Heartopia NPC Gift Guide
Quick Tip
Give loved gifts for +3 friendship hearts, liked gifts for +2 hearts. You can give one gift per NPC per day. Birthday gifts give DOUBLE points! Check each villager's profile for their birthday date.
Hobby Mentors
These NPCs teach you the core hobbies of Heartopia. Their gift preferences often align with their specialty!
Blanc
Vanya
Massimo
Naniwa
Bailey J
Bill
Shopkeepers
Win over these shop owners to unlock special discounts and rare items!
Mrs. Joan
Bob
Townsfolk
Build relationships with the town residents for special story events!
Patti
The Mayor
Quick Reference Table
Use this table to quickly find the best gifts for any NPC:
| NPC | Role | Best Loved Gift | Easy Gift |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🌱 Blanc | Gardening Mentor | Rare Flowers, Seeds | Any Flower |
| 🎣 Vanya | Fishing Mentor | Rare Fish, Seafood Dishes | Any Fish |
| 👨🍳 Massimo | Cooking Mentor | Complex Recipes, Truffle | Any Cooked Food |
| 🦋 Naniwa | Bug Catching Mentor | Rare Butterflies/Beetles | Any Bug |
| 📷 Bailey J | Birdwatching Mentor | Rare Bird Photos | Bird Feed |
| ⚓ Bill | Sea Fishing Mentor | Lobster, Crab | Any Sea Fish |
| 🐾 Mrs. Joan | Pet Shop | Pet Treats, Yarn Ball | Pet Food |
| 🏗️ Bob | Architect | Roaming Oak Timber | Wood or Stone |
| 🎨 Patti | Young Artist | Candy, Art Supplies | Any Sweet |
| 🎩 Mayor | Town Leader | Gourmet Food, Wine | Coffee |
Gifting Tips & Strategies
Birthday Bonus
Gifts given on an NPC's birthday grant DOUBLE friendship points! Mark their birthdays on your calendar and save your best gifts for these special days.
Universal Loved Gifts
While each NPC has preferences, some items are universally liked: Cooked dishes, Flowers, and Quality crafted items tend to work for most villagers.
Avoid These Items
Never gift Trash, Old Boot, or Broken items to any NPC. These universally decrease friendship and may trigger negative dialogue.
Maximizing Friendship Gains
- Daily Gifts: Give one gift per day to each NPC you're focusing on
- Daily Conversation: Talk to NPCs daily for +1 friendship heart
- Complete Quests: Finish their requests for large friendship boosts
- Festival Participation: Join town events for bonus friendship with all NPCs
- Gift Quality Matters: Higher quality/rarity items give more points
Friendship Rewards
Higher friendship levels unlock:
- 2 Hearts: New dialogue options
- 4 Hearts: Receive small gifts in mail
- 6 Hearts: Special cutscenes and story events
- 8 Hearts: Discounts at their shop (if applicable)
- 10 Hearts: Special recipe or item reward
Frequently Asked Questions
No, you can only give one gift per day to each NPC. Additional gifts won't increase friendship. Wait until the next day for another gift opportunity.
Giving a disliked item reduces friendship by 1 heart and triggers disappointed dialogue. Avoid trash and items clearly unrelated to their interests.
No! Each NPC has unique loved, liked, and disliked items based on their personality and role. Check our individual profiles for complete lists.
Check the community board in town square for upcoming birthdays, or visit each villager's profile page. Birthdays are also announced in the morning news.
Yes! Higher quality items (gold star, silver star) give bonus friendship points. A gold-star fish gives more friendship than a regular one.