Kyoshi Warrior Costume
Honor the legendary Avatar Kyoshi with this striking, battle-ready warrior uniform.
The Kyoshi Warriors are an elite, all-female fighting force from Avatar: The Last Airbender, trained in the defensive martial arts of Avatar Kyoshi. Their iconic look features a distinctive green and gold armored uniform, dramatic white and red face paint, and metal battle fans. This costume is a favorite for fans who want a powerful, recognizable, and highly detailed cosplay.
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Time
- ~120 min
- Budget
- $60–150
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See yourself as Kyoshi Warrior
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What you need for a Kyoshi Warrior costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Kyoshi Warrior costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Green kimono-style tunic and pants
A deep forest green wrap tunic with long sleeves, paired with matching wide-leg pants.
DIY: Dye a white karate gi forest green.
Brown armor vest and pauldrons
A brown faux-leather chest plate with matching shoulder guards (pauldrons) trimmed in gold.
DIY: Cut and paint EVA foam to create the chest plate and shoulder guards.
Gold headpiece and hairband
A metallic gold crown-like headpiece with a central crest, worn over a dark fabric band.
DIY: Craft the headpiece out of thick gold cardstock or painted craft foam.
Gold battle fans
Two metallic gold folding fans, used as the signature defensive weapons.
DIY: Paint standard bamboo folding fans with metallic gold spray paint.
Brown arm guards and sash
Brown forearm bracers and a matching brown waist sash or belt to secure the tunic.
DIY: Wrap brown fabric or vinyl around your forearms and secure with cord.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Kyoshi Warrior costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the forest green wide-leg pants and wrap tunic, securing the tunic closed.
- 2
Tie the brown waist sash firmly over the tunic to hold it in place.
- 3
Slip on the brown chest armor vest and adjust the shoulder pauldrons.
- 4
Lace up the brown arm guards over your forearms.
- 5
Style your hair into a high, neat bun, then secure the gold headpiece over a dark headband.
- 6
Apply the signature Kyoshi Warrior face paint before handling your props.
- 7
Hold a gold folding fan in each hand to complete the battle-ready stance.
Makeup & hair
Apply a solid white base coat to the entire face. Paint dramatic red eyeshadow around the eyes extending to the temples, add sharp black eyeliner, and paint a small, precise red heart or block shape on the lips. Pull hair back into a sleek, high bun beneath the gold headpiece.
Kyoshi Warrior for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with Sokka in his Southern Water Tribe outfit or his own Kyoshi Warrior training uniform.
- group
- Gather a group of friends to form a full squad of Kyoshi Warriors led by Suki.
- kids
- Use a green long-sleeve shirt and sweatpants, a simple brown felt vest, and child-safe gold paper fans.
- Plus size
- A wrap-style green tunic offers an adjustable, comfortable fit; use a wide fabric sash instead of a rigid foam belt.
Tips
- Set your white face paint with a translucent setting powder to prevent smudging onto your green collar.
- If using EVA foam for the armor, heat-shape it slightly so it curves comfortably to your body.
- Practice opening and closing the folding fans with a flick of your wrist for dynamic photo poses.
Kyoshi Warrior costume FAQ
- What makeup do the Kyoshi Warriors wear?
- They wear a full face of white paint, bold red shadow around the eyes, black eyeliner, and a small red design on the lips, symbolizing honor and threat to their enemies.
- What weapons do Kyoshi Warriors use?
- Their primary weapons are signature golden metal folding fans, which they use to redirect an opponent's force, though they also train with katanas and shields.
- Is a Kyoshi Warrior costume hard to make?
- It is moderately difficult due to the multi-layered armor, headpiece, and precise makeup, but using pre-made green garments and craft foam for the armor simplifies the process.
Did you know? The Kyoshi Warriors' uniform and fighting style were established by Avatar Kyoshi herself to help the women of Kyoshi Island protect themselves without relying on bending.