Barony Merchant Guide: Shops, Trading, and Shopkeeper Safety

Quick Answer: How Should You Use Merchants in Barony?

Use Barony merchants to buy safety: identify scrolls, remove curse options, food, repair tools, and build-defining equipment. Do not treat shops as free loot rooms unless you already have an escape plan.

What to Buy First

Why Shopkeepers Are So Dangerous

Shopkeepers punish stealing, accidental attacks, and sloppy combat. They are usually stronger than the enemies you are prepared to fight on that floor. If you anger one, you need a planned escape route, not confidence.

Merchant Class Tips

The Merchant class can make money and appraisal smoother, but it does not automatically solve combat. Play Merchant like a careful economy build:

• avoid unnecessary fights early
• sell junk before it slows you
• identify high-risk gear before use
• buy tools that compensate for weak combat

Friendly Creatures and Shopkeepers

Players often ask which creatures are friendly to shopkeepers. The safer rule is: do not test shopkeeper aggression during a serious run. If an ally, summon, or enemy pathing might hit the shopkeeper, move away from the shop before fighting.

FAQ

Should I steal from shops?

Only in a run where you can afford the consequences. Beginners should buy honestly and survive longer.

What if I accidentally hit a shopkeeper?

Run. Do not try to fix it with a fair fight unless your build is already very strong.

Is Merchant good for beginners?

It teaches economy, but safer beginner classes usually have stronger combat or healing.