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 and Utilizing Valheim's Merchants
Valheim's merchants offer valuable items to aid your survival. Finding them can be difficult due to the game's procedurally generated world. The Valheim World Generator (created by wd40bomber7) is a helpful tool to locate their precise coordinates.
Haldor: The Black Forest Merchant
Haldor, situated in the Black Forest, is generally the easiest to find, often spawning within a 1500m radius of the world center. He's frequently near The Elder's spawn point, identifiable by glowing ruins in Burial Chambers. Once located, build a portal for easy access. Trade with him using gold acquired from selling gems and other materials.
Haldor's Inventory:
| Item | Cost | Availability | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yule Hat | 100 | Always | Cosmetic |
| Dverger Circlet | 620 | Always | Provides light |
| Megingjord | 950 | Always | +150 Inventory 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: The Meadows Merchant
Hildir resides in the Meadows, typically spawning further from the world center (3000-5100m radius). Use the World Generator or search Meadows extensively. A T-shirt icon appears on the map when nearby. Hildir offers clothing with stamina reduction buffs and quests to locate her lost chests, unlocking additional inventory.
Hildir's Inventory: (Partial - Shows Item Types and Availability)
Hildir's inventory expands significantly after completing her quests. The table below shows a selection of items, categorized by availability:
Always Available: Simple clothing items offering stamina reduction. Basic crafting items.
Post-Bronze Chest: Beaded clothing offering stamina reduction.
Post-Silver Chest: Shawl clothing offering stamina reduction.
Post-Brass Chest: Simple clothing offering stamina reduction; Harvest set bonus items.
The Bog Witch: The Swamp Merchant
The Bog Witch, located in the Swamp biome (3000-8000m from the world center), is the most challenging to find. Use the World Generator or search diligently; her cauldron icon will appear on the map when close. She offers ingredients for cooking and mead brewing.
The Bog Witch's Inventory: (Partial - Shows Item Types and Availability)
Always Available: Ingredients for various concoctions and consumables.
Post-Boss Defeats: Ingredients for higher-tier foods and meads, unlocked after defeating various bosses.
Remember to build portals near each merchant for convenient access. Happy trading!
