Valheim Trader Guide — Find Haldor, Hildir & More
Complete guide to finding every trader in Valheim. Haldor the merchant, his sister Hildir, and the Bog Witch — spawn mechanics, map detection range, world seed lookup tools, and full item catalogues so you know exactly what to buy.
1. Haldor — The Merchant (Black Forest)
| Biome | Black Forest |
| Distance from spawn | At least 1,500 meters |
| Detection range | 320-453 meters (bag icon appears on map) |
| Possible spawn points | 10 per world (only 1 activates) |
Haldor is found in the Black Forest. His bag icon appears on your world map when you get within detection range. Approaching any of the 10 possible spawn locations permanently locks him there — all others are disabled.
Key Items Sold by Haldor
| Item | Price | Why Buy It |
|---|---|---|
| Ymir Flesh | 120g | Crafting material for Frostner (one of the best weapons) |
| Megingjord (Belt) | 950g | +150 carry weight — the single most important purchase |
| Fishing Rod | 350g | Required to fish. Buy early. |
| Fishing Bait | 10g (50x) | Fishing consumable |
| Dvergr Circlet | 620g | Headlamp — hands-free light source |
| Eggs | 1500g | Hatch into Chickens → Hens — renewable food source |
2. Hildir — The Quest Giver (Meadows)
| Biome | Meadows (usually farther out than Haldor) |
| Distance from spawn | 3,000-5,100 meters |
| Map icon | Dress icon |
Hildir's camp has a map table revealing quest locations — dungeons with minibosses. She also sells cosmetic and decorative items. Like Haldor, she has 10 possible spawn points, each at least 1,000 meters apart.
3. Bog Witch — Enigmatic Trader (Swamp)
Found in the Swamp. Sells unique potions and ingredients including the Brew of Animal Whispers (halves taming time). Her exact spawn mechanics are more mysterious than Haldor and Hildir.
4. How to Find Traders — Methods & Tools
- Circle/Orbit Method: Sail in concentric circles around spawn at increasing distances. Haldor is closer to center than The Elder; Hildir is farther out (~1/3 of world radius).
- World Map Tool: Use valheim-map.world — enter your seed → check "Traders" → see all exact spawn locations.
- Trader Finder: valheim-traders-finder.vercel.app — upload your world.db file for RPG-friendly directions or full map view.
- Place a portal near any trader you find — both camps have a protective dome that creatures cannot enter.
5. Complete Item Stock & Prices
| Trader | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Haldor | Ymir Flesh | 120g |
| Haldor | Megingjord (Belt) | 950g |
| Haldor | Fishing Rod | 350g |
| Haldor | Fishing Bait (50) | 10g |
| Haldor | Dvergr Circlet | 620g |
| Haldor | Eggs | 1,500g |
| Haldor | Yule Hat / Yule Cloak | 100g each |
| Hildir | Cosmetics & Decor | Varies |
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