Critical Role Costume
Step out of Exandria and into your next tabletop adventure.
Critical Role is the massively popular Dungeons & Dragons web series featuring talented voice actors playing epic campaigns. Fans love dressing up as these characters because of their rich backstories, vibrant designs, and deep emotional journeys. This guide focuses on two of the most iconic and recognizable looks from Campaign 2 (The Mighty Nein): Jester Lavorre and Mollymauk Tealeaf.
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Time
- ~120 min
- Budget
- $80–250
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See yourself as Critical Role
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What you need for a Critical Role costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Critical Role costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Jester's green coat or dress
A teal or forest green layered dress or long coat with gold trim and puffy sleeves.
DIY: Modify a green thrifted dress by sewing gold ribbon along the collar and cuffs.
Blue tiefling horns and ears
Curved, ram-like horns mounted on a headband, paired with pointed blue prosthetic ears.
DIY: Sculpt horns out of lightweight foam clay, paint them dark blue, and attach them to a headband.
Mollymauk's embroidered coat
A lavish, multi-colored tapestry coat featuring intricate celestial, eye, and floral embroidery.
DIY: Decorate a purple or red trench coat with fabric paint, iron-on patches, and gold trim.
Purple body paint
High-quality, water-activated or alcohol-based body paint in a light lavender or deep purple shade.
Traveler's holy symbol
A wooden or metallic green door medallion worn as a necklace.
DIY: Cut a small door shape out of craft foam, paint it green with gold details, and string it on a leather cord.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Critical Role costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Apply a barrier spray to your face, neck, and hands to protect your skin before body paint.
- 2
Use a makeup sponge to apply lavender or blue body paint evenly, sealing it with translucent setting powder.
- 3
Put on your base garments, such as Jester's teal dress or Mollymauk's colorful trousers and undershirt.
- 4
Carefully position the tiefling horns headband on your head, blending the base into your hair or wig.
- 5
Attach the pointed prosthetic ears using spirit gum, blending the edges with matching body paint.
- 6
Layer on the signature outerwear, like Mollymauk's embroidered tapestry coat or Jester's hooded mantle.
- 7
Equip your character-specific props, such as Jester's giant lollipop or Mollymauk's dual scimitars.
Makeup & hair
For Jester, style a bright blue wig into two high pigtails with straight bangs, adding pink blush to the cheeks. For Mollymauk, style a messy, shoulder-length purple wig and apply metallic gold makeup accents around the eyes and forehead.
Critical Role for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair Jester Lavorre with Fjord (green skin, half-orc tusks, pirate garb) or Caleb Widogast.
- group
- Assemble the full Mighty Nein with Caleb, Nott, Beau, Fjord, Yasha, Caduceus, and Jester.
- kids
- A simplified Jester costume with a blue hood, soft foam horns, and a green dress is comfortable for kids.
- Plus size
- Flowing medieval tunics, adjustable corsets, and open-front duster coats offer comfortable, highly adjustable fits.
- pet
- Dress a small dog as Sprinkle the weasel, Jester's long-suffering pet, using a red harness and faux fur.
Tips
- Use a high-quality setting spray like Ben Nye Final Seal to prevent your blue or purple body paint from rubbing off on your clothes.
- Opt for lightweight foam or hollow plastic horns to prevent head strain and keep the headband secure all day.
- Carry a touch-up kit containing extra body paint, a small brush, and setting powder for high-friction areas like your hands.
Critical Role costume FAQ
- How do I make my tiefling horns stay upright?
- Mounting the horns on a wide, sturdy headband hidden beneath a wig is the most secure method. For heavy horns, add a clear elastic strap around the back of your head.
- What is the best body paint for Critical Role cosplays?
- Water-activated cake paints (like Mehron Paradise) are easy to apply evenly, while alcohol-activated paints offer the best water- and sweat-resistance for long convention days.
- Can I buy official Critical Role costumes?
- Yes, licensed costumes for characters like Jester Lavorre and Mollymauk Tealeaf are available seasonally at major Halloween retailers.
Did you know? Critical Role started as a private home game for voice actor Liam O'Brien's birthday before evolving into a massive media franchise with its own animated series.