In *Fields of Mistria*, building your farm is only part of the journey—cultivating deep, lasting friendships with the locals of Mistria is equally important. If you're interested in developing a closer relationship with Juniper, understanding her gift preferences is crucial. Here's a comprehensive guide to help you win her heart with the perfect presents.
How to Romance a Character in Fields of Mistria
In *Fields of Mistria*, while you can build friendships with nearly everyone, romance is reserved for a select few NPCs. With the v0.13.0 update, you have the option to romance one of 11 characters, including the intriguing Caldarus himself.
Each romanceable NPC has a heart meter that fills based on your interactions with them. To foster a romance with Juniper or any other NPC, regular engagement is key. Start by **talking to them daily**, which you can do while going about your daily tasks in town. Regular conversations can significantly strengthen your bond. Additionally, don't miss out on completing any requests they post on the town board; these actions will help boost their heart gauge.
You can also **give them a gift once per day**. Choose items that Juniper personally enjoys, as these preferences vary among characters. You can either gather or craft these items. On her birthday, the **26th day of Fall**, make sure to gift her something she loves for an extra boost to her heart meter.
Currently, the heart gauge for NPCs can reach up to **six hearts**. Reaching this level will trigger a cutscene suggesting the beginning of a romantic spark, though not a fully developed relationship yet.
Future updates, as per the game’s roadmap, will introduce 8 and 10-heart events for romanceable NPCs, along with options for marriage and children, ensuring your romance in Mistria continues to grow.
All Gifts For Juniper in Fields of Mistria
Juniper is a unique romanceable character in *Fields of Mistria*. When she's not on the hunt for rare witchcraft ingredients, you'll find her at her bathhouse in the northeastern part of town. To romance her, focus on regular visits, fulfilling her town board requests, and giving her thoughtful daily gifts.
Juniper has specific items she "likes" and "loves." Her birthday is a prime opportunity to give her a gift she "loves" for an extra heart gauge boost. Be mindful of items she dislikes, which include all universal dislikes for NPCs and **Sod**. You can track her heart gauge status in your journal under the 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 seasons |
| Latte | Sold at Darcy’s Stall (175 x Tesserae). Can be earned 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 guide covers all you need to know about gifting to Juniper in *Fields of Mistria*. For more tips and tricks on the game, including how to access the Deep Woods area, be sure to explore our other content.
