Avalore Plated Glacial Requiem: Metal Dice Care Tips
By DND Dice, Dressed for the Quest | Published: 2026-10-29
Category: Tips & Care
Keep your Avalore Plated Glacial Requiem dice looking pristine. Learn how to clean, store, and prevent plating wear with practical maintenance steps.
Quick answer
Clean your Avalore Plated Glacial Requiem dice with a soft microfiber cloth after each session, store them in a padded pouch or tray, and avoid rolling on hard surfaces to keep the plating intact.
Why plated dice need special care
The Glacial Requiem set uses a plating process that gives them a brilliant metallic finish, but that outer layer can wear down over time if handled roughly. Unlike solid metal dice, the color and shine come from a thin electroplated coat, so scratches or chips are more visible.
The dice are light as a sunbeam dancing on the leaves, which means they feel delicate despite their armored look. Treating them with the same care you'd give a treasured prop keeps the mythril-like gleam intact for years.
Trade-off: appearance vs. durability
Plated dice offer a striking look at a lower price than solid metal, but they won't survive a drop onto concrete or repeated banging against a metal dice tray. The black ink inside the numbers can also fade if you use harsh cleaners.
If you prefer dice that can take heavy table abuse, solid metal or resin sets are a better choice. For display or light gaming, the Glacial Requiem set is stunning.
Diagnosis: Is your plating wearing off?
- Symptom: You see dull patches, tiny scratches, or the underlying metal showing through on edges or corners. Check the dice under bright light—plating wear is most visible on raised edges.
- Likely cause: Rolling on rough surfaces like stone, concrete, or wooden tables without a mat; storing loose in a bag with other dice; or cleaning with abrasive cloths or chemical cleaners. Stop rolling on hard surfaces immediately if you notice wear.
- Corrective action: Switch to a soft rolling surface (felt or leather tray). Clean only with a dry microfiber cloth. Store each die in a separate padded pouch or a compartmented box. Avoid polishing compounds or jewelry cleaners. After cleaning, inspect the ink in the numbers—if it's fading, avoid any liquid cleaner.
- When to stop or choose another option: If the plating has already chipped or flaked off, it cannot be repaired. At that point, consider retiring the die from active play or replacing the set. For heavy use, choose solid metal dice instead. Once plating lifts, the damage is permanent. Prevent it before it starts.
Product spotlight
- 7pc RPG Set - Glacial Requiem: The blue dice look like some fantastical and mythical alloy, but are light as a sunbeam dancing on the leaves. The lightweight feel means they won't dent a tabletop, but the plating is more vulnerable to scratching than solid metal dice.
7pc RPG Set - Glacial Requiem
