Edward Kenway Costume
Master the high seas in the iconic pirate assassin's layered robes.
Edward Kenway from Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag is a fan-favorite character who perfectly blends golden age pirate aesthetics with classic Assassin style. This costume features a layered blue and white hooded tunic, brown leather armor pieces, and a signature array of belts and holsters. Wearing this outfit lets you channel a rugged, dual-cutlass-wielding privateer ready for adventure.
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $80–250
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What you need for a Edward Kenway costume
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Hooded Assassin Robe
A cream-colored or white hooded tunic with blue trim along the front opening and a deep, pointed hood.
DIY: Use a white hooded sweatshirt, cut off the sleeves, and add blue fabric trim down the center zipper line.
Brown Leather Vest
A sleeveless brown faux-leather vest worn over the white tunic to give a rugged, armored look.
DIY: Cut the sleeves off an old brown leather or suede jacket.
Red Waist Sash
A long, wide crimson red fabric sash wrapped multiple times around the waist.
DIY: Use a long strip of red cotton or linen fabric tied snugly around your waist.
Cross Bandoliers and Belts
Two dark brown or black leather chest straps crossing over the torso, plus a thick waist belt with a large buckle.
DIY: Cross two old brown leather belts over your chest and secure them with safety pins or rivets.
Brown Pants
Simple, loose-fitting dark brown or khaki trousers tucked into boots.
DIY: Use any pair of loose-fitting brown chinos or scrub pants.
Leather Gauntlets and Hidden Blade
Brown faux-leather forearm cuffs, ideally featuring the signature hidden blade prop on the underside.
DIY: Wrap brown vinyl or craft foam around your forearms and secure with Velcro straps.
Pirate Boots
Knee-high brown leather boots with wide cuffs at the top.
DIY: Wear brown work boots and wrap matching brown vinyl boot covers around your calves.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the brown pants and tuck them into the knee-high brown pirate boots.
- 2
Slip on the cream-colored hooded tunic, ensuring the hood lies flat against your back for now.
- 3
Layer the brown leather vest directly over the tunic.
- 4
Wrap the wide red fabric sash tightly around your waist, tucking the ends in to secure it.
- 5
Strap on the thick waist belt over the red sash, then cross the two chest bandoliers over your torso.
- 6
Attach the leather gauntlets to your forearms, ensuring the hidden blade prop is positioned on the underside of your wrist.
- 7
Pull the pointed hood up over your head, letting it cast a slight shadow over your eyes.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair in messy, shoulder-length blonde waves, or pull it back into a short, rugged ponytail. Add a light dusting of bronzer or brown face paint to create a sun-kissed, weathered pirate look, along with some light stubble.
Edward Kenway for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Anne Bonny or Mary Read in classic golden age pirate garb.
- group
- Assemble a crew of different Assassins from various eras, such as Ezio, Altaïr, and Connor Kenway.
- kids
- A simplified version with a printed jumpsuit, soft fabric hood, and felt accessories for safety.
- Plus size
- Opt for a loose-fitting linen tunic and an adjustable tie-on corset belt or sash for a comfortable, custom fit.
- pet
- A small pet-sized pirate hat and a red fabric collar sash.
Tips
- The hood is the most iconic part of the silhouette; use bobby pins to keep it securely in place on your head.
- Distress the fabric of your tunic slightly with watered-down brown paint or tea staining to look like a battle-worn pirate.
- Ensure your bandoliers are secure so they don't slide off your shoulders while walking or posing for photos.
Edward Kenway costume FAQ
- What weapons does Edward Kenway carry?
- Edward typically carries dual cutlasses on his hips, multiple flintlock pistols strapped to his chest bandoliers, and his signature dual hidden blades on his wrists.
- How can I make a DIY hidden blade?
- You can construct a safe, non-functional hidden blade using layered cardboard, craft foam, and silver paint, mounted to a brown vinyl wrist cuff.
- Is this costume hot to wear?
- Because of the multiple layers (tunic, vest, sash, and belts), it can get warm. Opt for lightweight, breathable cotton or linen fabrics for the base layers.
Did you know? Edward Kenway is the father of Haytham Kenway and the grandfather of Connor, the protagonist of Assassin's Creed III, making him the patriarch of one of the franchise's most influential families.