Castle Crashers Costume
Choose your element and crash the party as a colorful medieval knight.
Based on the hit cooperative arcade game, a Castle Crashers costume lets you suit up as one of the four main elemental knights (Red, Blue, Green, or Orange). This look is highly recognizable thanks to its distinct cylindrical helmet featuring a colored cross visor. It is a favorite for groups, couples, and solo gamers looking for a nostalgic, action-packed outfit.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~90 min
- Budget
- $30–80
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What you need for a Castle Crashers costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Castle Crashers costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Cylindrical Knight Helmet
A grey or silver bucket-style helmet with a large colored cross (Red, Blue, Green, or Orange) painted or taped over the faceplate.
DIY: Roll a sheet of grey craft foam or cardboard into a cylinder, cut out horizontal eye slits, and paint a bold colored cross over the front.
White Knight Tunic
A sleeveless white medieval-style tunic or tabard worn over the arms.
DIY: Cut the sleeves off an oversized white t-shirt and cut a small V-neck into the collar.
Tunic Emblem
A colored cross on the chest of the tunic matching your chosen knight's color.
DIY: Use colored duct tape or fabric paint to create a large, clean cross on the center of the white tunic.
Grey Long-Sleeve Undershirt
A simple grey long-sleeve shirt worn underneath the tunic to represent chainmail or under-armor.
Dark Pants and Boots
Black or dark grey pants paired with simple black boots to keep the focus on the colorful torso and helmet.
DIY: Use any dark sweatpants and dark shoes you already own.
Toy Sword or Shield
A cartoonish grey sword or round shield to complete the battle-ready look.
DIY: Cut a sword shape out of thick cardboard and wrap the blade in silver duct tape.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Castle Crashers costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the grey long-sleeve shirt and dark pants as your base layer.
- 2
Slip the white tunic or modified white t-shirt over the grey shirt.
- 3
Apply the colored cross (Red, Blue, Green, or Orange) to the center of the chest using colored duct tape or fabric paint.
- 4
Put on your black boots, tucking the pants in if they are loose.
- 5
Secure your DIY or purchased cylindrical helmet, ensuring the colored cross on the face matches your chest emblem.
- 6
Equip your toy sword or shield to complete the cartoon knight aesthetic.
Makeup & hair
Since the iconic cylindrical helmet completely covers your head and face, no specific hair styling or makeup is required.
Castle Crashers for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up as two different colored knights, such as the Red Knight and Blue Knight, representing the classic co-op duo.
- group
- Assemble a full four-player squad with one Red, one Blue, one Green, and one Orange Knight.
- kids
- Use a lightweight plastic kids' crusader helmet and a simple white t-shirt with taped-on colored crosses.
- Plus size
- Use an oversized white tunic or tabard, which naturally drapes loosely over any body type.
- pet
- Dress a pet in a small grey fabric hood with a tiny colored cross felt patch on the forehead.
Tips
- If making a DIY foam helmet, ensure you punch small ventilation holes near the mouth area so you don't overheat.
- Use high-quality duct tape for the crosses to ensure the lines stay sharp and don't peel off during movement.
- Keep your weapon props lightweight, especially if you plan to carry them around a convention or party all night.
Castle Crashers costume FAQ
- What are the main colors for Castle Crashers?
- The four primary starting knights are Red (Lightning), Blue (Ice), Green (Poison), and Orange (Fire).
- How do I make a cheap Castle Crashers helmet?
- You can roll a piece of grey poster board or craft foam into a cylinder, tape it secure, cut out eye slits, and use colored tape to make the cross visor.
- Is this costume comfortable for hot weather?
- The tunic and undershirt are comfortable, but the full-head helmet can get warm. Make sure your helmet has plenty of ventilation.
Did you know? Castle Crashers was developed by The Behemoth and originally released on Xbox Live Arcade in 2008, quickly becoming one of the most iconic indie games of its era.