Reptile Costume
Unleash the stealthy, acid-spitting green ninja of Mortal Kombat.
Reptile is Mortal Kombat's iconic green-clad ninja and the first secret character in fighting game history. Fans choose this look to stand out from Scorpion and Sub-Zero with a venomous, reptilian twist. The costume consists of a black base suit, green ninja armor plates, a matching face mask, and scaly accents.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~60 min
- Budget
- $45–120
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What you need for a Reptile costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Reptile costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Black bodysuit or compression set
A form-fitting black long-sleeve shirt and matching black leggings or athletic pants.
DIY: Use a plain black long-sleeve t-shirt and black sweatpants.
Green ninja tabard and belt
A bright green or forest green fabric vest/tabard that drapes over the shoulders, secured with a matching sash.
DIY: Cut a long strip of green felt or fabric with a hole in the center for your head, then tie it at the waist with a black belt.
Green ninja face mask
A fabric or plastic lower-face mask in matching green to cover the nose and mouth.
DIY: Use a green fabric neck gaiter or cut a green t-shirt sleeve to wrap around your lower face.
Black arm and leg guards
Forearm guards and shin guards worn over the black bodysuit.
DIY: Wrap black athletic tape or fabric strips around your forearms and calves.
Reptilian contact lenses
Cosmetic yellow or green lenses with vertical slit pupils to capture his Saurian nature.
Black ninja hood or balaclava
A lightweight black hood that covers the head and neck, leaving only the eyes exposed.
DIY: Tie a black t-shirt around your head in a traditional ninja style.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Reptile costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the black compression shirt and pants as your base layer.
- 2
Pull the black balaclava over your head, adjusting it so your eyes are fully visible.
- 3
Drape the green tabard over your shoulders, centering it over your torso.
- 4
Tie the green sash or a black belt tightly around your waist to secure the tabard.
- 5
Secure the black arm guards on your forearms and the shin guards over your calves.
- 6
Put on the green face mask, securing it over your nose and mouth.
- 7
Carefully insert the reptilian contact lenses if using them to complete the Saurian look.
Makeup & hair
Keep hair completely hidden under the black balaclava. For makeup, apply dark green and black eyeshadow around your exposed eyes to create a sunken, reptilian gaze, or paint green scales on your forehead using a fishnet stocking as a stencil.
Reptile for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Scorpion or Sub-Zero for a classic Mortal Kombat ninja duo.
- group
- Form a full ninja color-palette swap group with Scorpion (yellow), Sub-Zero (blue), Ermac (red), and Noob Saibot (black).
- kids
- Use a green hooded sweatshirt over black sweatpants and add a simple green felt face mask.
- Plus size
- Use a loose-fitting black tunic and pants as the base, and adjust a custom-cut green fabric tabard for a comfortable fit.
Tips
- Make sure your face mask is breathable, especially if you plan to wear it indoors for long periods.
- Practice your fighting game poses in the mirror—low crouches and hand-strike stances look best in photos.
- Wear comfortable black sneakers or martial arts shoes, as you will be on your feet.
- Carry a small spray bottle of water to mimic his 'acid spit' attack for fun photo opportunities.
Reptile costume FAQ
- What color is Reptile from Mortal Kombat?
- Reptile wears a signature green ninja outfit over a black base, distinguishing him from the blue Sub-Zero and yellow Scorpion.
- How do I make a DIY Reptile mask?
- You can make a quick mask by cutting a piece of green t-shirt fabric or foam, shaping it to cover your nose and mouth, and securing it with elastic bands.
- Is Reptile a human or a lizard?
- He is a Saurian, a fictional race of reptilian humanoids. While he wears a human ninja disguise, his true form is a scaly, lizard-like creature.
Did you know? Reptile was the first-ever secret character in a fighting game, requiring players to get a Double Flawless victory in the Pit stage without blocking when a silhouette flew past the moon.