Fields of Mistria
Farming Sim & Life Sim Guide

Fields of Mistria Guide

A focused fan guide to NPC Studio’s nostalgic farming / life sim RPG — crops, fishing, mining, romance candidates, skills, quests, and every NPC you need to know before you rebuild Mistria.

release
Aug 5, 2026
rating
97% positive
romance
12 candidates
crops
4 seasons
villagers
30+

What is Fields of Mistria?

Independent Fields of Mistria guide and wiki hub: crops by season, fishing, mining, marriage candidates, gifts, skills, quests, NPCs, recipes, and beginner tips for the farming / life sim RPG.

At a glance

DeveloperNPC Studio
PublisherNPC Studio
PlatformsWindows, SteamOS + Linux
GenreFarming Sim, Dating Sim, RPG, Life Sim
ReleaseAug 5, 2026 (1.0)
Price$13.99 USD
Data snapshotSteam store snapshot: Aug 10, 2026

Start here

Plan your first season in Mistria

Check the beginner guide, crop calendar, fishing spots, and mining unlocks so your first spring runs smoothly.

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Featured Guides

Focused answers to the farming, fishing, mining, and romance questions new players need.

Quests

Harvest Festival Fall 10 + Full Festival Calendar | Fields of Mistria

Answer first: Harvest Festival is Fall 10 (Queen Berry contest from Fall 7). Full festival calendar + prep for Animal Festival and seasonal events — with deep links to Harvest Festival and Calendar guides.

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Quests

Fields of Mistria Harvest Festival: Fall 10, Queen Berry Contest & Dance

Everything about the Fields of Mistria Harvest Festival on Fall 10 — the Queen Berry contest (starts Fall 7), prize tiers, the community feast, and how to ask a villager to dance.

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Quests

Fields of Mistria Calendar: Festival Dates, Weekly Events & Birthdays

The full Fields of Mistria calendar — every festival date, the weekly Saturday Market and Friday Night at the Inn, villager birthdays, and the 28-day season structure.

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Tool Upgrades & Copper→Silver Checklist | Fields of Mistria

Answer first: upgrade Watering Can first, Pickaxe second; forge Copper→Iron→Silver at the Blacksmith anvil (you can skip tiers). Full tool unlock checklist + upgrade materials.

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Romance

Loved Gifts Every Villager | Fields of Mistria Gift Guide

Answer first: one gift/day, loved > liked, birthdays matter most. Loved gifts + easiest year-round picks for every romance candidate — then cross-check the marriage and villagers guides.

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Farming

Best Crops by Season (Spring–Winter Sell Prices) | Fields of Mistria

Answer first: plant regrowables (Strawberry, Peas, Tomato, Corn) for steady cash; Cabbage/Watermelon/Pumpkin/Daikon hit 180t sell. Full Spring–Winter seed prices, growth, and forageables.

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Romance

All Romance Candidates (12 Marriage Options) | Fields of Mistria

Answer first: 12 romance candidates (6+6), hearts to 10, propose in 1.0. Roles, birthdays, and how to raise hearts — with loved-gift links to the gift guide.

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Villagers

All Villagers & NPCs (30+) | Fields of Mistria

Answer first: 30+ villagers, 12 romanceable. Meet everyone Friday after 6 PM at the Inn — then use the gift guide and marriage guide to raise hearts.

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Fishing

Fields of Mistria Fishing Guide: All Fish by Season and Water

Where and when to catch every fish in Fields of Mistria — river, pond, and ocean fish for each season, plus rod, shadow size, and selling tips.

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Mining

Fields of Mistria Mining Guide: Mines, Floors, Ores & Unlocks

Unlock the mines, explore all four mine biomes, mine ores and gems, upgrade your tools, and survive combat with the pickaxe.

