The Black Dye Merchant in Ghost of Yotei offers the only way to achieve that coveted all-black armor aesthetic perfect for stealth gameplay. Here's how to find the merchant and unlock their full services.

Where to find the Black Dye Merchant

The Black Dye Merchant operates from a distinctive camp below Sarobetsu Forest in the Teshio Ridge region. The merchant's location sits west of the Teshio River, positioned strategically near the base of Teshio Ridge where the terrain creates natural cover.

How to reach the Black Dye Merchant cave

Step 1: Navigate to Sarobetsu Forest area

Begin by traveling to the Sarobetsu Forest region, which serves as your primary landmark for locating the merchant. This forest area provides the reference point for the subsequent navigation steps.

Step 2: Head southwest from Sarobetsu Forest

From the Sarobetsu Forest, travel southwest while keeping an eye out for terrain changes. The path involves moving away from the main forest area toward the more rugged cliff regions.

Step 3: Locate the branching trail near cliffs

Look for a small trail that branches off from the main road system. This secondary path appears near cliff formations and represents the critical turn toward the merchant's location.

Step 4: Continue west to the Black Dye House

Follow the branching trail westward until reaching the merchant's camp. The location features distinctive visual markers that make identification straightforward.

The central structure appears as a peaceful hut labeled "Black Dye House" on the in-game map. 

How to unlock the Black Dye Merchant's services

Discovering the Black Dye Merchant represents only the first step in accessing their armor dyeing services. The merchant's services unlock only after progressing through "The Kitsune" questline, which forms part of the broader Yotei Six revenge arc. 

Players who attempt to access dyeing services before completing the required questline will find the merchant only offers basic items rather than the coveted black dye options. This limitation disappears once the proper story requirements are satisfied.

Players should gather sufficient flowers before visiting the merchant to ensure they can purchase desired dye options immediately. The black dye aesthetic works particularly well with stealth-focused gameplay, enhancing the "ghost" appearance that aligns with the game's thematic elements.