As you cultivate your farm in *Fields of Mistria*, nurturing relationships with the locals is just as crucial. Among them, Juniper stands out as a special friend, and if you're aiming to deepen your connection with her, understanding the art of gifting is key. Here's a comprehensive guide to help you choose the best gifts for Juniper.
How to Romance a Character in Fields of Mistria
In *Fields of Mistria*, you can build friendships with nearly everyone, but romance is reserved for a select group of NPCs. With the v0.13.0 update, you can pursue romance with 11 different NPCs, including the intriguing Caldarus.
Each romanceable NPC has a heart meter that fills based on your interactions. To kindle a romance, engage with them regularly and cater to their specific likes and dislikes.
Start by **talking to them daily**, which can be seamlessly integrated into your daily routines around town. Consistent conversation can significantly strengthen your bond. Additionally, make sure to fulfill their requests posted on the town board, as this provides more opportunities to boost their heart gauge.
You can also **give them a gift once per day**, ideally something they love or at least like. These items vary by character and can be gathered or crafted. On their birthday, gifting an item they love is especially impactful. Consistent effort in these areas will swiftly increase their heart gauge.
Currently, NPC heart gauges can reach a maximum of **six hearts**. Reaching this level triggers a cutscene that hints at burgeoning feelings, but not full-blown romance yet.
According to the game's roadmap, future updates will introduce 8 and 10-heart events, along with options for marriage and children. So, your journey towards romance with Juniper is just beginning.
All Gifts For Juniper in Fields of Mistria
Juniper, a romanceable character in *Fields of Mistria*, spends her time either foraging for unique witchcraft ingredients or managing her bathhouse in the northeastern part of town.
To win her heart, focus on visiting her regularly, completing her requests on the town board, and bringing her thoughtful daily gifts.
Juniper has a range of items she "likes" and "loves." Make sure to bring her something she loves on her birthday, which falls on the **26th day of Fall**, to give her heart gauge an extra boost.
Avoid giving her items she dislikes, which include all universal dislikes shared by other NPCs and **Sod**.
You can always monitor the status of her heart gauge in your journal under the heart icon tab.
Items Juniper Loves
| 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 | Crafted 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. Crafted 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 | Crafted with: 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). Crafted with: 1 x Tomato, 1 x Cheese, 1 x Flour |
| Spell Fruit Parfait | Crafted with: 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). Crafted 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. Crafted with: 1 x Coffee, 1 x Milk |
| Middlemist | Foraged during the Spring season. Sold at Balor’s Wagon (300 x Tesserae) |
| Monster Powder | Drops from 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). Crafted with: 1 x Sunflower, 1 x Rock Salt, 1 x Oil |
| Water Chestnut Fritters | Crafted with: 2 x Water Chestnut, 1 x Flour, 1 x Oil |
This concludes our guide on the best gifts for Juniper in *Fields of Mistria*. For more tips and guides, including how to access the Deep Woods area, be sure to check out our other content for the game.
