Fields of Mistria March Gifts: Complete Guide to Loved and Liked Items

Overview

March is one of the bachelor romance candidates in Fields of Mistria. He works at the forge and appreciates practical materials over decorative items. If you're looking to raise your friendship with him quickly, the fastest path is gifting him ores and ingots — but you don't need rare materials to start building rapport.

This guide covers March's complete gift preferences, the cheapest reliable options, and a stage-by-stage gifting plan that works whether you're on Day 5 or deep into the mines.

Direct outcome: By following this guide, you'll know exactly what to gift March at every stage of the game, what to avoid, and how to recover from a bad gift without wasting a day.

Requirements

Before you start gifting March, you'll want:

• Access to the Inn – Beer costs 100 Tesserae and is available year-round.
• A Copper Pickaxe – Needed to break boulders and mine ores efficiently.
• Farming or Foraging basics – Some liked gifts require crops or gathered items.
• Knowledge of March's schedule – He's typically at the forge or around town during the day. Gift him before his heart meter resets each day.

March's Gift Preferences

Loved Gifts

These give the maximum friendship boost. Most are mid-to-late game items:

Key insight: Any "Perfect" ore is a loved gift for March. The wiki confirms he values all Perfect Ores, not just specific types.

Liked Gifts

These give a solid friendship boost and are much easier to obtain:

Practical takeaway: March likes any ore and any ingot. If you're mining regularly, you'll have a stockpile of Copper and Iron Ore that he'll happily accept.

Neutral Gifts

Anything not listed as Loved, Liked, Disliked, or Hated gives a neutral response. This is fine in a pinch but won't accelerate your friendship.

Disliked Gifts

March dislikes:

• All flowers (including forageable flowers)
• All artifacts except Perfect Ores, Meteorite, and Dragon-Forged Bracelet
• All forageable items (acorns, mushrooms, etc.)
• Universal dislikes (junk items, trash)

This is important: do not gift March flowers or foraged items, even if they're pretty. He's a practical guy and won't appreciate them.

Hated Gifts

• Redhead Worm – Found by breaking rocks in all seasons except winter. This is the only item that triggers his hated reaction, and it's a significant friendship penalty.

Step-by-Step Gifting Strategy

Step 1: Early Game (Days 1–15)

Goal: Build a baseline friendship without spending much gold.

Best options:

1. Mine Copper Ore – Break rocks in the mines. You'll get plenty of Copper Ore, which March likes.
2. Buy Beer – 100 Tesserae at The Inn. Cheap and effective.
3. Buy Coffee – Available on Saturdays at Darcy's Stall. Many villagers like coffee, so it's a versatile purchase.

Expected result: +1 heart within a week if you gift daily.

Step 2: Mid Game (Copper Pickaxe +)

Goal: Transition to ingots and better ores.

1. Smelt Copper Ingots – 5 Copper Ore = 1 Copper Ingot. March likes these more than raw ore.
2. Upgrade to Iron – Once you have an Iron Pickaxe, mine Iron Ore and smelt Iron Ingots.
3. Watch for Perfect Copper Ore – When mining, you'll occasionally find Perfect Copper Ore. These are loved gifts and worth saving.

Expected result: +2 to +3 hearts within two weeks of consistent gifting.

Step 3: Late Game (Silver +)

Goal: Maximize friendship gains with loved gifts.

1. Smelt Gold Ingots – Once you can mine Gold Ore, smelt 10 into a Gold Ingot. This is a guaranteed loved gift.
2. Save Perfect Ores – Any Perfect Ore (Silver, Gold, Mistril) should go to March unless you need it for crafting.
3. Cook Sushi Platter – If you have fishing access and rice, this is a loved gift that doesn't require mining.

Expected result: +4 hearts (current Early Access cap) within a few weeks.

Step 4: Birthday Gifting (Spring 16)

March's birthday is Spring 16. Gifting on a birthday gives a larger friendship boost than normal days.

Best birthday gifts:

• Any Perfect Ore
• Gold Ingot
• Sushi Platter

If you don't have those yet, a Copper or Iron Ingot will still give a solid boost.

Common Mistakes

Gifting Flowers or Forageables

March dislikes all flowers and forageable items. Unlike some villagers who appreciate wildflowers, March sees them as useless. Check your inventory before gifting — that pretty daffodil will actually hurt your friendship.

Wasting Perfect Ores

Perfect Ores are rare. If you find Perfect Copper Ore early, resist the urge to sell it or use it in crafting. March's loved-gift reaction is worth far more than the gold you'd get from selling.

Gifting Redhead Worms

This is the only hated gift and it's a significant penalty. Redhead Worms drop from rocks in all seasons except winter. If you're mining and get one, don't gift it to anyone — sell it or keep it for a quest.

Ignoring the Daily Gift Limit

You can only gift each villager once per day. If you gift March a disliked item, you've wasted that day's opportunity. Plan your gifts ahead.

Advanced Tips

The Coffee Strategy

Coffee is a liked gift for March and many other villagers (Adeline, Holt, Hayden, Hemlock, March, Nora, Reina, and Balor). On Saturdays, Darcy's Stall sells coffee. Buy several cups and distribute them to multiple villagers for efficient friendship building.

Ore Stockpiling

Every time you mine, set aside a few ores specifically for March. Copper and Iron Ore are common enough that you won't miss them, but March will appreciate the consistency. Over time, this adds up to multiple hearts without spending any gold.

Ingot Efficiency

Smelting ores into ingots doubles the friendship value per item. Five Copper Ore becomes one Copper Ingot, and the ingot is worth more as a gift than five individual ores. If you have spare ore, smelt it before gifting.

The Beer Alternative

Beer is 100 Tesserae at The Inn and is a liked gift. If you're short on mining materials, beer is a reliable fallback. The Inn is open most evenings, so you can buy beer and gift it the same day.

Recovery Plan for Bad Gifts

If you accidentally gift March something he dislikes:

1. Don't panic – One bad gift won't ruin your friendship, but it will cost you that day's gift opportunity.
2. Gift again the next day – A liked or loved gift the following day will quickly offset the penalty.
3. Use a loved gift – If you have a Perfect Ore or Gold Ingot, use it after a bad gift to recover faster.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is March's birthday in Fields of Mistria?

March's birthday is Spring 16. Gifting him on this day gives a larger friendship boost.

What does March love in Fields of Mistria?

March loves Perfect Ores (Copper, Iron, Silver, Gold, Mistril), Gold Ingots, Mistril Ingots, Meteorites, Dragon-Forged Bracelets, and Sushi Platters.

Does March like flowers in Fields of Mistria?

No. March dislikes all flowers and forageable items. Avoid gifting him flowers, even if they're rare or pretty.

What is the cheapest gift for March?

Beer (100 Tesserae at The Inn) and Copper Ore (free from mining) are the cheapest reliable liked gifts. Coffee from Darcy's Stall is also affordable.

Can I romance March in Fields of Mistria?

Yes, March is a bachelor romance candidate. The current Early Access cap is 4 hearts, with plans to raise it to 6 hearts in an upcoming update and 8–10 hearts at full release.

Related Guides

• Fields of Mistria Balor Gifts
• Fields of Mistria Caldarius Gifts
• Fields of Mistria Eiland Gifts
• Fields of Mistria Elsie Gifts

Sources

• March's Gift Preferences – Fields of Mistria Wiki
• Cheap & Easy Gifts for Everyone in Fields of Mistria (YouTube)

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