March romance is one of the most popular relationship paths in Fields of Mistria. March is the town blacksmith — a gruff, hardworking smith whose heart opens slowly once you understand his love of metal and his quiet bond with his brother, Olric. This March romance guide covers every heart event, the Mines requirement that gates his dating route, the best gifts for March, and how to take the blacksmith all the way to marriage.
Who Is March in Fields of Mistria?
March is the blacksmith of Mistria, found at The Blacksmith forge where he upgrades your tools and sells metalwork. He is a fully romanceable marriage candidate with a birthday on Spring 16. The March romance stands out because it is tied to his family — his brother Olric works beside him at the forge, and several March heart events involve Olric directly. Players who like a slow-burn, character-driven relationship tend to pick the March romance, and the path rewards patience with one of the game’s most memorable 8-heart events.
March Heart Events (2, 4, 6, 8 Hearts)
Like the other villagers, March’s heart events unlock as his friendship climbs, and each one begins with a letter or request that points you to a location. You must complete each previous March heart event before the next one unlocks, so watch your mailbox as his hearts rise.
2 Hearts — “Surprise Me”
At 2 hearts, March sends a letter asking you to meet him at The Blacksmith. Head to the forge and complete the “Surprise Me” event. This is your first real window into the blacksmith’s personality and the start of the March romance storyline.
4 Hearts — “Many Hands Make Light Work”
At 4 hearts, the letter actually comes from his brother Olric, who asks you to meet at the forge by The Blacksmith. The “Many Hands Make Light Work” event leans into the family bond at the heart of the March romance — Olric is central to understanding who March is.
6 Hearts — “Shield of the Realm”
At 6 hearts, March mails you the “Shield of the Realm” quest. Follow the letter’s instructions to its destination to advance the relationship. By this point the March romance is well underway, and the biggest milestone is just ahead.
8 Hearts — The Romantic Route
The 8-heart event is the branching point of the March romance, and it has a dual requirement: you need 8 hearts with March and you must have pushed past level 60 of the Mines. The day after you meet both conditions, leaving your farmhouse triggers Olric waiting outside. The cutscene lasts the entire day, and at its end you can choose the romantic route to start dating March — or the best-friend route if you prefer to keep things platonic. Pick the romantic route to commit to the March romance.
The Mines Level 60 Requirement
March’s 8-heart event is unique among the romance candidates because it is gated by mine depth, not hearts alone. If you have 8 hearts with March but have not descended past level 60 of the Mines, the dating event will not fire. Plan ahead: as the March romance approaches 8 hearts, make sure your mining progress has cleared level 60 so you are not left waiting. This is the single most important mechanical tip in any March romance guide.
The Best Gifts for March
Gifts are the engine of the March romance, and the blacksmith loves metal. His loved gifts revolve around the forge — Gold Ingots, Mistril Ingots, Meteorites, the Dragon-Forged Bracelet, and the perfect-grade ores — plus a Sushi Platter as his one culinary weakness. A loved gift gives the biggest heart boost, so stockpile ore and smithing output while you play. For the complete verified list, use the March gifts page, and always give March a loved gift on Spring 16 for a birthday bonus.
Dating March and Reaching 10 Hearts
Once you choose the romantic route at the 8-heart event, you are dating March. Continue raising his friendship toward 10 hearts, which is the progression threshold for marriage. Keep giving loved gifts, talk to him daily, and take him on dates — including bathhouse dates — to deepen the March romance after the early milestones.
Marrying March: Proposal and Wedding
Marriage is the endgame of the March romance. The Engagement Ring recipe is given to you by Elsie, and crafting it requires a material tied to reaching Mines level 90. Once you have the ring, use the Discuss action with March to propose. After he accepts, you choose a wedding date at least five days later. Marriage does not require a farmhouse upgrade, so you can marry March as soon as the ring is ready.
Life After Marrying March
After the wedding, the next day delivers three spouse-specific furniture pieces, and March moves into the farmhouse with a new daily schedule. About two weeks after marriage, sleeping can trigger a conversation about children. Fields of Mistria currently has no divorce mechanic, so the March romance is a lasting commitment — one well worth the mining and smithing it takes to get there.
March Romance Tips
To keep the March romance smooth:
- Mine steadily so you are past level 60 before March hits 8 hearts.
- Smelt spare ore into ingots so a loved gift is always ready.
- Watch for Olric’s letter at 4 hearts — his brother drives much of the story.
- Reserve a loved gift for Spring 16 to claim the birthday bonus.
- Pair this March romance guide with the gifts page so you always know what he loves.
The March romance rewards players who love mining and smithing. Keep the forge busy, clear the Mines, and the blacksmith of Mistria will be yours.