In *Fields of Mistria*, building and expanding your farm is just one aspect of the game; forging deep, lasting relationships with the town's residents is equally crucial. Juniper stands out as a particularly enchanting character, and if you're keen on developing a romantic connection with her, mastering the art of gifting is essential. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you give Juniper the perfect gifts and win her heart.
How to Romance a Character in Fields of Mistria
While you can build friendships with almost everyone in *Fields of Mistria*, romance is exclusive to a select group of 11 NPCs, including Caldarus himself, as of the v0.13.0 update. Each romanceable character has a heart meter that fills based on your interactions with them. To foster a romantic relationship, engage with them frequently and pay close attention to their preferences.
Start by **engaging in daily conversations** with them, which can be seamlessly integrated into your daily tasks around town. Regular chats can significantly boost your relationship. Additionally, make it a point to fulfill any requests they post on the town board; completing these tasks will provide more opportunities to increase their heart gauge.
You can also **gift them an item they enjoy once per day**. These gifts should be tailored to their specific likes or loves, which vary from one character to another. You can obtain or craft these items. On their birthday, ensure you give them an item they love, which will give an extra boost to their heart gauge. Consistently following these steps will swiftly elevate their affection towards you.
Keep in mind that currently, NPC heart gauges can only reach up to **six hearts**. After reaching six hearts, a cutscene will hint at a budding romance, though it's not yet fully developed. 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 with Juniper won't stagnate.
All Gifts For Juniper in Fields of Mistria
Juniper is one of the romanceable characters you'll encounter in *Fields of Mistria*. When she's not busy searching for unusual witchcraft ingredients, you can find her at her bathhouse in the northeastern part of town. To win her heart, make regular visits, complete her requests on the town board, and bring her thoughtful 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 present her with an item she "loves" on that day for an extra boost to her heart gauge. 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 through the heart icon tab in your journal.
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 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 completes our guide on gifting Juniper in *Fields of Mistria*. For more tips and tricks, be sure to explore our other content, including how to access the Deep Woods area.
