How to increase affinity?

[gilith]

Most of the characters don't accept any gifts - with the message "we're not that close, I can't accept this". How to increase their affinity?

[Zleven]

Look for the heart icon next to the items, also make sure the items are related to what they want when you observe them.
It says exactly what they want in the observe menu (under the chat), whether it be weapons, consumables etc...

[gilith]

Yes, I know that - but they still don't accept proper items with heart icon.
Example: Bai Jin, the guy standing at the entrance to Luo Village (the 2nd village you visit in the main quest).
Maybe they're trainers that you unlock later in the game?

[Zleven]

Hmm no idea then, I havent had anyone say no I wont accept yet. Maybe that was a special npc? I havent found anyone with that name yet in Luo Village. Wang Jen is standing at the entrance of my Luo Village, and behind him Wei the Physician.

[Diosten]

From what I understood some characters don't accept your gifts if you are too weak

[Zetsuen]

Bai Jin only accept gift after you have finished his quest until petalfalls forest, then no idea about other companion, there's one in pinkang city martial arts club never accept gift until now not sure if there's some specific plot need to unlock before you can give companion gifts.

[76561199528712385]

Originally posted by gilith:

Most of the characters don't accept any gifts - with the message "we're not that close, I can't accept this". How to increase their affinity?

Hi gilith! Thanks for your question! Raising the affinity of your companions will have to be done by gifting them items that they "like"!

For other characters, sometimes they will not raise their affinity until they recognize you as a powerful martial artist, so you will have to raise your stats and strength, or complete their side quests accordingly!

Hope this answers your question!

Cheers,
DC

[Crax]

Originally posted by SpiralUpGames - DavidC:

Originally posted by gilith:

Most of the characters don't accept any gifts - with the message "we're not that close, I can't accept this". How to increase their affinity?

Hi gilith! Thanks for your question! Raising the affinity of your companions will have to be done by gifting them items that they "like"!

For other characters, sometimes they will not raise their affinity until they recognize you as a powerful martial artist, so you will have to raise your stats and strength, or complete their side quests accordingly!

Hope this answers your question!

Cheers,
DC

I had a situation where the guard of the starting village - after his relationship had risen to 60 - wouldn't accept gifts that he normally WOULD have accepted before (like the weapons I bought and gifted him). Why is this the case?

[76561199528712385]

Originally posted by Crax:

Originally posted by SpiralUpGames - DavidC:

Hi gilith! Thanks for your question! Raising the affinity of your companions will have to be done by gifting them items that they "like"!

For other characters, sometimes they will not raise their affinity until they recognize you as a powerful martial artist, so you will have to raise your stats and strength, or complete their side quests accordingly!

Hope this answers your question!

Cheers,
DC

I had a situation where the guard of the starting village - after his relationship had risen to 60 - wouldn't accept gifts that he normally WOULD have accepted before (like the weapons I bought and gifted him). Why is this the case?

Hi Crax, thanks for the question. Can I clarify if you are trying to give him back the same weapon you gifted him before, but then sparred with him and obtained it back as a gift? Are you able to send screenshots or a video of this happening so I can help you identify if its a bug?

Thanks!
DC

[st.rev.dr.rev]

I think that at higher relationship tiers, it takes higher-quality gifts to improve. Otherwise you could jump to max level with a stack of gray junk. I am not 100% sure of this, though.