Badge, Blade, and Bargaining: The Ultimate Guide to Winning Over Sandrock’s Resident Lawman

Step into the sun-scorched, post-apocalyptic oasis of My Time at Sandrock, and you’ll quickly realize that survival isn’t just about hammering together water towers and turning scrap metal into gold. It’s also about community. Among the colorful cast of characters roaming the town, few are as iconic, well-meaning, and fiercely protective as Justice, Sandrock’s big-hearted and confident head of the Civil Corps.

Easily recognized by his signature dark locs and unwavering dedication to keeping the peace (usually alongside his loyal feline deputy, Captain), Justice is a pillar of the community. If you want to move from a random newcomer to his inner circle, you’ll need to understand what makes him tick—and more importantly, what kind of gifts will win his heart.

Why Befriend Justice? (The Perks of the Badge)

Putting effort into building a relationship with Sandrock’s top lawman isn’t just about warm fuzzies; it comes with major practical gameplay benefits. As your friendship tiers level up with Justice, you unlock valuable perks that make building and adventuring much easier:

• Buddy (+5 Attack Points): A little law-enforcement inspiration gives your combat stats a permanent boost.
• Friend (10% Store Discount & Sparring Bonus): Enjoy a handy discount when buying items from the Civil Corps store, plus extra favor points whenever you spar with him.
• Good Friend (20% Store Discount): Maxing out this tier doubles your discount, saving you plenty of Gols on essential gear.

What Justice Loves (The Fast Track to Friendship)

Justice is a man of action. He loves items tied to adventuring, high-quality weaponry, and rugged practicality. Handing him the right item can net you a massive +14 to +19 friendship points.

If you want to blow him away with a gift, look toward your workbench and assembly stations:

Weapons & Gear

Justice lives and breathes law and order, meaning he appreciates a fine piece of hardware.

• Swords and Shields: Alloy, Essential, Helical Gear, or Titanium variants.
• Heavy Swords: Alloy, Chromium, Essential, Steel, or Titanium versions.
• Firearms: Vintage Pistols and Vintage Assault Rifles.

Furniture & Equipment

Surprisingly, Sandrock’s sheriff also appreciates a well-furnished space to rest his feet after a long day of patrolling:

• Comfortable Chairs & Office Chairs
• Working Desks
• Arm Stretchers & Barbells (keeping that lawman physique in peak condition)

Pro Tip: Keep in mind that giving the exact same loved gift on consecutive days will see diminishing returns! Mix it up between weapons, furniture, and practical items to keep his enthusiasm high.

What Justice Likes (Solid Everyday Choices)

If you aren’t quite advanced enough to craft high-tier titanium weapons or office furniture, don’t worry. Justice is a reasonable guy who appreciates a wide variety of “liked” items (+5 to +10 points):

• Exploration Gear: Explorer Vests, Pants, and Boots.
• Comfort Food & Local Delicacies: Braised BBQ Ribs, Beef Noodles, and Spicy Fish Soup.
• Gems & Minerals: Opals, Rosestones, Sunstones, and Diamonds.

What to Avoid: The Quick Route to the Doghouse

Just as important as knowing what to give is knowing what to throw away instead. Justice takes immense pride in his town and hates seeing things fall apart.

• Dislikes (-2 to -3 points): Avoid gifting him raw scraps (Copper, Iron, Wood, Stone, or Rubber scrap) or low-effort toy soldier weapons. He views scrap as work for the recycler, not a token of affection!
• Hates (-5 points): Never, under any circumstances, gift Justice food scraps, dregs, ruined cloth, ruined paper, or unlabelled medicine. Handing him trash is a guaranteed way to drop your hard-earned friendship points.

Final Thoughts

Mastering gift-giving with Justice transforms him from a stern local authority figure into one of your strongest, most reliable allies in Sandrock. Whether you’re aiming to score combat buffs, unlock sweet discounts, or even pursue a romance path down the line, a well-timed sword or a comfortable chair is all it takes to show the sheriff you’ve got his back.