Summary
No matter how big or small a quest may be, every role-playing game needs a system of commerce to be immersive and believable.Baldur’s Gate 3is a big enough game to have an impressive variety of vendors to serve any and all adventuring needs.
Whether they’re in the wilderness of Act One or found within the streets of the Gate in Act 3, some of these merchants are even important enough to impact the game’s story. The best merchants inBaldur’s Gate 3include NPCs with their own backstories and personalities, who often sell more than just weapons and gear.
Updated July 19, 2025, by Kristy Ambrose:If there was a video game award for Game With the Best Vendors, Baldur’s Gate 3 would have won it by now. In the meantime, they’ll have to be content with the many already lining the shelves at Larian Studios. Patch 8, which is likely to be the last addition the studio makes to the game before moving on to other projects, includes a substantial amount of information that might widen the array of choices in the following vendors' inventories.
InBaldur’s Gate 3, a character’s Charisma affects how much items will cost, but if players help an NPC who is also a vendor by completing a quest or following them through all three acts, they might offer the player a discount or even a gift from their inventory. A few of these characters appear several times throughout the game, offering better and different items each time, while others only appear if the protagonist makes certain choices.
14Brem
In The Zhentarim Hideout In Act One
Not every player will be on good terms with a group of thieves and mercenaries, but for those players who don’t mind or might even be looking for a connection to the criminal underworld of Baldur’s Gate, this is a good place to start.
Getting access to Brem’s inventory starts with finding Rugan and Olly on the Risen Road and starting the quest “Find the Hidden Shipment.” The NPCs might die while fighting gnolls, but provided the main character acquires the Caravan Strongbox they can still gain access to the Zhentarim Hideout and Brem. This is also the location that starts the “Save The Artist” quest, and if the player has the money, it’s Brem they speak to about freeing Oskar.
The leader of this faction of Zhentarim, Zarys, gives Brem permission to sell his special stock if the players return the strongbox. This is where players can findThe Jolty Vest, an essential component ofthe Tempest Cleric build. If the protagonist keeps it, they can still trade with Brem, but they don’t have access to his special items.
13Dammon
The Hollow Inside The Emerald Grove
One of the earliest encountered merchants, the friendly blacksmithDammonis first encountered as a refugee in Act One’s Druid Grove. Dammon is an extremely useful merchant throughout the game and is an intrinsic component to finishing Karach’s quest.
If playersmanage to keep him alive through each act, he will appear in the next act offering even better items each time. Plus, he’s also one of the most consistently wealthy traders, making him a great choice for players who need to sell off some items.
Some of Dammon’s best Act Oneofferings include the Safeguarding Shield, thanks to the extra Saving Throw +1 it gives whoever holds it. In Act Two, he offers the Harmonium Halberd, which is a great option for any physical damage dealers, like Karlach.
Finally, in Act Three, some of Dammon’s best offerings include the Legacy of the Master’s gloves, which will enhance weapon attacks. Another great choice is the Boots of Persistence, which are massively useful for their Longstrider and Freedom of Movement effects.
12Withers
Find Him In The Dank Crypt
It’s easy to forget thatWithersis a vendor, not only because he’s a permanent fixture in the camp after being found in the Dank Crypt in Act 1, but also because the wares he sells aren’t really tangible and can’t be found anywhere in the game.
Instead of gear or weapons, Withers has a list of different services regarding multiclassing characters, changing their subclasses or classes, and most important of all, resurrections. If a party member dies in the wilderness and can’t be returned to life on the road, either because nobody has a scroll or spell or their body can’t be recovered, Withers can restore them. It also doesn’t matter how much money the protagonist spends with him because a character with a high Dexterity and a decent Sleight of Hand ability can pickpocket that money back at any time.
11Blurg & Omeluum
The Myoconid Colony At Ebonlake Grotto
Upon entering the Underdark, players can head straight for the Myconid Colony. Not only is the Colony home to an intriguing quest that spans its way across the Underdark, weaving its plot line with several other quests, but it’s also home to a friendly Bugbear,Blurg, and his rather unusual illithid companion,Omeluum.
