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 eased 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.
Finding Haldor (Black Forest Merchant)
Haldor, residing in the Black Forest, is often the easiest merchant to locate due to his proximity to the world center (within a 1500m radius). He frequently spawns near The Elder's lair, often identifiable by glowing ruins in Burial Chambers. For a more efficient search, use the Valheim World Generator (created by wd40bomber7) to pinpoint his exact coordinates using your world seed. Once found, Haldor remains in that location; building a portal for easy access is recommended. Gold is his currency; easily acquired by exploring dungeons and selling gems, jewelry, etc.
Haldor's Inventory
| Item | Cost (Coins) | Availability | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 crafting material |
| Ymir Flesh | 120 | After The Elder | Crafting material |
| Thunder Stone | 50 | After The Elder | Obliterator crafting material |
| Egg | 1500 | After Yagluth | Obtain chickens and hens |
Locating Hildir (Meadows Merchant)
Hildir, situated in the Meadows, presents a greater challenge due to her distant spawn point (3000-5100m from the world center). The Valheim World Generator is again recommended. Alternatively, search Meadows within the specified radius; spawn points are approximately 1000m apart. A T-shirt icon appears on the map when you're within 300-400m. Build a portal upon discovery.
Hildir offers clothing with stamina reduction buffs and unique quests. These quests involve retrieving lost items from various dungeons:
- Smouldering Tombs (Black Forest)
- Howling Caverns (Mountains)
- Sealed Towers (Plains)
Completing these quests unlocks additional, higher-tier items in her shop.
Hildir's Inventory
(Note: Many items are unlocked by completing her quests. Only "Always" available items are listed initially. The full inventory is too extensive for this summary.)
| Item | Cost (Coins) | Availability | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) building material |
| Barber Kit | 600 | Always | Barber Station building material |
(Remaining items require quest completion and are omitted for brevity)
Finding the Bog Witch (Swamp Merchant)
The Bog Witch, located in the treacherous Swamp biome (3000-8000m from the world center), is the most challenging merchant to find. The Valheim World Generator is strongly recommended. Look for her Cauldron icon on the map as you approach. She remains in one spot once found, so prepare for portal construction.
The Bog Witch, a friendly Greydwarf, offers items for cooking new foods and crafting meads. Her hut provides comfort level 3.
Bog Witch's Inventory
(Note: Many items are unlocked after defeating bosses. Only "Always" available items are listed initially.)
| Item | Cost (Coins) | Availability | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candle Wick (50) | 100 | Always | Resin Candle crafting material |
| Love Potion (5) | 110 | Always | Increases Troll spawn rate and aggression |
| 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 | Decorative Ivy plant |
| Serving Tray | 140 | Always | Required for feasting |
(Remaining items require boss defeats and are omitted for brevity)
This guide provides a comprehensive overview of Valheim's merchants. Remember to utilize the Valheim World Generator for efficient location discovery!
