Unlockable Costume Pieces
This article contains information that no longer applies to the current version of Homecoming: City of Heroes/Villains. It is provided for historical purposes.
Note that on Homecoming, no costume pieces need to be unlocked.
Overview
There are several costume pieces that can be unlocked. Below is a list and requirements for obtaining items that are not unlocked by Veteran Rewards or Inventions.
Head
Hats
Witch's Hat
- Unlocked in one of two ways:
- Earn the Ten Times the Victor Badge as part of Katie Hannon's Task Force in Croatoa.
- Earn the Meticulous Badge as part of the Halloween Tip Mission during the Halloween Event.
- Individual character.
Stocking Cap
Found in Mystery Gifts or purchased with Candy Cane Salvage during Winter Events.
- Individual character.
Hair
Victory Laurel
During the Valentine's Day Event 2006, if a new player used an active player's special buddy code, both the active player and new player unlocked these along with Hellenic Sandals.
- All characters.
Subsequent Valentine's Events, it is a reward option from DJ Zero's missions.
- Individual character.
Note: The Laurel Leaves are not color tintable. They are always gold. The Hair can be colored.
Helmets
Arachnos Helmets
There were several special helmets available for those that had a City of Villains Pre-Order code. The helmets varied by which store you purchased your pre-order from. The helmets are also awarded through the Paragon Rewards Program.
- All characters.
Helmet Types:
- Wolf Spider Helmet (Black or Red)
- Crab Spider Helmet
- Mystic Helmet
- Blood Widow Helmet
Crab Spider Helm
Blood Widow Helm
Mu Mystic Helm
Wolf Spider Helm
Pumpkin Head
From Zombie Apocalypses for getting the Apocalypse Survivor Badge.
Detail 1
Ear Muffs
Acquired by logging in during Winter Events.
- Individual character
- Not compatible with Hats.
Upper Body
Special Tops
Toga
Valentine's Day Event 2006, login during it.
Subsequent Valentine's Events, it is a reward option from DJ Zero's missions.
- Individual character.
Shoulders
Epaulets
Heroes receive the Task Force Commander Badge by obtaining these badges through their respective Task Forces:
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Positron's Ally Badge | ||
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Synapse's Cohort Badge | ||
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Sister Psyche's Comrade Badge | ||
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Citadel's Assistant Badge | ||
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Manticore's Associate Badge | ||
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Numina's Compatriot Badge |
- Individual hero character.
Notes: This costume piece can only be placed on the Jacket costume subtype, and it comes in two sizes.
Chest Detail
Arachnos Symbol
Activate/Upgrade account with a CoV Collector's Edition retail code.
- All characters.
- The 30 Month Veteran Reward also unlocks an Arachnos chest symbol, but it was changed in appearance to not match the paid-for bonus.
Gloves
Santa Gloves
Unlocked by the Crystallized Badge awarded during Winter Events. These were called "Furry Gloves" before the costume creator revamp in 2009.
- Individual character.
Lower Body
Boots
Hellenic Sandals
During the Valentine's Day Event 2006, if a new player used an active player's special buddy code, both the active player and new player unlocked these along with Victory Laurel.
- All characters.
Subsequent Valentine's Events, it is a reward option from DJ Zero's missions.
- Individual character.
Note: The Sandals are not color tintable. They are always gold.
Santa Boots
Unlocked by the Frosty Badge awarded during Winter Events. These were called "Furry Boots" before the costume creator revamp in 2009.
Back
Capes
CoH Collector's Edition
Also called "Cape of the Four Winds"
Activate/Upgrade account with CoH Collector's Edition code.
- All characters.
CoV Collector's Edition
Activate/Upgrade account with CoV Collector's Edition code.
- All characters.
Mac Special Edition
Activate/Upgrade account with Mac Special Edition code or Paragon Market purchase.
- All characters.
Auras
Flaming Naughty Halo
Purchasable with Candy Cane Salvage during Winter Events. Like other standard auras, it cannot be used until the character has unlocked aura through the aura mission at level 30.
- Individual character.
Golden Nice Halo
Purchasable with Candy Cane Salvage during Winter Events. Like other standard auras, it cannot be used until the character has unlocked aura through the aura mission at level 30.
- Individual character.
Wisp Incentive Aura
On March 3rd 2011, NCsoft announced that they would discontinue the support for the old CoHUpdater application and ancouraged players to upgrade to the new NCsoft Launcher. Users who upgraded and logged in via the NCsoft Launcher were granted the new Wisp Incentive aura upon login. This aura will be available until the server maintenance on August 4, 2011 [1].
- All characters
Patterns
Heart Costume
During Valentine's Events, it is a reward option from DJ Zero's missions.
- Individual character.
Note: This pattern is available in the "Tights" and "Tops With Skin" Torso section, in addition to the Torso sections that use Tights as a "Chest" option, such as robotic arms, jackets etc.
Complete Sets
Ascension Armor Costume Set
- Main Article: Ascension Armor Costume Set
Purchased with Astral Merits or Empyrean Merits through the Incarnate Merit Vendors located in Ouroboros. Can only worn by a character that has achieved Level 50.
- All characters.
Cyborg Costume Set
- Main Article: Super Booster I: Cyborg
Upgrade account with the Super Booster I: Cyborg code.
- All characters.
Justice Costume Set
- Main Article: Justice Costume Set
Activate/Upgrade account with a Good Versus Evil Edition retail code, or upgrade with the related Super Booster.
- All characters.
Magic Costume Sets
- Main Article: Super Booster II: Magic
Upgrade account with the Super Booster II: Magic code.
- All characters.
Roman Costume Set
- Main Article: Roman Costume Pieces
Complete the Imperious Task Force.
- Individual character.
Scientist Costume Sets
- Main Article: Super Booster III: Superscience
Upgrade account with the Super Booster III: Superscience code.
- All characters.
Sinister Costume Set
- Main Article: Sinister Costume Set
Activate/Upgrade account with a Good Versus Evil Edition retail code, or upgrade with the related Super Booster.
- All characters.
Valkyrie Costume Set
- Main Article: Valkyrie Costume Pieces
Activate/Upgrade account with a Mac Special Edition retail code, or upgrade with the related Super Booster.
- All characters.
Vanguard Costume Set
- Main Article: Vanguard Costume Pieces
Consists of 8 different pieces, all of which are purchased with Vanguard Merits in the Rikti War Zone.
- Individual character.
Wedding Pack
- Main Article: Wedding Pack
Upgrade account with the Wedding Pack Super Booster code.
- All characters.
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, including Ancillary Power Pools and Patron Power Pools, but not including regular Power Pools. Weapon Customization is essentially a costume option that is only available to certain power sets. Changing your weapon model in no way changes the effects of the powers that use them.
A character can have a customized shield and weapon at the same time.
Shield Customization
- Main Article: Shield Customization
Shield Customization uses the same system as Weapon Customization, above, except for the Shield costume piece. Shield Customization was released as part of Issue 13 as a supplement to the Shield Defense power set.
A character can have a customized shield and weapon at the same time.