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Dark Souls 2 - merchants, armour, weapons, rings

How to find every merchant available in Dark Souls 2, what they sell, and what you need to do to gain access to them.

There are many merchants spread throughout Dark Souls 2, and each one's worth paying a visit to at least once if you want to bolster your character's combat prowess. Here's our guide to tracking down each one, and what you'll be able to buy once you've found them.

Merchant guide

MerchantLocationSellsNotes
Bastille BlacksmithThe BastilleWeaponsUse the Bastille Key or nearby explosive barrels to access this merchant. Activate him as a merchant with a Dull Ember
Blue Sentinel TargrayThe Cathedral of BlueWeapons, itemsMust be a member of the Blue Sentinels to make use of this merchant
Carhillion of the FoldNo-Man's WharfMagical items, spellsLocated at the end of the dock in this region. Must have a base Intelligence stat greater than 7
Chancellor WellagerDrangleic CastleWeapons, armour, Pyromancies, Miracles, consumablesWellager will also teach to you the 'This One's Me' gesture
ChloanneHarvest ValleyA variety of items essential for upgrading armour and weaponsChloanne relocates to Majula after speaking with her several times
CromwellBrightstone Cove TseldoraMiraclesCromwell can also remove the Sins you acquire from attacking neutral NPCs
Darkdiver GrandahlShaded RuinsItems, spellsTalk to him in Shaded Ruins, Black Gulch and Drangleic Castle to join covenant
FelkinHunstman's CopseHexesMust have a base Faith stat greater than 8
GavlanNo-Man's WharfPoison itemsGavlan moves to Harvest Valley and Doors of Pharros after talking to him. Also buys items from players
GilliganEarthen PeakLaddersBuy a ladder and then talk to him several times to have him relocate to Majula
Grave Warden AgdayneUndead CryptWeapons, armour, items, scrollsDon't carry a lit torch near him unless you fancy a fight
Head of VengarlShaded WoodsWeapons, consumables, spellsYou'll find this poor decapitated head in a pile of rubble in the Shaded Woods
Lenigrast the BlacksmithMajulaRepairs and reinforcementsBuy the Blacksmith Key from Melentia to open shop
LiciaHeide's Tower of FlameMiraclesAfter talking to Licia several times she'll relocate to Majula. Bribe Licia to unlock the Hunters Copse door
Magerold of LanafirIron KeepArmour, consumables, spellsHand Magerold a Petrified Egg to unlock him as a merchant
MaughlinMajulaArmourInitial stock is basic but evolves as you progress through the game
Melentia, the Old WomanForest of Fallen GiantsConsumable itemsThis merchant will eventually set up shop in Majula
NavlaanBrightstone Cove TseldoraArmour, consumables, weaponsMake sure you only interact with Navlaan when you're in human form
OrnifexShaded RuinsBoss weaponsEventually relocates to Brightstone Cove
Rat KingGrave of Saints / Doors of PharrosConsumable itemsYou must be a member of the Rat King Covenant
RosabethShaded WoodsPyromancy spellsYou must first unpetrify Rosabeth using a Fragrant Branch of Yore. Give her a low-value item of armour to have her relocate to Majula
Shalquior the CatMajulaRingsAn assortment of practical and special effect rings
StraidThe Lost BastilleBoss weapons, Sorcery spells, itemsUse the Bastille Key from Belfry Luna to gain access to Straid
Titchy GrenUndead PurgatoryWeapons, armour, rings, consumables, spellsYou must be a member of the Brotherhood of Blood

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