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.
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.
Note The Laurel Leaves are not able to be colored. They are always gold. The Hair can be colored.
Arachnos Helmets[]
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[]
Winter Event 2006, login during it.
Winter Event 2007, login during it.
- Individual character
- Found under Details 1
Upper Body[]
Special Tops[]
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[]
Heroes: Obtain the Task Force Commander Badge by obtaining these badges through their respective Task Forces:
Positron's Ally Badge | |||
Synapse's Cohort Badge | |||
Penelope Yin's Friend |
or | ||
Sister Psyche's Comrade Badge | |||
Citadel's Assistant Badge | |||
Manticore's Associate Badge | |||
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[]
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[]
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[]
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[]
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.
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[]
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[]
- 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[]
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.