As you cultivate your farm in *Fields of Mistria*, nurturing relationships with the townsfolk is equally essential. Juniper stands out as a particularly enchanting friend, and if you're aiming to deepen your connection with her, understanding the art of gifting is crucial. Here's your comprehensive guide to showering Juniper with the best gifts to win her heart.
How to Romance a Character in Fields of Mistria
In *Fields of Mistria*, you can forge friendships with nearly everyone, but romance is reserved for a select few NPCs. As of the v0.13.0 update, you can pursue romance with one of 11 characters, including the intriguing Caldarus.
Each romanceable NPC has a heart meter that fills based on your interactions. To spark a romance, engage with them regularly and cater to their preferences. Start by **chatting with them daily**—it's easy to do while you're busy around town. Each conversation can significantly enhance your bond. Additionally, make sure to fulfill any requests they post on the town board; this increases your opportunities to boost their heart gauge.
You can also **give them gifts once per day**, focusing on items they particularly enjoy. These items differ from character to character and can be foraged, crafted, or purchased. On their birthday, opt for an item they "love" to maximize the impact on their heart gauge. Consistently following these steps will rapidly elevate their affection toward you.
Keep in mind, though, that currently, NPC heart gauges can only reach **six hearts**. After achieving this, a cutscene will hint at budding feelings but not a full romance yet. According to the game's roadmap, future updates will introduce 8 and 10-heart events, along with options for marriage and children, ensuring your romance can flourish.
All Gifts For Juniper in Fields of Mistria
Juniper, a romanceable character in *Fields of Mistria*, spends her time searching for witchcraft ingredients or managing the bathhouse in the northeastern part of town. To win her heart, visit her often, complete her town board requests, and bring her thoughtful daily gifts.
Juniper has a range of items she "likes" and "loves," and you can mix and match them. Her birthday falls on the **26th day of Fall**, so gifting her a "loved" item on that day will give her heart gauge an extra boost.
Avoid giving Juniper items she dislikes, which include all universal dislikes for NPCs and **Sod**. You can monitor her heart gauge's status in your journal under 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 obtained 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 | Dropped while slaying 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 wraps up our *Fields of Mistria* Juniper gift guide. Don't forget to explore our other content for the game, including how to access the Deep Woods area.
