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There are several ways to obtain dyes in FFXIV, but buying them from Dye Vendors is definitely the easiest. The earliest NPC vendors you can come across in the game are:
Alaric in Old Gridania (X:14.3, Y:8.8)
Nanabe in Ul’dah – Steps of Thal (X:14.2, Y:11.0)
Unsynrael in Limsa Lominsa Lower Decks (X:6.0, Y:12.3)
Dyeing your gear is a huge part of one of FFXIV’s most popular features: glamours. Glamours allow you to change the appearance of your equipment so that you can go about your adventures in style.
However, you’ll need to complete a quest before you can start dyeing your equipment. This is a level 15 quest called “Color Your World” that can be accepted from Swyrgeim in Western Thanalan (X:12.6, Y:14.3).
Complete List of Dye Vendors
Nanabe in Ul’dah
NPC Name
Type
Location
Cost
Unsynrael
Merchant
Limsa Lominsa Lower Decks (X:6.0, Y:12.3)
40-216 gil
Alaric
Merchant
Old Gridania (X:14.3, Y:8.8)
40-216 gil
Nanabe
Merchant
Ul’dah – Steps of Thal (X:14.2, Y:11.0)
40-216 gil
Kasumi
Merchant
The Gold Saucer (X:7.2, Y:7.3)
40-216 gil
Frine
Merchant
The Pillars (X:6.0, Y:9.9)
40-216 gil
Eilonwy
Merchant
The Firmament (X:12.2, Y:14.20
40-216 gil
Tokohana
Merchant
Kugane (X:12.9, Y:12.2)
40-216 gil
Sylphic Vendor
Tribal Vendor (Sylphs)
East Shroud (X:22.3, Y:26.3)
334 gil or 1 Sylphic Goldleaf
Kobold Vendor
Tribal Vendor (Kobolds)
Outer La Noscea (X:21.6, Y:17.8)
334 gil or 1 Titan Cobaltpiece
Amalj’aa Vendor
Tribal Vendor (Amalj’aa)
Southern Thanalan (X:23.3, Y:14.1)
216 gil or 1 Steel Amalj’ok
Sahagin Vendor
Tribal Vendor (Sahagin)
Western La Noscea (X:16.0, Y:22.20)
334 gil or 1 Rainbowtide Psashp
Ixali Vendor
Tribal Vendor (Ixali)
North Shroud (X:24.9, Y:22.7)
216 gil
Enie
Scrip Exchange
The Firmament (X:12.0, Y:14.0)
100 Skybuilder Scrips
Horrendous Hoarder
Cowrie Exchange
Unnamed Island (X:12.6, Y:28.3)
500 Seafarer’s Cowrie
Note: Not all vendors will have the same colors available for sale.
Other Ways of Obtaining Dye
If you’re looking for a specific shade of dye and can’t find it from any of these vendors, it might be obtained from other methods. Here’s a quick look at other ways to obtain dyes in FFXIV.
Alternate Method 1: Market Board
The Market Board in Gridania
This is where you can buy items put up for sale by other players. Of course, this means that dye availability and prices will depend on your server.
Market Boards are usually found in the main cities within FFXIV.
Alternate Method 2: Retainer Venture
When you send your retainer out on a Quick Exploration venture, they have a small chance of bringing back a Venture Coffer.
Using a Venture Coffer will yield either a “General-purpose” dye or a Retainer Fantasia.
Alternate Method 3: Crafting
Inside the Alchemists’ Guild
Dyes are also craftable items in FFXIV. The colors you can craft will depend on what crafting class you are using.
Dye recipes are usually learned at level 30.
Alternate Method 4: Mog Station
Some dyes can be purchased through the Mog Station for $1 USD apiece. You also have the option of buying a stack of 10 dyes for $7.50 USD.
Of course, the downside to this is you’ll be shelling out some of your real hard-earned money.
