Overview
Dark Red Dye is a craftable collectible in Crimson Desert. It is a deep crimson pigment commonly handled in the Hernandian Territory, and according to its in-game description, "Oliver the Dyer should be able to recreate this color perfectly." The dye can be placed as a decoration in the Greymane Camp or gifted to NPCs to increase their trust level.
Crafting Recipe
Dark Red Dye is crafted using a Cauldron, which is a dedicated crafting tool separate from the campfire cooking setup and the smithy. The recipe requires a mix of botanical and insect ingredients:
Material | Quantity | Details |
|---|---|---|
Pink Medicinal Herb | 10 | Sourced from Peony, Pink Rosemary, or Begonia plants |
Rhinoceros Beetle | 3 | Found on tree trunks and stumps, especially at dusk |
Longhorn Beetle | 1 | Found in forested areas on fallen logs |
Stag Beetle | 2 | Found near oak trees in woodland areas |
Pink Medicinal Herb Sources
Pink Medicinal Herbs are gathered from specific flowering plants in the wild:
Peony: Found in meadow areas throughout the Hernand region, often near riverbanks.
Pink Rosemary: Grows along hillsides and near stone formations.
Begonia: Found in shaded woodland clearings and garden areas near settlements.
Beetle Sources
Beetles are gathered by interacting with trees and logs in the environment. They are most commonly found in forested areas and are easier to spot during dusk and dawn hours. Rhinoceros Beetles are the most common of the three, while Longhorn Beetles are the rarest. Check fallen logs, tree stumps, and the bases of large oak trees.
Uses
Camp Decoration
Place the Dark Red Dye in the Greymane Camp to display it as a decorative item. Collectibles add visual personality to your home area and some NPCs may comment on specific decorations.
NPC Gifting
The dye can be given to NPCs as a trust-building gift. Its sell value of 57 Silver makes it one of the more valuable collectibles, suggesting it yields a decent trust boost when gifted. Oliver the Dyer, mentioned in the item's description, may have a particularly favorable response to receiving this dye.
Sell Value
If you prefer to sell the Dark Red Dye rather than use it, it fetches 57 Silver at any vendor. Given that the beetle ingredients take some effort to gather, selling is only worthwhile if you have surplus dye beyond your gifting and decorating needs.
Other Dyes
Dark Red Dye is one of several dye collectibles in Crimson Desert. The Bright Red Dye is a related item with a slightly different recipe. Both dyes are crafted at the Cauldron and serve the same dual purpose of decoration and gifting. Dyes do not currently apply to player equipment cosmetics; they function strictly as collectible items.
Tips
Farm beetles in the early evening when they are most visible on tree trunks. Carry a torch if the area is dark.
Pink Medicinal Herbs appear in clusters, so when you find one Peony or Begonia patch, look around for more nearby.
If you are short on Longhorn Beetles (the rarest ingredient), check fallen logs in the forest west of Hernand Town.
Consider saving your first Dark Red Dye for Oliver the Dyer if you encounter him, as the item description strongly suggests a connection to his questline.