Valheim Merchants Guide: Find Traders Fast
Valheim Merchant Locations and Inventories: A Comprehensive Guide
Valheim's challenging world becomes significantly easier with the help of its merchants. This guide details the locations and inventories of all three merchants, providing essential information for your Viking adventures. Finding them can be tricky due to the game's procedural generation, but this guide offers strategies to locate each trader efficiently.
Finding Valheim's Merchants: Strategies and Tips
Valheim's merchants are scattered across different biomes, each presenting unique challenges to find. While exploration is key, utilizing tools like the Valheim World Generator (created by wd40bomber7) can significantly speed up the process by revealing merchant locations based on your world seed.
Remember, once you locate a merchant, their position remains fixed within your world. Building a portal nearby is highly recommended for easy access.
Haldor: The Black Forest Merchant
Haldor, located in the Black Forest, is generally the easiest merchant to find. He spawns within a 1500m radius of the world's center. He's often found near The Elder's spawn point, identifiable by glowing ruins in Burial Chambers. However, the Valheim World Generator provides a more direct route to his location. Once found, build a portal for convenient return trips. Gold is the currency; sell gems (Rubies, Amber Pearls, Silver Necklaces, etc.) to acquire it.
Haldor's Inventory:
Item | Cost (Coins) | Availability | Use |
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Yule Hat | 100 | Always | Cosmetic (helmet slot) |
Dverger Circlet | 620 | Always | Provides light |
Megingjord | 950 | Always | +150 Inventory Weight |
Fishing Rod | 350 | Always | Fishing |
Fishing Bait (20) | 10 | Always | Fishing Rod consumable |
Barrel Hoops (3) | 100 | Always | Barrel construction material |
Ymir Flesh | 120 | Post-Elder | Crafting material |
Thunder Stone | 50 | Post-Elder | Obliterator construction material |
Egg | 1500 | Post-Yagluth | Obtain chickens and hens |
Hildir: The Meadows Merchant
Hildir resides in the Meadows biome, but her spawn location is significantly further from the world center (3000-5100m radius). The Valheim World Generator is highly recommended. Look for a T-shirt icon on your map when you're within 300-400m. She offers clothing with stamina reduction buffs and unique quests. Completing these quests (retrieving chests from various biomes) unlocks additional items in her shop.
Hildir's Inventory:
(Note: A significant portion of Hildir's inventory is unlocked through quest completion. Only the always-available items are listed below. The full inventory is too extensive for this summary.)
Item | Cost (Coins) | Availability | Use |
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Simple Dress Natural | 250 | Always | -20% Stamina Use |
Simple Tunic Natural | 250 | Always | -20% Stamina Use |
Simple Cap Red | 150 | Always | -15% Stamina Use |
Simple Cap Purple | 150 | Always | -15% Stamina Use |
Sparkler | 150 | Always | Decorative |
Iron Pit | 75 | Always | Firepit Iron (alternative Campfire) build |
Barber Kit | 600 | Always | Barber Station build |
The Bog Witch: The Swamp Merchant
The Bog Witch, found in the challenging Swamp biome, spawns between 3000m and 8000m from the world center. Her location is marked by a Cauldron icon. She offers unique items for cooking and mead crafting. Her hut provides comfort level 3.
The Bog Witch's Inventory:
(Note: A significant portion of the Bog Witch's inventory unlocks after defeating various bosses. Only the always-available items are listed below. The full inventory is too extensive for this summary.)
Item | Cost (Coins) | Availability | Use |
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Candle Wick (50) | 100 | Always | Resin Candle construction material |
Love Potion (5) | 110 | Always | Increases Troll spawn rate and awareness |
Fresh Seaweed (5) | 75 | Always | Draught of Vananidir crafting material |
Cured Squirrel Hamstring (5) | 80 | Always | Tonic of Ratatosk crafting material |
Powdered Dragon Eggshell (5) | 120 | Always | Mead of Troll Endurance crafting material |
Pungent Pebbles (5) | 125 | Always | Brew of Animal Whispers crafting material |
Ivy Seed (3) | 65 | Always | Produces decorative Ivy plant |
Serving Tray | 140 | Always | Required for feasts |
This guide provides a starting point for your merchant hunting. Remember to utilize the Valheim World Generator for a more efficient search, especially for Hildir and the Bog Witch. Happy trading!