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Black Dye
Item Level 10Trade Goods
Sell price: 2 silver50 copper
Current price
13 silver
A Common Trade Goods, item level 10.
- Right now 3,642 units listed across 7 price tiers.AH scan
- Listings cluster between 13 silver and 19 gold: a 14186% spread reads as a volatile market.AH scan
- Listings are down 97% from their 7 day average (3,642 vs 120,288 units).AH scan
- Today's price is on the high side: only 30% of recorded snapshots were pricier.AH scan
Black Dye Price History
EU Region (Commodity)Supply & Availability
EU Region (Commodity)3,642Units listed
11Sellers
13 silverCheapest now
Deep supply
Black Dye is listed at 13 silver in the latest EU region commodity Auction House snapshot, about 30% below its typical price of 18 silver48 copper. Across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jul 2026) it has ranged from 4 silver52 copper to 1 gold79 silver. About 3,642 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 30% below typical, against a All-Time typical of 18 silver48 copper.
Background
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
- Used in 19 recipes across Alchemy, Leatherworking and Tailoring: Stoppered Black Potion, Dusky Belt, Dusky Bracers and more.crafting
In WoW Forever it is item level 40. In Classic Era it is item level 40. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 40. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 40. In MoP Classic it is item level 40.
| Version | Item level | Quality | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 10 | Common | 2s 50c |
| WoW Forever | 40 | Common | 2s 50c |
| Classic Era | 40 | Common | 2s 50c |
| The Burning Crusade | 40 | Common | 2s 50c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 40 | Common | 2s 50c |
| MoP Classic | 40 | Common | 2s 50c |
Used In
The 19 recipes below use Black Dye, across Classic Leatherworking (11), Classic Tailoring (5), Cataclysm Tailoring (1), Classic Alchemy (1) and Outland Leatherworking (1). The largest single use is 4 for Wicked Leather Armor.
| Creates | Recipe | Profession | Needs |
|---|---|---|---|
 High Society Top HatCommon Cosmetic Head. Also takes 4 Dreamcloth, 1 Green Dye and 4 Fine Thread. | High Society Top Hat | Cataclysm Tailoring | 1 |
 Stoppered Black PotionAlso takes 3 Ironwood Lumber, 1 Dark Rune and 1 Crystal Vial. | Stoppered Black Potion | Classic Alchemy | 2 |
 Wicked Leather ArmorUncommon Leather Chest, item level 29. Also takes 20 Rugged Leather, 2 Cured Rugged Hide, 2 Felcloth and 2 Rune Thread. | Wicked Leather Armor | Classic Leatherworking | 4 |
 Wicked Leather PantsUncommon Leather Legs, item level 28. Also takes 12 Rugged Leather, 1 Cured Rugged Hide and 1 Rune Thread. | Wicked Leather Pants | Classic Leatherworking | 3 |
 Dusky BeltUncommon Leather Waist, item level 22. Also takes 10 Heavy Leather, 2 Bolt of Silk Cloth and 1 Iron Buckle. | Dusky Belt | Classic Leatherworking | 2 |
 Heavy Scale BeltUncommon Mail Waist, item level 22. Also takes 10 Heavy Leather, 2 Bolt of Silk Cloth and 1 Iron Buckle. | Heavy Scale Belt | Classic Leatherworking | 2 |
 Wicked Leather BeltUncommon Leather Waist, item level 29. Also takes 14 Rugged Leather and 2 Rune Thread. | Wicked Leather Belt | Classic Leatherworking | 2 |
 Dusky BracersUncommon Leather Wrist, item level 21. Also takes 16 Heavy Leather and 2 Silken Thread. | Dusky Bracers | Classic Leatherworking | 1 |
 Dusky Leather LeggingsUncommon Leather Legs, item level 19. Also takes 10 Heavy Leather and 2 Fine Thread. | Dusky Leather Leggings | Classic Leatherworking | 1 |
 Heavy Scale PantsUncommon Mail Legs, item level 19. Also takes 10 Heavy Leather and 2 Fine Thread. | Heavy Scale Pants | Classic Leatherworking | 1 |
| Wicked Leather BracersUncommon Leather Wrist, item level 27. Also takes 8 Rugged Leather and 1 Rune Thread. | Wicked Leather Bracers | Classic Leatherworking | 1 |
 Wicked Leather GauntletsUncommon Leather Hands, item level 27. Also takes 8 Rugged Leather and 1 Rune Thread. | Wicked Leather Gauntlets | Classic Leatherworking | 1 |
 Wicked Leather HeadbandUncommon Leather Head, item level 28. Also takes 12 Rugged Leather and 1 Rune Thread. | Wicked Leather Headband | Classic Leatherworking | 1 |
 Haliscan PantaloonsCommon Cosmetic Legs, item level 20. Also takes 4 Bolt of Mageweave and 3 Heavy Silken Thread. | Haliscan Pantaloons | Classic Tailoring | 3 |
 Haliscan JacketCommon Cosmetic Chest. Also takes 5 Bolt of Mageweave, 1 Red Dye and 3 Heavy Silken Thread. | Haliscan Jacket | Classic Tailoring | 2 |
 Black Silk PackAlso takes 5 Bolt of Silk Cloth and 4 Fine Thread. | Black Silk Pack | Classic Tailoring | 1 |
| Black Swashbuckler's ShirtUncommon Shirt. Also takes 5 Bolt of Silk Cloth and 1 Silken Thread. | Black Swashbuckler's Shirt | Classic Tailoring | 1 |
 Simple Black DressCommon Cloth Chest. Also takes 3 Bolt of Mageweave, 1 Heavy Silken Thread and 1 Bleach. | Simple Black Dress | Classic Tailoring | 1 |
 Stylin' Adventure HatRare Mail Head, item level 32. Also takes 6 Heavy Knothide Leather, 2 Cobra Scales, 8 Primal Life and 3 Rune Thread. | Stylin' Adventure Hat | Outland Leatherworking | 4 |
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Similar Items
The 10 items nearest to Black Dye among Trade Goods > Other.
