Where is the hidden merchant in Tarrey Town?

The hidden merchant in Tarrey Town can be found on the balcony of the north-easternmost house, where he will sell Link various pieces of rare armor, as well as the Hylian Shield, if Link’s breaks. To access this merchant, you must first complete the From the Ground Up side quest, which involves helping Hudson build Tarrey Town from scratch, and then the merchant, known as Grante, will appear and offer his exclusive items for sale.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Information

1. What does Grante sell?: Grante sells the worn shirt and pants, the Climber’s gear, the Rubber and Barbarian armor, the Hylian Shield, and any and all armor you obtain through the DLC, but only after you’ve found them normally in the game.
2. What does Tarrey Town sell?: The Slippery Falcon (Tarrey Town Branch) is a General Store run by Fyson, which sells bundles of various Arrows and Ancient Gears.
3. Does the dog in Tarrey Town give you treasure?: Yes, after feeding the black dog, it will take Link to a treasure chest containing five bomb arrows.

Building and Quests

4. Is building Tarrey Town worth it?: Yes, building Tarrey Town is worth it, as it unlocks a secret shop and allows you to build your own house where you can store weapons and items.
5. Why isn’t Grante in Tarrey Town?: Grante and other useful vendors will only spawn into the game upon completing the Hylian Homeowner and From the Ground Up quests.
6. How do I get a house in Tarrey Town?: You can buy a house from Rhondson in Tarrey Town for 1,500 rupees after completing the Mattison’s Independence side adventure.

Armor and Shields

7. Can you get 2 Hylian Shields?: Yes, you can obtain more than one Hylian Shield by opening, but not removing the shield from its chest, and then visiting Grante in Tarrey Town.
8. Can you buy the Hylian Shield in TotK?: Yes, after completing the Mayoral Election quest, Cece will give you her over-the-top hat and open her private collection, which includes the Hylian Shield, available for purchase for 3,000 rupees.
9. Can the Hylian Shield be destroyed?: Yes, the Hylian Shield can break, and if that happens, it won’t appear inside the Hylian Castle Lockup and must be purchased from a special vendor.

Characters and Events

10. Who is the special vendor in Tarrey Town?: The special vendor is Grante, who can be found on the balcony of the north-easternmost house in Tarrey Town.
11. Who gets married in Tarrey Town?: Hudson and Rhondson get married in Tarrey Town, with Kapson officiating the ceremony.
12. Who is the sick child in Tarrey Town?: The sick child is Hunnie, the daughter of Ruli and Hagie, who will only eat a particular cake and is referenced in a quest.

Miscellaneous

13. Is there a shrine in Tarrey Town?: Yes, the Jochi-ihiga shrine can be found in Tarrey Town in the Akkala Highlands, but it’s out of commission and must be repaired.
14. Can Link get a house in Tears of the Kingdom?: Yes, Link can build a house in Tears of the Kingdom using the Ultrahand ability and Hudson Construction.
15. What is the Tarrey Town railcar fee?: The Tarrey Town railcar fee is 20 Rupees, which is a one-time fee, but unfortunately, Link can’t buy a pass for other people.