Archlord EP8 Private Server: Make NPC Merchants Sell CC Items (2025)

If you’ve ever wanted to make CC (Cash Shop) items available for purchase from merchants in Archlord EP8, this step-by-step tutorial will show you exactly how to do it. Whether you’re running a private server or editing your local client, this guide will help you modify the database safely and efficiently.

⚙️ What You’ll Need

Before starting, make sure you have:

• Microsoft Excel (for editing itemdatatable.txt)
• Notepad++ (for editing NPCTradeItemList.txt)
• MD5 tool for encrypting and decrypting files
• Basic understanding of your Archlord EP8 server structure

💾 Step 1 – Editing the Item Data Table

1. Open itemdatatable.txt in Excel.
2. Find the column named NPC Price.
3. Highlight the column for better visibility.
4. Search for the CC item you want to add (for example: Super Lens Stone Plus).
5. Set a price in the NPC Price column — this allows the item to be purchased from merchants.
6. Save the file after editing.

🧾 Step 2 – Modifying NPCTradeItemList

1. Open NPCTradeItemList.txt using Notepad++.
2. You’ll find all merchants in the game, grouped by race:
   • 100 = Human
   • 200 = Orc
   • 300 = Elf
   • 400 = Scion
3. Locate NPC 104 (Merchant Darryl in Anchorville).
4. Add your CC item here, or replace an unused one.
5. You can also define the quantity players can buy at once.
6. Save the file when done.

🔐 Step 3 – Updating the Client File

1. In your client folder, find the same file NPCTradeItemList.
2. Decrypt it using your MD5 tool.
3. Apply the same edits you made on the server.
4. Save and re-encrypt it.
5. Restart the server — your merchant should now sell CC items!

⚠️ Common Errors and Fixes

❌ Items don’t appear in the merchant’s shop:
➡ You may have edited the wrong NPC ID. Double-check the correct merchant number.

❌ Can’t buy the item:
➡ Make sure you set a price in the itemdatatable.txt.
CC items need a defined price to be purchasable.

💡 Pro Tips

• Always back up your database before making edits.
• Use consistent file encryption methods between server and client.
• Keep your item IDs and NPC IDs documented in a separate spreadsheet for faster edits.

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