{{stub}}[[File:New_Main_Costume_Image.png|thumb|Costumes gives your heroes a brand new thematic look from the standard garbs. Weapons not included.]] Costumes are different visual skins that are available for your heroes instead of using the Standard Garbs. They can be equipped through the Seamstress at the Emporium in the Tavern/Town Hub or through the Cosmetics section which can be accessed through the player's inventory. Along with Accessories, [[Flairs ]] and Accessories[[Tower Skins]], they make up DD2's cosmetics system.
All costumes have minimum an accessory to fill in each accessory slot.
== Acquiring Costumes ==
Most costumes are acquired through premium currency ([[gems]]) is currently one of the ways Chromatic Games (formerly Trendy Entertainment ) hopes to make money through DD2 which is a Free-to-Play game. As such in order to avoid a pay-to-win scenario, costumes are only cosmetic, affecting animations and graphics but not providing stat benefits.* There are certain costumes that are obtainable without using premium currency. Those are only through Defender Pack (which will have a certain chance to drop in Onslaught or acquired through premium currency). However, there are two that can only be acquired through obtaining codes by social media (liking DD2's Facebook Page and following DD2's Twitter page).
* And there There are also certain costumes that is alternatively available obtainable through buying certain DLCs too, though its content may vary.
== What Does Costumes Provides ==
Each costumes provides a unique visual card for your deck and accessories that makes the character different. However, those accessories cannot be mixed between other costumes' accessories. Some costumes have multiple accessories for certain slots that you can switch between for unique looks, hence the same costume may look different in certain configurations.
Certain costumes does provide unique healing, death and , victory or spawn animations instead of regular ones.
== Costume Themes ==
Costumes that are thematic may denote an event and/or a fashion collection. There are different themes available for the current heroes. However, not all themes currently do have costumes available for all heroes. There are currently 7 themes that are available to purchase or obtainable from defender packs.* '''[[The Awakening Costumes]]'''* '''[[Dragonfall Carnival Costumes]]''' * '''[[Shadow Costumes]]''' * '''[[Galaxy Costumes]]'''* '''[[Permafrost Costumes]]'''* '''[[Jade Guardian Costumes]]'''* '''[[Plexus Costumes]]'''
* There are currently 7 However, there is two themes that are currently is only availableduring seasonal periods.# Galactic costumes# Dragonfall Carnival costumes * '''[[Burning Souls Skeletons Costumes]]''' (Dragonfall CarnivalHalloween)# Shadow costumes * '''[[Humbug Holiday Costumes]]''' (Dragonfall CarnivalWinter Event)# Galaxy skins (Original 4 heroes - Dragonfall Carnival )# Permafrost costumes# Plexus costumes# Jade Guardian skins
=== Exclusives Themes ===
These are themes that are exclusive as they signify past events (available only at that particular time) or other circumstances. Those will never be available ever againas to not break the promise on them being Limited Editions or being exclusive to that event.
