Overview
Mirage Sunflower is a rare flower found in the deeper zones of the Moonlit Forest. It is described as a sunflower with an enchanting lavender aroma; those who catch its scent, whether human or animal, will find their heartbeat mysteriously quickening. This unique property ties into its use in crafting love-themed animal feeds.
Mirage Sunflower can be gathered by hand in the Moonlit Forest or grown on farm plots using Mirage Sunflower Seeds. It is rarer than the three mushroom types and tends to appear only in the later zones of the dungeon.
Where to Find
Mirage Sunflower appears in the ruins areas of the Moonlit Forest, specifically in the later zones past the major boss encounters. It is not found in the earlier zones like Evernight Forest. Look for it while progressing through the Moonlit Forest Ruins areas.
Like other Moonlit Forest plants, Mirage Sunflower nodes respawn daily. To grow it on your farm, process 2 Mirage Sunflower into seeds at the Grinder, then plant them on a crop plot.
Cooking Recipes
Mirage Sunflower is used in the following cooking recipe:
Recipe | Ingredients | Station | Effect | Cook Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2x Mirage Sunflower, 1x Spirit Fruit | Restores HP (Expert Explorer recipe) | 2m 20s |
The Mystic Egg (also known as Phantom Orb) recipe is unlocked through the Exploration Club at the Expert Explorer rank. It is one of the top-tier HP-restoring dishes in the game, designed for combat preparation in the Moonlit Forest.
Crafting and Production Uses
Mirage Sunflower has significant crafting value, particularly in the clothing and animal care systems:
Product | Station | Materials |
|---|---|---|
Cloud Drift Top | 15x Mirage Sunflower + 10x Plainberry Powder + 4x Lunar Core | |
Cyan Ribbon Dress | 15x Mirage Sunflower + 10x Fluffweave Ash + 4x Lunar Core | |
Dawnbreaker Top | 15x Mirage Sunflower + 10x Plainberry Powder + 4x Lunar Core | |
Twilight Trousers | 15x Mirage Sunflower + 10x Fluffweave Ash + 4x Lunar Core | |
Mirage Sunflower Seeds | 2x Mirage Sunflower | |
Love Feeder (animal feed) | Love Feeder | Combined with standard feed to create love-boosting animal feed |
Gifting
Mirage Sunflower makes a popular gift for several NPCs:
Loved by: Bruce, Charlene, Graminova, Marston, Matilda, Parrot, Sagewood, Zephyria
Neutral: Dog, Panda, Squirrel
Disliked by: Cat, Ferret
Tips
Since Mirage Sunflower only appears in the deeper ruins zones, plan your Moonlit Forest runs to reach those areas if you need to stock up.
Growing it on your farm is more efficient for bulk collection. Process 2 flowers into seeds at the Grinder and plant them.
Each clothing recipe requires 15 Mirage Sunflower, so consider maintaining a dedicated farm plot if you want to craft multiple outfits.
Mirage Sunflower is a loved gift for many NPCs, making it a solid choice for building friendship.