Valheim's Wandering Merchants: Locations and Inventory Guide
Valheim's challenge lies in exploring diverse biomes and gathering resources to defeat formidable bosses. The journey is made easier by the game's three merchants, each offering unique and helpful items. However, their locations are procedurally generated, making them tricky to find. This guide reveals their whereabouts and inventories.
Locating Valheim's Merchants
Finding merchants requires exploration or utilizing the Valheim World Generator (created by wd40bomber7) to pinpoint their coordinates based on your world seed. Once located, they remain in the same spot. Building a portal near each is highly recommended for easy access.
Haldor (Black Forest Merchant)
Haldor, typically the easiest to find, spawns within a 1500m radius of your world's center. He resides in the Black Forest, often near The Elder's spawn point (located near glowing ruins in Burial Chambers). Gold is the currency; acquire it by exploring dungeons and selling gems.
Haldor's Inventory:
| Item | Cost | Availability | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yule Hat | 100 Coins | Always | Cosmetic (helmet slot) |
| Dverger Circlet | 620 Coins | Always | Provides light |
| Megingjord | 950 Coins | Always | +150 carry weight |
| Fishing Rod | 350 Coins | Always | Fishing |
| Fishing Bait (20) | 10 Coins | Always | Fishing rod consumable |
| Barrel Hoops (3) | 100 Coins | Always | Barrel crafting material |
| Ymir Flesh | 120 Coins | Post-Elder | Crafting material |
| Thunder Stone | 50 Coins | Post-Elder | Obliterator crafting material |
| Egg | 1500 Coins | Post-Yagluth | Obtain chickens and hens |
Hildir (Meadows Merchant)
Hildir, located in the Meadows, is harder to find due to her distant spawn (3000-5100m from the world center). Look for a T-shirt icon on the map when you are within 300-400m. She offers clothing with stamina reduction buffs and quests rewarding access to expanded inventory. These quests involve locating her lost chests in various biomes:
- Smouldering Tombs (Black Forest)
- Howling Caverns (Mountains)
- Sealed Towers (Plains)
Hildir's Inventory:
(Note: Many items are unlocked after returning Hildir's chests. Only a selection is shown below due to space constraints. The full inventory is available in the original article.)
| Item | Cost | Availability | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simple Dress Natural | 250 Coins | Always | -20% Stamina use |
| Simple Tunic Natural | 250 Coins | Always | -20% Stamina use |
| Iron Pit | 75 Coins | Always | Firepit Iron crafting material |
| Beaded Dress Brown | 550 Coins | Post-Chest | -20% Stamina use |
| Shawl Dress Brown | 450 Coins | Post-Chest | -20% Stamina use |
| Simple Dress Brown | 350 Coins | Post-Chest | -20% Stamina use |
| Harvest Tunic | 550 Coins | Post-Chest | +25 Farming Skill (set bonus) |
The Bog Witch (Swamp Merchant)
The Bog Witch, found in the Swamp biome (3000-8000m from the world center), is a friendly Greydwarf with a magical Kvastur. Look for her Cauldron icon. She offers items for crafting new foods and meads.
The Bog Witch's Inventory:
(Note: Many items are unlocked after defeating bosses. Only a selection is shown below due to space constraints. The full inventory is available in the original article.)
| Item | Cost | Availability | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candle Wick (50) | 100 Coins | Always | Resin Candle crafting material |
| Love Potion (5) | 110 Coins | Always | Increases Troll spawn rate and aggression |
| Woodland Herb Blend (5) | 120 Coins | Post-Elder | Crafting ingredient for various dishes |
| Scythe Handle | 200 Coins | Post-Moder | Scythe crafting material |
| Grasslands Herbalist Harvest (5) | 160 Coins | Post-Yagluth | Crafting ingredient for Plains Pie Picnic |
This guide provides a comprehensive overview of Valheim's merchants. Remember to use the World Generator for quicker location discovery, and happy adventuring!
