Winning Over Sandrock’s Finest: The Ultimate Guide to Justice’s Favorite Gifts

In the rugged, sun-baked post-apocalyptic town of Sandrock, building relationships with the locals is just as important as turning raw materials into miraculous machinery. Among the colorful cast of characters, the town’s easygoing yet dedicated lawman, Justice, stands out. As the head of the Civil Corps, he spends his days tracking down bandits, keeping the peace, and occasionally taking long, contemplative pauses on office railings.

If you want to move from being “just another builder” to becoming one of Justice’s closest confidants—or even sweep him off his boots—you are going to need a strategy. Gifting is the fastest route to a villager’s heart, and understanding what makes Sandrock’s sheriff tick will save you plenty of wasted crafting materials.

Why Befriend Justice? (The Perks)

Before hauling heavy iron bars up to the Civil Corps office, it helps to know what you get in return. Leveling up your friendship with Justice comes with tangible gameplay rewards:

• Buddy Status: Grants your builder a permanent +5 attack boost, making it much easier to clear out tougher monsters in the ruins.
• Friend & Good Friend Status: Unlocks up to a 20% discount across local shops and opens up a sparring bonus, granting extra favor points for trading punches with him.
• Romance: If you maximize your relationship hearts, hand over a Heart Knot, and pursue a romance path, you can unlock a deeply loyal partner.

What Makes Justice Tick? (Loved Gifts)

Justice is a man of straightforward values: he respects physical fitness, high-grade security gear, and surprisingly, comfortable furniture to kick back in after a long patrol. Handing him any of these top-tier items will net you massive relationship boosts (ranging from +15 to +19 favor points):

1. Fitness Equipment

Justice takes his physical conditioning very seriously. Helping him stay buff is a guaranteed home run.

• Comfortable Chair (+19)
• Arm Stretcher (+18)
• Barbell (+18)

2. Weapons and Hardware

Naturally, the head lawman appreciates heavy-duty hardware that keeps the frontier safe.

• Vintage Assault Rifle (+16)
• Alloy or Titanium Swords and Shields (+16)
• Vintage Pistol (+15)

3. Office Comforts

• Working Desk (+15)
• Office Chair (+14)

Safe Bets: Liked Items

If you haven’t unlocked advanced worktables yet, don’t sweat it. Justice is generally easygoing and will gladly accept standard goods that fit a desert explorer’s lifestyle:

• Gemstones & Minerals: Diamonds (+9), Gold (+8), and Opal (+7).
• Hearty Food: Cooked dishes like Braised BBQ Ribs (+8) or Beef Noodles (+7).
• Apparel: Explorer Pants (+10) or Explorer Boots (+9).

What to Avoid

Never hand Justice food scraps, dregs, or ruined materials (-5 favor). Handing the town sheriff a clump of ruined cloth or trash is a quick way to land yourself on his suspicious side.

Pro-Tips for Gift-Giving Success

• Mind Diminishing Returns: Giving Justice the exact same gift day after day causes him to get used to it, reducing its effectiveness. Rotate between fitness gear, firearms, and furniture to keep him impressed.
• Capitalize on Birthdays: Gifts given on Justice’s birthday are worth three times more! You can even exploit the timing by giving him one gift right after midnight, and a second gift after waking up in the morning.
• Watch the Calendar: Festival days double gift effectiveness, making them prime opportunities to drop an expensive piece of furniture or rare weapon into his inventory.