The starting point of Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma introduces a lively cast of characters! Here, you’ll encounter several key figures, with Mauro potentially being the most intriguing—especially if he piques your interest.
Mauro is a traveler with a fascinating backstory. His charming personality makes him an appealing character to bond with. If you’re keen on building a friendship—or even pursuing a romance with him—it’s essential to give him thoughtful gifts and choose enjoyable spots for hangouts!
Mauro: Overview and Common Areas
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Residence |
Summer Village |
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Birthday |
Summer 18th |
At the start of the game, Mauro can be found by your first home in Spring Village, much like Hina. Once you advance the story and unlock the ability to interact with characters, you can actively begin to develop your friendship with Mauro.
After unlocking Summer Village, Mauro will relocate there. Until that point, you can typically find him exploring Spring Village, often right outside your door in the morning! However, once he settles in Summer Village, that’s where he’ll be most days.
Don’t worry; Mauro doesn’t just stick to Summer Village! You can always check the map of each village to see his current location by looking for his portrait in the top-right corner.
Top Gifts and Hangouts for Mauro
Getting closer to characters in Guardians of Azuma can be achieved in many ways. Besides the daily interactions and using the Plum Branch to slightly increase your friendship, gifting and choosing hangouts can also strengthen your bond.
A smart strategy is to engage in hangouts marked with question marks if you’re unsure of a character’s preferences. If Mauro particularly enjoys a hangout, it will be noted with a heart icon, indicating that it’s an excellent choice to deepen your connection.
Top Gifts for Mauro
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How to Obtain |
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Favorite Gifts |
Amber |
Mauro has a taste for the finer things; all his favorite gifts are gemstones. While they may take time to collect, as you progress through the game, these gems become more accessible, making it easier to gift him his favorites. Focus on upgrading your hammer and mining in higher-level areas to gather them. |
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Aquamarine |
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Ruby |
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Emerald |
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Diamond |
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Amethyst |
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Sapphire |
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Preferred Gifts |
Cherry Blossoms |
Found on Cherry Blossom trees scattered throughout Spring Village. |
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Wisteria |
Sourced from Wisteria trees; seeds will become available later in the game. |
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Tempura Udon |
Cooking basic fried dishes is simple. Once you have the recipe, prepare multiple servings to gift to Mauro easily. For example, Inari Sushi requires just three common ingredients: Steamed Rice, Vinegar, and Fried Tofu. |
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Tempura Onigiri |
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Tempura Bowl |
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Shrimp Tempura |
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Inari Sushi |
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Pressed Sushi |
Avoid gifting Mauro dishes made with octopus or squid; he dislikes those!
Top Hangouts for Mauro
If you prefer to hang out with Mauro instead of gifting him, aim for activities he enjoys the most:
- Revisit the past together.
- Explore caves.
- Share stories about your hometown.
- Discuss relationships.
- Have a meal at the teahouse.
- Chat about entertainment.
Mauro in Combat
Mauro is a valuable teammate in battle—he serves as a Healer, which means he can assist you when you take damage. Additionally, being a ranged fighter, he often stays out of danger himself. This makes him an invaluable addition to your team, so always keep his gear updated!
The moment you reach the first Bond level with him, you can take Mauro on quests, and since he’s easy to connect with, this should be straightforward.
While Mauro’s main role is Healer, he also possesses some effective debuffing skills, capable of diminishing an enemy’s M.ATK or DEF by 30 percent.
As you strengthen your bond with Mauro, he will become increasingly helpful in combat! Each bond level unlocks new bonuses:
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Bond Level |
Unlocked Effect |
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1 |
Boosts Mauro’s ATK. |
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2 |
Enhances Mauro’s Magic Inhibitor skill. |
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3 |
Unlocks the Adventurer’s Cap Recipe. |
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4 |
Improves Mauro’s Defense Down skill. |
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5 |
Upgrades Mauro’s Cure skill. |
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6 |
Enhances Mauro’s Anti-Crit skill. |
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7 |
Improves Mauro’s Dropshot skill. |
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8 |
Further enhances Mauro’s Cure skill. |
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9 |
Strengthens Mauro’s Revive skill. |
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10 |
Boosts Mauro’s ATK. |
Mauro Marriage Guide
Once you achieve the highest bond level with Mauro and complete his bond quests, which may necessitate advancing in the main storyline, you can propose to him at Fateweaver Shrine. Ensure you have Divine Spirits and the Plum Branch in your inventory before taking this step. Afterward, you can fulfill the necessary requirements to finish the game!
