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Valheim Merchants Guide: Find Every Trader

Author:Kristen Update:Feb 02,2025

Valheim Merchant Locations and Inventory Guide: Finding Haldor, Hildir, and the Bog Witch

Valheim's challenging world becomes significantly easier with the help of its merchants. This guide details the locations and inventories of Haldor (Black Forest), Hildir (Meadows), and the Bog Witch (Swamp). Finding these traders can be tricky due to the game's procedural generation, but this guide provides strategies to locate them efficiently.

Locating Haldor (Black Forest Merchant)

Haldor, often the easiest to find, spawns within a 1500m radius of your world's center. He resides in the Black Forest biome. He's frequently near The Elder's spawn point (often indicated by glowing ruins in Burial Chambers). For a quicker search, utilize the Valheim World Generator (created by wd40bomber7) to pinpoint his exact location using your world seed. Once located, build a portal for easy access. Trade with him using gold, easily 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

Locating Hildir (Meadows Merchant)

Hildir, located in the Meadows biome, is more challenging to find due to her distant spawn (3000-5100m from the world center, spawn points ~1000m apart). The Valheim World Generator is recommended. Alternatively, search Meadows within the specified radius. A T-shirt icon appears on the map when you're close. Build a portal after finding her. Hildir offers clothing with stamina reduction buffs and quests rewarding access to additional inventory items. These quests involve finding her lost chests in various biomes:

  • Smouldering Tombs (Black Forest)
  • Howling Caverns (Mountains)
  • Sealed Towers (Plains)

Hildir's Inventory (Partial - Shows Item Availability Tiers)

Item Cost Availability Use
Simple Dress Natural 250 Always -20% Stamina use
... (Many clothing items with similar stats) ... ... ... ...
Beaded Dress Brown 550 Post-Bronze Chest -20% Stamina use
... (More clothing items) ... ... Post-Bronze Chest, Post-Silver Chest, Post-Brass Chest ...
Harvest Tunic 550 Post-Brass Chest +25 Farming Skill (set bonus)
Straw Hat 300 Post-Brass Chest +25 Farming Skill (set bonus)

Locating the Bog Witch (Swamp Merchant)

The Bog Witch, found in the Swamp biome (between 3000m and 8000m from the world center, spawn points ~1000m apart), is the most challenging to locate. The Valheim World Generator is highly recommended. Look for her Cauldron icon on the map. Once found, build a portal. She offers unique items for cooking and mead crafting.

Bog Witch's Inventory (Partial - Shows Item Availability Tiers)

Item Cost Availability Use
Candle Wick (50) 100 Always Resin Candle crafting material
... (Various crafting ingredients) ... ... Always ...
Woodland Herb Blend (5) 120 Post-Elder Crafting ingredient for various dishes
... (More crafting ingredients, unlocked post-boss defeat) ... ... Post-Moder, Post-Yagluth, Post-Queen, Post-Fader, Post-Serpent ...

This comprehensive guide should significantly aid your search for Valheim's valuable merchants. Remember to utilize the Valheim World Generator for the most efficient search, especially for Hildir and the Bog Witch.