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Barber Shop and Dyehouse
March 18, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Removed "MacDuff" surname (character renamed to just "Kliff")
The Barber Shop and Dyehouse are cosmetic customization facilities in Crimson Desert. Located at the Greymane Camp and in towns across Pywel, these facilities allow players to alter the appearance of all three playable characters and customize the look of their equipment. Every customization option is purely cosmetic and has no effect on gameplay stats or combat performance. Pearl Abyss has confirmed that there are no microtransactions or cosmetic shops in the game. All appearance options are earned through gameplay.
Facial bone structure and body proportions are fixed for each playable character. Unlike games with character creators, Crimson Desert preserves the physical identity of Kliff, Damiane, and Oongka for narrative consistency. Each character is individually motion-captured by their voice actor, and the fixed appearance ensures cutscenes and in-game expressions match the performer's physical performance. Customization is limited to hair, facial hair, tattoos, and equipment coloring.
The Barber Shop allows players to modify the physical appearance of all three playable characters at any point during the game. Players can visit the Barber Shop as often as they want to try out different looks at no cost.
Feature | Description |
|---|---|
Hair | Multiple hairstyle options with a full color palette. At least six distinct styles are available for Kliff alone. |
Beard | Style and color options available for male characters (Kliff and Oongka). |
Eyebrows | Shape and color adjustments available for all three playable characters. |
Face Tattoos | Various tattoo designs that can be applied to each character's face. Designs reflect the character's cultural background. |
Body Tattoos | Additional tattoo options for visible body areas, expanding the cosmetic range beyond facial modifications. |
Each playable character has unique customization choices that reflect their personality and cultural background.
Character | Unique Options |
|---|---|
Multiple hairstyles (6+ confirmed) with full color palette, beard style and color customization. Customization reflects his rugged warrior aesthetic. | |
Eyebrow styling, hairstyle options, facial tattoo options that complement her regal white capes and gold accents. | |
Over 13 confirmed face tattoo designs reflecting his orcish warrior heritage. Body tattoos are also available, adding to his imposing physical presence. |
The Dyehouse lets players change the color and material finish of equipment, weapons, and mount armor. The dye system features multiple dyeable layers per piece, meaning each item has separate dye slots for different sections. This allows detailed color combinations: for example, an armor piece might have separate slots for the main surface, cloth details, and accent trim, each accepting a different color.
Item Type | Details |
|---|---|
Armor Pieces | Individual dye slots for separate parts of each armor piece, allowing mixed color schemes across main surface, cloth, and trim. |
Weapons | Color and finish customization for currently equipped weapons, changing their visual style. |
Horse Equipment | Section-by-section coloring of horse caparison and armor plates. Horse tack sets from pre-orders are also dyeable. |
Full color retinting of the War Robot's plating and paint scheme with multiple dye layers. |
Dyes are obtained through two primary methods. Players can discover dyes while exploring the open world, finding them in loot drops, hidden chests, and quest rewards. Alternatively, dyes can be crafted through the alchemy system using ingredients gathered from the environment. This ties the cosmetic system into the broader crafting loop without requiring any real-money purchases.
Both facilities become available at the Greymane Camp as it expands through the early main story. Players can also find Barber Shops and Dyehouses in most towns and cities across Pywel. No special unlock requirements exist beyond completing the introductory sequences of the game. Visiting these facilities is free and can be done as many times as the player wants.
Pearl Abyss has been explicit that all cosmetic options in the Barber Shop and Dyehouse are earned through gameplay. The studio's PR Director, Will Powers, stated that the design goal is for players to see another character wearing a particular look and "know that they earned it through gameplay." This philosophy extends to pre-order cosmetics, which are visual variants of in-game equipment types with no stat advantages. The Barber Shop and Dyehouse are the only cosmetic systems in the game; there is no separate cosmetic shop or premium currency.