* There are currently 5 themes that are exclusives.# '''[[Dragonfall Defenders costumes Defender Costumes]]''' (Defense Council/Collectors Edition)# * '''[[Survivor costumes Costumes]]''' (Survivor Event Wipeageddon 2015)# Skeleton skins * '''[[Grave Danger Skeletons Costumes]]''' (Halloween Event 2015)# Humbug Holiday costume * '''[[Gold Plated Costumes]]''' (DDA Kickstarter Backer rewards)* '''[[Crystallized Costumes]]''' (DDA Kickstarter Backer rewards) === Bundle Themes === These are costumes that aren't exactly made to be a set but conceptually related enough to create a thematic bundle to sell them. * '''Technological Upgrade Bundle''' (Christmas Event 2015EV2 MK3, Techwitch and Cybermancer.)* '''Heating Up Bundle''' (Molten Master, Molten Juggernaut and Doomfire Regalia.)* '''Legendary Guardian Supporter Bundle''' (Guardian of the Dead, Guardian of the Molten Citadel, Guardian of Fire and Guardian of the Storm.)* '''Among Gods Bundle''' (The Snake God's Vessel, Bone Dragon's Battlegear and Firelord Adept.)* '''Death Dealers Bundle''' (Forbidden Magic Apprentice, Cursed Lord of the Desert and Zombiemancer.)* '''Dragon Kingdom Bundle''' (Dragon Captain and Dragon Commander)* '''Desert Conquerors Bundle''' (Marauder Apprentice and Clockwork Squire)* '''Ancient Sands Bundle''' (Scarab Lord and Wind Guardian)# Burning Souls skins * '''Anime Bundle''' (Halloween Event 2016Anime Gunwitch, Anime Huntress, Anime Countess, Anime Adept and Anime Mystic)
== List of Costumes ==
=== Costumes that's purchasable by Premium Currency Currently Available for Gems or Acquirable from Defender Packs ===
(==== The Apprentice ====''In alphabetical orderThe default costume is available once The Apprentice is unlocked.'')<tabber> Available for Gems={| class="wikitable sortable"
File:Dark_ShawlPlexus_Huntress_View.jpgpng</gallery> Dark Shawl'''[[Plexus Costumes|Plexus Huntress]]'''<sub>Powerful <span style="color:#ff00ff"> [[File:Mythical_Icon.png|18px]] Mythical </span>- 800 gemsDefender Packs</sub>|}|-|</tabber> ==== The Monk ====''The default costume is available once The Monk is unlocked.''<tabber> Available for Gems={| class="wikitable"
File:Liberty_SquirePlexus_Dryad_View.jpgpng</gallery> Liberty Squire'''[[Plexus Costumes|Plexus Dryad]]'''<sub><span style="color:#ff00ff"> [[File:Mythical_Icon.png|18px]] Mythical </span>- 1,200 gemsDefender Packs</sub>|}|-|</tabber> ==== The Initiate ====''The default costume is available once The Initiate is unlocked or purchased.''<tabber> Available for Gems={|class="wikitable"|-|
==== The Hunter ====''The default costume is available once The Hunter is unlocked or purchased.''{| class="wikitable"|-| <gallery>File:The Hunter Front View.png</gallery> '''[[The Hunter (Skin)|The Hunter]]'''<sub><span style="color:#008000"> [[File:Powerful_Icon.png|18px]] Powerful </span> - Default</sub>||<gallery>File:Plague Doctor Front View.png</gallery> SteamPunktress'''[[Plague Doctor]]''' <sub><span style="color:#ff00ff"> [[File:Mythical_Icon.png|18px]] Mythical </span> - [[File:Gem_Icon.png|18px]] 1,600 gems200</sub>|} === The Defender Pass ===<tabber> Season 1={| class="wikitable"|-| <gallery>File:Bloodborne Bride Front View.png</gallery> '''[[Defender Pass Costumes|Bloodborne Bride]]'''<sub><span style="color:#ff00ff"> [[File:Mythical_Icon.png|18px]] Mythical </span> - Tier 1 Skin </sub>||<gallery>File:Werewolf Mercenary Front View.png</gallery> '''[[Defender Pass Costumes|Werewolf Mercenary]]'''<sub><span style="color:#ff00ff"> [[File:Mythical_Icon.png|18px]] Mythical </span> - Tier 45 Skin </sub>||<gallery>File:S.T.E.A.M 1000 Front View.png</gallery> '''[[Defender Pass Costumes|S.T.E.A.M 1000]]'''<sub><span style="color:#ff00ff"> [[File:Mythical_Icon.png|18px]] Mythical </span> - Tier 60 Skin </sub>||
