This guide details how to locate and utilize the merchants in Valheim, enhancing your gameplay experience. Finding these merchants can be tricky due to the game's procedural generation, but this guide provides clear directions and strategies.
Finding Valheim's Merchants: A Comprehensive Guide
Valheim's unforgiving world is made slightly more manageable by the presence of three helpful merchants. Their locations, however, are procedurally generated, making them difficult to find. This guide will help you locate each merchant and explore their unique inventories.
Locating Haldor (Black Forest Merchant)
Haldor, often the easiest to find, spawns within a 1500m radius of your world's center. He resides in the Black Forest biome. He's frequently located near The Elder's spawn point, identifiable by glowing ruins in Burial Chambers. Alternatively, utilize the Valheim World Generator (created by wd40bomber7) to pinpoint his exact location using your world seed. Once found, build a portal for easy access. He accepts gold, readily obtained by selling gems and other materials.
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 construction material |
Ymir Flesh |
120 Coins |
Post-Elder |
Crafting material |
Thunder Stone |
50 Coins |
Post-Elder |
Obliterator construction material |
Egg |
1500 Coins |
Post-Yagluth |
Obtain chickens and hens |
Locating Hildir (Meadows Merchant)
Hildir resides in the Meadows biome, but her spawn location is further from the world center than Haldor's. The Valheim World Generator is again the quickest method for finding her. Alternatively, search Meadows within a 3000-5100m radius of the world center; potential 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.
Hildir's Inventory: (Note: Many items unlock after completing her quests)
Item |
Cost |
Availability |
Use |
Simple Dress Natural |
250 Coins |
Always |
-20% Stamina use |
Simple Tunic Natural |
250 Coins |
Always |
-20% Stamina use |
Simple Cap Red |
150 Coins |
Always |
-15% Stamina use |
Simple Cap Purple |
150 Coins |
Always |
-15% Stamina use |
Sparkler |
150 Coins |
Always |
Decorative |
Iron Pit |
75 Coins |
Always |
Firepit construction material |
Barber Kit |
600 Coins |
Always |
Barber Station construction material |
(Many more items unlock after returning Hildir's chests from various biomes) |
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Locating the Bog Witch (Swamp Merchant)
The Bog Witch, found in the Swamp biome, is the most challenging merchant to locate. She spawns between 3000m and 8000m from the world center, with spawn points 1000m apart. The Valheim World Generator is highly recommended. Look for her Cauldron icon on the map. She offers unique crafting ingredients and comfort level 3 within her hut.
The Bog Witch's Inventory: (Note: Many items unlock after defeating bosses)
Item |
Cost |
Availability |
Use |
Candle Wick (50) |
100 Coins |
Always |
Resin Candle construction material |
Love Potion (5) |
110 Coins |
Always |
Increases Troll spawn rate and aggression |
Fresh Seaweed (5) |
75 Coins |
Always |
Draught of Vananidir ingredient |
Cured Squirrel Hamstring (5) |
80 Coins |
Always |
Tonic of Ratatosk ingredient |
Powdered Dragon Eggshell (5) |
120 Coins |
Always |
Mead of Troll Endurance ingredient |
Pungent Pebbles (5) |
125 Coins |
Always |
Brew of Animal Whispers ingredient |
Ivy Seed (3) |
65 Coins |
Always |
Produces decorative Ivy plant |
Serving Tray |
140 Coins |
Always |
Required for feasts |
(Many more items unlock after defeating various bosses) |
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This guide provides a comprehensive approach to finding and utilizing Valheim's merchants, significantly improving your gameplay. Remember to utilize the Valheim World Generator for efficient location identification.