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), simplifying your quest for valuable goods.
Finding the Merchants:
The locations of Valheim's merchants are procedurally generated, making their discovery a challenge. While exploring is part of the fun, using the Valheim World Generator (created by wd40bomber7) offers a quicker route to locating them using your world seed.
Haldor (Black Forest Merchant):
Haldor, often found within 1500m of the world's center, is the easiest merchant to locate. He resides in the Black Forest, often near The Elder's spawn point (indicated by glowing ruins in Burial Chambers). Once found, build a portal for easy access. He accepts gold, readily obtained by exploring dungeons and selling gems.
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 |
Hildir (Meadows Merchant):
Hildir, located in the Meadows, is more elusive, typically spawning far from the world center (3000-5100m radius). A T-shirt icon appears on the map when you're within 300-400m. Build a portal after finding her. Hildir offers clothing with stamina reduction buffs and unique quests leading to chests containing additional items. These quests involve defeating mini-bosses in different biomes:
- Smouldering Tombs (Black Forest)
- Howling Caverns (Mountains)
- Sealed Towers (Plains)
Hildir's Inventory: (Note: Many items unlock after returning chests from her quests)
| Item | Cost | Availability | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simple Dress Natural | 250 | Always | -20% Stamina use |
| ... (Numerous Clothing Items) ... | Varies | Always/Post-Quest Completion | Various Stamina Reduction/Farming Buffs |
The Bog Witch (Swamp Merchant):
The Bog Witch, found in the Swamp (3000-8000m from the world center), is the most challenging to find. Look for her Cauldron icon. She offers ingredients for crafting new foods and meads.
The Bog Witch's Inventory: (Note: Many items unlock after defeating bosses)
| Item | Cost | Availability | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candle Wick (50) | 100 | Always | Resin Candle crafting material |
| ... (Numerous Crafting Ingredients) ... | Varies | Always/Post-Boss Defeat | Various food and mead crafting ingredients |
Remember to utilize the Valheim World Generator for efficient merchant location, and always build a portal near each merchant for convenient access!