<gallery>
File:Shinobi_InfiltratorVampire Brute Front View.jpgpng</gallery> Shinobi Infiltrator'''[[Defender Pass Costumes|Vampire Brute]]'''<sub><span style="color:#ff00ff"> [[File:Mythical_Icon.png|18px]] Mythical </span> - 1,600 gemsTier 75 Skin </sub>|}</tabber> === Limited Seasonal Offering ===Limited Seasonal Offering costumes are used as celebrations for certain events like seasonal. They will only be available for a limited-duration at a time, but they could be released again at a later date unlike unavailable exclusives. '''Halloween - Burning Souls Skeleton Costumes''' ''Available (all year now for some reason) from Burning Souls Pack DLC or Burning Souls Bundle in-game.''{| class="wikitable"
File:Zen_JugglerMounful_Moorley_Front.png</gallery> '''[[Humbug Holiday Costumes|Mournful Moorley]]'''<sub><span style="color:#ff00ff"> [[File:Mythical_Icon.png|18px]] Mythical </span></sub>|} === Social Media Exclusives ===These costumes were once acquirable from Dungeon Defenders 2-related social medias. Some of these costume are no longer obtainable. {| class="wikitable"|-| <gallery>File:Academy_Apprentice_View.png</gallery> '''[[Academy Apprentice]]'''<sub><span style="color:#3366ff"> [[File:Epic_Icon.png|18px]] Epic </span> - Formerly from Twitter</sub>||<gallery>File:Cap%27n_Monk_View.png</gallery> '''[[Cap'n Monk]]'''<sub><span style="color:#ff00ff"> [[File:Mythical_Icon.png|18px]] Mythical</span> - Formerly from Facebook</sub>||<gallery>File:S.T.R.E.A.M.E.R 1000 Frontview.png</gallery> '''[[S.T.R.E.A.M.E.R 1000]]'''<sub><span style="color:#ff00ff"> [[File:Mythical_Icon.png|18px]] Mythical </span> - DD2 Twitch Drops April 2023 (Tier 4 item) </sub>|} === DLC Exclusives ===These costumes can only be acquired from specific DLCs.* The Fated Winter Pack is no longer available on Steam. However, that DLC is currently still available on PS4 and Xbox One. {| class="wikitable"|-| <gallery>File:Huntress_-_Frostfanged.jpg</gallery> Zen Juggler'''[[Frostfanged Huntress]]'''<sub><span style="color:#ff00ff"> [[File:Mythical_Icon.png|18px]] Mythical </span> - 400 gemsFated Winter Pack DLC</sub>
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== How it works = Unavailable Exclusives === ==== Beta & Early Access ====''These costumes were only available during DD2's Beta and Early Access, marketed as exclusive only to certain events during those eras. They will never be available again.'' '''Dragonfall Defenders (Defense Councilors & Collectors Edition upgrade) ''' * These costume were awarded to players who has donated to Child's Play to join the [[Defense Council]] during Dungeon Defenders 2's earliest stage of development.* These costumes were also available through buying the Collector's Edition Upgrade during Early Access for a limited time later in early access2015.{| class="wikitable"|-| <gallery>File:Dragonfall_Apprentice_View.png</betagallery> '''[[Dragonfall Defender Costumes|Dragonfall Apprentice]]'''<sub><span style="color:#3366ff"> [[File:Epic_Icon. png|18px]] Epic </span></sub> || <gallery>File:Dragonfall_Squire_View.png</gallery> '''[[Dragonfall Defender Costumes|Dragonfall Squire]]'''<sub><span style="color:#3366ff"> [[File:Epic_Icon.png|18px]] Epic </span></sub> ||<gallery>File:Dragonfall_Huntress_View.png</gallery> '''[[Dragonfall Defender Costumes|Dragonfall Huntress]]'''<sub><span style="color:#3366ff"> [[File:Epic_Icon.png|18px]] Epic </span></sub> || <gallery>File:Dragonfall_Monk_View.png</gallery> '''[[Dragonfall Defender Costumes|Dragonfall Monk]]'''<sub><span style="color:#ff00ff"> [[File:Mythical_Icon.png|18px]] Mythical </span></sub>|}
