Rune Factory 3 Special Daria Romance Guide

Daria is an unusual bachelorette in Rune Factory 3 Special. Unlike the other love interests, she doesn’t live in either village. She is instead found just outside a dungeon. This elven artist lives alone in pursuit of her creative genius. However, this isolation does mean that she’s in great need of a sidekick, a role that you end up taking on.

Where Do You Find Daria in Rune Factory 3 Special?

You will rarely see Daria in the village itself. Instead, head towards Privera Forest, and you’ll encounter her house on the same screen as the save point. Usually she’s inside, but there are times when you might find her working outdoors.

Daria loves rainbows, so naturally her favorite date spot is Rainbow Falls in Oddward Valley.

What Gifts Do You Give Daria in Rune Factory 3 Special?

One of the simplest gifts to give Daria is colored grass or Lumber, as these help with her art projects and they’re all easily sourced from the Sharance Tree. Yellow, red, orange and black are the colors she prefers. She also likes jam, so Apple, Grape and Strawberry are all good options that can be whipped up in your kitchen.

Her loved items are a little less obvious, but they’re all made from recipes. You can make her Flavored Radish using a Pot and a single Daikon Radish, Dried Sardines with a Frying Pan and three Sardines, or Miso Eggplant using a Frying Pan and an Eggplant.

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How Do You Trigger Heart Events with Daria in Rune Factory 3 Special?

• 1 Heart: “I Need an Axe-Wielding Sidekick” Mailbox request. Daria wants 3 Lumber. Simply chop some branches at the Sharance Tree and deliver them to her.
• 2 Hearts: “I Need a Grass-Pulling Sidekick” Mailbox request. This time, Daria wants Red, Yellow and Orange Grass. Once again, simply collect them at the Sharance Tree and deliver them.
• 3 Hearts: “I Need a Sidekick with Vitality” Mailbox request. This time she needs Iron and Lumber. Repeat what you did with the first request, then break some rocks in Privera Forest to find Iron.
• 4 Hearts: “S.O.S.” Mailbox request. Daria has been working too hard on her art and has fainted. Head to the diner and request an order of Dried Sardines, then take it back to her.
• 5 Hearts: “I Need a Sidekick with Taste” Mailbox request. Daria needs a Round Stone for her sculptures. Ask Karina and Sofia about it, and you’ll be given a clue related to waterfalls. Head to Rainbow Falls in Oddward Valley, and check by the flowers at the waterside. Return the stone to Daria.
• 6 Hearts: “I Need a Sidekick” Mailbox request. Daria wants a Ruby Ring. This is easy to make with a Crafting Table and a Ruby from Sol Terrano Desert.
• 7 Hearts: “Study Time, Sidekick” Mailbox request. Daria wants to give you a tour of her artworks. Head to Privera Forest and check all eight of her pieces. You can find them outside her house, Sunlit Path, Cresent Isle, The Eye and Echoing Stones. Finally, check the two statues used to open the route to the boss and the rainbow bridge Daria made for story purposes.
• 8 Hearts: “Rainbow Dream” Mailbox request. Daria wants to build a tower and needs the materials to get started. Bring her 20 Lumber.
• 9 Hearts: “GOLDEN” Mailbox request. Daria wants to meet the golden wooly that’s been wandering around. In other words, you in monster form. You can stall for a bit, but ultimately you’ll need to transform in front of her.

Rune Factory 3 Special is available for Nintendo Switch and PC.