Where are the locations of the Crimson Dye merchant?

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The Crimson Dye Merchant can be found on Iki Island, specifically just northwest of Tatsu’s Ladder and south of Mount Takenotsuji, offering unique dyes and items for players to customize their armor and gear. This location is crucial for players looking to access the exclusive items and dyes that the Crimson Dye Merchant provides, including new Hats, Masks, Sword Kits, and Armor.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Information

1. How many dye merchants are there in Ghost of Tsushima? There are two specialty merchants in Tsushima: the White Dye Merchant and the Black Dye Merchant, with an additional specialty merchant, the Crimson Dye Merchant, available in the Iki Island expansion.
2. Can you dye Sakai horse armor? Yes, now that you’ve acquired the Horse Armor, you’ll have a new location on the map, the Sakai Banner location, to the South near Nakajima Overlook, where you can speak with a Dyer who’ll unlock new dyes for the Horse Armor for every 6 Sakai Banners you find.

Armor and Dyes

3. Which armor is best in Ghost of Tsushima? The Sarugami Armor is perhaps the new best armor in Ghost of Tsushima, with its special ability allowing players to use a combo whenever they get a perfect parry against an enemy.
4. How good is the Ghost armor in Ghost of Tsushima? The Ghost Armor decreases the enemy detection speed and the number of kills needed to enter the Ghost Stance, and also gives a chance for each kill to terrify enemies and have them running away in fear from Jin’s menacing appearance.
5. Is the Ghost armor better than the Sakai armor? The Sakai Clan Armor is the best armor for combat, as it majorly increases melee damage, gives a huge boost to health, and also increases a player’s Standoff streak by two.

Dye Merchants and Locations

6. Where is the Crimson Dye Merchant? The Crimson Dye Merchant is located in Tatsu’s Ladder, near the lake and directly south of the Mount Takenotsuji label on the map.
7. Where is Tsubaki dye merchant? Tsubaki the Dye Merchant can be found at the South-East area of Iki Island in Cloud Forest, directly East of Thieves Rest Lighthouse.
8. How do you get the dye merchant? The Dye Trader is an NPC that sells the Dye Vat and other dye-related items, and will move in when there is an empty house, the player has a dye, dye ingredient, or Strange Plant in their inventory, and at least four other town NPCs are in the world.

Armor Customization

9. Can phantom armor be dyed? The Phantom Armor is part of the Phantom Set, and it cannot be dyed or upgraded.
10. Can you dye the Sarugami armor? Yes, you can dye the Sarugami armor and masks using dyes from the black and white dye vendors once you’re able to travel back to Tsushima.
11. Can you dye samurai clan armor? Yes, Armor Dye Kits can be purchased from Merchants around Tsushima for 10 Flowers each.

Game Progression and Unlockables

12. How do you unlock white Ghost armor? You’ll automatically receive the Ghost Armor without doing anything because it’s integral to the game, at the end of Act 2 where “From the Darkness” begins.
13. How do you get Sakai clan armor? Players must reach Act 2 and complete the “Ghosts of the Past” main quest in order to unlock the Sakai Clan Armor.
14. How do you get black Ghost Armor? You’ll automatically receive the Ghost Armor at the end of Act 2 where “From the Darkness” begins, and it’s used as you make your way into an enemy camp that’s teeming with soldiers.

Miscellaneous

15. Is Ghost of Tsushima rare? Ghost of Tsushima is one of the rare games in which the mechanics are so perfectly suited for the story, making every move feel like one Jin is performing, rather than one you’re puppeteering, with a unique and captivating gameplay experience.