This guide helps you locate and utilize the merchants in Valheim, enhancing your gameplay experience. Valheim's challenging biomes are made easier with the merchants' helpful items. Finding them, however, can be tricky due to the game's procedural generation. This guide details each merchant's location and inventory.
Finding Haldor (Black Forest Merchant)
Haldor, located in the Black Forest, is relatively easy to find due to his proximity to the world center (within a 1500m radius). He's often near The Elder's spawn point, identifiable by glowing ruins in Burial Chambers. For a quicker search, utilize the Valheim World Generator (created by wd40bomber7) to pinpoint his exact location on your world seed. Once found, build a portal for easy access. Gold, acquired from exploring dungeons and selling gems, is needed for trading.
Haldor's Inventory:
| Item | Cost | 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 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 |
Finding Hildir (Meadows Merchant)
Hildir resides in the Meadows, but her spawn is further from the world center (3000-5100m radius), making her harder to locate. The Valheim World Generator is recommended. Alternatively, search Meadows within the specified radius (spawn points are ~1000m apart). A T-shirt icon appears on the map when nearby. Build a portal after finding her. Hildir offers clothing with stamina reduction buffs and quests for lost items, leading to new dungeons and unique shop items.
Hildir's Inventory: (Note: Many items unlock after completing her quests)
| Item | Cost | 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 material |
| Barber Kit | 600 | Always | Barber Station construction material |
| (Many additional clothing items with stamina reduction and farming skill bonuses unlock after returning Hildir's chests) | Quest Completion | Various | |
| Basic Fireworks | 50 | Post-Bronze Chest | Fireworks crafting ingredient |
Finding the Bog Witch (Swamp Merchant)
The Bog Witch, located in the Swamp biome, is found between 3000m and 8000m from the world center (spawn points ~1000m apart). The Valheim World Generator is highly recommended for this merchant. A Cauldron icon marks her location. She offers items for cooking new foods and crafting meads.
Bog Witch's Inventory: (Note: Many items unlock after defeating bosses)
| Item | Cost | Availability | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 ingredient |
| Cured Squirrel Hamstring (5) | 80 | Always | Tonic of Ratatosk crafting ingredient |
| Powdered Dragon Eggshell (5) | 120 | Always | Mead of Troll Endurance crafting ingredient |
| Pungent Pebbles (5) | 125 | Always | Brew of Animal Whispers crafting ingredient |
| Ivy Seed (3) | 65 | Always | Produces decorative Ivy plant |
| Serving Tray | 140 | Always | Required for feasts |
| (Many additional crafting ingredients unlock after defeating bosses) | Boss Defeats | Various |
This comprehensive guide will significantly aid your search for Valheim's merchants and unlock their valuable inventory. Remember to utilize the Valheim World Generator for efficient location finding.
