Merchants Guild

Learn how to increase your standing with the Merchants Guild in No Man's Sky. Discover mission types, envoy interactions, and rank requirements to become a guild master.

Hey there, Interloper! So, you're looking to make some serious dough and climb the ranks with the Merchants Guild in No Man's Sky? Smart move! They're one of the three main guilds, alongside the Mercenaries and Explorers, and getting on their good side can unlock some sweet rewards. You'll find missions for them, and all the other guilds, at the Mission Agent on any space station.

Now, here's a little trick: if your standing with the Gek, Vy'keen, or Korvax is still a bit low, you'll mostly get missions that boost your standing with those races first. The system's dominant race dictates the first mission type you'll see. But don't worry, once you hit Rank 2 with a race, the guild missions start popping up more regularly. Each Mission Agent offers five missions. The first one usually boosts the dominant race's standing, but the second, third, and fourth will offer a lower-level quest for each of the three guilds. The fifth mission slot is usually a higher-level quest for one of the guilds. You'll typically get +1 standing per mission, but those higher-level ones can bump you up by +2, plus other goodies!

Most Merchants Guild quests involve delivering or collecting items, which is pretty straightforward. However, keep in mind that any mission type *could* potentially reward you with Merchants Guild standing. For the nitty-gritty on all mission types, you'll want to check out the 'How Mission Agents and Guild Envoys Work' page.

Beyond missions, you can also earn units and farm plants specifically to earn in-game trophies for the Merchants Guild. You can keep track of your progress on these in the Milestones menu. It's a nice way to earn rewards passively while you're out exploring.

Meet the Guild Envoys

You'll find the Guild Envoys chilling at a stall right next to the Mission Agents on space stations. They might seem a bit quiet at first, but once you reach Rank 2 (Initiate) with the Merchants Guild, you can start chatting with them. They'll begin giving you gifts, and the better your rank, the more valuable these gifts become! Plus, once you hit Rank 3 (Apprentice), these envoys start offering their own missions. These are usually high-level ones, often with better rewards, and can even grant you +5 standing upon completion! They're also great for completing in bulk with similar quests, really speeding up your rank progression.

Merchants Guild Rank Standings