How to Romance Murasame in Rune Factory Guardians of Azuma

While much of the story in Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma focuses on your dramatic and combat-led adventures as an Earth Dancer, it's sometimes easy to forget that there are other aspects of your journey that involve more unique and special milestones, such as romance. It turns out that leveling a relationship with one of many of the game's bachelors and bachelorettes is as intense as taking on Azuma's fiercest foes.

One of the many romantic partners you can pursue in Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma is master swordsman Murasame. There are numerous steps to fulfilling a romance with him, so here's how to go about it.

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Who is Murasame in Rune Factory Guardians of Azuma?

Murasame is an ambitious swordsman with dreams of writing his name into Azuma's history one day, one katana swing at a time. You first encounter him early on in the game's story, during the quest to search for the missing carpenter Takumi at the Abandoned Shrine in the Spring Highlands near Spring Village.

After you defeat Mezuki, the game's first official boss, at the Abandoned Shrine and rescue Takumi, Murasame will introduce himself as one of your main allies, and one that you can recruit as a party member for upcoming adventures. He's also a potential romance option for your character to pursue. If you choose to do so, then you'll need to discover everything you can about him, strengthen your Bond level with him, and offer him gifts that appeal to his personal tastes.

How to Romance Murasame in Rune Factory Guardians of Azuma (Best Gifts)

There are several factors and steps to take into account when romancing a character like Murasame in Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma. After all, romance in this game can lead all the way to marriage and even having a child with your chosen partner. It's not only a heartwarming experience alongside your dramatic adventures in Azuma, but you can earn achievements for maximizing your intimate connection with any romanceable character. It's something you can even wait and focus on after finishing the story.

To successfully romance Murasame, there are certain things to make note of first. Luckily, he's one of the first important characters you meet in the game, so you can start getting to know his personal traits and bonding with him early on.

Murasame resides in Spring Village, and his Birthday is on the 4th of Spring. This allows you a prime opportunity to give him a gift, which should be an item he specifically loves (or likes). However, you can give him gifts on any given day, which is a good habit to get into.

Gifts Murasame Loves

Item	How to Get
Sticky Chestnut Rice	Craft via the recipe by using 1 x Sticky Rice and 1 x Chestnut
Deployment Set	Craft via the recipe by using 1 x Abalone, 1 x Soy Sauce, and 1 x Butter

Gifts Murasame Likes

Item	How to Get
Onigiri	Craft via the recipe by using 1 x Steamed Rice Collect from small shrines in areas such as the Spring Highlands (sweep leaves away to get an Onigiri to appear as a reward)
Salmon Onigiri	Craft via the recipe by using 1 x Onigiri and 1 x Grilled Salmon
Grilled Onigiri	Craft via the recipe by using 1 x Onigiri and 1 x Soy Sauce
Grilled Miso Onigiri	Craft via the recipe by using 1 x Onigiri and 1 x Miso
Tempura Onigiri	Craft via the recipe by using 1 x Onigiri and 1 x Shrimp Tempura
Tuna Onigiri	Craft via the recipe by using 1 x Onigiri and 1 x Tuna Salad
Bonito Flake Onigiri	Craft via the recipe by using 1 x Onigiri, 1 x Soy Sauce, and 1 x Preserved Bonito
Chestnut	Harvest from a fully grown Chestnut Sapling Farm from monsters including Furpy and Chipsqueek (both found in Autumn Fields outside Autumn Village)
Chestnut Jelly	Craft via the recipe by using 1 x Red Beans, 1 x Agar Powder, and 1 x Chestnut
Chestnut Mochi	Craft via the recipe by using 1 x Red Beans, 1 x Rice Flour, and 1 x Chestnut
Red Bean Chestnut Soup	Craft via the recipe by using 1 x Red Beans, 1 x Grilled Mochi, and 1 x Chestnut

Meanwhile, Murasame dislikes the following items: Withered Grass, Weeds, Azuma Sake, Spring Kuchikamizake, and Orochi Killer. Refrain from giving him any of those items, as they will only harm your Bond status with him.

Have Murasame in Your Party

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One of the easiest ways to increase your Bond level with Murasame, especially starting out, is by placing him in your Party as soon as you're able to. When you explore areas outside the main villages and defeat enemies in the field, occasionally he'll make positive remarks about your character or his progress as a swordsman.

These activities will passively boost your Bond with him, as indicated by the notification on the right side (seen above).

Murasame Hangout Choices

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Another simple method to increase your Bond with Murasame includes choosing the correct Hangout options when interacting with him. Hangouts involve talking with Murasame about topics he enjoys, and there are topics he loves to talk about and ones he likes if the former isn't an option.