'''Survivor Costumes can be equipped through the Seamstress in the [[Tavern]] and is available starting at level 1.(Wipeagaddon)'''
They are acquired mainly through premium currency * Due to all progress being wiped by the ''Loot and (along with bag spaceSurvive'' update in 2015, character slots and premium pets) players will receive a Survivor Costume for each hero class at level 25 before the main way Trendy hopes to make money through DD2 which is a Free To Play gamewipe. As such in order to avoid a pay{| class="wikitable"|-to| <gallery>File:Survivor_Apprentice_Front.png</gallery> '''[[Survivor Costumes|Survivor Apprentice]]'''<sub><span style="color:#ff00ff"> [[File:Mythical_Icon.png|18px]] Mythical </span></sub> || <gallery>File:Survivor_Squire_Front.png</gallery> '''[[Survivor Costumes|Survivor Squire]]''' <sub><span style="color:#008000"> [[File:Powerful_Icon.png|18px]] Powerful </span></sub>|| <gallery>File:Survivor_Huntress_Front.png</gallery> '''[[Survivor Costumes|Survivor Huntress]]''' <sub><span style="color:#ff00ff"> [[File:Mythical_Icon.png|18px]] Mythical </span></sub>|| <gallery>File:Survivor_Monk_Front_and_Back_-win scenario, costumes are only cosmetic, affecting animations and graphics but not providing stat benefits_Copy.png</gallery> '''[[Survivor Costumes|Survivor Monk]]'''<sub><span style="color:#ff00ff"> [[File:Mythical_Icon.png|18px]] Mythical </span></sub>|}
There are currently two types of costumes, the first being premium sets which usually include custom animations and effects. These premium sets cannot be combined with other premium sets or costume pieces. The other type of costume is individual pieces which can be mixed and matched. These costume pieces currently do not provide any new animations or effects however they can be acquired without premium currency.'''Grave Danger Skeletons Costumes (Halloween 2015)'''
There * These limited edition costumes are two ways only available from October 21st 2015 to acquire the nonNovember 2nd 2015 as part of DD2's 2015 Halloween seasonal.{| class="wikitable"|-premium costume pieces, either by purchasing them directly from the Seamstress using premium currency or by opening a | <gallery>File:Skeleton Apprentice Frontview.png</gallery> '''[[Grave Danger Skeletons Costumes|Skeleton Apprentice]]''' <sub><span style="color:#FFF380"> [[File:Legendary_Icon.png|18px]] Legendary </span></sub>|| <gallery>File:Skeleton Squire Frontview.png</gallery> '''[[LockboxGrave Danger Skeletons Costumes|Skeleton Squire]] with keys bought through ''' <sub><span style="color:#FFF380"> [[Wyvern TokensFile:Legendary_Icon.png|18px]] from the Legendary </span></sub>|| <gallery>File:Skeleton Huntress Frontview.png</gallery> '''[[TavernGrave Danger Skeletons Costumes|Skeleton Huntress]]''' <sub><span style="color:#Treasure PirateFFF380"> [[File:Legendary_Icon.png|Treasure Pirate18px]] or with premium currencyLegendary </span></sub>|| <gallery>File:Skeleton Monk Frontview.png</gallery> '''[[Grave Danger Skeletons Costumes|Skeleton Monk]]'''<sub><span style="color:#FFF380"> [[File:Legendary_Icon.png|18px]] Legendary </span></sub>|}
Costumes are categorized into sets, each of which contains at least 1 costume piece for:==== Dungeon Defenders Awakened Kickstarter Backer Rewards ====
Head<br />''These costumes are only available to those who has backed the Dungeon Defenders Awakened Kickstarter during the period of March 6th 2019 'till April 11th 2019.''
