Minecraft Zombie Costume
Bring the pixelated undead to life with this blocky gaming classic.
The Minecraft Zombie is one of the most recognizable hostile mobs from the hit sandbox game, making it a popular costume choice for gamers of all ages. The signature look relies on a blocky, pixelated green head paired with a cyan shirt and dark blue pants. Whether you choose a comfortable fabric mask or build a custom 3D cardboard box head, this guide will help you assemble the perfect undead avatar.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $15–50
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What you need for a Minecraft Zombie costume
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Pixelated Zombie Mask or Box Head
A square cardboard box head painted with green and dark green pixel grids, or a molded plastic pixel mask.
DIY: Paint a square cardboard box with a 16x16 grid of green, dark green, and black squares, then cut out square eye holes.
Cyan or Teal T-Shirt
A plain, solid cyan or teal short-sleeve crewneck shirt to match the zombie's torso color.
DIY: Dye a plain white t-shirt using teal fabric dye.
Green Long-Sleeve Undershirt
A solid green long-sleeve shirt worn underneath the cyan tee to mimic the zombie's green pixelated arms.
DIY: Use green body paint on your arms instead of a long-sleeve shirt.
Dark Blue Pants
Straight-leg dark blue or indigo pants, jeans, or sweatpants to represent the lower half of the mob.
DIY: Use any plain dark blue jeans or trousers from your closet.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the solid green long-sleeve shirt to serve as the green skin for your arms.
- 2
Layer the solid cyan or teal short-sleeve t-shirt directly over the green long-sleeve shirt.
- 3
Slip on the dark blue pants or jeans, keeping the fit relaxed and straight.
- 4
Put on dark shoes or sneakers to keep the focus on the colorful outfit.
- 5
Place the pixelated Minecraft Zombie mask or DIY cardboard box head over your head, ensuring the eye holes align for clear visibility.
Makeup & hair
No hair styling or makeup is needed if you are wearing the full box head or mask. If using a half-mask, paint any exposed neck skin with green face paint to match.
Minecraft Zombie for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with a Minecraft Steve or Alex costume for a classic player-versus-mob duo.
- group
- Gather friends to dress as a horde of Minecraft mobs, including a Creeper, Enderman, and Skeleton.
- kids
- Use a lightweight plastic mask and comfortable sweatpants instead of a heavy cardboard box for easy trick-or-treating.
- Plus size
- Opt for loose-fitting, comfortable cotton tees and relaxed-fit blue scrubs or sweatpants.
- pet
- Dress your dog in a simple green t-shirt with painted black pixel eyes on the back.
Tips
- Ensure the eye holes in your cardboard box head are wide enough for safe peripheral vision, especially when walking outdoors at night.
- If building a cardboard head, hot-glue a clean bicycle helmet or hard hat inside the box to keep it securely centered on your head.
- Wear comfortable sneakers, as the blocky head can slightly alter your balance and line of sight.
Minecraft Zombie costume FAQ
- What colors do you need for a Minecraft Zombie costume?
- You need cyan or teal for the shirt, dark blue or indigo for the pants, and various shades of green for the skin and head.
- How do you make a DIY Minecraft Zombie box head?
- Find a square cardboard box that fits over your head, cut out square eye holes, and paint it with a grid of light green, dark green, and black acrylic paint to create the pixelated face.
- What does a Minecraft Zombie hold?
- Zombies in Minecraft occasionally hold iron shovels, iron swords, or carrots. You can carry a pixelated toy sword or shovel as a prop.
Did you know? Zombies were one of the first hostile mobs added to Minecraft, introduced during the Survival Test phase in 2009.