Valen is Mistria's town doctor and one of the 12 marriage candidates. His birthday is Fall 1.
Valen profile
Valen works at the Clinic. His schedule changes with the day, weather, and story progress, so verify his live location in the in-game map before carrying a present across town.
Schedule and location
The Clinic is the most reliable place to begin. Valen's routes also include the Bathhouse, town, the Inn, the General Store, and the Manor House on some days.
Valen gift guide
For every Loved, Liked, Disliked, and Hated gift, use the dedicated Valen gift guide before you visit. It is the complete gift reference for this character.
Romance
Valen is a marriage candidate. The shared romance route begins with an 8-Heart event, while a dated candidate can receive an Engagement Ring at 10 Hearts. See the romance options guide for the full proposal and wedding route.
Video guide
Valen Gift Guide in Fields of Mistria by Brody The Ginger is a visual companion for selecting a Valen gift.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is Valen's birthday in Fields of Mistria?
Valen's birthday is Fall 1.
Where can I find Valen?
Start at the Clinic, then use the in-game map to confirm his current location because he also travels through other Mistria locations.
Plan a Valen visit
Valen's Clinic is the most reliable search anchor, and his Fall 1 birthday is easy to mark before the season begins. Check the map before leaving the farm, then combine the visit with a town errand or a trip through the General Store. His route can also include the Bathhouse, Inn, and Manor House, so a live marker saves more time than repeating a fixed schedule.
Choose a confirmed item from the Valen gift guide and keep it away from your medicine, cooking, and request storage. Carrying one known present is enough; do not empty your rare-material chest for a character visit. If Valen is not at the Clinic, follow the map and complete the nearest errand before deciding whether another stop is worthwhile.
Use the Clinic as a route starting point
Start at the Clinic, speak with Valen when he is present, and then continue toward the Inn, Bathhouse, General Store, or Manor House according to the marker. This route lets you combine friendship with shopping and town tasks. When the day has a separate deadline, return to the farm after the conversation instead of searching every listed location.
Follow the shared romance milestones
Valen is one of the 12 marriage candidates. At 8 Hearts, the romantic response starts dating and the Best Friend response remains platonic. Dates are available on Saturday and Sunday, one per day. At 10 Hearts while dating, wait for Elsie's Engagement Ring recipe on the following morning, craft it at the Forge, and give it to Valen to begin the proposal event. The romance options guide covers the wedding and family route.
Recheck after story or patch changes
Valen's position can change with the day, weather, and story progress. Use the profile locations to narrow the search, but let the in-game map decide where to walk. If you return after a patch, confirm the current Clinic route and gift list before a birthday visit. This keeps a useful guide from turning an old schedule into a misleading promise.
What should I give Valen?
Open the dedicated gift guide and select a listed Loved or Liked item. Keep medical and cooking supplies separate until the preference is confirmed.
Is Valen available for marriage?
Yes. Reach 8 Hearts, choose the romantic response, date him to 10 Hearts, and use the Engagement Ring proposal route.
Where should I look first?
Start at the Clinic, then follow the current map marker through the Inn, Bathhouse, General Store, or Manor House.
A weekly Valen routine
Use the Clinic as your first stop on a town or shopping day. Check the marker after your morning farm loop, carry one confirmed gift, and continue through the Inn, Bathhouse, General Store, or Manor House only when the map points there. Before Fall 1, store the planned present away from medical and cooking supplies. This keeps the route short and repeatable.
Keep the route practical
Valen's Clinic route is easy to pair with shopping and town errands. Check the marker after your morning farm loop, carry one confirmed gift, and visit the closest listed stop. Keep medical, cooking, and request items separate in storage so the relationship route does not consume a needed resource. Recheck the map after a story or patch change.
Before a major route day
Read the latest request, check the map, and choose the one Clinic or town task that must happen today. Carry a confirmed gift and leave room for shopping or cooking supplies. After the conversation, return by the shortest route. This routine keeps Valen's guide useful across different seasons and save stages.