Dungeons & Dragons Costume
Bring your tabletop character sheet to life with classic fantasy gear.
Dungeons & Dragons is the legendary tabletop role-playing game that lets players become heroic fantasy adventurers. People choose this costume to bring their favorite player characters, like wizards, rogues, or fighters, to life for conventions, game nights, and Halloween. A classic D&D adventurer look consists of layered medieval garments, faux leather armor pieces, and signature fantasy props like dice and weapons.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~60 min
- Budget
- $45–150
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What you need for a Dungeons & Dragons costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Dungeons & Dragons costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Medieval tunic or robe
A long-sleeved cotton tunic in earth tones (brown, green, or dark red) or a hooded wizard robe.
DIY: Use an oversized long-sleeved t-shirt cinched with a wide belt.
Faux leather ring belt
A long, adjustable brown or black medieval-style ring belt to hang pouches and weapons from.
DIY: Cut a long strip of brown vinyl and secure it with a large metallic ring.
Belt pouches
Small drawstring leather pouches to hold your dice, spell components, or gold coins.
DIY: Cut a circle of brown felt, punch holes around the edge, and thread a cord through to draw it closed.
Faux leather bracers
Laced arm guards worn on the forearms to give an armored, battle-ready appearance.
DIY: Cut craft foam to shape, paint it brown with metallic highlights, and lace it with twine.
Prop weapon or wizard staff
A foam sword, dagger, bow, or a wooden wizard staff topped with a faux crystal.
DIY: Find a sturdy tree branch, sand it down, and wrap the handle in leather strips.
Giant twenty-sided die (D20)
A plush or oversized plastic D20 die to carry as a prop or wear as a necklace.
DIY: Construct a 20-sided icosahedron out of cardboard, paint it, and write numbers 1 through 20 on the faces.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Dungeons & Dragons costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on basic dark trousers or leggings and a pair of sturdy leather boots.
- 2
Layer the medieval tunic or hooded robe over your base clothes.
- 3
Wrap the long medieval ring belt around your waist, letting the excess strap hang down the front.
- 4
Slide your leather drawstring pouches and prop weapon sheaths onto the belt.
- 5
Lace up the faux leather bracers around your forearms.
- 6
Equip your primary prop, such as a foam sword, spellbook, or wizard staff.
- 7
Carry your oversized D20 die or tuck it into one of your belt pouches for easy access.
Makeup & hair
Keep hair natural, braided, or styled in a rugged, windswept look. Optional fantasy makeup includes light dirt smudges for a rugged ranger, or metallic face paint runes for a spellcaster.
Dungeons & Dragons for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair a heavily armored Fighter or Paladin with a hooded Wizard or Rogue.
- group
- Assemble a full adventuring party including a Cleric, Rogue, Wizard, Fighter, and someone dressed as the Dungeon Master.
- kids
- A simple hooded wizard robe with a small foam sword and a felt dice bag.
- Plus size
- Flowing wizard robes or loose-fitting medieval tunics with adjustable tie-front vests offer a comfortable, adjustable fit.
- pet
- A small dog wearing a felt wizard hat and a tiny cape.
Tips
- Wear comfortable, broken-in boots since adventurers do a lot of walking.
- Keep your hands free by ensuring all your props, like swords or spellbooks, can be holstered or pocketed.
- Store real-world essentials like your phone and keys inside your belt pouches to keep them hidden.
- Bring a real set of dice to roll when people ask you to perform actions at a party.
Dungeons & Dragons costume FAQ
- What is the easiest D&D character to dress up as?
- A Rogue or Ranger is the easiest. You only need a dark hooded cloak, a tunic, a belt, and a toy dagger or bow.
- How do I make a cheap D&D costume?
- Use thrift store finds like oversized brown shirts, belts, and boots. Combine them with cardboard props painted to look like metal or wood.
- Can I dress up as a monster from Dungeons & Dragons?
- Yes, inflatable Beholder or Red Dragon costumes are popular and hilarious options for a more monstrous look.
Did you know? The iconic twenty-sided die (D20) used in D&D has been around since antiquity; ancient Roman D20s made of glass and rock crystal have been discovered by archaeologists.