=== Costume Leveling =History ==There are a number * [[File:Nights of costumes that can be leveled Dragonfall Splash Logo.png|35px]] '''October 27th 2023''' : Added '''Night Witch''', ''' Crimson Grove Dryad''', and the fist Defender Pass Skins.* [[File:DD2_Splash_Logo.png|35px]] '''March 30th 2023''' : Added '''D.I.V.E.R 1000''', Permafrost, Jade and Galaxy variants for the Engineer. '''Captain Boom Gunwitch''' and '''EV2 Pirate''' also added. * [[File:DD2_Splash_Logo.png|35px]] '''February 13th 2023''' : Added '''Anime Gunwitch''' and '''Anime Huntress'''.* [[File:DD2_Splash_Logo.png|35px]] '''June 30th 2022''' : Added '''Marauder Apprentice''' for the Apprentice, '''Clockwork Squire''' for the Squire, '''Scarab Lord''' for the Abyss Lord and change appearance while playing '''Wind Guardian''' for the gameLavamancer. All these Also added Permafrost, Jade Guardian & Galaxy costumes currently are premiumfor the Mercenary and Countess.These * [[File:DD2_Splash_Logo.png|35px]] '''February 16th 2022''' : Added '''Dragon Commander''' for The Countess and '''Dragon Captain''' for The Squire.* [[File:DD2_Splash_Logo.png|35px]] '''October 28th 2021''' : Added Death Dealers costumes - ('''Forbidden Magic Apprentice''' for The Apprentice, '''Cursed Lord of the Desert''' for the Abyss Lord, '''The Zombiemancer''' for the Lavamancer), Among Gods costumes are leveled by earning experience while playing wearing - ('''Bone Dragon's Battlegear''' for the Dryad, The '''Snake God's Vessel''' for the Mystic, '''Firelord Adept''' for the costumeAdept). Once enough Experience has been earned the appearance And '''Aegis of the costume maybe changed in High King''' for the wardrobe tab when visiting Mercenary. * [[File:DD2_Splash_Logo.png|35px]] '''July 27th 2021''' : Added '''Cowgirl Gunwitch''' for The Gunwitch.* [[File:DD2_Splash_Logo.png|35px]] '''August 28th 2019''' : Added '''Ascended Initiate''' for The Initiate.* [[File:Drakenfrost_Logo.png|35px]] '''???''' : Added '''DDA Kickstarter Backer Rewards''' costumes. Also added '''Underworld Mystic''' for the seamstressMystic.* [[File:Drakenfrost_Logo.png|35px]] '''4.3.4''' : Added '''Cybermancer''' for The Lavamancer.* [[File:Drakenfrost_Logo.png|35px]] '''4.3''' : Added '''Drakenlord Armor''' for The Squire.* [[File:Drakenfrost_Logo.png|35px]] '''4.2''' : Added '''Glacial Predator''' for The Monk, '''Frost Armor''' for The Dryad and '''Frostfanged Huntress''' for The Huntress.* [[File:Isle_of_Dread_Logo_Splash.png|35px]] '''4.0''' : Added '''The Grim Corsair''' for The Barbarian.* [[File:Protean_Shift_Logo_Splash.png|35px]] '''3.0''' : Added '''Techwitch''' for The Gunwitch and '''Battle Warden''' for The Barbarian.* [[File:Power_of_the_Ancients_Splash_Logo.png|35px]] '''2.3''' : Added '''Blood Reaver''', '''Artic (Permafrost)''', '''Jade Guardian''', '''Galaxy''', and '''Plexus''' themed costumes for The Barbarian. Also added '''EV2 Chromes''' costumes for Series EV2.* [[File:Power_of_the_Ancients_Splash_Logo.png|35px]] '''2.0''' : Added Defender Pack exclusive costumes - '''Plexus''', '''Jade Guardian''', more '''Galaxy''' & '''Permafrost''' themed costumes. Also added '''Waveform Armor EV2''' for Series EV2 and '''Sandwitch''' for The Gunwitch. * [[File:DD2_Splash_Logo. Players may also check there costume leveling progress from this screenpng|35px]] '''1.1''' : Added '''Doomfire Regalia''' for The Adept.* [[File:DD2_Splash_Logo.png|35px]] '''1.0''' : Included.* '''[Early Access] 4.0 :''' Introduced.
Not all parts of a costume maybe upgradeable and others may be upgraded a number of times changing appearance with each upgrade.[[Category:Cosmetics]]