Pyro (Team Fortress 2) Costume
Mmmph mmph! Suit up as Team Fortress 2's mysterious, fire-loving mercenary.
The Pyro from Team Fortress 2 is a fan-favorite character known for their mysterious identity, muffled voice, and love of fire. This costume recreates the classic RED team mercenary look with a heavy-duty hazard suit and gas mask. It is a highly recognizable choice for video game conventions and Halloween alike.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $60–150
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What you need for a Pyro (Team Fortress 2) costume
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Red jumpsuit or flight suit
A heavy-duty, long-sleeve red cotton or canvas jumpsuit to represent the RED team uniform.
DIY: Dye a white canvas painter's suit with red fabric dye.
GP-5 gas mask
A vintage-style grey or black rubber gas mask with circular glass eye lenses and a front canister port.
DIY: Modify a black dust mask with painted plastic bottle caps for the eye lenses and filter.
Black rubber gloves
Heavy-duty black rubber or latex gloves that extend up the forearms.
Black combat boots
Sturdy, chunky black tactical or combat boots.
Yellow oxygen tank prop
A bright yellow cylindrical tank worn on the back, secured with black straps.
DIY: Paint a large plastic soda bottle bright yellow, add black tape details, and attach backpack straps.
Toy flamethrower prop
A prop weapon resembling a homemade flamethrower made of pipes, a gas nozzle, and a propane tank.
DIY: Construct one using PVC pipes, a toy water gun base, and a painted plastic bottle.
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How to put it together
- 1
Put on the red jumpsuit and zip it up fully to the collar.
- 2
Tuck the cuffs of the jumpsuit sleeves into the heavy-duty black rubber gloves.
- 3
Lace up the black combat boots and tuck the pant legs of the jumpsuit into the boots.
- 4
Strap the yellow oxygen tank prop onto your back using the backpack-style straps.
- 5
Put on the gas mask, ensuring a snug fit over your face and head.
- 6
Pick up your prop flamethrower to complete the mercenary look.
Makeup & hair
No makeup or hair styling is needed, as your entire head and face will be completely covered by the rubber gas mask.
Pyro (Team Fortress 2) for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with a RED Engineer, Heavy, or Spy from Team Fortress 2.
- group
- Gather friends to form a full Team Fortress 2 mercenary squad, mixing RED and BLU team colors.
- kids
- Use a red child-sized zip-up onesie and a lightweight plastic toy gas mask for safety and comfort.
- Plus size
- Look for loose-fitting industrial work coveralls or flight suits, which naturally offer a roomy, comfortable fit.
Tips
- Gas masks can get hot and fog up quickly; take regular breaks to remove the mask and cool down.
- To speak like the Pyro, talk with your hand over your mouth or mumble through the mask's filter port.
- Ensure your prop flamethrower is clearly fake and has a bright orange tip if carrying it in public spaces.
Pyro (Team Fortress 2) costume FAQ
- What kind of gas mask does the TF2 Pyro wear?
- The Pyro's mask is heavily inspired by the Soviet GP-5 gas mask, which features circular glass eyes and a front-mounted filter.
- How do I make a cheap Pyro oxygen tank?
- You can make a budget-friendly tank by painting a 2-liter soda bottle bright yellow, wrapping black duct tape around the middle, and hot-gluing black webbing straps to it.
- Can I wear a BLU team version?
- Yes! Simply swap the red jumpsuit for a dark blue or navy blue jumpsuit to represent the BLU team Pyro.
Did you know? The Pyro's true gender, name, and origin are kept completely secret by Valve, adding to the character's mysterious and chaotic appeal.