Valheim Merchant Locations and Inventories: A Comprehensive Guide
Valheim's challenging world is made slightly less daunting by the presence of helpful merchants. This guide details the location and inventory of each merchant, assisting you in finding these valuable traders and stocking up on essential goods.
Finding Valheim's Merchants: A Quick Overview
Locating merchants can be tricky due to Valheim's procedurally generated worlds. While exploration is encouraged, using the Valheim World Generator (created by wd40bomber7) significantly simplifies the search by revealing merchant locations based on your world seed.
1. Haldor (Black Forest Merchant)
Haldor, residing in the Black Forest, is generally the easiest to find, often spawning within a 1500m radius of the world center. He's frequently located near Elder spawn points (identifiable via glowing ruins in Burial Chambers). Once found, his location remains consistent.
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 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 |
2. Hildir (Meadows Merchant)
Hildir, situated in the Meadows, is more elusive, typically spawning further from the world center (3000-5100m radius). Look for a T-shirt icon on your map when you're within 300-400m. She offers clothing with stamina reduction buffs and unique quests.
Hildir's Inventory:
(Note: Many items are unlocked by returning Hildir's chests from various dungeons. See original text for detailed quest information.)
| Item | Cost (Coins) | Availability | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simple Dress Natural | 250 | Always | -20% Stamina use |
| (Many other clothing items with similar stats and unlocks) | |||
| Iron Pit | 75 | Always | Firepit Iron crafting material |
| Barber Kit | 600 | Always | Barber Station crafting material |
| (Various clothing items unlocked via quests) | Post-Dungeon Completion |
3. The Bog Witch (Swamp Merchant)
The Bog Witch, found in the Swamp biome, is the most challenging to locate (3000-8000m radius from the world center). Look for a Cauldron icon on your map. She offers unique crafting ingredients and provides a comfort level 3 in her hut.
The Bog Witch's Inventory:
(Note: Many items are unlocked after defeating various bosses. See original text for details.)
| 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 |
| (Many other crafting ingredients with unlocks) |
This guide provides a complete overview of Valheim's merchants. Remember to utilize the Valheim World Generator to streamline your search and enjoy the rewards these traders offer!
