on deepening your bond with Juniper, one of the game's romanceable characters, mastering the art of gifting is key. Here's a comprehensive guide to help you choose the best gifts for Juniper and enhance your relationship with her.
How to Romance a Character in Fields of Mistria
While you can form friendships with many characters in *Fields of Mistria*, romance is exclusive to a select group of 11 NPCs, including Caldarus, as introduced in the v0.13.0 update. Each romanceable character has a heart meter that reflects your relationship status with them. To increase this meter, engage with them regularly and be mindful of their preferences.
Start by **talking to them daily**, which you can easily incorporate into your routine around town. Daily chats can significantly boost your relationship. Additionally, fulfill any requests they post on the town board; completing these tasks offers more chances to elevate their heart gauge.
Another way to build affection is by **giving them a gift once per day**. Choose items they particularly like or love, as these preferences vary between characters. You can either gather or craft these items. On their birthday, giving them a gift they love will provide a substantial boost to their heart gauge.
Keep in mind that currently, the heart gauge for NPCs can only reach up to **six hearts**. At this level, a cutscene will hint at a budding romance, but it won't be fully developed yet. According to the game's roadmap, future updates will include 8 and 10-heart events, along with options for marriage and children, ensuring your romantic journey with Juniper can continue to flourish.
All Gifts For Juniper in Fields of Mistria
Juniper, the enchanting owner of the bathhouse in the northeastern part of town, is a fascinating character to romance. To win her heart, make regular visits, complete her town board requests, and gift her items she enjoys.
Juniper appreciates a variety of gifts, categorized into "likes" and "loves." Her birthday falls on the **26th day of Fall**, making it the perfect opportunity to give her a gift she loves for an extra heart gauge boost.
Be cautious, as Juniper dislikes all universal disliked items and **Sod**. Avoid these to maintain a positive relationship.
You can monitor the progress of your relationship through the heart gauge in your journal, accessible via the heart icon tab.
Items Juniper Loves
| Item Name | How to Obtain |
|---|---|
| Ancient Royal Scepter | Found while digging in Western Ruins (Archaeology) |
| Black Tablet | Found while digging in random spots around the overworld; requires 'Well Placed' skill perk (Archaeology) |
| Crystal Rose | Foraged in the Deep Earth section of the Mines |
| Fish Tacos | Craft with: 1 x Corn, 1 x Cod, 1 x Mayonnaise, 1 x Chili Pepper, 1 x Tide Lettuce. Also obtainable while harvesting Chili Peppers or Corn with the 'Living Off the Land' skill perk |
| Golden Cookies | Obtained from the Chicken Statue near Sweetwater Farm for 100 Beads. Craft with: 2 x Golden Egg, 2 x Golden Milk, 2 x Golden Butter, 2 x Flour, 2 x Chocolate, 2 x Sugar |
| Moon Fruit Cake | Craft with: 1 x Moon Fruit, 1 x Honey, 1 x Chicken Egg, 1 x Flour |
| Mushroom Brew | Sold at Darcy’s Stall or Balor’s Wagon (80 x Tesserae) |
| Pizza | Sold at Balor’s Wagon (450 x Tesserae). Craft with: 1 x Tomato, 1 x Cheese, 1 x Flour |
| Spell Fruit Parfait | Craft with: 1 x Spell Fruit, 1 x Lava Chestnuts, 1 x Crystal Berries, 1 x Sweetroot, 1 x Sugar, 1 x Golden Milk |
Items Juniper Likes
| Item Name | How to Obtain |
|---|---|
| Crunchy Chickpeas | Sold at Balor’s Wagon (110 x Tesserae). Craft with: 1 x Chickpea, 1 x Rock Salt |
| Fog Orchid | Foraged during the Fall season |
| Frog | Caught while fishing or diving during Spring and Fall seasons |
| Latte | Sold at Darcy’s Stall (175 x Tesserae). Earned from the Wishing Well for 100 x Tesserae. Craft with: 1 x Coffee, 1 x Milk |
| Middlemist | Foraged during the Spring season. Sold at Balor’s Wagon (300 x Tesserae) |
| Monster Powder | Drops from any Mushroom monster in the Mines |
| Morel Mushroom | Foraged during the Spring season. Sold at Balor’s Wagon (100 x Tesserae) |
| Nettle | Foraged during the Spring season |
| Newt | Found while diving during all seasons |
| Night Queen | Found while diving during the Summer season. Sold at Balor’s Wagon (300 x Tesserae). Grown on your farm with Night Queen Seeds |
| Poinsetta | Foraged during the Winter season. Sold at Balor’s Wagon (120 x Tesserae). Grown on your farm with Poinsettia Seeds |
| Red Wine | Sold at the Inn (100 x Tesserae) |
| White Wine | Sold at the Inn (100 x Tesserae) |
| Shadow Flower | Foraged in the Upper Mines |
| Toasted Sunflower Seeds | Sold at Balor’s Wagon (220 x Tesserae). Craft with: 1 x Sunflower, 1 x Rock Salt, 1 x Oil |
| Water Chestnut Fritters | Craft with: 2 x Water Chestnut, 1 x Flour, 1 x Oil |
This guide should help you navigate the gifting system in *Fields of Mistria* and strengthen your bond with Juniper. For more insights into the game, including how to access the Deep Woods area, be sure to explore our other content.
