Final Fantasy XIV’s extensive character customization is at the heart of what makes the game so engaging. With patch 7.4 – Into the Mist finally removing most outfit restrictions, players are diving deep into creating unique looks. The right dyes can transform any armor piece, but many rare dyes can be elusive, available only through specific activities or crafting. Finding these rare dyes is crucial for players aiming to perfect their glamor setups in the current patch.
All Rare Dye Locations in Final Fantasy XIV
If a dye isn’t available at any of the usual in-game shops, there are four main places to check. These spots are where Square Enix tends to place new dyes, and they often require engaging with less mainstream content.
- The Firmament
- Island Sanctuary
- Cosmic Exploration
- Deep Dungeons
Many dyes go unnoticed because players typically skip these activities. While the Marketboard will always have dyes on sale, prices can be high and fluctuate based on supply and new acquisition methods. Knowing where to find these dyes yourself can save a lot of gil and enrich your gameplay experience.
Dalamud Red
Known for its striking hue, Dalamud Red currently ranges from 900 up to 15,000 gil on the Marketboard. If you want to skip the price tag, crafting is your best alternative.
To craft Dalamud Red, you’ll need to level a Disciple of the Hand job to 30 to unlock the recipe. It only requires a Red Pigment and two crystals (the type depends on your crafting class), making the crafting materials fairly accessible.
| Method of Obtaining | Availability |
|---|---|
| In-Game Shops | Not available |
| Mogstation | Not available |
| Crafting | Lvl 30 Disciple of the Hand: Red Pigment + Two Crystals |
| Cosmic Exploration | Not available |
| Firmament | Not available |
| Island Sanctuary | Not available |
| Retainer Ventures | Not available |
| Bozja | Not available |
| Palace of the Dead | Not available |
| Eureka Orthos | Not available |
| Pilgrim’s Traverse | Not available |
| Heaven-on-High | Not available |
| Occult Crescent | Not available |
Ruby Red
Ruby Red demands a heftier investment, with Marketboard prices anywhere between 6,000 and 13,000 gil. While it’s tempting to buy, several game modes offer cheaper, though time-intensive, alternatives.
You can pick up Ruby Red for 100 Skybuilders’ Scrips at the Firmament or spend 500 Seafarers’ Cowrie in Island Sanctuary. However, the current best method is grinding in the new Dawntrail Cosmic Exploration, where the dye costs 100 Cosmocredits, engaging you in fresh multiplayer content as well.
Since patch 7.4 highlights fresh content like Cosmic Exploration, players are more likely to find groups there, making grinding this dye feel less isolating and more rewarding.
| Method of Obtaining | Availability |
|---|---|
| In-Game Shops | Not available |
| Mogstation | Not available |
| Crafting | Not available |
| Cosmic Exploration | 600 Cosmocredits |
| Firmament | 100 Skybuilders’ Scrip |
| Island Sanctuary | 500 Seafarers’ Cowrie |
| Retainer Ventures | Not available |
| Bozja | Not available |
| Palace of the Dead | Not available |
| Eureka Orthos | Not available |
| Pilgrim’s Traverse | Not available |
| Heaven-on-High | Not available |
| Occult Crescent | Not available |
Cherry Pink
Cherry Pink strikes a middle ground in price range, sitting between 5,200 and 8,900 gil on the Marketboard. But like Ruby Red, you can obtain it through the same in-game activities that reward similar currencies.
| Method of Obtaining | Availability |
|---|---|
| In-Game Shops | Not available |
| Mogstation | Not available |
| Crafting | Not available |
| Cosmic Exploration | 600 Cosmocredits |
| Firmament | 100 Skybuilders’ Scrip |
| Island Sanctuary | 500 Seafarers’ Cowrie |
| Retainer Ventures | Not available |
| Bozja | Not available |
| Palace of the Dead | Not available |
| Eureka Orthos | Not available |
| Pilgrim’s Traverse | Not available |
| Heaven-on-High | Not available |
| Occult Crescent | Not available |
Carmine Red
Carmine Red ranks as one of the rarest and most expensive options. Market prices range between 39,999 and 70,000 gil per bucket, so grinding currency is highly recommended to avoid breaking the bank.
Currently, the only way to earn Carmine Red dye is through Cosmic Exploration, requiring you to spend 600 Cosmocredits per dye. While a tough grind, it’s a more wallet-friendly route.
| Method of Obtaining | Availability |
|---|---|
| In-Game Shops | Not available |
| Mogstation | Not available |
| Crafting | Not available |
| Cosmic Exploration | 600 Cosmocredits |
| Firmament | Not available |
| Island Sanctuary | Not available |
| Retainer Ventures | Not available |
| Bozja | Not available |
| Palace of the Dead | Not available |
| Eureka Orthos | Not available |
| Pilgrim’s Traverse | Not available |
| Heaven-on-High | Not available |
| Occult Crescent | Not available |
Neon Pink
Neon Pink shares Carmine Red's rarity and price spikes, with Marketboard prices soaring from 39,000 to as much as 500,000 gil. The dye is exclusively farmable in Cosmic Exploration for a cost of 600 Cosmocredits, providing a viable but grinding-intensive alternative.
| Method of Obtaining | Availability |
|---|---|
| In-Game Shops | Not available |
| Mogstation | Not available |
| Crafting | Not available |
| Cosmic Exploration | 600 Cosmocredits |
| Firmament | Not available |
| Island Sanctuary | Not available |
| Retainer Ventures | Not available |
| Bozja | Not available |
| Palace of the Dead | Not available |
| Eureka Orthos | Not available |
| Pilgrim’s Traverse | Not available |
| Heaven-on-High | Not available |
| Occult Crescent | Not available |
Kobold Brown
Unlike other rare dyes, Kobold Brown is quite affordable, trading for around 340 to 1,200 gil on the Marketboard. To farm it yourself, though, you have a couple of quick methods at your disposal.
One luck-based option is sending your Retainer on ventures, which can occasionally bring this dye back. Alternatively, crafting it becomes available once your Disciple of the Hand reaches lvl 30, requiring 1 Brown Pigment and two job-specific crystals.
| Method of Obtaining | Availability |
|---|---|
| In-Game Shops | Not available |
| Mogstation | Not available |
| Crafting | Lvl 30 Disciple of the Hand: Brown Pigment + Two Crystals |
| Cosmic Exploration | Not available |
| Firmament | Not available |
| Island Sanctuary | Not available |
| Retainer Ventures | Chance of obtaining |
| Bozja | Not available |
| Palace of the Dead | Not available |
| Eureka Orthos | Not available |
| Pilgrim’s Traverse | Not available |
| Heaven-on-High | Not available |
| Occult Crescent | Not available |
Gobbiebag Brown
Interestingly, Gobbiebag Brown is not actually a shade of brown. You’ll unlock access to purchasing this dye by advancing your reputation rank with the Kobold Allied Society to Rank 3. Completing daily tribe quests rewards you with this dye for the price of a Titan Cobblepiece per quest.
| Method of Obtaining | Availability |
|---|---|
| In-Game Shops | Kobold Allied Society at Rank 3 Reputation |
| Mogstation | Not available |
| Crafting | Not available |
| Cosmic Exploration | Not available |
| Firmament | Not available |
| Island Sanctuary | Not available |
| Retainer Ventures | Not available |
| Bozja | Not available |
| Palace of the Dead | Not available |
| Eureka Orthos | Not available |
| Pilgrim’s Traverse | Not available |
| Heaven-on-High | Not available |
| Occult Crescent | Not available |