Merchant Whereabouts

⭐ ⭐ (216 endorsements) 📥 5,834 downloads 📌 v1.4.5 📅 2/27/2021
⚪ Last updated 2024

By Flueno · Gameplay

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 1/8/2024 📅 Created: 2/27/2021
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🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 3.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #220 of 836 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

This mod reveals Merchant location by giving you indirect compass-style hint. (head to the North, South-East, etc.)

(Was initially inspired by locate merchant mod though I wanted to preserve some mystery of exploration for myself.)

At first interaction with any lore rune-stone (i.e. boars, greydwarfs lore)  Hugin-raven will come and inform you that you can throw some carrot-seeds on a rune-stone to call him again at any time. He will also tell about available location-hints and that he will exchange them for some valuables.

'Paying' to the raven or throwing carrot-seeds on the stone works same as placing a trophy: put item into top-row inventory slot, look at the target and trigger inventory slot with it's numeric hotkey.

Beside rune-stones, you can also throw doubled amount of carrot-seeds into bonfire to attract ravens attention. Configured by:

bonfireSummonEnabled = true #(default),

campFireSummonEnabled = false #( campFire disabled by default)

⚠ There are several available merchant-locations (before you discover any of them) so if you'll receive a location-tip at

one point but head to the other direction, location-tip at new point could be to a new 'closest-to-new-point' location.

Suggested strategy: stick to the received destination,  clarify it on a way near at newly discovered rune-stones (or litted bonfires),

after raven says Not so far from this point - you are already most probably in targets biome.

Required item and amount for calling Hugin configured byoptions.

summonRavenItemName = carrotseeds #(default)

summonRavenItemAmount = 2 #(default)

Possible items are: 'coins', 'ruby', 'amber', 'amberpearl', 'silvernecklace', etc.

(google any valheim cheats-console-commands Spawn-items-list  and lowercase any item-name from it)

⚠ Each unique target needs to have a unique price-item name.

Preconfigured points of interest are: Merchant, Bonemass, Goblin king and Dragon queen

Target for location-hint has following config parameters:

target. Bonemass.enabled = true

target. Bonemass.name = Filthy Bonemass

target. Bonemass.priceItemReadableName = Precious Amber

target. Bonemass.priceItemName = amber

target. Bonemass.priceItemAmount = 20

You can potentially configure additional targets by changing 'Bonemass' part and setting desired values.

ⓘ Additional target-names could be discovered with 'findpos name_arg' console command. It will show you all matching the 'name_arg' targets as well as show you ad-hoc location-tips with distance and destination-direction.

Manual Installation

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Merchant Whereabouts is a gameplay mod for Raven that adds a new mechanic: Raven gives vague directions to merchants or bosses in exchange for pearls. With 216 endorsements and 5,834 downloads, it's a niche addition for players who want a more guided exploration experience.

✨ Key Features

Adds a new interaction with Raven to receive directions to merchants or bosses.
Directions are vague, requiring players to interpret and explore.
Costs pearls to obtain directions, adding a resource sink.
Integrates with existing merchant and boss locations.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 216 endorsements and 5,834 downloads.
  • Adds a fresh gameplay loop for players who want guidance without hand-holding.
  • Simple concept that fits the game's exploration theme.

⚠️ Cons

  • Vague directions might frustrate players who prefer clear markers.
  • Pearl cost could be a barrier early game if pearls are scarce.
  • No detailed documentation on how the directions are generated or displayed.
🎯 Is This For You?
For players who enjoy exploration with a hint of mystery and want a reason to spend pearls. Skip if you prefer direct map markers or if you're not interested in NPC-driven guidance.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Check if the mod requires a mod manager or manual installation; if manual, place files in the correct folder.
  • Test the interaction with Raven early to see how the directions work.
  • Keep some pearls on hand to use the feature when needed.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Valheim Mods
Author
Flueno
Version
1.4.5
Downloads
5,834
Endorsements
216
Category
Gameplay
Created
2/27/2021
Updated
1/8/2024

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