Xena: Warrior Princess Costume
Unleash your inner battle cry with this iconic 90s warrior look.
Xena: Warrior Princess remains one of the most popular fantasy cosplay choices for anyone wanting to look powerful, fierce, and nostalgic. Her iconic outfit features dark brown leather-look armor, a battle skirt, and her signature throwing weapon, the chakram. This guide helps you assemble her battle-ready ensemble using either store-bought pieces or DIY materials.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- ~45 min
- Budget
- $50–150
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What you need for a Xena: Warrior Princess costume
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Dark brown armor dress
A sleeveless dark brown faux-leather dress featuring a molded breastplate design and gold or brass-toned O-rings on the shoulder straps.
DIY: Decorate a dark brown tank dress with craft foam painted metallic bronze to mimic breastplate armor.
Studded battle skirt
A brown faux-leather skirt consisting of vertical strips or panels, accented with small metallic studs.
DIY: Cut vertical strips into a brown faux-leather skirt and glue on small silver or brass studs.
Arm bands and gauntlets
Matching dark brown and bronze forearm gauntlets and upper arm bands.
DIY: Wrap brown craft foam around your forearms and secure with velcro, painting on bronze accents.
Knee-high brown boots
Dark brown leather or faux-leather flat or low-heeled boots that reach just below the knee.
DIY: Wear brown boots you own and add brown fabric cuffs around the tops.
Chakram prop
A circular throwing weapon prop, painted metallic silver with gold or bronze highlights.
DIY: Cut a ring out of sturdy cardboard, paint it silver, and add gold decorative patterns using metallic markers.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Xena: Warrior Princess costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the dark brown armor dress or the combined tank top and studded battle skirt.
- 2
Secure the upper arm bands high on your biceps and slide the gauntlets onto your forearms.
- 3
Pull on the knee-high dark brown boots, ensuring they fit comfortably over any leggings or socks.
- 4
Style your hair into Xena's signature dark, straight look with blunt bangs.
- 5
Attach the chakram prop to your hip or carry it as your primary accessory.
- 6
Practice your best warrior battle cry to complete the transformation.
Makeup & hair
Style your hair in long, straight, dark brown or black locks with thick, blunt-cut bangs. Keep makeup natural but fierce, featuring strong defined eyebrows, a touch of bronzer, and a neutral lip.
Xena: Warrior Princess for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Gabrielle in her signature green top and brown skirt, or Ares in dark warlord armor.
- group
- Form a squad with Gabrielle, Joxer the Mighty, and Callisto for a complete 90s fantasy group.
- kids
- A scaled-down version with a soft fabric dress, felt armor plates, and a lightweight foam chakram.
- Plus size
- Look for a stretch-knit brown dress and use adjustable lace-up gauntlets for a comfortable, custom fit.
- pet
- A simple brown felt harness designed to look like a miniature leather chest plate.
Tips
- If your boots slide down, use fashion tape or wear thick socks underneath to keep them secure.
- Craft foam is your best friend for DIY armor pieces; it is lightweight, cheap, and easy to paint.
- Carry your chakram using a small loop or hook attached to the side of your belt for hands-free convenience.
Xena: Warrior Princess costume FAQ
- What weapon does Xena use?
- Xena's signature weapon is the Chakram, a circular throwing disc with sharp outer edges. She also frequently uses a sword.
- How do I make a DIY Xena chakram?
- You can easily make one by cutting a perfect ring out of thick cardboard or foam board, painting it metallic silver, and detailing it with gold paint or markers.
- What color is Xena's armor?
- Her armor is primarily dark brown leather accented with weathered bronze and brass metallic plates.
Did you know? Xena's signature weapon, the chakram, is a real historical weapon originating from ancient India, where it was thrown horizontally rather than vertically.