How to get the Merchant to move into your base in Core Keeper

Core Keeper has a total of three employable Merchants: the Slime Merchant, the Caveling Merchant, and the Spirit Merchant. Recruiting both the Slime and the Caveling Merchant requires building an NPC house in your base. The Spirit Merchant, on the other hand, is a hologram, and therefore does not require a house.

After recruiting one of the Merchants to your base, you will be able to trade items for Ancient Coins, and purchase valuable equipment to help you on your travels. Note that as you progress, new items will be added to the stock.

How to unlock the three Merchants

Slime Merchant

• Defeat Glurch the Abominous Mass
• Pick up the Slime Oil
• Build an 8x8 room in your base
• Insert a wooden door
• Insert a bed
• Place the Slime Oil in the room
• Leave your base for a short period of time

Caveling Merchant

• Defeat Ghorm the Devourer
• Pick up the Mysterious Idol
• Build an 8x8 room in your base
• Insert a wooden door
• Insert a bed
• Place the Mysterious Idol in the room
• Leave your base for a short period of time

Related: How to Start/Join a Multiplayer Game in Core Keeper

Spirit Merchant

• Defeat the Hive Mother
• Craft the Ancient Hologram Pod at the Hive Mother statue
• Summon the Spirit Merchant using the Ancient Hologram Pod

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