Dye

"It's amazing how the right hue can make armor express so much more than its mere function."

Dyes are a feature in Horizon Forbidden West. They are used to dye outfits and can be unlocked through quests or purchased from Dyers.

Dyes must be unlocked and purchased to be used. Dyes can be purchased through trading Blooms and Metal Shards with a Dyer or by completing quests. Once unlocked, 25 Metal Shards are traded for the dye which will then be immediately equipped to the outfit. Dyes must be purchased each time the players wishes to dye the outfit. Complete removal of dyes costs 1 Metal Shard.

Dyes[]

Dyes are organized by tribe and therefore can only be applied to outfits from the same tribe as the dye. Note that Blooms and Champion's Tokens are only required for the first purchase of the dye. All subsequent purchases will only require Metal Shards.

Carja outfit dyes[]

Name	Description	Acquisition	Cost
Blood Dusk	From soldiers to Sun-Kings, many Carja have ventured in the Forbidden West, never to return. The dye honors those lost to the lands where the sun fades to darkness.	Completing Melee Pit: Chainscrape	25
Dune Shadow	Before the rise of the first Sun-King, the Carja were a tribe of humble wanderers. These dusky hues are a reminder of what came before the Sundom took form.	Returning all Signal Lenses	25
Stormbird Skies	When thunderclouds blot out the sun, a Stormbird is often not far behind. These colors celebrate a clear sky after it has passed.	Completing Hunting Grounds: The Daunt	25
Verdant Jewel	Many Carja of low birth live at the base of Meridian's mesa, surrounded by a dangerous jungle. The few who manage to elevate their position distinguish themselves with these lavish colors.	Default	1 Golden Bloom 1 Pale Bloom 1 Verdant Bloom 25
Burnished Sun	Once thought to have been worn by a band of Carja mercenaries, these colors have since become popular with nobles seeking to commemorate the end of the Carja civil war.	New Game+	5 Champion's Tokens 25

Nora outfit dyes[]

All of the dyes from the Nora tribe are default and therefore automatically available without any unlocks.

Name	Description	Acquisition	Cost
Grey Dawn	These colors commemorate the day the Goddess finally spoke to the reverent Nora, revealing their reclusive way of life would no longer suffice.	Default	25
Pale Fens	When the harsh winter finally makes way for spring in the Sacred Land, the Nora celebrate by donning these temperate colors.	Default	1 Azure Bloom 2 Golden Bloom 1 Midnight Bloom 1 Verdant Bloom 25
Eventide	Reserved for festivities, these bright hues are primarily worn by Nora celebrating within the gates of the Embrace.	Default	2 Azure Bloom 2 Crimson Bloom 1 Midnight Bloom 25
Frozen Wilds	A Nora tribute to the frozen north. These colors are a reminder of the harsh, icy conditions endured by the rugged Banuk tribe.	Default	3 Azure Bloom 1 Pale Bloom 1 Verdant Bloom 25
Hunter's Dusk	Often worn by Nora hunters, these colors are reminiscent of the end of a long day's hunt, when thoughts turn to the glowing warmth of home.	New Game+	5 Champion's Tokens 25

Oseram outfit dyes[]

Name	Description	Acquisition	Cost
Ash and Coal	These colors are reminiscent of the smoke from burners in the Claim. While some might find them drab, they remind many Oseram of home.	Completing Salvage Contractor: The Greenswell	25
Forge Flare	These hues represent the blazing heat of the forge, the heart of Oseram settlements. Even on the coldest nights, the forge fire burns strong.	Completing Salvage Contractor: Barren Light	25
Metal Sheen	Oseram steel is second to none. When a smith in the Claim is named Master of the Forge, they are given a vest dyed with these colors, and all the bragging rights that go with it.	Completing Salvage Contractor: The Stillsands	25
Mountain Sunrise	These bright colors are worn in Mainspring, capital of the Claim, at the annual ale feast that lasts from dawn until the following sunrise.	Default	1 Azure Bloom 1 Crimson Bloom 2 Midnight Bloom 1 Pale Bloom 25

Quen outfit dyes[]

Name	Description	Acquisition	Cost
Blacktide	When at war, the Quen Empire does not rest. Elite soldiers seize moonless nights to attack, concealed by these dark colors.	Burning Shores pre-order bonus	25
Calm Shoals	These bright colors remind Quen sailors that while the sea can be treacherous, a peaceful shore awaits those who persevere through the storms.	Default	25
Crimson Coast	Quen artisans create intricate jewelry and embellishments from polished red coral. This vivid dye is suited to match.	Default	1 Azure Bloom 2 Crimson Bloom 2 Pale Bloom 25
Dark Current	Inspired by the dark swell of an approaching storm, this dye is worn by Quen marines to intimidate their opponents.	Default	2 Azure Bloom 2 Golden Bloom 1 Pale Bloom 25
Imperial Gold	On occasions of significance to the Imperial family, Quen subjects celebrate by wearing these rich hues.	Complete The Splinter Within	25
Sea Star	Many Quen admire the stars above and the bounty of the ocean below. This dye is reminiscent of one such sea creature's colors.	Complete Aerial Capture: South	25
Seagrass Swell	With colors as rich and deep as seagrass beds, this dye is worn by high-ranking officials of the Quen Empire - and the rare outsiders considered allies.	Complete In His Wake	25
Twilight Waves	This violet palette is reminiscent of eventide, when the sun sinks below the sea and and the first stars twinkle in the sky.	Default	2 Crimson Bloom 2 Golden Bloom 1 Pale Bloom 25

Tenakth outfit dyes[]

Name	Description	Acquisition	Cost
Cold Sands	These colors serve as a reminder to the Desert Tenakth soldiers that survival demands sacrifice. That is the way of the desert.	Assisting Gattak	25
Lowland Stalker	Lowland Tenakth hunters often adopt these colors for tracking prey through the dense jungles of the Raintrace.	Assisting Gattak	25
Night Blood	A Tenakth warrior wearing these colors is out for revenge. All others had best steer clear.	Default	2 Crimson Bloom 1 Pale Bloom 2 Azure Bloom 25
Renegade Sentinel	Before the rise of Chief Hekarro, these pigments were worn by Tenakth soldiers in battle against the Carja. Now, they have become the distinctive colors of Regalla's rebels.	Default	2 Midnight Bloom 1 Pale Bloom 2 Verdant Bloom 25
Scorched Ochre	These colors are reminiscent of a rare occurrence in the Bonewhite Tear. Sky Clan soldiers will boast about about witnessing the setting sun strike the valley's falls at just the right moment, which creates a cascade of brilliant orange.	New Game+	5 Champion's Tokens 25

Utaru outfit dyes[]

Name	Description	Acquisition	Cost
Bright Amber	These warm colors are often worn by Utaru harvesters to celebrate the golden bounty of Riverhymn's beehives.	Default	1 Verdant Bloom 1 Crimson Bloom 3 Golden Bloom 25
Early Autumn	When the long days of summer start to dwindle, the Utaru dress themselves in these colors to welcome the season of harvest.	Assisting Daen	25
Summer Stream	The Utaru wear these colors during the festival to honor land-god La, which is often held on the longest day of the year.	Completing Hunting Grounds: Plainsong	25
Twilight Bloom	This dye is reminiscent of the day's end in Plainsong, when the fields grow quiet and the sky blooms with evening color.	Default	2 Verdant Bloom 1 Midnight Bloom 2 Golden Bloom 25
Harvest Haze	At the end of the harvest season, many Utaru don these subdued colors to give thanks to the land-gods and usher in the season of decay.	New Game+	5 Champion's Tokens 25