07-26-2025, 09:41 AM
Exploring the Lands Between is never just about boss fights and dungeons. Hidden across its vast open world are secret vendors offering some of the rarest and most game-changing items in Elden Ring. These NPCs often hide in plain sight or behind obscure questlines, but for players willing to dig deeper, the rewards are absolutely worth it. From unique weapon upgrades to rare crafting materials, these 14 secret vendors will make you reconsider your usual shopping routine.
Here’s a rundown of the lesser-known merchants you shouldn’t miss — and what makes each one special.
1. Pidia, Carian Servant
Location: Caria Manor (Liurnia of the Lakes)
Pidia can only be reached after completing the manor and accessing a balcony from the manor’s upper levels. He sells puppets, glintstone sorceries, and rare Ashes of War. His inventory feels like it came straight from an eldritch curiosity shop.
2. Isolated Merchant (Dragonbarrow)
Location: Shack near the Bestial Sanctum
This merchant deals in high-end gear like the Sentry’s Torch and Sacrificial Twigs. Ideal for late-game rune farming runs. Players often check here before looking for Elden Ring runes for sale online.
3. Abandoned Merchant
Location: Siofra River
Tucked behind a waterfall and reachable only by platforming across tree roots, this vendor offers rare materials like Stonesword Keys and Poisonbone Darts. Perfect for stealth builds or poison-based PvP strategies.
4. Nomadic Merchant (Ainsel River)
Location: Hidden cave system near Nokstella
He’s not easy to find, but carries some of the best magic-resist gear and unique arrows. You won’t spot him on your first run unless you’re being meticulous.
5. Hermit Merchant (Leyndell Outskirts)
Location: Just outside the capital walls
One of the last opportunities to stock up on rare upgrade materials before heading into the late-game gauntlet. This guy sells everything from Dragonwound Grease to special crafting cookbooks.
6. Nomadic Merchant (Mountaintops of the Giants)
Location: Near the Shack of the Lofty
An underappreciated stop for players who focus on frost and fire builds. Carries unique resins and elemental pots not available in any elden shop in more accessible areas.
7. Imprisoned Merchant (Mohgwyn Palace)
Location: Deep within Mohgwyn Dynasty Mausoleum
Requires clearing most of this optional area, but he stocks high-tier crafting items and useful PvP gear. A go-to for late-game rune efficiency.
8. Blackguard Big Boggart
Location: Initially found near Boilprawn Shack
More than just a prawn seller, Boggart eventually carries unique gear and can play a role in Dung Eater’s questline. His merchant role becomes clear only after specific events.
9. Nomadic Merchant (Weeping Peninsula)
Location: South of Castle Morne
He’s accessible early in the game but sells surprisingly advanced cookbooks and tools for trap-setting. Very underrated for hybrid build preparation.
10. Hermit Merchant (Ainsel River Depths)
Location: Behind the Baleful Shadow
Often missed entirely, this merchant sells gravity-themed spells and upgrades ideal for int-heavy builds. A favorite among players chasing unconventional damage types.
11. Isolated Merchant (West Limgrave)
Location: Shack at the edge of the peninsula
This guy might be the first secret merchant you meet. His stock isn’t flashy but includes key utility items like the Lantern and the Fanged Imp Ashes.
12. Nomadic Merchant (Caelid Swamp)
Location: Deep within Aeonia Swamp
High risk, high reward. Surrounded by scarlet rot and enemies, this merchant offers rare rot-resistant gear and consumables.
13. Hermit Merchant (Altus Plateau)
Location: Forest near the Windmill Pastures
Hidden in a hut in a seemingly empty field, this vendor specializes in strange gear—perfect for off-meta builds and experimentation.
14. Seluvis’s Puppet Shop
Location: Seluvis’s Rise (requires quest progress)
Technically not a traditional merchant, but if you follow Seluvis’s morally questionable questline, you’ll unlock a hidden puppet vendor. The Spirit Ashes here are exclusive and powerful—some of the best allies money (or betrayal) can buy.
For players looking to gain a strategic edge or simply enjoy collecting rare and unique gear, tracking down these secret vendors is well worth the effort. Whether you're enhancing a niche build or preparing for a particularly nasty boss, these merchants offer options that aren’t found in any regular elden shop.
