In *Fields of Mistria*, building your farm is just one part of the experience; fostering deep connections with the locals is equally rewarding. Juniper, in particular, stands out as a character you might want to get closer to. If you're aiming to deepen your bond with her, understanding the art of gifting is crucial. Here's a comprehensive guide to help you give Juniper the best gifts and enhance your relationship.
While you can build friendships with nearly everyone in *Fields of Mistria*, romance is reserved for a select group of NPCs. With the v0.13.0 update, you have the option to pursue romance with 11 different characters, including Caldarus himself.
Each romanceable NPC has a heart meter that fills based on your interactions with them. To cultivate a romantic relationship, engage with them regularly and pay close attention to their preferences. Start by **talking to them daily**, which you can do while completing other tasks around town. Daily conversations can significantly boost your relationship. Additionally, make sure to fulfill any requests they post on the town board, as this provides more opportunities to increase their heart gauge.
You can also **give them a gift once per day**, choosing items they particularly enjoy. These items vary by character and can be gathered or crafted. On their birthday, give them an item they love to maximize the heart gauge boost. Consistent efforts in these areas will quickly elevate their affection towards you.
Keep in mind that currently, NPC heart gauges can only reach **six hearts**. After achieving six hearts, a cutscene will hint at a budding romance, but it won't be fully realized 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 romantic journey in Mistria continues to flourish.
Juniper is one of the romanceable characters in *Fields of Mistria*. When not searching for witchcraft ingredients, you can find her at the bathhouse she manages in the northeastern part of town. To romance Juniper, focus on visiting her, completing her town board requests, and giving her daily gifts.
Juniper has a variety of items she "likes" and "loves." Her birthday falls on the **26th day of Fall**, so make sure to gift her an item she "loves" on that day for an extra heart gauge boost. Avoid giving her items she dislikes, which include all universal dislikes and **Sod**.
You can monitor the status of her heart gauge at any time in your journal under the heart icon tab.
| Item Name | How to Obtain |
|---|---|
| Ancient Royal Scepter | Can be found while digging in Western Ruins (Archaeology) |
| Black Tablet | Can be found while digging in random spots around the overworld; must have 'Well Placed' skill perk unlocked (Archaeology) |
| Crystal Rose | Can be foraged in the Deep Earth section of the Mines |
| Fish Tacos | Craft with the following ingredients: 1 x Corn, 1 x Cod, 1 x Mayonnaise, 1 x Chili Pepper, 1 x Tide Lettuce. Can also be obtained while harvesting Chili Peppers or Corn with the 'Living Off the Land' skill perk |
| Golden Cookies | Can be obtained from the Chicken Statue near Sweetwater Farm for 100 Beads. Craft with the following ingredients: 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 the following ingredients: 1 x Moon Fruit, 1 x Honey, 1 x Chicken Egg, 1 x Flour |
| Mushroom Brew | Sold at either Darcy’s Stall or Balor’s Wagon (80 x Tesserae) |
| Pizza | Sold at Balor’s Wagon (450 x Tesserae). Craft with the following ingredients: 1 x Tomato, 1 x Cheese, 1 x Flour |
| Spell Fruit Parfait | Craft with the following ingredients: 1 x Spell Fruit, 1 x Lava Chestnuts, 1 x Crystal Berries, 1 x Sweetroot, 1 x Sugar, 1 x Golden Milk |
| Item Name | How to Obtain |
|---|---|
| Crunchy Chickpeas | Sold at Balor’s Wagon (110 x Tesserae). Craft with the following ingredients: 1 x Chickpea, 1 x Rock Salt |
| Fog Orchid | Can be foraged during the Fall season |
| Frog | Can be caught while fishing or diving during Spring and Fall seasons |
| Latte | Sold at Darcy’s Stall (175 x Tesserae). Can earn from the Wishing Well for 100 x Tesserae. Craft with the following ingredients: 1 x Coffee, 1 x Milk |
| Middlemist | Can be foraged during the Spring season. Sold at Balor’s Wagon (300 x Tesserae) |
| Monster Powder | Can drop while slaying any Mushroom monster in the Mines |
| Morel Mushroom | Can be foraged during the Spring season. Sold at Balor’s Wagon (100 x Tesserae) |
| Nettle | Can be foraged during the Spring season |
| Newt | Can be found while diving during all seasons |
| Night Queen | Can be found while diving during the Summer season. Sold at Balor’s Wagon (300 x Tesserae). Can be grown on your farm with Night Queen Seeds |
| Poinsetta | Can be foraged during the Winter season. Sold at Balor’s Wagon (120 x Tesserae). Can be 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 | Can be foraged in the Upper Mines |
| Toasted Sunflower Seeds | Sold at Balor’s Wagon (220 x Tesserae). Craft with the following ingredients: 1 x Sunflower, 1 x Rock Salt, 1 x Oil |
| Water Chestnut Fritters | Craft with the following ingredients: 2 x Water Chestnut, 1 x Flour, 1 x Oil |
This concludes our *Fields of Mistria* Juniper gift guide. For more tips and tricks, be sure to explore our other content, including how to access the Deep Woods area.
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