Valheim Merchant Locations and Inventory Guide: Find Haldor, Hildir, and the Bog Witch
Valheim's challenging world rewards exploration, but finding the three merchants can be tricky. This guide details their locations and the unique goods they offer, making your Viking adventure smoother.
How to Find Haldor (Black Forest Merchant)
Haldor, residing in the Black Forest, is relatively easy to locate. He spawns within 1500m of your world's center. He's often near The Elder's spawn point (indicated by glowing ruins in Burial Chambers). For a quicker find, use the Valheim World Generator (created by wd40bomber7) to pinpoint his exact coordinates. Once located, build a portal for easy access. Trade with him using gold acquired from exploring dungeons and selling gems.
Black Forest Merchant Inventory:
| Item | Cost | Availability | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yule Hat | 100 | Always | Cosmetic (helmet slot) |
| Dverger Circlet | 620 | Always | Provides light |
| Megingjord | 950 | Always | +150 Inventory 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 | After The Elder | Crafting material |
| Thunder Stone | 50 | After The Elder | Obliterator crafting material |
| Egg | 1500 | After Yagluth | Obtain chickens and hens |
How to Find Hildir (Meadows Merchant)
Hildir, in the Meadows, is harder to find due to her distant spawn (3000-5100m from the world center, 1000m between potential spawns). The Valheim World Generator is your best bet. Alternatively, search Meadows within that radius; a T-shirt icon appears on the map when you're close. Build a portal upon finding her. Hildir offers clothing with stamina reduction buffs and quests leading to chests in various biomes (Black Forest, Mountains, Plains), unlocking additional inventory.
Meadows Merchant Inventory:
(Note: Many items are variations of the same type with identical effects. Only a selection is shown here for brevity. All items are listed in the original input.)
| Item Category | Cost | Availability | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simple Clothing | Varies | Always | -15% to -20% Stamina Use |
| Iron Pit | 75 | Always | Firepit building material |
| Barber Kit | 600 | Always | Barber Station building material |
| Beaded Clothing | Varies | After Bronze Chest | -15% to -20% Stamina Use |
| Basic Fireworks | 50 | After Bronze Chest | Fireworks crafting material |
| Shawl Clothing | Varies | After Silver Chest | -15% to -20% Stamina Use |
| Simple Clothing (2nd set) | Varies | After Brass Chest | -15% to -20% Stamina Use, Farming Bonus |
How to Find the Bog Witch (Swamp Merchant)
The Bog Witch, found in the Swamp, is the most challenging to locate (3000-8000m from the world center, 1000m between spawns). Again, the World Generator is recommended. Look for her Cauldron icon. She offers crafting materials for new foods and meads.
Swamp Merchant Inventory:
(Note: A selection of items is shown for brevity. All items are listed in the original input.)
| Item Category | Cost | Availability | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crafting Materials | Varies | Always | Various crafting recipes |
| Woodland Herb Blend (5) | 120 | After The Elder | Various food crafting recipes |
| Post-Boss Materials | Varies | After defeating various bosses | Various crafting recipes, including meads |
This comprehensive guide helps you efficiently locate and utilize Valheim's merchants, enhancing your gameplay experience. Remember to build portals near each merchant for convenient return trips!
