Nightmare Cosplay from Soulcalibur
Nightmare is the main antagonist of the Soulcalibur series and the living embodiment of the cursed sword Soul Edge. Originally tied to the character Siegfried, Nightmare becomes a separate entity driven by a desire to consume souls and spread destruction.
He is known for his dark blue armor, monstrous clawed arm, and massive sword, giving him a powerful and intimidating presence. His design blends medieval armor with demonic elements, making him a standout character and a popular choice for armor-focused cosplay builds.
Model: Lance Pratt
This cosplay took 23 days to make
Made in 2024
Material Breakdown:
Shoes- Base black shoe bought from Amazon, HD foam, airbrush painted
Black Leggings- Bought from Amazon, velcro
Leg Armor- HD foam, airbrush painted, velcro
Thigh Covers- HD foam, airbrush painted, velcro
Belt- HD foam, airbrush painted, velcro, hand made chainmail
Black Shirt- Bought from Amazon, Velcro
Left Gauntlet- HD foam, airbrush painted, velcro
Left Elbow Piece- HD foam, airbrush painted, velcro, 3D printed materials
Left Armband- HD foam, airbrush painted, velcro
Left Shoulder Pad- HD foam, airbrush painted, velcro
Right Monster Hand- HD foam, foam clay, foam dowels, CPVC pipes, airbrush painted, velcro
Right Upper Armband- HD foam, foam clay, foam dowels, airbrush painted, velcro
Right Shoulder Pad- HD foam, airbrush painted, velcro, 3d printed materials
Breastplate- HD foam, foam clay, foam dowels, airbrush painted, velcro
Scarf- Leather, velcro
Cape- Leather, nylon strap, parachute buckle, velcro
Helmet- HD foam, airbrush painted, velcro, black chiffon fabric, LED lights
Sword- HD foam, foam clay, foam dowels, PVC pipe, airbrush painted
Want to build your own Nightmare cosplay?
I’ve created digital files to help you recreate parts of this costume below:
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