If you aren’t willing to shave your facial hair for a costume, then you need to try these bearded cosplay ideas.
- Thor – No matter what era of Thor you choose, you have a lot of flexibility with beard length. If you’re rocking a long or short blonde beard, the God of Thunder can be the perfect armored cosplay for you. Consider a sick braid in it too for End Game Thor.
- Gandalf – This character is well known for their magnificent beard. Gandalf is also a great cosplay for some needlework or a quick purchase if you aren’t interested in making the costume. It can also be the perfect bearded cosplay idea for the Renaissance faire.
- Kratos – This is another character that gives you some options for beards. If you want the full thick bearded look, go for the most recent God of War game. Or for something a little more styled and short, try an earlier game.
- Viking OC – Looking to make an original character? A Viking could be a great theme for a bearded costume. Come up with your own unique idea and then bring it to life while having your beard as the centerpiece of it all.
- John Wick – This choice can be a great closet cosplay. With a suit and maybe a wig, you can take your beard and get ready to fight everyone for your dog.
- Obi Wan Kenobi – This is the perfect Jedi choice for a bearded costume. Sew together your Jedi robes and rig electronics for a lightsaber. Or, easily find and purchase an Obi Wan Kenobi costume online.
- The Dude – For a more casual, closet cosplay, try the Dude from The Big Lebowski. Rock your natural beard and long hair with your outfit.
- Khal Drogo – Looking for another costume that requires some styling for your beard? Khal Drogo from Game of Thrones is a perfect option. This costume has lots of crafting potential with sewing and 3D printing props.
- Jon Snow – Leather work, armor crafting and 3D printing props are all on the table for this costume. Jon Snow has a perfect, simple beard for hairy cosplayers looking to avoid a shave.
- Rick Grimes – A perfect blend of closet cosplay and weathering project, Rick Grimes has the best beard in the zombie apocalypse.
- Master Roshi – If you’re bald, then you need a bald, bearded character to cosplay. Master Roshi From Dragon ball is the perfect option with unique crafting opportunities.
- Doctor Strange – Do you sport a neat and small beard? Then you need a character with one to match. Doctor Strange is a perfect bearded cosplay option. Either sew together his costume or purchase it.
- Joel – Both the show and the video game, The Last of Us has the iconic Joel Miller to cosplay. It’s an easy closet cosplay with opportunity for weathering and requires no need to change your beard for the costume.
- Hopper – While Stranger Things is over, you can still cosplay as Hopper. His beard and moustache has appeared throughout the five seasons in many different styles so you have a variety of options to choose from.
- Red Guardian – If you really love David Habour, he has another bearded cosplay idea for you. Be Alexei, aka the Red Guardian by making his armor from foam.
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