Best place to find Black dye. - Guild Wars Forums

el Austin the Astro · Mar 03, 2006, 05:23 PM // 17:23

Is there certain area or type of mob that seems to drop more black dye than anywhere else? Or is it more of a general random drop?

In my experience ive only got 2 black dyes, and both of them dropped early in the game.

thanks in advance.

Bim Bom · Mar 03, 2006, 05:37 PM // 17:37

Its all random. They drop anywhere

Da Deathblade · Mar 03, 2006, 05:38 PM // 17:38

As I said in the other thread, I farmed four black dyes from the four griffons I killed outside augury rock. Maybe this is just because I was the first person to farm their since the nerf? I don't know, its worth a try though.

elemental hitman · Mar 03, 2006, 05:39 PM // 17:39

do 55hp at augry and get rich! lol

Da Deathblade · Mar 03, 2006, 05:40 PM // 17:40

I did that with a 55hp too.

Young Hero · Mar 03, 2006, 05:45 PM // 17:45

click link for the a map showing BEST location for Black Dye!
http://www.guildwarsguru.com/gallery...album=3&pos=13

lol

SirShadowrunner · Mar 03, 2006, 06:04 PM // 18:04

I got a couple from Mergoyle's out of Nolani Ac. back when the skulls could be traded
for candy canes.

Hockster · Mar 03, 2006, 06:10 PM // 18:10

The dye trader.

Like EVERYTHING else in the game, it's random.

boxterduke · Mar 03, 2006, 06:58 PM // 18:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Young Hero

click link for the a map showing BEST location for Black Dye!
http://www.guildwarsguru.com/gallery...album=3&pos=13

lol

LOL, made my day.
Make sure that when Ch2 comes out youadd in the Cantha world map

Rayne Nightfyre · Mar 03, 2006, 07:05 PM // 19:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Young Hero

click link for the a map showing BEST location for Black Dye!
http://www.guildwarsguru.com/gallery...album=3&pos=13

Lol, very nice Young Hero. Point well made!

Yanman.be · Mar 03, 2006, 07:11 PM // 19:11

the abominations in dragon's gullet...does anyone ever go there? it's so much fun

SirShadowrunner · Mar 03, 2006, 07:25 PM // 19:25

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Originally Posted by Yanman.be

the abominations in dragon's gullet...does anyone ever go there? it's so much fun

Yep, got a shocking Plasma sword from the collector there, (req.3)

sledgeunderhill · Mar 03, 2006, 08:01 PM // 20:01

If you must have dye, then it's a numbers game. Go after mobs that have lots of members and that you can kill easily. Then it's just a matter of time before the dyes start dropping.

Jiao Yang · Mar 03, 2006, 08:31 PM // 20:31

Yep.. u want easily solo-able (?) enemies.. pref warriors that are lowish level and quick to kill. There is no certain enemy that will give black dyes but farming mass numbers of 1 type may help. I suggest minotaurs outside ice tooth cave

DeanBB · Mar 03, 2006, 08:36 PM // 20:36

Quote:

Best place to find Black dye.

I don't know about the rest of you, but I usually find it sitting on the ground after some random critter has dropped it.

=HT=Ingram · Mar 03, 2006, 08:52 PM // 20:52

OK some serious advice... Try looking someplace you have not been in a LONG time... for me it was the area between yaks bend and ice caves... I had not been up there in an age. I mean seriously a very long time... and I went up there with some guildies cause I was bored. Well whip me, beat me, take away my yakslapper... 2 black dyes and a gold armor drop! Now I'll admit I only got a major vigor rune from the gold armor, but still!!! that was an easy 15k at the NPC merchants... I've been expanding this to other areas. Like dragons gullet and down the falls... majesty's rest... lots of places I just don't seem to go anymore, and guess what... drops are really quite good in those areas from time to time... so don't just focus on one or two farming spots. do some questing and exploration... heck soloing some of these areas are a breeze compared to SF or UW... so finding good drops should be pretty good...

Oh and here is one of my personal favorites I normally keep to myself but since we are SOOO close to chapter 2 what the heck... Take a look at the Aurora Glade Bonus areas.... some really pleasing mods and dye drops in there... I think you will be happy with the stuff around the Demagogue.

Oh here is another hint... if you go to a place and there is like NO ONE there... I mean only like 20-30 people max. chances are there is a good farming spot someplace around your position.... Because normally the farmed out locations are overpopulated... Now dont be ridiculous and expect high level drops in the ascalon areas... but still... There is one mission particular in Fire islands that is often neglected, but often turns up some really nice drops...

and many areas in the jungle yeild good mod drops (mods are maxed but weapon is not, good to salvage for mod to put on something else) from time to time too... the high altitude areas are not the only regions that have good drops you know

good luck...

Csquirrelrun · Mar 05, 2006, 09:41 PM // 21:41

I've had black dye in pre-searing, and there are lvl 20 characters there with full armour. So it jsut depends how lucky you are to be in the right place at the right time when that illusive black dye you are seaching for drops.

english storm · Mar 05, 2006, 09:59 PM // 21:59

thanks for the tips but i don't see why everyone goes mad for black dye, my purple warrior looks good enough lol

Spiteful Soul · Mar 05, 2006, 11:01 PM // 23:01

purple is for fags just like pink dye...Black dye is the shit.
Is a random drop. I had
16 black dyes drops, from all over the map.

Zephyr Jackson · Mar 05, 2006, 11:11 PM // 23:11

you said pink dye is bad........

i have pink dye.......

