The Witcher 3: How to Dye Armor
Who says a Witcher can't look swish? Here's how to dye your armor in The Witcher 3.
It might not affect your stats, but learning how to dye armor in The Witcher 3 helps keep Geralt looking fresh and interesting over the course of his long adventure.
Dyes allow you to customize the color of any piece of Witcher gear, whether it's fancy Grandmaster Feline gear or just something average, but they're only available as a part of the Blood and Wine DLC expansion.
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How to get dyes in The Witcher 3
Dyes are purchased, found, or crafted in The Witcher 3. If you want to have several dye options, your best option is to visit the Dye Merchant in Beauclair. This merchant is found along the harbor east of the Harbor Gate. When you discover colorful splotches on the ground, you'll know you’re close. Look for an area with several colorful dye pools, and you'll find the Dye Merchant standing nearby.
Dyes can cost around a thousand Crowns each, give or take, so make sure to bring a decent chunk of money with you. And yes, you can expect to be able to purchase - or find - dyes of a grand range of colours. Black, pink, blue, yellow. You name it, and you can probably find a diagram for it.
If you’re not wanting to fork over the cash, dyes can also be looted throughout Toussaint. Several dyes can be found during various side quests, so be sure to loot each location you visit thoroughly to grab any dyes that may be hidden nearby. As long as you have the Blood and Wine DLC installed, dyes can be obtained as loot drops from enemies as well. You can also craft dyes, provided you have the dye diagram and appropriate components.
How to dye armor in The Witcher 3
Once you have some dye in your inventory in The Witcher 3, you can use the preview function to see how the dye color will look on a particular piece of Witcher gear before making any changes. If you try to apply this to any gear other than Witcher gear, it simply won't work.
Select a dye color along with an armor piece you’d like to dye. If you like how it looks in the preview, confirm the selection to dye the piece of armor. Mix and match armor pieces of different dye colors to make a unique look.
If you make a mistake or want to undo your dye job, you will need to purchase or find a Dye Remover, which can also be purchased from the dye merchant where you got your dyes. Apply the Dye Remover in the same way as the dyes to revert your armor back to its original color, and voila.
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