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Complete trader guide for Abiotic Factor. Every NPC that trades, where to find them, what they buy, what they sell, and which ones are worth building your base next to.
The Problem
âI've been hoarding random items for 10 hours and I have no idea which trader actually wants any of this stuff. Who buys what?â
The Problem
I've been hoarding random items for 10 hours and I have no idea which trader actually wants any of this stuff. Who buys what?
The Solution
There are six traders in Abiotic Factor. Three of them matter for regular gameplay. Two are situational. One is basically just lore. Here is every single one, where they stand, and exactly what they offer.
Warren Bunnings â Office Sector Plaza
Location: Plaza, Office Sector Level 1. Hard to miss â he stands next to a vending machine in the central hub.
What he buys: General scrap, basic electronics, food items What he sells:
| Item | Cost | Worth It? |
|---|---|---|
| Basic crafting components (screws, duct tape, plastic) | Low | Yes â saves scavenging trips |
| Healing items (basic bandages, painkillers) | Low | In a pinch |
| Random food items | Low | Only if starving |
| Makeshift Battery components | Low-Medium | Sometimes â depends on stock |
Verdict: Your first trader. Useful for the first 5 hours until you unlock Manufacturing West. He buys your junk when your inventory is full. After mid-game, you will rarely visit.
The Blacksmith â Manufacturing West, Top of F.O.R.G.E.
Location: Top floor of the F.O.R.G.E. building, Manufacturing West. Take the elevator up.
This is the best trader in the game.
What he buys: Scrap metal, advanced components, weapon parts, armor pieces What he sells:
| Item | Cost | Why You Want It |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Proximity Suit | Trade: Air Compressor | Required for Tarasque boss / Mycofields. +3 heat resist. |
| Advanced weapon components | Medium | Hard to farm, easy to buy |
| Rare crafting materials | Varies | Rotating stock â check after each portal world run |
| F.O.R.G.E. armor pieces | Medium-High | Good mid-game armor |
| Weapon mods | Medium | Situational â check what he has this visit |
The Air Compressor trade: The Fire Proximity Suit is obtained by trading an Air Compressor to the Blacksmith. Air Compressor recipe: 1 Canister + 1 Pressure Gauge + 1 Reinforced Hose + 1 Chain. This trade is non-optional for Tarasque. Do it before you reach Containment Block.
Verdict: Build your mid-game base at the top of the F.O.R.G.E. so you are 10 seconds from the Blacksmith. You will trade with him more than all other traders combined.
Marion â Flathill
Location: Flathill portal world. After opening the Manufacturing West door in Flathill, find Marion near the central area.
What she buys: Porcelain items, Organs, rare anomalous materials What she sells / trades:
| Item | Trade Requirement |
|---|---|
| Porcelain Key | Trade: 1x Symphonist Head |
| Fog Lanterns | Porcelain Key (opens Cacophonous Crates) |
| Organs | Porcelain Key (opens Cacophonous Crates) |
| Additional Porcelain Shards | Porcelain Key (opens Cacophonous Crates) |
Verdict: The only source of Porcelain Keys. Essential if you are crafting Maestro armor. If not, she is skip-able.
The Chef â Office Sector Cafeteria (Conditional)
Location: Cafeteria kitchen, Office Sector. Spawns after you reach Cooking Level 3.
What he buys: Cooked food, rare ingredients What he sells:
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Cooking ingredients (salt, spices, flour) | Low |
| Recipe scrolls for advanced soups | Medium |
| Chef's Counter components | High |
Verdict: If you are farming soups for buffs, he is useful. Everyone else can ignore him.
The Night Trader â Night Realm
Location: Night Realm portal world. Appears only during the "night" cycle within the realm. Look for a cloaked figure near the central structure.
What he buys: Night Essence, Phantom-related items What he sells:
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Night Essence (buy, not sell â he is the source) | Medium |
| X-Ray-related components | Medium-High |
| Carbon Battery components | High |
Verdict: Only useful if you are farming Night Essence extensively. Most players visit the Night Realm for progression, not trading.
The Janitor â Cascade Labs (Lore)
Location: Cascade Labs, lower levels.
Barely a trader. Exchanges dialogue more than items. Has one or two unique crafting components but nothing you cannot find elsewhere.
Verdict: Talk to him once for the dialogue. Not a real trading destination.
Quick Reference: Who to Visit When
| Stage | Trader | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| First hour | Warren Bunnings | Sell junk, buy emergency supplies |
| Mid-game | Blacksmith | Fire Proximity Suit, rare materials, weapon components |
| Farming Maestro armor | Marion | Porcelain Key for Cacophonous Crates |
| Soup/recipe completionist | The Chef | Advanced recipe scrolls |
| Night Essence farming | Night Trader | Additional Essence supply |
| Lore | The Janitor | Dialogue |
Proximity Strategy
Your main base location should optimize for trader access:
- Early game: Cafeteria â close to Warren
- Mid game: Top of F.O.R.G.E. â Blacksmith is next door
- Late game: Wildlife Pens â tram network connects to all traders within 2-3 minutes
Don't build a base specifically for Marion or the Chef. They are visit-once-and-done traders.
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