Traveling merchant in Minecraft
The traveling merchant appears randomly near the player and offers rare items in exchange for emeralds. His llamas can be tamed and kept permanently.
Properties
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Appearance - Wears a colorful robe, carries two llamas with carpet decoration
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Spawn condition - Spawns near a player every few in-game days (random)
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Length of stay - Stays for approx. 40-60 minutes, then disappears (or dies)
Trade
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Currency - Emeralds only
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Supply - Mostly rare plants, blocks or dyes (e.g. corals, water lilies, dyes, mushrooms)
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Each dealer has a random selection (5-6 offers)
Examples of merchandise:
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Tropical fish in a bucket
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Slime balls
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Azalea seedlings
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Luminescent lichens
Special features
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Merchant disappears at the end of his time or when he dies
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His llamas can be tamed, equipped with carpets and kept
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Is attacked by monsters at night - often retreats with a potion of invisibility
Tips
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Always have a few emeralds ready in case the merchant appears with a useful offer
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Tie up his llamas with ropes before the merchant disappears - that way they will be preserved
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Not all offers are worthwhile - check whether the item is available at a cheaper price elsewhere
Trivia
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The traveling merchant cannot be specifically summoned or created
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When attacked, the llamas do not call for reinforcements - but spit in defense
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Even if he becomes invisible, his llamas are still visible
