As you cultivate your farm in *Fields of Mistria*, building strong relationships with the local inhabitants is just as crucial. Juniper stands out as a special companion, and if you're interested in deepening your bond with her, mastering the art of gifting is essential. Here's a comprehensive guide to help you select the perfect gifts for Juniper.
How to Romance a Character in Fields of Mistria
In *Fields of Mistria*, while you can forge friendships with most NPCs, romance is exclusive to a select few. With the v0.13.0 update, you have the option to pursue romance with 11 different NPCs, including Caldarus himself.
Each romanceable NPC has a heart meter that fills based on your interactions. To nurture a romantic relationship, engage with them frequently and pay close attention to their preferences.
Start by **talking to them daily**—this can be seamlessly integrated into your routine tasks around town. Daily conversations can significantly boost your relationship. Additionally, make it a point to **complete any requests they post on the town board**. Fulfilling these requests provides more chances to increase their heart gauge.
Lastly, **give them a gift once per day**, choosing items they particularly enjoy or love. These items differ from one character to another and can be gathered or crafted. On their birthday, gift them something they love to maximize the boost to their heart gauge.
Keep in mind that currently, NPC heart gauges can reach up to **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 include 8 and 10-heart events for romanceable NPCs, along with options for marriage and children. So, your journey with Juniper is just beginning.
All Gifts For Juniper in Fields of Mistria
Juniper is a romanceable character in *Fields of Mistria*, often seen searching for unique witchcraft ingredients. You can find her at her bathhouse in the northeastern part of town.
To romance Juniper, focus on visiting her, completing her town board requests, and giving her thoughtful daily gifts. She has a variety of items she "likes" and "loves," and you can mix and match these gifts. Her birthday falls on the **26th day of Fall**, so be sure to give her a "loved" item on that day for an extra heart gauge boost.
Avoid giving Juniper items she dislikes, which include all universal dislikes for NPCs and **Sod**. You can monitor 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 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 wraps up our *Fields of Mistria* gift guide for Juniper. For more tips and tricks on the game, including how to explore the Deep Woods area, be sure to check out our additional content.
