Unlockable Costume Pieces
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.
Stocking Cap
During the Winter Event 2005 and Winter Event 2006 this Santa Hat could be unlocked on characters.
- 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 new player 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.
Helmets
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. The helmets are now awarded as part of the 51 Month Veteran Reward badge. View them here.
- All characters.
Helmet Types:
- Wolf Spider Helmet (Black or Red)
- Crab Spider Helmet
- Mystic Helmet
- Blood Widow Helmet
Pumpkin Head
From the Halloween Event 2008 for getting the Apocalypse Survivor Badge.
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 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.
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.
- The 30 Month Veteran Reward, "Committed", also unlocks an Arachnos chest symbol, but it was changed in appearance to not match the paid-for bonus.
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.
Auras
Naughty and Nice Halos
Purchasable individually with Candy Cane salvage during the following winter event: Winter Event 2008
- Individual character.
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
- Main Article: Justice Costume Pieces
- Main Article: Sinister Costume Pieces
Activate/Upgrade account with Good Versus Evil Edition code, or upgrade with the Good Versus Evil goodie pack code.
- All characters.
Roman Costume Set
- Main Article: Roman Costume Pieces
Complete the Imperious Task Force.
- Single character.
Super Booster 1: Cyborg
- Main Article: Super Booster 1: Cyborg
Upgrade account with Super Booster 1: Cyborg code.
- All characters.
Valkyrie Costume Set
- Main Article: Valkyrie Costume Pieces
Activate/Upgrade account with Mac Special Edition code, or upgrade with the related 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.
- Single character.
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
Upgrade account with Wedding Pack code.
- All characters.