Omeluum can only be traded with if the player agrees to help him complete a certain quest in the nearby Wizard’s tower. Both of these merchants offer some great items that can last even through much of Act Two. Some of Blurg’s highlights include theBoots of Genial Stridingand theCirclet Of Blasting, andPsychic Spark, all of which offer helpful casts or movement buffs.
10Roah Moonglow
The Shattered Sanctum Inside The Goblin Camp
Roah Moonglowis another character who will make her way throughout the acts of Baldur’s Gate 3 as the player does. Though she’s a rather morally dubious trader working for the Zhentarim, and allying with whoever she must as she travels in tandem with the player, and she hassome great items to offer to them.
Some highlights of her Act One inventory include theGold Wyrmling Stafffor players interested in combining magic with brute strength. TheMonster Slayer Glaiveis another powerful item that will come in very handy throughout both Act One and Act Two.
9Volo
Meet Him In The Druid Grove
ThoughVolomay seem irritatingly clueless to some players, he’sa useful ally to have around. Initially found trapped in the Goblin Camp in Act One, he’s a great merchant and one that’s made even better by the fact that he’ll always be in the player’s camp until he finds himself in trouble once again in Act Three.
Another great thing about Volo is that if he’s traveling with the player, he can be stolen from essentially every time the player goes to camp, as long as the player’s Tav is good enough at stealing things. This means players can gain repeated access to extremely useful Scrolls with spells that will grow alongside the party’s level. He has access to many great scrolls, including scrolls like Scroll of Featherfalland, for higher-level players,Scroll of Otto’s Irresistible Dance
8Lady Esther
Has A Small Campsite Near The Rosymorn Monastery Trail Path
Set close to the entrance of the Rosymorn Monastery Trail,Lady Estheris a great late Act One merchant. She sells a plethora of items, includingThe Graceful Cloth, great for Monks and Rogues, and theGloves of Cinder and Sizzle, which comes with the ability to cast Scorching Ray as well as being another great option for Monks.
Players should be aware that although Lady Esther can be found again in Act Three, she will not be a trader and the previous items cannot be pickpocketed from her. As such, be sure to purchase or steal from her in Act One, as the opportunity won’t appear again even if she will.
7Quartermaster Talli
At The Last Light Inn, In The Courtyard
Tallisells a huge range of useful items, including theShield of Devotion, which is amazing for spellcasters, and theIncandescent Staffwhich offers both Fire Bolt as a cantrip and Fireball as a spell and theThe Mighty Cloth, which is great for characters like Karlac.
The first time the player reaches Last Light Inn and speaks to Talli, there’s a dialogue option available where the main character can ask if she has anything to give away. She teases about being “cheeky” but hands over a decent amount of free camp supplies. She also collects and sells useful wares in Moonrise Towers if the Harpers attack successfully.
6Echo Of Abazigal
In The Subterranean Murder Tribunal
There are two ways to interactwith the Murder Tribunalin the sewers beneath Baldur’s Gate. Walk in and start a fight, or pledge to serve Bhaal by completing the quest “Impress the Murder Tribunal” and becoming an Unholy Assassin. Should the protagonist choose the latter, they’ll have access to the merchantEcho of Abazigal, who has some of the most advanced and impressive gear and weapons in the game.
Along with an impressive selection of new equipment, the Echo of Abazigal also carries a wide assortment of potions and even has some rare dyes. Two of his best items are the Bhaalist Gloves and Bhaalist Armor, which both give bonuses to critical hit chance and Initiative rolls.
5Lann Tarv
On The Ground Floor Of Moonrise Towers
Lann Tarvis one of the very best merchantsBaldur’s Gate 3has to offer, if only because players can gain a large, quick, and relatively easy discount almost as soon as they meet him in Act Two. That being said, every item Lann Tarv sells is amazing for at least one character in the party, including Karlach, Gale, Shadowheart, and Lae’zel.
As such, it’s recommended that the player visit Lann Tarv to purchase as much as they can from him. Players can also gain a few extra items if they can convince Z’rell to aid them in their hunt for Ketheric’s relic. However, players should do this as quickly as they can. Lann Tarv will likely be made permanently hostile at some point, and not all of his stock can be looted from him.
