To get Dye in Manor Lords, you need to gather Berries and process them at a Dyer’s Workshop. Dye is a necessary ingredient for making Clothing, which fulfills Tier 2 citizen needs.
| Requirement | Method | Building Needed |
|---|---|---|
| Berries | Gathered or imported | Forager’s Hut / Trading Post |
| Dye | Berries → Dye | Dyer’s Workshop |
Step-by-Step: How to Get Dye
- Gather Berries
- Build a Forager’s Hut near forested areas with wild berry bushes.
- Assign a family to gather Berries throughout spring, summer, and early fall.
- You can also import Berries via the Trading Post if you have a trade route and Regional Wealth.
- Build a Dyer’s Workshop
- After acquiring berries, construct a Dyer’s Workshop.
- Assign a family to work the building.
- The workshop automatically converts 1x Berry into 1x Dye.
- Store or Use the Dye
- Dye is automatically stored in your Storehouse.
- It is primarily used by the Tailor’s Workshop (on a Level 2 burgage plot) to create Clothing.
Alternative Methods
- Trade for Dye: You can import Dye directly via the Trading Post, though it’s more efficient long-term to produce it yourself.
- Early Access Tip: As of the latest build, berries are the only raw resource used to make dye. There are no other dye plants (like woad or madder) in the game yet.
Important Tips
- Berries are seasonal: Foragers can only collect them in warmer months. Stockpile ahead of winter.
- Dye is not edible: Avoid overharvesting berries if you rely on them for food early-game.
- Prioritize dye production if you plan to meet Tier 2 Clothing needs before winter.
Strategy Tip
Want faster Dye production?
- Place the Forager’s Hut, Storehouse, and Dyer’s Workshop close together to reduce travel time.
- Upgrade roads to improve supply chain speed between buildings.
