| Basil | |
|---|---|
| Birthday | Summer 11 |
| Home | Basil’s House |
| Family | Anna (Wife), Mary (Daughter) |
Basil is Mineral Town’s resident botanist and is very passionate about his job. He loves to share his knowledge, and some of his books can be found in the town library. His birthday is on Summer 11th.
Schedule
Basil can generally be found inside his house. However, on sunny Monday mornings, he’ll be at Mother’s Hill doing research. On other evenings, he’ll spend a few hours at the Inn before heading home.
| Time | Location |
|---|---|
| Monday (Sunny) | |
| 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM | Basil’s House (2F) |
| 7:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Mother’s Hill (Mid-slope) |
| 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Basil’s House (1F) |
| 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Basil’s House (2F) |
| 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Basil’s House (1F) |
| 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Inn (1F) |
| 10:00 PM – 12:00 AM | Basil’s House (2F) |
| Monday (Rain or Snow) | |
| 6:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Basil’s House (2F) |
| 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Basil’s House (1F) |
| 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Basil’s House (2F) |
| 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Basil’s House (1F) |
| 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Inn (1F) |
| 10:00 PM – 12:00 AM | Basil’s House (2F) |
| Tuesday – Sunday | |
| 6:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Basil’s House (2F) |
| 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Basil’s House (1F) |
| 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Basil’s House (2F) |
| 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Basil’s House (1F) |
| 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Inn (1F) |
| 10:00 PM – 12:00 AM | Basil’s House (2F) |
Gift Preferences
Some easy loved gifts for Basil are colored Wild Grasses (Black, Green, Red, and White). If you find any while foraging, there’s a good chance he’ll appreciate it!
| Type of Gift | Items |
|---|---|
| Loves | Forage: Black Grass, Green Grass, Matsutake, Mushroom, Poison Mushroom, Red Grass, White Grass, Wild Grape Dishes: Elli Leaves, Mixed Juice, Mixed Smoothie, Orange Juice, Vegetable Juice Miscellaneous: Relax Tea Leaves |
| Likes | Forage: Apple, Blue Grass, Blue Magic Red Flower, Honey, Indigo Grass, Moondrop Flower, Orange, Orange Grass, Pink Cat Flower, Purple Grass, Toy Flower, True Magic Red Flower, Yellow Grass Crops: Azduki Beans, Carrot, Corn, Pineapple, Potato, Spinach, Yam Animal Products: Hot-Spring Egg Dishes: Baked Apple, Baked Yam, Baumkuchen, Bread, Cake, Candied Peels, Cheese Fondue, Cheese Risotto, Chocolate Cookies, Churros, Dorayaki, French Toast, Grape Juice, Ice Cream, Mashed Potatoes, Napolitan, Okonomiyaki, Onigiri, Orange Pastries, Orangette, Palbochae, Pancakes, Pineapple Juice, Popcorn, Premium Grape Juice, Raisin Bread, Relax Tea, Roasted Corn, Salad, Sandwich, Tempura Soba, Wild Grape Water Miscellaneous: AEPFE Apple, HMSGB Apple, Ketchup, Perfume, SUGDW Apple |
| Dislikes | Animal Products: Alpaca Fleece, Angora Fur, Large Fish, Medium Fish, Sheep Wool, Small Fish, Yarn Dishes: Carpaccio, Fish Fritters, Fish Soup, Grilled Fish, Paella, Sashimi, Seafood Rice Bowl, Aqua Pazza, Sushi Miscellaneous: Pet Treat |
| Hates | Animal Products: Rabbit Feet Miscellaneous: Ancient Fossil, Bottled Message, Fodder, Gems (all types), Gold Lumber, Lumber, Material Stone, Ore (all types), Pirate Treasure, Tomatosetta Stone Trash: Boot, Empty Can, Fish Bones |
Best Loved Gifts for Each Season
| Season | Item | Where to Find It |
|---|---|---|
| Year-round | Black Grass | Hoe the ground in the Spring or Lake Mine |
| Spring | Wild Grapes | Harvest from Grape fruit trees on your farm |
| Summer | Red Grass | Forage at Mother’s Hill, the Secret Forest, or the Hot Spring area |
| Autumn | Matsutake | Forage at the summit of Mother’s Hill or in the secret room behind the Church |
| Winter | White Grass | Forage in the Forest or the secret room behind the Church |
Townsfolk Events
As you continue to raise your friendship points with Basil, you can unlock townsfolk events that allow you to get to know him better. Below is a list of each event related to Basil and the requirements needed to trigger them.
| Townsfolk Event | FP Required | Location |
|---|---|---|
| A Botanist’s Pride | 200 | Basil’s house (2nd floor) |
| The Flower of Happiness (Part 1) | – | Ellen’s House |
| The Flower of Happiness (Part 2) | – | Mother’s Hill Summit |
Friendship Perks
At 4 friendship notes, Basil will teach you the recipe for Fruit Smoothies.
At 8 friendship notes, Basil will allow you to enter his room on the 2nd floor of his house.
