Customization is a typical part of most RPGs, and inLarian Studios’breakout hit RPGBaldur’s Gate 3this is no different. Beyond the stats andnumbers of weaponsand armor, if ever you find yourself growing tired of the way your clothes and equipment look, it might be worth consideringapplying a dye to them.
Dyes come in three varieties: Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Each level of rarity is more scarce than the last, and feature, generally, increasing complexity and hue. Of course, ultimately, which colors are the best all comes down to personal preference, but there are still some standout options to select from.
Dyes can be removedfrom an item by eitherreplacing itwith another dye or by using aDye Removerconsumable.
8Light Blue Dye
“The Color Of A Summertime Sky.”
Blue is, statistically, the most liked color in the world. This corresponds to a wide variety of options for dyes of various shades of blue. TheLight Blue Dyeis of Uncommon rarity and features a pleasant, airy pigment reminiscent of clear skies and a warm breeze.
It provides a clean, cool finish to armor and a vibrancy to articles of clothing. The Light Blue Dye can be purchased inthe Last Light Inn, the Hollow, or the Forge of the Nine, depending on which act you are in.
7Bloody Plum
“The Ingredients For This Dye Are Impressively Rare — Tears From An Empyrean, Conveyed To This Plane From Mount Celestia.”
When applied to various sets of armor, theBloody Plum Dyeis as sanguine and resonant as the name would suggest. The main color of the dye is a rich dark red, with deep purple accents acting as points of contrast.
This effect is somewhat less dramatic when applied to more simple clothes rather than the more ornate armor that really provides a canvas for this dye to pop. This Rare dye can be purchased most commonly in the Last Light Inn, Moonrise Towers, Carm’s Garm or the Facemaker’s Boutique.
6Baby Blue And Gold Dye
While blue and yellow might not be the most common of colors to pair together for the purposes of those with fashion in mind, the effect is undeniably quite dramatic across clothing and armor both.
The visually contrasting shades of equally bright yellow and blue provide an eye-popping, heraldic effect on any item that it is applied to. TheBaby Blue and Gold Dyeis of Rare quality, and can be purchased in the Last Light Inn, Facemaker’s Boutique, and Carm’s Garm.
5Custard And Pink Rose Dye
“Figaro Of Baldur’s Gate Invented This Dye One Day — He Did Not Sleep For A Fortnight, So Anxious Was He To Get The Pigment Right.”
The mental images that words such as “custard” and “rose” bring to mind are exactly the qualities that this will bring to your gear if you choose to apply this Very Rare dye. The dye provides a warm, soft, almost pastel hue with hints of peach and pink, perfect for capturing a lively, weightless, vivacious springtime atmosphere.
In spite of this, it remains a harmonious choice for armor that doesn’t seem out of place on the battlefield. If that’s what you seek, theCustard and Pink Rose Dyecan be purchased in the Facemaker’s Boutique.
4Dark Amethyst Dye
“The Colour Of An Immeasurably Expensive Claret.”
This dye reflects the qualities of gemstones, the deep earth, and the expertise involved in creating a spectacular work of art. This deep, dark purple is of a quality reminiscent of the color of wine, and this shows in the depth of its hue.
Purple is the color of royalty, and, fittingly, this dye illustrates those qualities freely. The main body of the dye pairs equally well with whites and browns. TheDark Amethyst Dye, which is of Very Rare quality, can be purchased in the Facemaker’s Boutique.
3Gorgeous Maroon
“In The Sea Ward In Waterdeep, Lady Cassalanter Caused Quite The Stir At One Of Her Famous Parties While Wearing This Shade Of Dye In Her Dress.”
In terms of sheer visual sophistication, it would be hard to beat theGorgeous Maroon Dye. This Very Rare dye manifests in a variety of designs depending on which set it’s applied, from solid dark maroon to more muted shades accented by splashes of stark blues and purples.
As such, it may prove prudent to experiment with your gear until you find the exact style you’re looking for. This Very Rare dye can be purchased in the Devil’s Fee or the Facemaker’s Boutique.
2Drake General
“A Dye Created By Imperial Dyemaster Sigurd And His Apprentice, Aurora, For Those Who Wish To Stride Valiantly Into A World Rife With Adventure.”
If turning heads in your main goal, you could do far worse than to seek out the magnificence of theDrake General Dye. Fittingly, this Very Rare dye exhibits two main attributes: the pairing of red and gold, with the gold serving as an accent reminiscent of ceremonial armor, even in the sets in which it’s the predominant color set against the blood-red hue of its companion.
Equally fitting is the way of obtaining this dye: only by purchasing the Digital Deluxe Edition DLC. For those who haven’t, there are still plenty of other options to choose from.
1Sinful Red On Bone White
“Decorating Your Armor With This Will Make You Look Like A Moon Weeping Bitter Tears Of Blood.”
Sinful Red on Bone White, as much of a mouthful as that name may be, is undoubtedly a stark contrast. Red and white can commonly be found paired together in design and nature, and it’s no different here: the combination simply works.
Whether red on white or white on red, this Very Rare dye will certainly make you stand out in a crowd with an almost ethereal quality. It can be purchased from either the Facemaker’s Boutique or the Undercity Ruins.
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Baldur’s Gate 3 is the long-awaited next chapter in the Dungeons & Dragons-based series of RPGs. Developed by Divinity creator Larian Studios, it puts you in the middle of a mind flayer invasion of Faerûn, over a century after the events of its predecessor.
