Better Trader
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #7 of 837 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Update (2024. 1. 23): Check out https://www.nexusmods.com/valheim/mods/2509 as an alternative.
Update (2023. 10. 23): The 2.x version of BT has a core conflict with Hilder. There is a 3.x beta posted to NX. There is also a problem with the 3.x version. Menthus has gotten busy w/ work so I am not sure when we will see him again. He did however make the source code for the 3.x version public. https://github.com/MarvelProgramming/BetterTrader
Notice: Early Release of 3. 0 version can be found in the file section. (2023. 09. 17).
Menthus and Digitalroot can be found in the Valhalla Legends' Discord
Patreon
I spend countless hours every day working on, updating, and fixing mods for everyone to enjoy. While I will never ask for anyone to pay me to make a mod or add a feature, any support is greatly appreciated. >>Check it out<<, you might find benefits that catch your eye!
Better Trader
Vanilla Valheim's trader is very bare bones, only allows you to purchase a total of 6 items and has a clunky way of selling 'valuables'. Better Trader comes with a custom menu, adds over 310+ items, is highly configurable, and comes with built-in support for Epic Loot. Updates are ongoing and there is more to come, so stay tuned!
Configuration
Included with the mod are two config files.
-
[]Menthus.bepinex.plugins. BetterTrader.cfg.vanilla closely emulates the vanilla values for buying and selling items.
[
]Menthus.bepinex.plugins. BetterTrader.cfg.full has most of the game items in it with the values Menthus set for them.
You have 2 methods of editing the configuration:
[]Going to Valheim\BepInEx\config and opening Menthus.bepinex.plugins. BetterTrader.cfg.
[]Using the >>BepInEx ConfigurationManager<< plugin. Simply download it, put it in your Valheim\BepInEx\plugins folder, and press F1 when in-game.
You have a growing list of configuration options:
Trader Wait For Discovery (defaults to true): True means the Trader will only sell items the player has discovered.
Trader Price Fluctuation (defaults to true): True means the Trader's prices will fluctuate every so often (the amount to fluctuate by
Better Trader overhauls the trading system with a custom menu, 310+ items to buy and sell, built-in Epic Loot support, and extensive configuration options. Ideal for players who want a more robust and customizable trading experience.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 4,792 endorsements and over 226k downloads.
- Adds a massive 310+ items to the trading pool, making merchants feel alive.
- Epic Loot support built-in means no extra fiddling if you run that mod.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in September 2023 — might be outdated for the latest game patches.
- No explicit install instructions or dependency list in the description.
- Configuration options could be overwhelming for casual players who just want a quick trade overhaul.
For Valheim players who want a deeper trading system with more items and customization. Perfect if you run Epic Loot and want seamless integration. Skip if you prefer vanilla trading or don't want to tweak configs.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check the mod's config file to adjust prices and item availability to your liking.
- If you use Epic Loot, make sure it's installed before Better Trader to ensure compatibility.
- Back up your world save before adding any mod that changes trader inventory.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Valheim Mods
- Author
- Menthus
- Version
- 2.3.0
- Downloads
- 226,633
- Endorsements
- 4,792
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 3/11/2021
- Updated
- 9/18/2023
🧩 Commonly Used Together
Users add these mods to the same collections — a real compatibility signal, not an AI guess.
🔧 How to Install Valheim Mods
Download from Nexus.
📖 Full step-by-step install guide for Valheim →
Visit the official mod page for specific installation instructions for this mod.
🎮 Need cheat codes or console commands? Check ur gaming wiki for Valheim commands, item IDs, and more.
Keep browsing — more Valheim mods await