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Skills

Fields of Mistria Skills Guide: All 9 Skills & Essence Perks

Every skill in Fields of Mistria — Farming, Fishing, Mining, Combat, Ranching, Cooking, Woodcrafting, Blacksmithing, Archaeology — and how Essence and Caldarus perks work.

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Quests

Fields of Mistria Museum Checklist: 4 Wings & All Sets

Complete the Fields of Mistria Museum — the Archaeology, Fish, Flora, and Insects wings, how donation sets work, and the rewards for finishing them.

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Farming

Fields of Mistria Rancher Guide: Animals, Coops, Barns & Breeding

Get started with ranching in Fields of Mistria — animal housing, adopting from Hayden, daily care, products, and breeding rare color variants.

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Skills

Fields of Mistria Cooking & Crafting Guide

How cooking and crafting work in Fields of Mistria — the Inn cooking pot, the blacksmith anvil, the global inventory system, and skill progression.

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Skills

Fields of Mistria Crafting Guide: Tools & Materials

Everything about crafting in Fields of Mistria — tool tiers (Copper, Iron, Silver), the anvil, materials from the mines, and the global inventory system.

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Guide matrix

Find the exact answer you need

Browse focused answers by topic instead of searching through one oversized article.

Essential tools

Tools you need early

Every tool, where to get it, and what it unlocks. Details come from official material and verified community wikis.

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Worn Hoe

Received on Spring 1. Ploughs grass into tilled soil so you can plant seeds.

Worn Watering Can

Received on Spring 1. Waters planted seeds every day until crops mature.

Shovel

Bought from the General Store for 500 Tesserae. Digs archaeology spots and expands farm area.

Worn Fishing Rod

Bought from the Tackle Shop at the Beach for 500 Tesserae. Cast, wait for a bite, and reel in.

Bug Net

Unlocked on Spring 4 by completing Luke’s quest. Catches insects for the Museum and donations.

Pickaxe

Earned from the "Do Bro a Favor" quest. Breaks rocks and mines ore in the mines.

Copper tools

Forge at the anvil outside the Blacksmith’s shop. Copper upgrade lets you smash larger rocks.

Silver tools

Requires silver ingots and Blacksmithing level. You can skip intermediate tiers and forge straight to silver.

Announcements

Release, updates, and verified game facts checked against primary sources.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to the questions new Mistria farmers ask most.

What is Fields of Mistria?

A nostalgic farming / life sim RPG by NPC Studio. You restore the village of Mistria after an earthquake, farming, fishing, mining, crafting, and befriending 30+ villagers while strange magic returns to the land.

How much does Fields of Mistria cost?

$13.99 USD on Steam, with a 10% launch discount during the 1.0 release week.

How many marriage candidates are there?

12 romanceable characters total: Adeline, Balor, Caldarus, Celine, Eiland, Hayden, Juniper, March, Reina, Ryis, Valen, plus one more. Hearts, gifts, and heart events unlock proposals.

Does Fields of Mistria support multiplayer?

No. Fields of Mistria is a single-player game on Steam, with Steam Cloud and Family Sharing support.

Is there official Chinese (Simplified) support?

Yes — the 1.0 release added a first wave of beta localization including Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), French, Japanese, Korean, Russian, and Spanish. The base Steam listing still shows English, so check the store page for the current localization status.

How do I unlock the mines?

The "Re-opening The Mines" quest arrives on Spring 6 and requires Stone Town Rank. Complete the "Do Bro a Favor" quest first for a Pickaxe, then bring food for stamina.

How does romance work?

Talk to villagers daily, gift items they like or love to raise Heart points, and attend heart events. In 1.0 you can reach 10 hearts, propose, and marry.

What are the main skills?

Nine skills: Farming, Fishing, Mining, Combat, Ranching, Cooking, Woodcrafting, Blacksmithing, and Archaeology. You gain Essence through activities and spend it at Caldarus statues for perks.

Next step

Ready to rebuild Mistria?

Start with the beginner guide, then check which crops to plant in your current season and who to gift before the next festival.