Reptile Costume
Unleash the stealthy, acid-spitting Saurian ninja of Outworld.
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 Sub-Zero and Scorpion with a venomous, reptilian twist. The costume combines classic martial arts ninja garb with scaly textures and a menacing face mask.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $50–120
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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.
Green Ninja Vest and Tabard
A sleeveless green tunic or tabard featuring a textured, scaly, or quilted pattern to mimic reptile skin.
DIY: Cut a tabard shape from green craft foam or textured green fabric and draw scale patterns with a black marker.
Black Jumpsuit or Under-layers
A form-fitting black long-sleeve compression shirt and matching black athletic pants or leggings.
DIY: Use a plain black long-sleeve t-shirt and black sweatpants.
Green Ninja Mask
A green lower-face mask or cowl that covers the nose and mouth, matching the shade of the vest.
DIY: Cut a piece of green spandex fabric and tie it securely behind your head, covering your nose and mouth.
Black Hood or Balaclava
A snug black hood that covers the head, neck, and hair, leaving only the eyes exposed.
DIY: Use a black t-shirt wrapped tightly around the head to mimic a ninja cowl.
Green Arm and Shin Guards
Matching green forearm guards and shin guards, ideally with a segmented or scaly texture.
DIY: Wrap green craft foam sheets around your forearms and shins, securing them with black elastic bands.
Black Ninja Sash or Belt
A wide black fabric belt or sash worn around the waist to secure the green tabard.
DIY: Tie a long strip of black fabric or a black scarf around your waist.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Reptile costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the black long-sleeve compression shirt and black pants as your base layer.
- 2
Pull on the black balaclava hood, ensuring your hair is completely covered and tucked in.
- 3
Slip the green ninja tabard or vest over your head, centering it over your chest and back.
- 4
Tie the black sash or belt tightly around your waist to secure the tabard in place.
- 5
Secure the green arm guards onto your forearms and the green shin guards over your calves.
- 6
Put on the green lower-face ninja mask, adjusting it so it sits snugly over your nose and mouth.
- 7
Finish the look with plain black athletic shoes or boots.
Makeup & hair
Since your head is covered by a black hood and green mask, focus on the eyes. Apply yellow or reptilian green costume contact lenses, and use dark eyeshadow around the eyelids to create a sunken, menacing gaze.
Reptile for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Scorpion or Sub-Zero for a classic Mortal Kombat ninja duo.
- group
- Assemble a full Mortal Kombat roster with Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Ermac, and Mileena.
- kids
- A green ninja jumpsuit with a matching face mask and plastic toy daggers.
- Plus size
- Use a loose-fitting black tunic and pants as a base, layering a wide, adjustable green foam tabard over top.
Tips
- Choose breathable fabrics for the black base layer, as wearing a full hood and mask can get warm indoors.
- Use double-sided fabric tape to keep the green tabard from sliding off your shoulders during movement.
- Practice your best fighting stance and 'acid spit' pose for photos.
- Keep a straw handy so you can drink liquids without fully removing the ninja face mask.
Reptile costume FAQ
- What color is Reptile from Mortal Kombat?
- Reptile wears a distinct forest green or bright green ninja outfit over a black base layer, distinguishing him from Scorpion (yellow) and Sub-Zero (blue).
- How do I make a cheap DIY Reptile costume?
- Start with a black long-sleeve shirt and pants. Cut a green tabard and face mask from cheap green felt or craft foam, and draw black scale patterns on them with a marker.
- Does Reptile wear a mask?
- Yes, in his classic appearances, Reptile wears a green ninja mask covering his nose and mouth, along with a black hood that covers his head.
Did you know? Reptile was the first-ever secret character in fighting game history, appearing in the original 1992 Mortal Kombat game only if players achieved a double flawless victory in the Pit stage under specific conditions.