In the enchanting world of *Fields of Mistria*, building your farm is just the beginning. To truly enrich your experience, fostering deep connections with the locals, like the intriguing Juniper, can open up new avenues of joy and romance. If you're aiming to win Juniper's heart, mastering the art of gifting is crucial. Here's your comprehensive guide on how to impress Juniper with the perfect presents.
How to Romance a Character in Fields of Mistria
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While you can forge friendships with most characters in *Fields of Mistria*, romance is a special bond reserved for a select group of 11 NPCs, including the enigmatic Caldarus. Each romanceable character has a heart meter that reflects your relationship progress. To kindle a romance with Juniper, or any other NPC, follow these steps:
- Daily Interaction: Engage in daily conversations with your chosen NPC. These chats, woven into your daily tasks around town, are foundational to deepening your bond.
- Complete Requests: Keep an eye on the town board for any requests from your romantic interest. Fulfilling these will not only help the community but also significantly boost their heart gauge.
- Gift Giving: You can gift your NPC of choice once per day. Opt for items they love or like, as these gifts will accelerate the growth of their heart meter. On their birthday, a loved gift can provide an extra boost.
Currently, the heart gauge maxes out at six hearts. Upon reaching this level, a cutscene with your chosen NPC hints at budding feelings but stops short of full romance. Fear not, as the game's roadmap promises future updates with 8 and 10-heart events, along with options for marriage and starting a family, ensuring your romance has room to flourish.
All Gifts for Juniper in Fields of Mistria
Juniper, a charming character often seen gathering ingredients for her witchcraft, runs a bathhouse in the northeastern part of town. To win her affection, frequent visits, completing her town board requests, and thoughtful daily gifts are key.
Juniper's birthday falls on the **26th day of Fall**. On this special day, gifting her an item she loves will significantly enhance her heart gauge. Be mindful to avoid items she dislikes, which include all universal dislikes shared by other NPCs and **Sod**.
You can always track your progress with Juniper by checking her heart gauge 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 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 or 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 for 80 x Tesserae |
| Pizza | Sold at Balor’s Wagon for 450 x Tesserae or 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 for 110 x Tesserae or 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 for 175 x Tesserae, obtainable from the Wishing Well for 100 x Tesserae, or craft with 1 x Coffee, 1 x Milk |
| Middlemist | Foraged during the Spring season or sold at Balor’s Wagon for 300 x Tesserae |
| Monster Powder | Dropped by Mushroom monsters in the Mines |
| Morel Mushroom | Foraged during the Spring season or sold at Balor’s Wagon for 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 for 300 x Tesserae, or grown with Night Queen Seeds on your farm |
| Poinsetta | Foraged during the Winter season, sold at Balor’s Wagon for 120 x Tesserae, or grown with Poinsettia Seeds on your farm |
| Red Wine | Sold at the Inn for 100 x Tesserae |
| White Wine | Sold at the Inn for 100 x Tesserae |
| Shadow Flower | Foraged in the Upper Mines |
| Toasted Sunflower Seeds | Sold at Balor’s Wagon for 220 x Tesserae or 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 covers everything you need to know about gifting Juniper in *Fields of Mistria*. For more insights and tips on the game, including how to explore the Deep Woods area, be sure to check out our other resources.
