Juniper Gift Guide for Fields of Mistria
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 looking to deepen your bond or even romance her, understanding the art of gifting is essential. Here’s your ultimate guide to winning Juniper's heart with the perfect presents.
How to Romance a Character in Fields of Mistria

While *Fields of Mistria* allows you to befriend many of its residents, romance is reserved for a select few NPCs. With the v0.13.0 update, you can choose from 11 different NPCs, including the intriguing Caldarus, to be your romantic interest.
Each romanceable NPC has a heart meter that grows based on your interactions with them. To kindle a romance with a specific NPC, regular interaction is key. Start by **talking to them daily** as you go about your tasks around town. Daily chats can significantly boost their affection towards you. Additionally, make sure to fulfill any requests they post on the town board. Completing these tasks will give you more chances to increase their heart gauge.
You can also **give them a gift once per day**, tailored to their personal tastes. These items can be gathered or crafted and vary from one character to another. On their birthday, ensure you give them an item they love for an extra boost to their heart gauge.
Currently, the heart gauge for NPCs can only reach **six hearts**. At this level, a cutscene will play, hinting 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, as well as options for marriage and children, ensuring your romance in Mistria has room to flourish.
All Gifts For Juniper in Fields of Mistria

Juniper is one of the romanceable characters in *Fields of Mistria*. When she's not searching for mystical 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 gifts daily.
Juniper appreciates a variety of gifts, each categorized as "likes" or "loves." Remember, her birthday falls on the **26th day of Fall**, so give her an item she "loves" on that day for a significant boost to her heart gauge.
Avoid giving Juniper items she dislikes, which include all universal dislikes and **Sod**. You can always check 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 | 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 for 80 x Tesserae |
| Pizza | Sold at Balor’s Wagon for 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 |
Items Juniper Likes
| Item Name | How to Obtain |
|---|---|
| Crunchy Chickpeas | Sold at Balor’s Wagon for 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 for 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 for 300 x Tesserae |
| Monster Powder | Dropped while slaying Mushroom monsters in the Mines |
| Morel Mushroom | Foraged during the Spring season; sold at Balor’s Wagon for 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 for 300 x Tesserae; grown on your farm with Night Queen Seeds |
| Poinsetta | Foraged during the Winter season; sold at Balor’s Wagon for 120 x Tesserae; grown on your farm with Poinsettia Seeds |
| Red Wine | Sold at the Inn for 100 x Tesserae |
| White Wine | Sold at the Inn for 100 x Tesserae |
| Shadow Flower | Foraged in the Upper Mines |
| Toasted Sunflower Seeds | Sold at Balor’s Wagon for 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 |
That wraps up our guide on gifting to Juniper in *Fields of Mistria*. For more tips and tricks, don't forget to explore our other content, including how to unlock the Deep Woods area.