Summary
There is a surprising number of merchants that the Sole Survivor can buy goods inFallout 4. Most sell similar things like ammo, food, junk, etc. Some of the merchants have rare and unique items that are available for purchase. These rare and unique items can make it much easier tosurvive in the Commonwealth.
Whether the player is interested in solid armor pieces that boost their stats, one-of-a-kind weapons with special rare effects, or lots of junk, there are a few merchants that are worth paying a visit to pick up their cool and unique pieces. Just keep in mind that some of these items aren’t cheap, so it’s important to load up on Caps first.
Updated Jul 26, 2025 by Benjamin Joe:The traders of Fallout 4 all have interesting stories to tell. The original list covers all of the core traders alongside some of the lesser-known ones. This update will go into more detail regarding the background of some of the traders mentioned below.
Some traders have lived their lives in isolation, while others have built up a well-earned reputation for being rather dangerous individuals. For those who enjoy learning about various NPCs, this update will offer plenty of information about some of Fallout 4’s local traders. This update will also update some of the listed items sold by the vendors to showcase more of their stock.
It is important to note that players can get their hands on some great merchants at their settlements. However, only one of them made it onto the list below. This is due to bugs. Unfortunately, there are a few bugs that affect settlement merchants inFallout 4.These bugs can make it impossible for console players to trade with certain settlement merchants.
1Smiling Larry
A Random Encounter
Smiling Larry is one of the most difficult merchants to track down. He is a random encounter that players can trigger by visiting certain locations on the map. Since there’s no guarantee that he’ll spawn, the player may need to repeatedly reload their game to find him.
Once the player has found Smiling Larry, they can purchase his wares. He doesn’t have all that much in his inventory.However, if the player recruits him and sends him toone of their settlements, then he can be placed behind a Trading Emporium, and he will sell the Reckoning. This weapon is a unique variant of the Ripper. It makes whoever uses it take 15% less damage while standing still. While it’s not exactly the best weapon in the game, it is still surprisingly powerful, and definitely worth picking up. It is worth noting that there have been some issues around players not being able to talk to Smiling Larry, but this issue seems like it’s mostly limited to those on PC.
Smiling Larry sees himself as a very well-known individual. One of the things he says when asked about his story is “The whole Commonwealth knows me.” Fans never find out if this is true, or even if it is a good thing. However, it’s interesting to see how this traveling merchant sees himself.
2Allen Lee
Far Harbor’s Local Merchant
Afterarriving at Far Harbor, one of the first merchants the player will come by is Allen Lee. This guy is relatively nice, provided the player isn’t rude. He is the owner of the Gun Store and he sells some pretty interesting things. His collection of items does change every couple of days, however his best items are two unique weapons.
Players can purchase the Admiral’s Friend and The Fish Catcher from Allen Lee. The Admiral’s Friend is a harpoon gun that does double damage if the enemy hit is at full health. The Fish Catcher is a unique pole hook. Its legendary effect allows players to attack enemies for 40% less VATS points. These weapons can be pretty fun to use, and with the right perks, they can be quite powerful.
One of the things that the player learns about Allen Lee very early on is that he has a strong hatred for the Children Of Atom. He is also much more aggressive than Captain Avery and wants to take a more heavy-handed approach when dealing with outsiders and the Children Of Atom. While the player can eventually earn his trust, his dislike for outsiders remains.
3Slim
A Little Known Chem Trader
Slim doesn’t get mentioned all that often. While he is a somewhat niche trader in terms of popularity,his stock of Chemsis enough to keep all addicts fueled and ready for action.
He can be found slightly west of Hester’s Consumer Robotics and east of D.B. Technical High School. Because of where he is based, it’s easy to miss him. He doesn’t have anything unique, but for those who can’t get enough Chems, he’s a great vendor to visit. One notable thing about Slim is that, unlike many other traders inFallout 4,he can actually be killed. Should he come under fire from nearby enemies, there’s a chance that he will die.
4Myrna
A Synth-Hating Junk Trader
Located right in the center of Diamond City, Myrna is a strange character. Her distrust of people probably doesn’t help her business. But, for those who are willing to put up with her poor customer service, she’s one ofthe best people to go to in the Commonwealth for junk.
Since junk is needed for crafting and settlement building, she can be a very useful trader to visit. While she’s not so crucial early on, as the player unlocks new settlements, they will quickly find themselves needing more junk for building purposes.
While Myrna’s hatred for Synths is no secret, it goes a lot further than most residents of Diamond City think. Unbeknownst to most of the other residents, Myrna had been working on a plan to persuade the mayor to prohibit anyonesuspected of being a Synthfrom entering the city.
