How to Give Gifts in Rune Factory Guardians of Azuma
Written by Priya Kapoor
To give gifts in Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, just talk to the character, then choose the gift option when it pops up. You can give one gift per day, and the type of item you give affects how much bond you earn.
Here’s everything you need to know to do it right.
How the Gift System Works
How to Gift
Walk up to the character you want to give a gift to and press the interact button. This brings up a small menu. If you’ve already talked to them for the day, you’ll still get the gift option.
Pick the item you want from your inventory and confirm.
Bond Value by Gift Type
Not all gifts are equal. Here's how the bond points usually break down:
Neutral gifts give +8 bond
Liked gifts give +16 bond
Loved gifts give +29 bond
Some items that aren’t loved but still good give +13 bond
Each character has their own preferences, so you'll want to learn who likes what early on. Some gifts can be bought, others have to be cooked or crafted.
You Can Only Gift Once a Day
You only get one gift attempt per character per in-game day, so make it count. If you try again, you won’t get any bond boost. Don’t worry though... you can gift and also hang out with the same character in the same day.
Gifting Tips That Actually Help
Watch the Dialogue
Characters react differently depending on what you give them. If they look excited, you’ve probably hit a loved gift. If they just say thanks, it was probably neutral or liked.
Use Your Crafting Early
A lot of the best gifts come from recipes. Things like Tri-Color Dango, Matcha Ice Cream, or specialty items made with partners like Suzu or Sakaki usually give the highest bond boosts.
Some can even be made early if you know where to look.
Check for Return Gifts
Some characters, like Iroha, may give you items back after you give them something they enjoy. It’s a nice bonus... and also a hint you're giving the right stuff.
Where to Get Gifts
You’ll find gifts in a few ways:
Buy ingredients or small items from shops
Get cooking recipes from the Frog Statue quest
Forage and loot during exploration
Bond with characters like Suzu or Sakaki to unlock unique cooking outcomes
You can also gift items to the same person you bought them from, which is a little weird, but it works.
Final Blurb
Giving gifts in Guardians of Azuma is more than just tossing snacks at people. Each one counts toward marriage, combat upgrades, and unlocks. Focus on learning what each person likes, and start stocking up early.
One well-placed dango can go a long way toward making someone want to marry you... or at least follow you into battle.
FAQ
Q: How do I give a gift to someone in Rune Factory Guardians of Azuma?
Talk to the character and select the gift option when it appears. Pick your item from the list and confirm.
Q: How many times can I give a gift each day?
You can gift once per day per character.
Q: Do all gifts give the same bond value?
No. Neutral gives +8, liked gives +16, and loved gives +29. Some mid-tier gifts give +13.
Q: Can I give the same item every day?
Yes, but giving their favorite item daily is the fastest way to max bond.
Q: Is it better to give a gift or hang out?
Both help. You can do both in the same day for a bigger bond boost.
Q: Can characters give items back when you gift them?
Some do, like Iroha. It usually means they liked what you gave them.
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