| Item | Item Level | Details | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Dye (this item) | 10 | Used in 19 recipes, including Black Swashbuckler's Shirt and Black Silk Pack | 6 silver |
 Red Dye | 10 | Used in 40 recipes, including Red Linen Robe and Red Linen Shirt | 2 silver |
 Green Dye | 10 | Used in 24 recipes, including Green Linen Shirt and Green Woolen Vest | 7 silver |
 Crystal Vial | 10 | Used in 119 recipes, including Elixir of Lion's Strength and Minor Healing Potion | 1 silver |
| Yellow Dye | 10 | Used in 5 recipes, including Bright Yellow Shirt and Yellow Lumberjack Shirt | 3 silver |
 Purple Dye | 10 | Used in 6 recipes, including Rich Purple Silk Shirt and Ghost Dye | 22 silver |
 Simple Wood | 10 | Used in 13 recipes, including Lesser Magic Wand and Greater Magic Wand | 1 silver |
 Blue Dye | 10 | Used in 22 recipes, including Blue Linen Shirt and Azure Silk Gloves | 14 silver |
 Pink Dye | 10 | Used in Pink Mageweave Shirt and Pink Party Hat | 33 silver |
 Star Wood | 10 | Used in 4 recipes, including Lesser Mystic Wand and Greater Mystic Wand | 4 gold |
 Simple Flour | 10 | Used in 6 recipes, including Spice Bread and Delicious Chocolate Cake | 1 silver |
The lowest listed price among them is Crystal Vial at 1 silver in the EU Auction House.
Across Regions
Black Dye has a current Auction House listing in 2 regions. The lowest listed price is in Europe.
| Region | Lowest Listed Price | Listed On | Cheapest Realms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | 6 silver | Region-wide | |
| United States | 13 silver | Region-wide |
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Items That Share Black Dye's Icon
Black Dye uses icon file 134843, which 2 other items also use. The 2 closest by item ID:
- Elixir of Minor Defense ID 5997 · Consumable · item level 3
- Phial of Black Muck Dye ID 182702 · Miscellaneous "Can be used to alter the color of dredger clothing."
Items Numbered Next to Black Dye
Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 2325 (2318 to 2364) were usually added in the same batch as Black Dye: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Light Leather ID 2318 · Trade Goods · item level 10
Medium Leather ID 2319 · Trade Goods · item level 10
Coarse Thread ID 2320 · Trade Goods · item level 10
Fine Thread ID 2321 · Trade Goods · item level 10
Bleach ID 2324 · Trade Goods · item level 10
Ivy-Weave Bracers ID 2326 · Armor - Cloth · item level 3- Sturdy Leather Bracers ID 2327 · Armor - Leather · item level 5
Battleworn Bludgeon ID 2361 · Weapon - Two-Handed Mace
Worn Wooden Shield ID 2362 · Armor - Shield
Woven Vest ID 2364 · Armor - Cloth · item level 5
Black Dye Client Record
The raw ItemSparse values for item 2325 in the current client build.
- Vendor buy price
- 10 silver
- Vendor sell price
- 2 silver50 copper
- Stacks to
- 1,000
- Material
- Liquid
- Flags
- 0 / -2147475456 / 0 / 16384 / 0
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Black Dye in WoW Classic and World of Warcraft: Forever
Black Dye is in the Classic Era game data, the era World of Warcraft: Forever is built on. Blizzard describes Forever as vanilla World of Warcraft plussed up: its story sits in year one, characters level to 60 and stay there, and it launches November 4, 2026. Blizzard has not said which vanilla items appear in Forever, so nothing here is a Forever claim; it is the Classic Era record for Black Dye next to the live retail market on this page.
- Is Black Dye in World of Warcraft: Forever?
- Not confirmed. Blizzard has not published Forever's item list. Black Dye is a Classic Era item and Forever is built on vanilla World of Warcraft with its story set in year one and a level 60 cap, so this page tracks it. Forever launches November 4, 2026.
- What level is Black Dye in WoW Classic?
- In Classic Era, Black Dye is Common quality, item level 40 with no level requirement.
- What does Black Dye sell for to a vendor in Classic?
- A vendor pays 2s 50c for one Black Dye in Classic Era; it stacks to 10.
- What is Black Dye used for in WoW Classic?
- Black Dye is a reagent in 12 Classic Era recipes, including Black Silk Pack, Black Swashbuckler's Shirt, Dusky Belt, Dusky Bracers and 8 more.
- How much is Black Dye on the auction house right now?
- 13s on the EU region auction house, on live retail servers, from the latest Blizzard auction house snapshot. Blizzard publishes no Classic Era auction house feed, and Forever has not launched, so those two have no price here yet.
Read next: World of Warcraft: Forever is Classic+, launching November 4 · Forever's Professions, Legacy, Camping and Honor changes · Classic Era page for Black Dye
WoW Forever: what our data shows
- Sighted in the WoW Forever beta client
- Build 1.60.1.70532, read from the beta game data we hold
- Also in the Classic Era client
- Yes - this item is in the Classic Era client's data too
A sighting in the beta client is a fact from our own database; the launch roster is Blizzard’s to finalize. World of Warcraft: Forever launches November 4, 2026. World of Warcraft: Forever is Classic+, launching November 4