5Arturo
Diamond City’s Arms Dealer
Arturo is Diamond City’s biggest seller of weapons and armor pieces. His inventory is extensive.He also sells aPower Armor Frameand most types of ammo. He’s a popular vendor in the game that most players visit regularly to stock up on supplies.
He’s the perfect vendor for endgame settlement building. Not only does he sell aluminum, but his extensive collection of weapons and armor can come in handy for kitting out settlers with items to fend off any attackers.
Arturo took over the weapons store in Diamond City from his father. He’s a man with only one thing on his mind. He has a daughter, Nina. He wants his daughter to live in a safe place. To help ensure that she remains safe within Diamond City, Arturo tends not to get involved in other people’s business.
6Kleo
Goodneighbor’s Friendly Assaultron Merchant
Kleo is an interesting merchant as she is the only Assaultron in the game that works as a merchant. She resides in Goodneighbor, and according to her, she hasa weapon for every situation. She’s a funny character due to her dark sense of humor and is quite well-liked among the residents of Goodneighbor.
While she may be a fairly popular resident, should the player hack her terminal, they will discover that she had quite a sinister plan for a few of her neighbors. Her plan involved a lot of murder. Luckily, her plan didn’t take shape.
As for her wares, there is one item that makes her a pretty interesting merchant: the Partystarter. The Partystarter is a unique missile launcher that can be purchased from her. While it isn’t the best weapon in the game, it is really fun to use.She also sells two other one-of-a-kind items. They are the Devastator’s Chestpiece and the Devastator’s Right Greave. They are both unique armor pieces that are worth picking up.
7Cricket
A Traveling Merchant
Cricket is a traveling merchant that is primarily based inBunker Hill. She can be found wandering and selling her wares in various places across the map, such as Diamond City and Vault 81. While she may look feeble, she is hiding a secret.
She is actually an informant on Runaway Synths for the Synth Retention Bureau. While this is pretty interesting, the reason why she makes such a great merchant is down to one thing that she sells:the Spray n' Pray.
It is a very powerful weapon that can take down pretty much every enemy in the game. It is a submachine gun with a very powerful effect in that it offers explosive damage. This means that each shot deals 15 points of explosive damage. With the right perks, this can be an incredibly powerful weapon.
8Alexis Combes
Vault 81’s Merchant
Alexis Combes can be found inVault 81. She is the vault’s local merchant. She sells a variety of items,including some of the rarer building materials, like fiber optics and nuclear materials. There are a few reasons why Alexis is a great merchant. Firstly, players can get a 10% discount on her wares if they save Austin’s life during the “Hole in The Wall” quest.
Not only this, but she also sells a few one-of-a-kind items, like the Overseer’s Guardian. This is a unique combat rifle that shoots two projectiles instead of one. She also sells three unique armor pieces: the Destroyer’s Right Leg, and the Overseer’s Left and Right Arm. Thanks to the 10% discount, she is a very good vendor to go to for the rare items mentioned above and to stock up on junk for building and crafting.
9Vault-Tec Rep
A Pre-War Reminder
Players first encounter the Vault-Tec Rep before the bombs drop. He is the salesman who visits the player’s home just before the attack on Boston. The rep survives the blast and is turned into a Ghoul. Despite this, he hasn’t lost his charm as a salesman.
Players can find him in Hotel Rexford in Goodneighbor. After chatting with him, it is possible to convince him to come and set up shop inSanctuary Hills. It is here that he can become a useful merchant to the player.
He can be assigned as a level four merchant for the trading emporium. This is the highest level a merchant can be. He sells a great selection of rare junk like military duct tape and military ammo. He also sells the Apocalypse Left Greave, a one-of-a-kind piece of armor.
Players can buy his junk, scrap it all, and reset his inventory by waiting two in-game days. Because he is located in Sanctuary Hills, it is much easier to store all the junk that the player has purchased, making him one of the best merchants inFallout 4.
10Proctor Teagan
The Brotherhood Of Steel Quartermaster
Proctor Teagan can be foundon board the Prydwen. He sells a variety of items, but most of the items he sells aren’t particularly interesting. That is, with the exception of some unique armor pieces and weapons.
It is important to note that most of the unique items sold by Proctor Teagan can only be obtained after the player has completed certain quests for the Brotherhood of Steel. Doing certain missions for the BOS will award players with various ranks.Upon reaching certain ranks, more rare weapons and armor will be available for purchase from Proctor Teagan.
Proctor Teagan sells more unique weapons and armor pieces than any other single merchant in the game.Because of this, he is seen as one of the best merchants inFallout 4. Unfortunately for Proctor Teagan, he is confined to his cage. His job is to ensure that nothing goes missing. So, he is locked in his cage all day every day.
