How Vendors Work In Diablo 4

Learn how vendors work in Diablo IV. Discover controls for buying, selling, comparing, and equipping items. Optimize your inventory management with our guide.

Having access to a Vendor early in Diablo 4 is a breath of fresh air, especially considering how quickly unwanted gear builds up. Ibsel, an Armor Vendor, is the first one you'll encounter in Nevesk at the beginning of Act I. Many types of Vendors exist throughout Sanctuary, including Curiosity and Weapon Vendors. Here's how to handle the vendor menu system:

• A / X: Buy/Sell
• Y / Triangle: Compare
• X / Square: Equip
• B / Circle: Close Vendor menu
• LB / LT: Cycle Vendor Menu Left
• RB / RT: Cycle Vendor Menu Right

While there's normally nothing noteworthy from a vendor's wares early on, it's always worth a quick look. Don't spam the A / X button and buy gear that will likely be worse than drops found in dungeons and the overworld. For those with a fair bit of coin, it's worth checking a vendor's wares in case there's something of value. Vendors are more useful for offloading items.

When navigating to the Sell menu using RB / RT, you might be surprised by how informative it is. Gone are the days of just seeing gear and its value. Separated into Equipment, Consumables, Quest, and Aspects, you can see a rundown of basic stats and what's currently equipped to help you make informed choices. We've all sold equipment that we had to buy back, so the quick option to Equip with X or Square is very handy for inventory management. Wondering which Tunic is worth keeping? Hit Y or Triangle to compare Equipment. Finally, hit A or X to sell any items, with the option to buy them back if you make a mistake.