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Overview[]

There are several costume pieces that can be unlocked. Below is a list and requirements for obtaining them.

Head[]

Hats[]

Witch's Hat[]

Earn the Ten Times the Victor Badge as part of Katie Hannon's Task Force in Croatoa.

  • Individual character.
  • This badge/costume piece is not available for villains.


Cabal-Witch Hat

Cabal (Witch's) Hat


Stocking Cap[]

Stocking Cap closeup

Stocking Cap

During the Winter Event 2005 and Winter Event 2006 this Santa Hat could be unlocked on characters by purchasing it from the Candy Keeper in Pocket D's Ski Chalet.

  • Individual character.


Hair[]

Victory Laurel[]

Valentine's Day Event 2006, along with Hellenic Sandals, get someone to sign up using your trial code and both you and the signer upper get these.

  • All characters.

Valentine's Day Event 2007, completing the mission from DJ Zero.

  • Individual character.

Valentine's Day Event 2008, completing the mission from DJ Zero.

  • Individual character.

Victory Laurel Note The Laurel Leaves are not able to be colored. They are always gold. The Hair can be colored.


Arachnos Helmets[]

Blood Widow Helm

Blood Widow Helm

There were several special helmets available for those that had a Pre-Order City of Villains code. The helmets varied by which store you purchased your pre-order from. View them here.

  • All characters.

Helmet Types:

  • Wolf Spider Helmet (Black or Red)
  • Crab Spider Helmet
  • Mystic Helmet
  • Blood Widow Helmet


Other[]

Ear Muffs[]

Ear Muffs

Ear Muffs

Winter Event 2006, login during it.
Winter Event 2007, login during it.

  • Individual character
  • Found under Details 1


Upper Body[]

Special Tops[]

Toga[]

Toga

Toga

Valentine's Day Event 2006, login during it. Valentine's Day Event 2007, completing the mission from DJ Zero.
Valentine's Day Event 2008, completing the mission from DJ Zero.

  • Individual character.


Shoulders[]

Epaulets[]

Epaulets

Epaulets

Heroes: Obtain the Task Force Commander Badge by obtaining these badges through their respective Task Forces:




Badge task force 01 Positron's Ally Badge        
Badge task force 02 Synapse's Cohort Badge        
Badge task force 03 Penelope Yin's Friend        

or

Badge task force 03 Sister Psyche's Comrade Badge        
Badge task force 04 Citadel's Assistant Badge        
Badge task force 05 Manticore's Associate Badge        
Badge task force 06 Numina's Compatriot Badge        
  • Individual hero character.


Note: One can only place this costume piece on the Jacket subtype and come in two sizes.

Chest Detail[]

Arachnos Symbol[]

Heroes and Villains: Activate/Upgrade account with CoV Collector's Edition code.

  • All characters.
  • Can also be recieved with the "Commited" Veteran Reward (30 months).


Gloves[]

Furry Gloves[]

Event Xmas 2006 gloves

Furry Gloves

Awarded by the Crystallized Badge which was awarded as part of the following winter events: Winter Event 2006
Winter Event 2007 Part of a set with ear muffs and Furry Boots.

  • Individual character.


Lower Body[]

Boots[]

Hellenic Sandals[]

Hellenic Sandals

Hellenic Sandals

Valentine's Day Event 2006, along with Victory Laurel, get someone to sign up using your trial code and both you and the signer upper get these.

  • All characters.

Valentine's Day Event 2007, completing the mission from DJ Zero.
Valentine's Day Event 2008, completing the mission from DJ Zero.

  • Individual character.


Note The Sandals are not able to be colored. They are always gold.

Furry Boots[]

Santa Boots

Furry Boots

Unlocked by the Frosty Badge which was awarded as part of the following winter events:

Winter Event 2006
Winter Event 2007

Part of a set with ear muffs and Furry Gloves.

  • Individual character.


Back[]

Capes[]

CoH Collector's Edition[]

DVD Edition Cape

DVD Edition Cape

Also called "Cape of the Four Winds"

Heroes and Villains: Activate/Upgrade account with CoH Collector's Edition code. This also gives all characters the V.I.P. Badge and a new inherent power, Prestige Power Slide (same as sprint, different animation).

  • All characters.


CoV Collector's Edition[]

Heroes and Villains: Activate/Upgrade account with CoV Collector's Edition code.

  • All characters.


Patterns[]

Heart Costume[]

Valentine's Day Event 2007
Valentine's Day Event 2008

  • Individual character.
Heart1

Female Heart Pattern (front)

Heart2

Female Heart Pattern (back)

Note Recently this pattern was made available in the Tops w/Skin category in addition to the Categories that use Tights, such as robotic arms, tights, jackets etc..

Complete Sets[]

Justice and Sinister Sets[]

GVE Costumes

Justice and Sinister sets

Activate/Upgrade account with Good Versus Evil Edition code, or the Good Versus Evil goodie pack code.

  • All characters.


Vanguard Costume Set[]

Main Article: Vanguard Costume Pieces

Consists of 8 different pieces, all of which are available only in the Rikti War Zone.

Roman Costume Set[]

Roman

Roman costume set

Main Article: Roman Costume Pieces


Weapon Customization[]

Main Article: Weapon Customization

Weapon Customization is a system that was released as part of Issue 11 where players can select the look of drawn weapons for those power sets that use drawn weapons. Weapon Customization is essentially a costume option that is only available to certain powersets. Changing your weapon model in no way changes the effects of the powers that use them.

Wedding Pack[]

Main Article: Wedding Pack

Activate/Upgrade account with Wedding Pack code.

  • All characters.


Super Booster 1: Cyborg[]

Main Article: Super Booster 1: Cyborg

Activate/Upgrade account with Super Booster 1: Cyborg code.

  • All characters.


Super Booster 2: Magic[]

Main Article: Super Booster 2: Magic

Activate/Upgrade account with Super Booster 2: Magic code.

  • All characters.




Special Unlocks[]

Freakshow Tank

Freakshow Tank Unlock



The Freakshow Tank costume was a special unlock available to attendees of Comic-Con 2008. 10 were also given out by Massively.com for those who could not attend


The costume is cosmetic only, and does not grant any powers, nor the ability to sneak by the Freakshow.

See Also[]

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