99 Nights in the Forest Deer Costume
Bring the quirky, spooky forest deer to life this Halloween.
The Deer from the popular game '99 Nights in the Forest' is a uniquely bizarre character that fans love to recreate for its mashup aesthetic. This look combines classic animal features with vampire elements, making it a standout choice for gamers and cosplayers alike. The costume consists of a deer mask or makeup base paired with bunny ears, a high-collared vampire cape, small bat wings, and fangs.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~60 min
- Budget
- $35–85
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What you need for a 99 Nights in the Forest Deer costume
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Spirit Halloween sells the complete 99 Nights in the Forest Deer costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Vampire Cape
A black cape featuring a stiff, high red stand-up collar.
DIY: Attach stiff red felt to the collar of an existing black cape.
Bunny Ears Headband
White or brown plush bunny ears on a comfortable headband.
DIY: Cut bunny ear shapes from felt, insert wire, and glue them to a plain headband.
Small Bat Wings
Small, lightweight black costume bat wings worn on the back.
DIY: Cut wing shapes out of black cardboard or foam board and attach elastic shoulder straps.
Vampire Fangs
Realistic plastic or snap-fit vampire fangs.
DIY: Use non-toxic white plastic beads melted and molded to your teeth.
Deer Jumpsuit or Base
A brown or tan long-sleeve bodysuit, jumpsuit, or top and leggings set.
DIY: Wear a solid brown sweatshirt and matching sweatpants.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made 99 Nights in the Forest Deer costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the brown deer jumpsuit or base clothing layer.
- 2
Secure the small black bat wings over your shoulders using the elastic straps.
- 3
Fasten the vampire cape around your neck, ensuring the high red collar stands upright.
- 4
Place the bunny ears headband securely on your head.
- 5
Apply deer-style face paint or put on a deer mask.
- 6
Insert the vampire fangs following the package instructions for a secure fit.
Makeup & hair
Apply brown face paint on the forehead and cheeks with white spots, a black nose tip, and white paint on the upper lip. Keep hair tucked back under the headband or styled simply to not distract from the bunny ears.
99 Nights in the Forest Deer for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with another character from the game, or a classic vampire.
- group
- Gather a group dressed as various forest creatures or cryptids.
- kids
- Use a comfortable brown hooded deer onesie and add a mini cape and soft felt ears.
- Plus size
- Use a highly stretchable brown unitard or a comfortable oversized brown tracksuit as the base.
- pet
- A brown pet sweater paired with a lightweight mini red collar.
Tips
- Make sure the bat wings are small so they do not interfere with the high collar of the cape.
- Use dental-grade adhesive for the fangs so you can speak and drink comfortably.
- If wearing this outdoors, opt for a thick fleece jumpsuit base to stay warm.
99 Nights in the Forest Deer costume FAQ
- What does the Deer in 99 Nights in the Forest wear?
- The Deer wears a vampire costume featuring a high red collar, small black bat wings, fangs, and bunny ears.
- How do I make the bunny ears stay up?
- Use a headband with internal wire support inside the plush ears so you can bend and position them easily.
- Is this costume suitable for kids?
- Yes, it can easily be adapted using a soft deer onesie, a kid-safe cape, and simple face paint instead of sharp fangs.
Did you know? The Deer character in 99 Nights in the Forest subverts classic forest animal tropes by wearing a mashup of vampire and bunny costume elements.