Mar 03, 2006, 05:23 PM // 17:23	#1
el Austin the Astro Pre-Searing Cadet Join Date: Feb 2006 Guild: Hackers Xtreme Profession: N/E	Best place to find Black dye. Is there certain area or type of mob that seems to drop more black dye than anywhere else? Or is it more of a general random drop? In my experience ive only got 2 black dyes, and both of them dropped early in the game. thanks in advance.

Mar 03, 2006, 08:52 PM // 20:52	#16
=HT=Ingram Forge Runner Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Anchorage Alaska Guild: Haz Team [HT] Profession: R/W	OK some serious advice... Try looking someplace you have not been in a LONG time... for me it was the area between yaks bend and ice caves... I had not been up there in an age. I mean seriously a very long time... and I went up there with some guildies cause I was bored. Well whip me, beat me, take away my yakslapper... 2 black dyes and a gold armor drop! Now I'll admit I only got a major vigor rune from the gold armor, but still!!! that was an easy 15k at the NPC merchants... I've been expanding this to other areas. Like dragons gullet and down the falls... majesty's rest... lots of places I just don't seem to go anymore, and guess what... drops are really quite good in those areas from time to time... so don't just focus on one or two farming spots. do some questing and exploration... heck soloing some of these areas are a breeze compared to SF or UW... so finding good drops should be pretty good... Oh and here is one of my personal favorites I normally keep to myself but since we are SOOO close to chapter 2 what the heck... Take a look at the Aurora Glade Bonus areas.... some really pleasing mods and dye drops in there... I think you will be happy with the stuff around the Demagogue. Oh here is another hint... if you go to a place and there is like NO ONE there... I mean only like 20-30 people max. chances are there is a good farming spot someplace around your position.... Because normally the farmed out locations are overpopulated... Now dont be ridiculous and expect high level drops in the ascalon areas... but still... There is one mission particular in Fire islands that is often neglected, but often turns up some really nice drops... and many areas in the jungle yeild good mod drops (mods are maxed but weapon is not, good to salvage for mod to put on something else) from time to time too... the high altitude areas are not the only regions that have good drops you know good luck... Last edited by =HT=Ingram; Mar 03, 2006 at 09:02 PM // 21:02..

Mar 03, 2006, 05:37 PM // 17:37	#2
Bim Bom Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Euro	Its all random. They drop anywhere

Mar 03, 2006, 05:38 PM // 17:38	#3
Da Deathblade Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: CA Profession: W/	As I said in the other thread, I farmed four black dyes from the four griffons I killed outside augury rock. Maybe this is just because I was the first person to farm their since the nerf? I don't know, its worth a try though.

Mar 03, 2006, 05:39 PM // 17:39	#4
elemental hitman Academy Page Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: In The Shadows Guild: The Rogue Guild [TRG] Profession: A/	do 55hp at augry and get rich! lol

Mar 03, 2006, 05:40 PM // 17:40	#5
Da Deathblade Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: CA Profession: W/	I did that with a 55hp too.

Mar 03, 2006, 05:45 PM // 17:45	#6
Young Hero Krytan Explorer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mi Profession: N/Mo	click link for the a map showing BEST location for Black Dye! http://www.guildwarsguru.com/gallery...album=3&pos=13 lol

Mar 03, 2006, 06:04 PM // 18:04	#7
SirShadowrunner Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: at the beach Guild: Gamerzunlimited (GU) Profession: R/	I got a couple from Mergoyle's out of Nolani Ac. back when the skulls could be traded for candy canes.

Mar 03, 2006, 06:10 PM // 18:10	#8
Hockster Banned Join Date: Jul 2005	The dye trader. Like EVERYTHING else in the game, it's random.

Mar 03, 2006, 07:11 PM // 19:11	#11
Yanman.be Banned Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Belgium Guild: [ROSE] Profession: A/	the abominations in dragon's gullet...does anyone ever go there? it's so much fun

Mar 03, 2006, 08:01 PM // 20:01	#13
sledgeunderhill Krytan Explorer Join Date: Jun 2005 Guild: Gathering of Friends [GoF]	If you must have dye, then it's a numbers game. Go after mobs that have lots of members and that you can kill easily. Then it's just a matter of time before the dyes start dropping.

Mar 03, 2006, 08:31 PM // 20:31	#14
Jiao Yang Lunar Rabbit Join Date: Dec 2005	Yep.. u want easily solo-able (?) enemies.. pref warriors that are lowish level and quick to kill. There is no certain enemy that will give black dyes but farming mass numbers of 1 type may help. I suggest minotaurs outside ice tooth cave

Mar 05, 2006, 09:41 PM // 21:41	#17
Csquirrelrun Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: New Zealand Profession: Me/	I've had black dye in pre-searing, and there are lvl 20 characters there with full armour. So it jsut depends how lucky you are to be in the right place at the right time when that illusive black dye you are seaching for drops.

Mar 05, 2006, 09:59 PM // 21:59	#18
english storm Frost Gate Guardian Join Date: Mar 2006 Profession: W/Mo	thanks for the tips but i don't see why everyone goes mad for black dye, my purple warrior looks good enough lol

Mar 05, 2006, 11:01 PM // 23:01	#19
Spiteful Soul Krytan Explorer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: FoW Guild: N/A Profession: N/	purple is for fags just like pink dye...Black dye is the shit. Is a random drop. I had 16 black dyes drops, from all over the map.

Mar 05, 2006, 11:11 PM // 23:11	#20
Zephyr Jackson Krytan Explorer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Kansas Profession: E/Mo	you said pink dye is bad........ i have pink dye.......