This guide details how to locate and utilize the three merchants in Valheim: Haldor (Black Forest), Hildir (Meadows), and the Bog Witch (Swamp). Their locations are procedurally generated, making them challenging to find without assistance.
Finding Valheim's Merchants
Valheim's merchants offer valuable items to aid your survival. Their locations, however, are randomized within specific biomes. While exploration is key, using the Valheim World Generator (created by wd40bomber7) significantly simplifies the search by revealing merchant coordinates based on your world seed.
Haldor (Black Forest Merchant)
Haldor, often found within 1500m of the world's center, is the easiest to locate. He's typically near The Elder's spawn point (often indicated by glowing ruins in Burial Chambers). 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 |
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Yule Hat | 100 | Always | Cosmetic |
Dverger Circlet | 620 | Always | Provides light |
Megingjord | 950 | Always | +150 carry weight |
Fishing Rod | 350 | Always | Fishing |
Fishing Bait (20) | 10 | Always | Fishing bait |
Barrel Hoops (3) | 100 | Always | Barrel construction |
Ymir Flesh | 120 | Post-Elder | Crafting material |
Thunder Stone | 50 | Post-Elder | Obliterator construction |
Egg | 1500 | Post-Yagluth | Obtain chickens and hens |
Hildir (Meadows Merchant)
Hildir resides in the Meadows, typically further from the world center (3000-5100m radius). The Valheim World Generator is recommended. A T-shirt icon appears on the map when you're nearby. She offers clothing with stamina reduction buffs and quests rewarding access to additional inventory.
Hildir's Inventory (Partial - Shows Item Types and Availability)
Hildir's inventory is extensive, with many clothing items offering stamina reduction. Her quests unlock additional, higher-tier clothing. The table below shows examples.
Item Category | Cost Range | Availability | Buff |
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Simple Clothing | 150-250 | Always | Stamina reduction |
Beaded Clothing | 550 | Post-Bronze Chest | Stamina reduction |
Shawl Clothing | 450 | Post-Silver Chest | Stamina reduction |
Simple Clothing (2) | 350 | Post-Brass Chest | Stamina reduction |
Harvest Clothing | 550 | Post-Brass Chest | +25 Farming Skill (set bonus) |
The Bog Witch (Swamp Merchant)
The Bog Witch, located in the Swamp (3000-8000m from the world center), is the most challenging to find. A cauldron icon marks her location. She offers ingredients for unique foods and meads.
The Bog Witch's Inventory (Partial - Shows Item Types and Availability)
The Bog Witch sells crafting components for various consumables.
Item Category | Cost Range | Availability | Use |
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Crafting Ingredients | 65-200 | Always | Various food and mead recipes |
Post-Boss Crafting Items | 120-200 | Post-Boss Defeats | High-tier food and mead recipes |
Remember to build a portal near each merchant for easy return trips!