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Theoric
March 20, 2026 at 12:48 AM
Initial version with location, dye system details, and crafting information
Theoric is a vendor who runs the Hernand Dyehouse in the Hernand region, specializing in the Dye System. He is a traditionalist who adheres to old-fashioned dye-making methods, producing stable, consistent colors every time. This reliability makes him a trusted resource for players who want to customize the appearance of their armor and equipment. However, Theoric currently faces difficulties sourcing the raw materials he needs to produce certain colors, which limits parts of his available stock.
The Hernand Dyehouse is located within the Hernand Farmhouse area, on the outskirts of the main settlement. Look for the building marked by hanging fabrics and dye vats near its entrance. Theoric works inside the dyehouse and can be interacted with during normal operating hours.
The Dye System in Crimson Desert allows players to change the color of their equipped gear, altering its appearance without affecting its stats. Dyes are applied through vendor services like Theoric's shop or through craftable dye items. Each piece of armor, clothing, or equipment can accept dye in one or more color channels, depending on the item.
Theoric's traditional methods produce predictable color outcomes. When you select a dye from his shop and apply it to a piece of gear, the result matches the preview exactly. This contrasts with some craftable dyes that can have slight variations depending on the base materials used.
Theoric offers both dye purchasing and dye application services. Players can buy prepared dyes outright or bring raw materials to have Theoric craft specific colors. The crafting approach is typically cheaper but requires gathering materials from the Hernand region and beyond.
Dye purchasing: Buy ready-made dyes in standard colors for direct application to equipment.
Dye crafting: Provide raw materials (pigment plants, mineral powite, insect-derived dyes) and Theoric will produce the requested color.
Color preview: View how a dye will look on your gear before committing to the application.
Theoric relies on natural materials gathered from the environment. Pigment plants can be found throughout the Hernand region via gathering, while mineral-based dyes require processed ores from mining nodes. Certain rare colors demand materials from outside Hernand, which is why Theoric occasionally runs low on specific hues. Players who bring him hard-to-find materials can unlock colors that are not part of his standard stock.
Theoric's dyes are purely cosmetic. They change appearance without altering your gear's defensive stats, so experiment freely without worrying about weakening your build.
If you gather dye materials during normal exploration (flowers, pigment plants, certain ores), hold onto them rather than selling. Theoric's crafting service is cheaper than buying finished dyes.
Check back with Theoric periodically. His available color palette can change as his material supply fluctuates.
Some dyes look different depending on the base material of your armor (leather vs. metal vs. cloth). Use the color preview before applying to avoid surprises.
Rare dye colors from difficult-to-source materials can set your character apart visually. If you spot unusual pigment plants while exploring regions beyond Hernand, grab them for Theoric's crafting service.
