As previously mentioned, Garrett is able to trade with a shady merchant after “Chapter 1: Lockdown.” The merchant stands in the alley near Basso’s tavern, the Crippled Burrick, and offers a section of useful goods (see the following table). We highly recommend keeping a healthy supply of water arrows, blunt arrows, and rope arrows on hand at all times and to purchase the wrench, razor, and wire cutter tools as soon as they become available. Everything else really depends on your Playstyle.
Other merchants can be found around the City, and some even appear during certain missions. These guys aren’t as well stocked as the shady merchant, but they do sell the basics: arrows, food, and poppies. The walkthrough mentions these special vendors whenever they appear.
Shady Merchant Resources
Item
Cost
Available
Notes
Blunt Arrow
1 G
After Chapter 1
Ideal for stunning guards, triggering remote switches, shattering breakables, and creating distractions. Always keep some on hand.
Broadhead Arrow
15 G
After Chapter 1
Standard attack arrow. The “Predator” Playstyle’s best friend. Aim for the head.
Choke Arrow
15 G
After Chapter 1
Releases a noxious gas on impact that momentarily incapacitates the target. Ideal for setting up takedowns or escapes.
Fire Arrow
20 G
After Chapter 1
Generates a small burst of flame on impact that can ignite flammable materials. Useful for Opportunists and invaluable vs. Freaks.
Rope Arrow
15 G
After Chapter 1
Stick these into anchor beams to lower ropes and reach new areas. Try to keep a full supply on hand.
Water Arrow
4 G
After Chapter 1
Releases a small burst of water on impact that douses torches, braziers, and other open flames. Very handy for all Playstyles.
Flash Bomb
25 G
After Chapter 1
Drop these at your feet to create a blinding flash that disorients nearby people, setting up takedowns or escapes. Handy for aggressive Predators and useful against Freaks.
Food
25 G
After Chapter 1
Restores about one-third of Garrett’s health when consumed. Keep some with you at all times.
Poppy
35 G
After Chapter 1
Replenishes about one-third of Garrett’s Focus energy when consumed. Pricey but invaluable if you enjoy using Focus.
Blast Arrow
140 G
After Chapter 4
Creates a large blast on impact that kills enemies, breaks objects, and ignites flammables. Can decimate small groups of threats. Expensive but worth it.
Sawtooth Arrow
50 G
After Chapter 4
Advanced version of the broadhead arrow. The arrowhead’s serrated blades penetrate armor and are quite lethal. Another favorite of the Predator.
Shady Merchant Tools
Item
Cost
Available
Notes
Wrench
500 G
After Chapter 1
Handy tool used to open grates and remove bolted plaques. Buy one immediately.
Razor
250 G
After Chapter 2
Used to cut out collectible paintings from their frames. An important early purchase if you wish to find all of the collectibles in the game.
Wirecutter
225 G
After Chapter 2
Invaluable tool that lets Garrett hack small control boxes. This can disable traps, open doors, and reveal secrets. Buy it without delay.
Shady Merchant Upgrades
Item
Cost*
Available*
Notes
Blackjack Damage
750 G, 1,750 G, 2,495 G
After Chapter 1, After Chapter 3, After Chapter 5
Increases the damage of Garrett’s attacks in melee combat. Handy for aggressive Predators.
Bow Balancing
700 G, 1,800 G
After Chapter 1, After Chapter 3
Reduces aiming time with the bow, allowing for faster precision shots. Useful for stealth Predators.
Bow Shot Strength
900 G, 1,400 G, 2,600 G
After Chapter 1, After Chapter 3, After Chapter 5
Increases the amount of damage dealt with arrows. Great for stealth Predators.
Leather Hardening
750 G, 1,450 G
After Chapter 1, After Chapter 3
Reduces the amount of damage Garrett suffers from all forms of attack, including melee blows, arrows, throwing darts, traps, and fire. Excellent for aggressive Predators.
Lockpick Quality
150 G, 420 G
After Chapter 1, After Chapter 1
Increases lockpicking sensitivity, helping you find the pins’ sweet spots more easily. Useful for all Playstyles.
Quiver Capacity
600 G, 2,500 G
After Chapter 1, After Chapter 1
Increases the amount of arrows Garrett can carry in his quiver. Great for stealth Predators.
Leather Oil
1,400 G
After Chapter 2
Enables Garrett to move more silently across noisy surfaces. Useful for Ghosts and Opportunists.
Leather Padding
500 G
After Chapter 1
Allows Garrett to fall from greater heights without suffering damage.
* Most upgrades feature several “tiers.” The costs and availability shown here reflect the price and availability for each individual upgrade.
Shady Merchant Trinkets
Item
Cost
Available
Notes
Basso’s Bond
750 G
After Chapter 1
Reduces the cost of shady merchant resources by 25 percent.
Crosswind Medallion
140 G
After Chapter 1
Reduces the chance of being hit by enemy projectiles, including arrows and throwing darts. Good for aggressive Predators.
Embersage Oil
170 G
After Chapter 1
Reduces the amount of damage suffered from fire and traps.
Grinning Salt
375 G
After Chapter 1
Food items restore more of Garrett’s health when consumed. Great for aggressive Predators.
Moss Quiver
325 G
After Chapter 1
Broadhead and sawtooth arrows produce no sound on impact. Ideal for stealth Predators.
Troy’s Satchel
1,299 G
After Chapter 1
Increases Garrett’s carrying capacity of poppies and food by two (allowing him to carry seven of each). Great for aggressive Predators.
Lucky Coin
290 G
After Chapter 2
Increases Garrett’s maximum Focus energy.
Doctor’s Orders
155 G
After Chapter 3
Poppies restore more of Garrett’s Focus energy when consumed.
Warm Vest
385 G
After Chapter 3
Increases Garrett’s maximum health. Great for aggressive Predators.
Blackwing Feathers
3,500 G
After Chapter 4
Increases the damage inflicted by broadhead and sawtooth arrows. Great for Predators.
Ovengut Tonic Water
9,800 G
After Chapter 4
Increases maximum health and Focus energy.
Spectral Aspect
28,000 G
After Chapter 6
Greatly reduces the chances of begin seen by enemies.
Worldslayer
28,000 G
After Chapter 6
Massively increases maximum health and Focus energy.
