The spooky season presents an opportunity for enthusiastic cosplayers to shed their human form and step out in style. Whether you’re a seasoned fancy-dress fanatic, an experienced cosplayer or it’s your first time getting into the spirit of the season, this list is sure to inspire some creative costumes and if you are looking for snack ideas, Eat Rotten has a great list of 28 snacks for gamers!
Akali – League of Legends
The distinctive blades, swirling tattoos and signature high ponytail make the rogue assassin Akali an amazing Halloween costume. You can go low budget with some baggy trousers, a bikini top and plastic blades or go all out! A quick Etsy search reveals some amazing costumes from some creative sellers. Check out the Summer and Spring LEC Schedule for more LOL inspiration!
Rabbit Raider – Fortnite
A Rabbit Raider dress-up comes with the perk of being comfy and cosy all evening. Another fairly low-cost option as the key features are a pink onesie and some bunny ears! This dress-up guide has some great ideas for nailing your Rabbit Raider costume!
Ahri the Nine-Tailed Fox – League of Legends
A red wig or hair extensions with fox ears are the perfect place to start on your Ahri costume. Create nine tails from fabric or feathers to attach to your costume. Don’t feel like getting crafty? Amazon has some great options for last minute Halloween celebrations!
Pudge the Butcher – Dota 2
Ready to get really scary? Pudge the Butcher from Dota 2 is perfect for people who want to embrace gaming culture while keeping things horror! Wear a bloody apron and a chef’s hat, create a fake hook or cleaver prop to carry and use face paint to mimic Pudge’s disfigured face. Some whitish-blue contact lenses will be the final piece to your nightmare puzzle!
Crystal Maiden – Dota 2
Feeling frosty? The Crystal Maiden from Dota 2 is sure to be a standout for those who want to look a little sexy at their Halloween celebrations! Dress in a blue and white gown, and accessorize with a staff or scepter prop. Apply frosty makeup to your face and body and finish the look with some skin-safe glue and body crystals.
Phoenix – Valorant
The distinctive hair of Phoenix can be replicated using temporary hair coloring spray. Wear a black tactical outfit, create fire effects using orange and red fabric and carry a fake fireball prop for a super smokin’ Halloween costume!
Jett – Valorant
If you want to be ready for action, dancing and fun this Halloween, a Jett costume is the perfect choice. With cargo trousers back in fashion you will be spoilt for choice on the high-street or in charity shops. A blue crop top and black neck scarf are both easy-to-find items, but you can level up the look with a white/grey wig to truly capture Jett’s distinctive look.
Final Tips for the Perfect Gamer Halloween
The incredible creativity of graphic artists means the world of video games and esports is a treasure trove of unique Halloween costume ideas. Here are some final tips:
- Charity shops are a great place to find costume elements at low prices
- Face painting sets are a great way to create Halloween looks for less
- Consider creating your own Halloween gaming tournament
- Serve game-inspired cocktails and snacks
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