Winning Over Sandrock’s Resident Mogul: The Ultimate Guide to Catori’s Favorite Gifts
If you are spending your days chopping wood, mining scrap, and trying to revitalize the post-apocalyptic community in My Time at Sandrock, you have undoubtedly crossed paths with Catori. As Sandrock’s self-proclaimed entrepreneur, entertainment mogul, and driving force behind the local museum and Golden Goose, Catori is an ambitious dreamer with a heart of gold.
Whether you are looking to secure a helpful 25% discount at her Game Center, unlock sweet narrative milestones, or romance her all the way to the altar, mastering gift-giving is essential. Navigating Catori’s tastes can be a bit tricky—she isn’t interested in the raw weapons or scraps that keep the rest of Sandrock running. Instead, she prefers items that reflect culture, comfort, and commercial flair.
Understanding Catori’s Gift Preferences
Before handing over hard-crafted items, keep a couple of golden rules in mind:
- Diminishing Returns: Giving Catori the exact same gift day after day will cause her to value it less (Loved items drop to Liked, and Liked items drop to Neutral). Mix up your offerings!
- Birthday Bonus: Catori’s birthday falls on Autumn 5. Giving her a loved gift on this day triples the relationship points earned.
Tier 1: The Ultimate Favorites (Gifts Catori Loves)
These items net you a massive +10 to +20 relationship points. If you want to fast-track your friendship or romance, focus your workshop crafting efforts here.
- High-End Relics & Statues (+19 Points):
- Grand Theater
- Conch Shell Goddess Statue
- Meowses II Statue
- Sand Eagle Statue
- Monument
- Armor Display / Exhibition Stand
- Jewelry & Personal Accessories (+16 to +19 Points):
- Diamond Earrings
- Seashell Necklace
- Amber Pendant
- Orchid Earrings
- Jade Bracelet
- Furniture & Decor (+15 to +19 Points):
- Working Desk / Premium Wood Desk
- Yakboy Sofa / Yakboy Bookshelf
- Office Chair
- Desk Clock
- Art Museum Model
- Comfort & Miscellaneous (+13 to +15 Points):
- Around the World in However Many Days (Book)
- Pioneer
- Big Flowered Rhino Horn Potted Plant
- Mountain Rose Potted Plant
- Cheese Sandwich
Tier 2: Solid Everyday Options (Gifts Catori Likes)
Giving items in this tier grants a modest +5 to +9 relationship points. These are great fallback options when you don’t have the rare materials required for her top-tier loved gifts.
- Self-Care & Beauty: Curling Iron, Hair Dryer, Sunscreen, Facial Cream, Nail File.
- Gems & Valuables: Diamond, Gold, Opal, Rosestone, Spinel.
- Miniatures & Models: Various Astronaut Models (Guitarist, Flag Waving, Golfing), Toy Soldiers, and diverse historical/architectural models like the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda.
Tier 3: What to Avoid (Disliked & Hated Gifts)
Catori is an optimist, but she has zero patience for junk. Giving her the wrong items will actively hurt your relationship standing.
- Disliked (-1 to -4 Points): Most basic tools, low-tier raw materials, and various scraps (like Copper Scrap, Wood Scrap, and Stone Scrap).
- Hated (-5 Points): Combat weaponry (Alloy/Titanium Daggers, Swords, and Heavy Greatswords), hazardous items like Gunpowder, and literal trash items such as Food Scraps, Ruined Paper, and Ripped Jeans. Remember: Catori is building a clean, shining entertainment empire; she doesn’t want your garbage!
Perks of Befriending Catori
Putting effort into Catori’s gift basket isn’t just about winning her affection—it pays off directly in your wallet. As your relationship tier grows, you unlock lucrative discounts at the Game Center:
- Buddy: 10% discount
- Friend: 20% discount
- Good Friend: 25% discount
Stock up on some Diamond Earrings or craft an extra Exhibition Stand, head over to the museum, and watch your partnership with Sandrock’s favorite visionary soar!
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