In *Fields of Mistria*, building your farm is just one part of the adventure. Cultivating deep, lasting friendships with the locals is equally rewarding, especially with someone as special as Juniper. 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 forge 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 build a romantic connection, 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 complete 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 from character to 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 romance in Mistria has room to grow.
Juniper, a romanceable character in *Fields of Mistria*, is often seen searching for unique witchcraft ingredients. You can find her at the bathhouse she manages in the northeastern part of town. To romance Juniper, focus on visiting her, fulfilling her town board requests, and giving her thoughtful daily gifts.
Juniper has a range of items she "likes" and "loves." Her birthday falls on the **26th day of Fall**, so make sure to gift her something 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 her heart gauge status in your journal under the heart icon tab.
| 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 |
| 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 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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