The Witcher 3: How To Dye Armor

The Witcher 3 returned to form with the release of the next-gen update on December 14, 2022, which included fixes, graphical upgrades, quality-of-life improvements, and more.

While players are accustomed to the numerous features that The Witcher 3 offers, there is a lot more that said players know little to nothing about. For instance, players are still unsure how the dyeing mechanic works in the third installment of The Witcher franchise. Fortunately, this guide will cover everything from how to obtain dyes to how to dye armor.

Updated August 28, 2024, by M. Salman Shahid: Since The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is available on PlayStation Plus, it made sense to revisit this guide and add additional information that could aid players even further. Additional information has been added instructing players on how to remove dye from armor using Dye Removers, thus allowing them to undo any mistake they make while trying out different dyes.

Types Of Dyes In The Witcher 3

While finding dyes is difficult and requires completing quests, looting, and killing enemies, they can be crafted via alchemy. However, diagrams are required for each color to be able to dye armor.

Players can only dye armor if they own the Blood and Wine DLC. Dye diagrams will only become accessible once players get to Toussaint.

Fortunately, most armor dyes can also be bought from a dye merchant located south of Beauclair Port near the lake. The merchant sells dyes and dye removers, but they are limited in quantity and cost quite a bit.

The following dye diagrams can be obtained in Toussaint from the following locations:

• The Yellow Dye formula can be obtained from the cemetery in Beauclair. The formula can be looted from a crypt west of the Metinna Gate in a narrow corridor that follows the main chamber.
• The Black Dye formula can be found in the ruins of a castle northwest of Toussaint.
• The Turquoise Dye formula is located in a small sack behind a white tent in a camp northwest of the Arthach Palace Ruins.
• The G reen Dye formula is located in a chest in the ruins of Fort Ussar.
• The Red Dye formula is located in a strongbox on a table in a cave. The cave can be found northeast of Dun Tynne Crossroads after following the road east and crossing a stream.
• The Orange Dye formula can be found in a wooden cart in a ditch before a bridge east of Coronata Vineyard.
• The Gray Dye formula can be obtained during the contract: A Knight’s Tale. The contract can be initiated from the notice board located in Castel Ravello Vineyard.
• The White Dye formula is located in a strongbox in Mont Crane Castle.
• The Brown Dye formula is located in a monster den northwest of Fox Hollow.
• The Pink Dye formula is located in a secret room in a Hansa Stronghold northeast of Beauclair in Mont Crane Castle.
• The Purple Dye formula can be obtained during The Tufo Monster contract. The contract can be initiated from the notice board located in Flovive.
• The Blue Dye formula is located in a wooden chest under a boat in water southwest of the Belgaard Vineyard.

How To Dye Armor In Witcher 3

After acquiring an armor dye, players can change the color of Witcher armor from the inventory. Choose the appropriate dye and select the piece of armor to change the color. Armor dyes can only be used once and can only be reverted to their original color by using a dye remover, which can be purchased from a dye merchant.

Armor dye can only be applied to Witcher gear and not just any armor.

How to Remove Dye from Armor in Witcher 3

While you can get a preview of how a dye of your choosing will look on your armor, you may have a change of heart later on after applying it. If you want to get rid of the dye you used, you can remove it via a Dye Remover.

You can find Dye Remover as random loot, or you can buy it from the Dye Merchant at Beauclair Port. The good news is you can use Dye Remover as you would apply dyes. After applying Dye Remover, your armor will return to its default look. This is a great quality-of-life feature that gives players the ability to undo a mistake they made while trying out different dyes.

It is worth noting that once a dye is used and removed, it cannot be used again. If you want to use the same dye again, you will need to find it, craft it, or buy more.