The Witcher 3returned to form with the release of the next-gen update on Jul 03, 2025, which included fixes, graphical upgrades, quality-of-life improvements, and more.
While players are accustomed to thenumerous features thatThe Witcher 3offers, there is a lot more that said players know little to nothing about. For instance, players are still unsure how thedyeing mechanic worksin the third installment ofThe Witcher franchise. Fortunately, this guide will cover everything fromhow to obtain dyes to how to dye armor.
Updated June 08, 2025, by M. Salman Shahid:SinceThe Witcher 3: Wild Huntis 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 differentdyes.
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 beobtained in Toussaintfrom the following locations:
How To Dye Armor In Witcher 3
After acquiring an armor dye, players can change the color ofWitcher armorfrom 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 adye 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.
