Ringwraith Costume
Cloak yourself in the dark, faceless terror of Mordor.
The Ringwraiths, or Nazgûl, are the terrifying, faceless servants of Sauron from J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings. A popular choice for Halloween and cosplay, this look relies on heavy, layered black robes that completely obscure the face, paired with metallic armor pieces. The final effect is an imposing, ghostly figure that strikes fear into any hobbit.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $40–150
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What you need for a Ringwraith costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Ringwraith costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Black Hooded Cloak
A long, floor-length black hooded cloak with a deep hood that completely shadows the face.
DIY: Drape a large piece of black fabric over your head and shoulders, securing it with a safety pin.
Tattered Black Robe
A secondary layer of distressed or tattered black fabric or a black tunic to add volume and texture.
DIY: Use an old black bedsheet, cut a hole for your head, and shred the bottom hem with scissors.
Black Face Veil
A sheer black mesh fabric or lightweight morph mask worn under the hood to hide your face while maintaining visibility.
DIY: Cut a section of black pantyhose or mesh fabric and wrap it comfortably around your face.
Steel Gauntlets
Silver or dark metallic armored gloves to represent the Nazgûl's iron hands.
DIY: Paint a pair of cheap plastic gloves with silver and black acrylic paint to mimic weathered metal.
Ringwraith Sword
A replica medieval longsword with a weathered, dark hilt and scabbard.
DIY: Cut a sword shape out of sturdy cardboard, paint it silver, and wrap the handle in black tape.
Black Boots
Sturdy, dark leather boots to complete the heavy, imposing silhouette.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Ringwraith costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the black boots and any dark base clothing, such as a black long-sleeve shirt and black pants.
- 2
Slip on the sheer black mesh face veil or mask to completely obscure your facial features.
- 3
Layer the tattered black robe or tunic over your base clothes.
- 4
Drape the heavy, floor-length black hooded cloak over the robe, pulling the deep hood forward to cast a shadow over your hidden face.
- 5
Put on the metallic gauntlets, ensuring they cover your wrists and hands entirely.
- 6
Equip the replica longsword, either holding it in hand or securing it to a dark belt beneath the outer cloak.
Makeup & hair
No makeup or hair styling is required, as your face and head must be completely blacked out and hidden beneath the sheer mesh mask and deep hood.
Ringwraith for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair with Sauron or Arwen for a dramatic light-versus-dark Lord of the Rings duo.
- group
- Gather nine people to recreate the full fellowship-hunting Nazgûl squad.
- kids
- Use a child-sized grim reaper robe with a mesh face cover and a plastic toy sword.
- Plus size
- The flowing, oversized nature of the layered robes makes this an incredibly comfortable and accommodating fit for all body types.
- pet
- Dress a dark-furred dog in a simple black doggy cape.
Tips
- Ensure your face veil is breathable and offers good visibility, especially in low-light Halloween settings.
- Fray or tear the bottom edges of your robes with scissors and sandpaper to give them a weathered, battle-worn look.
- Wear dark, comfortable layers underneath, as the heavy polyester cloaks can get warm.
Ringwraith costume FAQ
- How do you make the face look completely empty?
- Wear a black morph mask, black pantyhose, or a double layer of sheer black mesh fabric over your face under the hood. This blocks light from hitting your face while allowing you to see out.
- What kind of armor do Ringwraiths wear?
- They wear medieval steel gauntlets, and sometimes metal spaulders (shoulder armor) and greaves (leg armor) over their tattered black robes.
- Can I make this costume DIY?
- Yes, you can easily DIY this by layering cheap black bedsheets or fabric, shredding the hems, and painting plastic toy gauntlets with silver and black acrylic paint.
Did you know? In the Lord of the Rings films, the sound of the Nazgûl's terrifying shriek was created by scraping plastic cups together and mixing it with target-audience screams.