Not every character in Rise of the Ronin is out to get you, and as a roaming warrior, you get to decide who you become friends with. Giving gifts is one thing players can do to get on someone's good side, but there's much more to it than just building relationships.

By building bonds with NPCs in Rise of the Ronin, players will be able to unlock some unique things like weapons, armor, and even combat stances, and as you deepen your bonds with them, the more stuff you'll get. If you want to get close to someone as quickly as possible, here's what gifts you should give them.

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Best Gifts to Give in Rise of the Ronin

Max Bond level with Yasusuke Sawamura in Rise of the Ronin
Rise of the Ronin Sawamura Max Bond

You can't just give gifts to the characters you meet in Rise of the Ronin's story and expect them to like it. Every NPC has their preferences, and if you want to quickly increase your bond with them, you'll want to find and give them the right items. Here are all the best gifts to give to each of the named NPCs in the game.

All NPCs and Gifts for Rise of the Ronin

Alexandria Moreau
  • Premium Whiskey
  • Yew Koboku

Aritomo Yamagata
  • The Four Books and Five Classics
  • Japanese Poetry Anthology
  • Treasured Sake

Deishu Takahashi
  • Traditional Daruma
  • Landmark Ukiyo-e

Ernest Satow
  • Landmark Ukiyo-e
  • Japanese Poetry Anthology
  • Japanese Photo Album

Fumi Sugi
  • Milk Chocolate
  • Temari Ball
  • Yew Koboku

Genzui Sakata
  • Traditional Daruma
  • Imported Beer

Gonzo
  • Western Cigar
  • Treasured Sake

Hachiro Kiyokawa
  • Romance of the Three Kingdoms
  • Japanese Photo Album

Hirobumi Ito
  • Metal Training Club
  • Treasured Sake
  • Face Powder and Brush

Igashichi Iizuka
  • Frankenstein
  • Azuki Bean Confection
  • Blowfish Fillet
  • Telescope
  • Natural History Illustration
  • Steam Engine Schematic

Ine Kusomoto
  • Yew Koboku
  • Milk Chocolate

Isami Kondo
  • Romance of the Three Kingdoms
  • Metal Training Club

Jigoro Kano
  • Azuki Bean Confection

Jules Brunet
  • European Dandy's Kit
  • Japanese Photo Album

Kaishu Katsu
  • Azuki Bean Confection
  • The Four Books and Five Classics
  • Blowfish Fillet
  • Milk Chocolate

Kiyokane Ogasawara
  • Japanese Poetry Anthology
  • Landmark Ukiyo-e
  • Metal Training Club

Kogoro Katsura
  • Imported Beer
  • Premium Whiskey
  • Treasured Sake

Koto Nakazawa
  • Metal Training Club
  • The Four Books and Five Classics
  • Romance of the Three Kingdoms

Marcus Samuel
  • Milk Chocolate
  • European Dandy's Kit
  • Premium Whiskey

Matthew Perry
  • Moby Dick
  • Western Cigar
  • Premium Whiskey

Princess Atsuko
  • Yew Koboku
  • Face Powder and Brush

Ryoma Sakamoto
  • Imported Beer
  • European Dandy's Kit
  • Milk Chocolate

Ryo Narasaki
  • The Four Books and Five Classics
  • Face Powder and Brush
  • European Dandy's Kit

Sana Chiba
  • Azuki Bean Confection
  • Metal Training Club
  • Yew Koboku

Shinsaku Takasugi
  • Japanese Poetry Anthology
  • Landmark Ukiyo-e
  • Treasured Sake

Shintaro Nakaoka
  • Knot of Destiny

Shinpachi Nagakura
  • Treasured Sake
  • Metal Training Club

Shosaku Narasaki
  • Romance of the Three Kingdoms
  • Kaya Go Board

Shusaku Chiba
  • The Four Books and Five Classics
  • Kaya Go Board

Soji Okita
  • Azuki Bean Collection

Taka Murayama
  • Face Powder and Brush
  • Japanese Photo Album

Takamori Saigo
  • Milk Chocolate

Tatsugoro Shinmon
  • Face Powder and Brush
  • Western Cigar
  • Yew Koboku

Tesshu Yamaoka
  • Romance of the Three Kingdoms
  • The Four Books and Five Classics

Toshimichi Okubo
  • Kaya Go Board
  • European Dandy's Kit
  • Western Cigar

Toshizo Hijikata
  • Japanese Poetry Anthology

Usugumo Dayu
  • Temari Ball
  • Face Powder and Brush
  • Japanese Poetry Anthology

Yasusuke Sawamura
  • Romance of the Three Kingdoms

Yoshinobu Tokugawa
  • Kaya Go Board
  • Japanese Photo Album

Yukichi Fukuzawa
  • Moby Dick
  • Western Cigar
  • Premium Whiskey

You'll know if an NPC likes an item if there's a heart icon on an item on the gifts screen. The Knot of Destiny consumable item serves as a gift that's universally liked by all characters. You can give it to anyone and they'd still appreciate it!

To find an NPC's location, view their page in the Bond Menu and look for the Relevant Information section. If the NPC you selected is available in your current chapter, their location will be displayed there. If not, you'll need to change regions.

Where to Get Gifts in Rise of the Ronin

Petting a Pilgrim Dog in Rise of the Ronin
Rise of the Ronin Pilgrim Dog Pet

You can get gifts in a variety of ways. Most traders have gifts to sell, but since they can run out of stock, your next best bet is to find wandering traders. You'll occasionally run into one while traveling along roads, and you might find some peddling their wares in towns, villages, and even crossroads.

Additionally, you may run into some black market merchants when you restore Public Order to a zone or when you step out of your Longhouse. They'll also sell gifts from time to time.

Lastly, make sure to send Pilgrim Dogs on trips to shrines. The more money you give, the better the returns you'll receive, and they may even give you Silver Coins too. You can also check in with the Cat Concierge to get some passive rewards from the cats you find in the world.

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8 /10
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Released
March 22, 2024
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WHERE TO PLAY

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ESRB
Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Language, Violence
Developer(s)
Team Ninja
Publisher(s)
Sony Interactive Entertainment
Engine
Proprietary
Multiplayer
Online Co-Op
PC Release Date
March 11, 2025
PS5 Release Date
March 22, 2024
Platform(s)
PC, PlayStation 5
Genre(s)
Action RPG, Adventure, Open-World
How Long To Beat
25 Hours
PS Plus Availability
N/A
OpenCritic Rating
Strong