And while it might be tempting to look for Elden Ring runes for sale, remember that these NPCs often provide powerful tools that can help you maximize rune farming in legitimate and lore-friendly ways. Happy hunting, Tarnished.
Here’s a rundown of the lesser-known merchants you shouldn’t miss — and what makes each one special.
1. Pidia, Carian Servant
Location: Caria Manor (Liurnia of the Lakes)
Pidia can only be reached after completing the manor and accessing a balcony from the manor’s upper levels. He sells puppets, glintstone sorceries, and rare Ashes of War. His inventory feels like it came straight from an eldritch curiosity shop.
2. Isolated Merchant (Dragonbarrow)
Location: Shack near the Bestial Sanctum
This merchant deals in high-end gear like the Sentry’s Torch and Sacrificial Twigs. Ideal for late-game rune farming runs. Players often check here before looking for Elden Ring runes for sale online.
3. Abandoned Merchant
Location: Siofra River
Tucked behind a waterfall and reachable only by platforming across tree roots, this vendor offers rare materials like Stonesword Keys and Poisonbone Darts. Perfect for stealth builds or poison-based PvP strategies.
4. Nomadic Merchant (Ainsel River)
Location: Hidden cave system near Nokstella
He’s not easy to find, but carries some of the best magic-resist gear and unique arrows. You won’t spot him on your first run unless you’re being meticulous.
5. Hermit Merchant (Leyndell Outskirts)
Location: Just outside the capital walls
One of the last opportunities to stock up on rare upgrade materials before heading into the late-game gauntlet. This guy sells everything from Dragonwound Grease to special crafting cookbooks.
6. Nomadic Merchant (Mountaintops of the Giants)
Location: Near the Shack of the Lofty
An underappreciated stop for players who focus on frost and fire builds. Carries unique resins and elemental pots not available in any elden shop in more accessible areas.
7. Imprisoned Merchant (Mohgwyn Palace)
Location: Deep within Mohgwyn Dynasty Mausoleum
Requires clearing most of this optional area, but he stocks high-tier crafting items and useful PvP gear. A go-to for late-game rune efficiency.
8. Blackguard Big Boggart
Location: Initially found near Boilprawn Shack
More than just a prawn seller, Boggart eventually carries unique gear and can play a role in Dung Eater’s questline. His merchant role becomes clear only after specific events.
9. Nomadic Merchant (Weeping Peninsula)
Location: South of Castle Morne
He’s accessible early in the game but sells surprisingly advanced cookbooks and tools for trap-setting. Very underrated for hybrid build preparation.
10. Hermit Merchant (Ainsel River Depths)
Location: Behind the Baleful Shadow
Often missed entirely, this merchant sells gravity-themed spells and upgrades ideal for int-heavy builds. A favorite among players chasing unconventional damage types.
11. Isolated Merchant (West Limgrave)
Location: Shack at the edge of the peninsula
This guy might be the first secret merchant you meet. His stock isn’t flashy but includes key utility items like the Lantern and the Fanged Imp Ashes.
12. Nomadic Merchant (Caelid Swamp)
Location: Deep within Aeonia Swamp
High risk, high reward. Surrounded by scarlet rot and enemies, this merchant offers rare rot-resistant gear and consumables.
13. Hermit Merchant (Altus Plateau)
Location: Forest near the Windmill Pastures
Hidden in a hut in a seemingly empty field, this vendor specializes in strange gear—perfect for off-meta builds and experimentation.
14. Seluvis’s Puppet Shop
Location: Seluvis’s Rise (requires quest progress)
Technically not a traditional merchant, but if you follow Seluvis’s morally questionable questline, you’ll unlock a hidden puppet vendor. The Spirit Ashes here are exclusive and powerful—some of the best allies money (or betrayal) can buy.
For players looking to gain a strategic edge or simply enjoy collecting rare and unique gear, tracking down these secret vendors is well worth the effort. Whether you're enhancing a niche build or preparing for a particularly nasty boss, these merchants offer options that aren’t found in any regular elden shop.
And while it might be tempting to look for Elden Ring runes for sale, remember that these NPCs often provide powerful tools that can help you maximize rune farming in legitimate and lore-friendly ways. Happy hunting, Tarnished.