Exploration
Merchants
Equipment vendors found on merchant tiles throughout The Wastes.
Where to Find Them
Merchant tiles are marked with a shop icon on the map grid. Most zones have at least one merchant post positioned along common travel routes. These are survivors who set up trade operations at defensible positions in The Wastes.
Buying Equipment
Browse available gear scaled to your current level. Merchants stock Common, Uncommon, and Rare equipment — Rare items are sold at a 4x price markup. Epic and Legendary items are never sold in shops. For the best gear, you need to fight bosses.
Selling to Merchants
Merchants are the only way to sell unwanted gear. You cannot sell directly from your inventory — bring your items to a merchant post or the shop at The Wreck. Sell prices are a fraction of the item's full value.
Stock Rotation
Merchant inventory refreshes periodically. Different zones offer different equipment pools tuned to local threats. Check back regularly — a well-timed visit can turn up exactly the upgrade you need.
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