When you see the current hangout options displayed, be mindful of which one you pick, as each one will have a minimum Bond Level requirement indicated next to it. For example, if your Bond with Murasame is currently at Level 1 and a Level 3 hangout option is listed, refrain from picking that one as Murasame will imply that your connection isn't strong enough for that type of activity, and then your hangout opportunity for the day will be wasted.

Murasame loves the following Hangout Choices:

"Discuss combat"
"Talk about weapons"
"Gush about your latest fixation"

Murasame likes the following Hangout Choices:

"Talk about dreams"
"Muse about monsters"
"Invite out to the mountains"
"Talk about hobbies"
"Chat about food"

Complete Murasame Bonding Quests

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Once your Bond with Murasame reaches Level 3, you'll be able to start picking up unique Bonding Quests, which have their own category in your Quest menu. You'll need to complete all the following Bonding Quests with Murasame before you can then go on a date with him.

Quest Name	Objectives to Complete
A Long Road to Mastery	Visit Murasame at his house in Spring Village (left of Iroha's teahouse) during all of the following times: 6AM-9AM, 12PM-3PM, and 8PM-11PM
Getting to Know Murasame 1	Reach Bond Level 4 With Murasame Advance the main story (complete the 'Winter Village Revived 3' main quest) Wait until the following day (you can fulfill this objective a day after picking up this quest)
Why Be the Best?	Go to the Spring God Shrine (in Spring Village)
Getting to Know Murasame 2	Reach Bond Level 5 With Murasame Advance the main story Wait until the following day (you can fulfill this objective a day after picking up this quest)
An Ominous Aura	Go to Murasame's House in Spring Village Wait until the following day Head to the Spring Village gate
Murasame Seems Off	Wait until the following day Advance the main story Head to the Spring Dragon Shrine in Spring Village
Breaking a Deal with a Yoma	Wait until the following day Head to the Spring Dragon Shrine in Spring Village
Getting to Know Murasame 3	Reach Bond Level 6 with Murasame Wait until the following day
The Way to Greatness	Head to the Spring Dragon Shrine in Spring Village Defeat Sunny
Murasame vs. Matsuri	Wait until the following day Advance the main story Head to the Spring Dragon Shrine in Spring Village
Honor Restored	Wait for at least 5 days

Go on a Date with Murasame

Once you reach Bond Level 7 with Murasame, and you've completed all the aforementioned Bonding Quests, you'll then be able to ask him out on a date.

Confess Your Feelings to Murasame

When you've completed all of the previous steps, you'll then be given the chance to confess your true feelings to Murasame via a special dialogue option. At the next opportunity, approach Murasame, start a conversation, and first select the 'Something Else' option.

This will then present the option to say 'I love you!' To Murasame, which will all but solidify your bond with him and lead to the next step, which is marriage.

How to Marry Murasame in Rune Factory Guardians of Azuma

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To be able to marry Murasame, you first need to reach Bond Level 10. You can continue to do this via previously mentioned methods such as bringing him along in your Party, giving him gifts, and choosing the correct Hangout options.

Once you've reached that Bond Level, Woolby will approach you about marrying Murasame. You'll receive two items that you need to use to take the necessary steps toward making a marriage official - a Red Plum Tree Sapling and the Divine Spirits crafting recipe.

First, plant the Red Plum Tree Sapling in the "backyard" area of any of the Village shrines (Spring might make the most sense with Murasame). To clarify, this is the open grassy area you can see behind the Save statue in the shrine.

Next, you need to craft the Divine Spirits, which requires 1 x Rice and 1 x Wisteria. Once you've completed those steps and the sapling is planted, wait a few days until the sapling grows big enough. Then go to the tree and take a branch from it. Go find Murasame and ask him to come with you to the Fateweaver Shrine.

This action confirms your decision to marry Murasame, and means that you will not be able to back out and pursue romance with any other character from this point.

How to Have a Child

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A few days after your marriage, your partner will approach you about the prospect of expanding the family, ie - having a child. You have the choice to 'accept' their proposal or not, however there is an achievement for doing it, so it's recommended to at least the first time around.

If and when you 'accept' to have a child, the two of you will return to the Fateweaver Shrine. A few days later, your child will be born, and you'll have the chance to decide their gender and name. Their appearance will be based on that of your character and your married partner.

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Released: June 5, 2025
ESRB: Teen / Fantasy Violence, Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol
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Engine: Unreal Engine
Franchise: Rune Factory
Number of Players: Single-player
Steam Deck Compatibility: Verified
PC Release Date: June 5, 2025
Nintendo Switch Release Date: June 5, 2025
Nintendo Switch 2 Release Date: June 5, 2025
Genre(s): JRPG, Action, Adventure
Platform(s): PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PC
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