Valheim's Wandering Merchants: Locations and Inventory Guide
Valheim's challenging world rewards exploration, but finding the game's merchants can be tricky. This guide details the locations and inventories of Haldor (Black Forest), Hildir (Meadows), and the Bog Witch (Swamp), helping you navigate the dangers and acquire valuable goods.
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Finding Valheim's Merchants
The game's procedural generation makes merchant locations unpredictable. While exploring is rewarding, using the Valheim World Generator (created by wd40bomber7) significantly simplifies the search by revealing trader spawn points based on your world seed.
Regardless of your search method, remember that once found, a merchant's location remains consistent within that world. Building a portal near each merchant is highly recommended for convenient access.
Haldor: The Black Forest Merchant
Haldor, often the easiest to locate, spawns within a 1500m radius of your world's center. He's found in the Black Forest, an area accessible early in the game. His proximity to The Elder's spawn point (often near glowing ruins in Burial Chambers) can serve as a helpful landmark.
Haldor's Inventory: (Gold required. Prices may vary slightly depending on game version)
| Item | Cost (Coins) | Availability | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yule Hat | 100 | Always | Cosmetic (helmet slot) |
| Dverger Circlet | 620 | Always | Provides light |
| Megingjord | 950 | Always | +150 carry weight |
| Fishing Rod | 350 | Always | Fishing |
| Fishing Bait (20) | 10 | Always | For Fishing Rod |
| Barrel Hoops (3) | 100 | Always | Barrel construction |
| Ymir Flesh | 120 | Post-Elder | Crafting material |
| Thunder Stone | 50 | Post-Elder | Obliterator construction |
| Egg | 1500 | Post-Yagluth | Obtain chickens and hens |
Hildir: The Meadows Merchant
Hildir resides in the Meadows, but her spawn location is significantly further from the world center (3000-5100m radius). The Valheim World Generator is particularly helpful here. A T-shirt icon appears on the map when you're within 300-400m.
Hildir offers clothing with stamina reduction buffs and unique quests. Completing these quests (retrieving chests from various biomes) unlocks additional, more powerful clothing items in her shop.
Hildir's Inventory: (Gold required. Prices may vary slightly depending on game version)
(Note: A significant portion of Hildir's inventory is unlocked through quest completion. Only the always-available items are listed below. The full list 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 construction |
| Barber Kit | 600 | Always | Barber Station construction |
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 cauldron icon appears on the map as you approach. She offers ingredients for unique foods and meads.
The Bog Witch's Inventory: (Gold required. Prices may vary slightly depending on game version)
(Note: A significant portion of the Bog Witch's inventory is unlocked through boss progression. Only some always-available items are listed below. The full list is too extensive for this summary.)
| Item | Cost (Coins) | Availability | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candle Wick (50) | 100 | Always | Resin Candle construction |
| Love Potion (5) | 110 | Always | Increases Troll spawns and aggression |
| Fresh Seaweed (5) | 75 | Always | Draught of Vananidir crafting |
| Cured Squirrel Hamstring (5) | 80 | Always | Tonic of Ratatosk crafting |
| Powdered Dragon Eggshell (5) | 120 | Always | Mead of Troll Endurance crafting |
This guide provides a concise overview. Consult the in-game items for complete details and crafting recipes. Happy exploring!
