As you cultivate your farm in *Fields of Mistria*, nurturing relationships with the locals is just as crucial as tending to your crops. Juniper stands out as a particularly enchanting companion, and if you're aiming to deepen your bond with her, understanding the art of gifting is essential. Whether you're new to the game or just need a refresher, this guide will help you choose the perfect gifts for Juniper.
How to Romance a Character in Fields of Mistria
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In *Fields of Mistria*, you can forge friendships with virtually everyone, but romance is a special connection reserved for a select group of 11 NPCs, including the intriguing Caldarus, as of the v0.13.0 update. Each romanceable character has a heart meter that reflects their affection towards you, which you can increase through thoughtful interactions and gifts.
To kindle a romance, engage with your chosen NPC daily. Simple conversations while you're out and about in town can significantly boost their heart meter. Also, make it a point to fulfill any requests they post on the town board; completing these tasks is a great way to show your dedication. Lastly, you can gift them an item they love or like once per day. Remember, crafting or gathering these items can be rewarding, and giving a loved item on their birthday will give an extra boost to their heart gauge.
Keep in mind that currently, the heart meter can only reach up to six hearts. At this level, a cutscene will hint at budding feelings, but it's not quite a full romance yet. However, according to the game's roadmap, future updates will introduce 8 and 10-heart events, along with options for marriage and starting a family, ensuring your romantic journey in Mistria has plenty of room to blossom.
All Gifts For Juniper in Fields of Mistria
Juniper, the enchanting NPC who runs the bathhouse in the northeastern part of town, is one of the romanceable characters in *Fields of Mistria*. She's often on the hunt for unique witchcraft ingredients, but to win her heart, you'll need to focus on visiting her, completing her town board requests, and selecting the right gifts.
Juniper appreciates a variety of items, categorized into those she "likes" and "loves". Her birthday falls on the 26th day of Fall, so be sure to gift her an item she "loves" on that special day to maximize the boost to her heart gauge. However, avoid giving her items she dislikes, which include all universal dislikes and Sod.
You can track the progress of Juniper's heart gauge anytime through the journal's heart icon tab.
Items Juniper Loves
| 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 |
Items Juniper Likes
| 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 season |
| 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 strategies, don't forget to explore our other content, including how to access the Deep Woods area.
