RuneScape Costume
Bring the nostalgic low-poly charm of Gielinor to life.
Whether you are a veteran of Old School RuneScape (OSRS) or RuneScape 3, the default player character is instantly recognizable to millions of gamers. This costume captures the nostalgic, low-poly aesthetic of the classic adventurer, complete with iconic items like a skillcape and a paper partyhat. It is a fantastic, humorous choice for gaming conventions and Halloween parties alike.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~60 min
- Budget
- $30–80
Try it on
See yourself as RuneScape
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What you need for a RuneScape costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete RuneScape costume — one box instead of 6 pieces.
Brown or green tunic
A simple, solid-colored long-sleeve shirt or tunic to mimic the default starting top.
DIY: Use a plain oversized brown long-sleeve t-shirt and cinch it with a belt.
Matching trousers
Plain brown or green straight-leg pants to match the tunic.
DIY: Use any plain brown sweatpants or chinos you already own.
RuneScape Skillcape
A long, floor-length cape in white, blue, or untrimmed black, featuring a printed skill icon (like Cooking, Woodcutting, or Slayer) on the back.
DIY: Cut a long strip of fabric, paint a colored border, and fabric-paint a skill icon onto the back.
Paper Partyhat
A simple, brightly colored paper crown (blue, red, green, or yellow) representing the game's most famous rare item.
DIY: Cut a strip of colored construction paper into a zig-zag crown shape and tape the ends together.
Toy Sword and Shield
A simple silver plastic sword and a round or heater-style shield, painted to look like bronze, iron, or rune gear.
DIY: Cut a sword and shield shape out of thick cardboard and paint them with metallic silver or bright blue paint.
Yellow '99' or Chat Bubble Prop
A yellow text bubble printed on cardstock that says 'Buying GF 10k' or shows a '99' level-up icon.
DIY: Print the text in a pixelated yellow font, glue it to cardboard, and attach it to a wooden dowel to hold above your head.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made RuneScape costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the solid-colored tunic and matching trousers to establish the base default player look.
- 2
Fasten a simple brown belt around your waist to cinch the tunic.
- 3
Drape the skillcape over your shoulders, securing it at the collarbone.
- 4
Place the paper partyhat securely on your head.
- 5
Hold your toy sword in your dominant hand and the shield in your off-hand.
- 6
Hold up your printed chat bubble prop for photos to instantly sell the Old School RuneScape meme aesthetic.
Makeup & hair
Keep your hair in a simple, blocky style or a basic ponytail. No makeup is required, but you can use light face paint to draw blocky, low-poly beard lines if desired.
RuneScape for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- One person dresses as a default player holding a 'Buying GF' sign, and the other dresses as a player with a 'GF' sign.
- group
- A full party of adventurers wearing different colored partyhats and carrying different skillcapes or weapons.
- kids
- A simplified version with a green tunic, a paper crown, and a cardboard sword.
- Plus size
- The loose-fitting medieval tunic and elastic-waist pants provide a comfortable, adjustable fit for all body types.
- pet
- A small dog wearing a red cape to look like a summoning pet or a tiny combat companion.
Tips
- Keep the props lightweight since you will be carrying a sword, shield, and potentially a chat sign all night.
- For outdoor events, wear comfortable brown boots that match the medieval aesthetic.
- Print your chat bubble sign double-sided so people can read the iconic text from any angle.
- If you want to go the extra mile, use cardboard to build boxy, low-poly armor pieces over your clothes.
RuneScape costume FAQ
- What is the most iconic RuneScape costume?
- The default 'Noob' character wearing a brown or green tunic, a paper partyhat (the ultimate status symbol), and holding a 'Buying GF' sign.
- How do I make a DIY RuneScape skillcape?
- Take a long piece of white or colored fabric, trim the edges with a contrasting color ribbon, and use fabric paint or iron-on vinyl to add your favorite skill icon (like a flame for Firemaking) to the back.
- What should I write on my RuneScape chat bubble prop?
- Classic options include 'Buying GF 10k', 'Selling lobsters', 'Trimming armor for free', or simply a yellow '99' level-up icon.
Did you know? The paper partyhats, which are now worth billions of in-game gold coins and are the ultimate status symbol in RuneScape, were originally dropped as cheap, disposable holiday items during the 2001 Christmas event.