Valheim's Wandering Merchants: Locations and Inventory Guide
Valheim's challenge lies in exploring diverse biomes and gathering resources to conquer formidable bosses. The journey is made easier by the game's three merchants, each offering valuable goods. However, their locations are procedurally generated, making them tricky to find. This guide reveals their whereabouts and inventories.
Finding Haldor (Black Forest Merchant)
Haldor, often the easiest to locate, spawns within 1500m of the world's center, typically in the Black Forest. He's frequently near The Elder's spawn point (often identifiable via glowing ruins in Burial Chambers). For a quicker search, use the Valheim World Generator (created by wd40bomber7) to pinpoint his coordinates using your world seed. Once found, build a portal for easy access. Gold, readily obtained from dungeons and selling gems (Rubies, Amber Pearls, Silver Necklaces, etc.), fuels your trade.
Haldor's Inventory
| Item | Cost | 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 | Fishing rod consumable |
| Barrel Hoops (3) | 100 | Always | Barrel crafting material |
| Ymir Flesh | 120 | Post-Elder | Crafting material |
| Thunder Stone | 50 | Post-Elder | Obliterator crafting material |
| Egg | 1500 | Post-Yagluth | Obtain chickens and hens |
Locating Hildir (Meadows Merchant)
Hildir resides in the Meadows, but her distant spawn (3000-5100m from the world center, points ~1000m apart) makes her harder to find than Haldor. The Valheim World Generator is your friend here. Alternatively, search Meadows within the specified radius. A T-shirt icon appears on the map when you're ~300-400m away. Again, build a portal after discovery.
Hildir offers clothing with stamina reduction buffs and unique quests. These quests involve retrieving her lost chests from various dungeons:
- Smouldering Tombs (Black Forest)
- Howling Caverns (Mountains)
- Sealed Towers (Plains)
Completing each dungeon unlocks new items in her shop.
Hildir's Inventory
(Note: Many items are unlocked after returning Hildir's chests. See the original text for the full detailed list.)
Tracking Down the Bog Witch (Swamp Merchant)
The Bog Witch, found in the treacherous Swamp (3000-8000m from the world center, points ~1000m apart), is the most challenging merchant to find. The Valheim World Generator is highly recommended. Look for her Cauldron icon. Once located, she remains there, so build a portal. She's a friendly Greydwarf with a magical Kvastur, offering a comfort level 3 in her hut and ingredients for unique foods and meads.
Bog Witch's Inventory
(Note: Many items are unlocked after defeating bosses. See the original text for the full detailed list.)
This comprehensive guide should help you locate Valheim's merchants and unlock their valuable wares. Happy trading!
