The Wandering Trader in Anime Expeditions is an NPC named Stone Alchemist who shows up in the main lobby for a short time and sells rare items for Gems. He does not spawn on a fixed schedule, and he stands in a different spot each time he appears, so knowing the known locations saves you from circling the lobby blindly.
Quick answer: Check three lobby spots when you see the spawn notification — in front of the Guilds building, on the yellow rocky cliffs overlooking the central lobby, and near the Forbidden Teacher and Raid Shop portal. Look for the green “Wandering Trader” label floating above his head.
Where the Wandering Trader spawns in the lobby
The trader only appears in the main lobby. He never shows up inside Story Stages, Challenges, Raids, Tournaments, or any combat area. When active, he picks one hidden corner of the lobby, so the fastest approach is to head straight to a known spot rather than search the whole map.
| Spawn spot | How to reach it |
|---|---|
| In front of the Guilds building | Go to the Guilds area entrance; he stands directly out front. |
| Yellow rocky cliffs | Head to the raised yellow rock ledges that overlook the central lobby. |
| Forbidden Teacher / Raid Shop portal | Look near the Forbidden Teacher NPC and the Raid Shop portal. |
Don’t only scan for the character model. The green label above his head is easier to spot from a distance, so sweep each corner and the backs of large objects for that tag.
How to know when he arrives
An in-game text notification appears when the Wandering Trader rolls into the lobby to sell his goods for Gems. That message is your cue to move fast, because he only stays for a short window before disappearing. If you spot the alert, go to the nearest known spot immediately.
If you enter the lobby and no notification has fired and no green label is visible, the trader is simply not active on that server. You can wait for his next appearance or switch servers to look for a lobby where he is currently up. Switching does not guarantee he is present, but it improves your odds of finding an active spawn.
What the Wandering Trader sells
He accepts only Gems. His stock is fixed at two Mythic items, each capped at five purchases per restock. The stock does not refill during a single visit; it resets only when the trader spawns again.
| Item | Cost | Limit | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stat Reroll | 250 Gems | 5 per restock | Rerolls all of a unit’s stats. |
| Stat Lock | 250 Gems | 5 per restock | Locks one stat so it stays the same during a reroll. |
A Stat Reroll changes a unit’s Range, Damage, and SPA (Seconds Per Attack), with ranks running from F up to Z. Pairing a Stat Lock with a Stat Reroll lets you keep one strong stat while rerolling the rest, which is the main reason to hold both items instead of spending all your rerolls at once.
Quests tied to the shop
Buying from the trader also advances three quests. Progress counts every purchase together, so Stat Locks and Stat Rerolls both add toward the totals — you don’t need to buy one specific item.
| Quest | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Wandering Trader Customer 1 | Buy 5 items from the shop |
| Wandering Trader Customer 2 | Buy 10 items from the shop |
| Wandering Trader Customer 3 | Buy 15 items from the shop |
Because each item costs 250 Gems, buying out both stacks in one visit costs 2,500 Gems for ten items. Reaching the 15-purchase quest total requires 3,750 Gems, which will span more than one spawn since only ten items are available per restock. Check the Events menu to confirm each purchase registered before claiming rewards.
Have Gems ready before he spawns
Since the trader leaves quickly, gather Gems in advance rather than scrambling once you spot him. Gems are earned passively as you play, and they come from a wide range of activities.
- Daily, Weekly, and Normal Challenges
- Story Quests and Side Quests
- Events, Tournaments, and Raids
- The Battlepass and the in-game Store
- Achievements, including Level Milestones
Keeping at least 2,500 Gems on hand lets you clear both item stacks the moment you reach him, and 3,750 Gems covers the full set of purchase quests over repeat visits. You can head into the lobby directly through the official Anime Expeditions game page when you’re ready to start checking spawn spots.
