What do you need for a Skull Trooper costume?

You need a black skeleton jumpsuit, a white hood, a black tactical belt with an ammo pouch, black shin guards, black gloves, and skull face paint.

Is Skull Trooper hard to put together?

It is a medium-difficulty costume. While buying a pre-made jumpsuit makes it easy, doing the skull makeup and assembling the tactical gear takes a bit of time.

How do you do the Skull Trooper makeup?

Cover your face in white face paint, then use black paint to create hollowed-out eye sockets, a skeletal nose, and stitched-style teeth lines across your lips.

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Skull Trooper Costume

Drop into Halloween with Fortnite's most iconic skeletal outfit.

The Skull Trooper is one of the most legendary and recognizable skins from the hit video game Fortnite. Popular for its classic spooky aesthetic mixed with tactical military gear, this costume is a favorite for gamers of all ages. The look features a black skeleton jumpsuit paired with tactical accessories like shin guards, an ammo pouch, and a white hood.

Difficulty: Medium
Time: ~45 min
Budget: $35–75

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What you need for a Skull Trooper costume

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Skeleton Jumpsuit
A black, form-fitting jumpsuit printed with a white human skeleton on the front and back.
DIY: Use fabric paint or white adhesive vinyl to apply a skeleton bone design onto a plain black long-sleeve shirt and black leggings.
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White Hood or Balaclava
A snug white fabric hood that covers the head and neck, leaving the face exposed.
DIY: Cut the sleeves off an old white t-shirt and fashion the torso fabric into a tight-fitting hood.
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Black Tactical Belt with Pouch
A black utility belt featuring an attached ammo pouch or small gear pocket.
DIY: Thread a black canvas belt through a small black camera case or fanny pack.
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Black Shin Guards
Hard-shell black shin guards worn over the lower legs to give a tactical look.
DIY: Paint old soccer shin guards solid matte black.
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Black Gloves
Simple black lightweight gloves, either full-fingered or fingerless.
DIY: Use standard black winter knit gloves.
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Black Combat Boots
Sturdy black military-style boots or dark high-top sneakers.
DIY: Wear any solid black athletic shoes with black socks pulled high.
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How to put it together

1
Put on the black skeleton jumpsuit and zip it up securely.
2
Pull the white hood or balaclava over your head, ensuring it fits snugly around your face and covers your neck.
3
Fasten the black tactical belt around your waist, positioning the ammo pouch slightly to one side.
4
Secure the black shin guards over your shins on top of the jumpsuit legs.
5
Put on the black gloves, tucking the cuffs under the sleeves of the jumpsuit.
6
Lace up your black combat boots to complete the tactical military silhouette.

Makeup & hair

Apply white face paint to your entire face, then use black face paint to draw dark circles around your eyes, a black nose cavity, and vertical black lines over your lips to create a classic skull face.

Skull Trooper for couples, groups, kids & more

couples: Pair up with Ghoul Trooper for an iconic Fortnite duo look.
group: Assemble a full squad of Fortnite skins like Cuddle Team Leader, Brite Bomber, and Drift.
kids: Widely available in youth sizes with comfortable, breathable mesh sleeves.
Plus size: Use a highly stretchable spandex skeleton bodysuit or a two-piece black sweat suit with painted bones for a comfortable fit.

Tips

Make sure your face paint is fully dry before putting on the white hood to prevent smudging.
Wear lightweight, moisture-wicking undergarments beneath the jumpsuit to stay comfortable during long wear.
Carry a toy pickaxe prop to instantly make the character recognizable to other gamers.

Skull Trooper costume FAQ

What do you need for a Skull Trooper costume?: You need a black skeleton jumpsuit, a white hood, a black tactical belt with an ammo pouch, black shin guards, black gloves, and skull face paint.
Is Skull Trooper hard to put together?: It is a medium-difficulty costume. While buying a pre-made jumpsuit makes it easy, doing the skull makeup and assembling the tactical gear takes a bit of time.
How do you do the Skull Trooper makeup?: Cover your face in white face paint, then use black paint to create hollowed-out eye sockets, a skeletal nose, and stitched-style teeth lines across your lips.

Did you know? The Skull Trooper was first released during Fortnite's inaugural Halloween event in 2017 and quickly became one of the game's most coveted and legendary 'OG' skins.