Viking clothing for LARP covers the full build: a tunic or shirt base, a wool or fur shoulder layer, trousers, and a wide belt to carry pouches and a drinking horn. This collection holds viking sets and separates for warrior, raider, warband traveller and shieldmaiden characters. Viking sets start from around £100, with individual pieces and accessories from £40. Every piece is cut for field-tough wear across long weekends, cold mornings and warmer afternoons, not a one-night costume. Browse the viking range below.
What goes into a viking LARP outfit
A viking LARP outfit is a layered clothing set built around a base tunic or shirt, a wool or fur shoulder layer, trousers, and a wide belt. Most builds run three or four core pieces. The look reads viking across warrior, raider and shieldmaiden characters, and the same core pieces carry several builds as a character develops.
Built and worn since 1994
Chow has been designing viking LARP garb since 1994. Each Chows Emporium viking piece has been worn at Empire, Lorien Trust and Curious Pastimes events, and at Drachenfest, ConQuest of Mythodea and Bicolline. All Chows Emporium products are one size, with measurements on each individual product page if you have a question about measurements before ordering.
Head down: the layered viking build
Start at the top. From LARP Hoods & Mantles, a wool wrap covers the neck against wind and rain, with a fur layer across the shoulders for weight and silhouette. For a heavier outer layer, a fur-trim cape or wool cloak from Cloaks & Robes adds warmth for cold events. This shoulder layer is the most-worn piece a viking character owns. Buy a good one.
The mid layer. Underneath, a linen base for warm events, a wool base for cold, both from LARP Tunics & Viking Shirts. Over the top, either a faux leather outer for the warrior look or a fur-edged sleeveless layer for the warband traveller. Linen breathes well across summer events. Wool earns its weight in October.
The waist anchor. A wide leather strap holds pouches, drinking horn, axe loop. A patterned sash or wrap from Belts & Sashes adds a second layer of colour and a tie-point. Either works alone, both work together.
Lower body and arms. Cotton or wool legwear from LARP Trousers. For the arms, viking wraps, leg wraps if you want them, and forearm guards from LARP Leather Armour for combat. The complete character build covers the main outer layers. The lighter base pieces and legwear are easier to mix and match from the collections linked above.
Same kit, different system
Vikings are one of the most portable LARP archetypes. Switch from an Empire warband to a Drachenfest faction without changing the costume. The fabrics, layering and silhouette read viking across systems, and the same shoulder layer, base piece and waist wrap travel through three or four characters as a build develops.
Frequently asked questions
What do you wear for a viking LARP character?
A viking build starts with a tunic or shirt, a wool or fur shoulder layer, trousers, and a wide belt. Add leg wraps, a pouch and a sash to fill out the look. Warrior builds lean on faux leather and fur. Traveller builds lean on wool and linen.
What is the difference between viking clothing and a fancy-dress viking costume?
Viking clothing for LARP is made to be worn hard across a full weekend, not for one night. Chow's kit uses wool blends, linen and faux leather with layered construction for cold mornings and warmer afternoons. A fancy-dress costume is built for a single wear and rarely survives a field event.
Will a viking outfit work for both warrior and shieldmaiden builds?
Yes. The same tunic, shoulder layer, belt and trousers read viking across warrior, raider and shieldmaiden characters. Colour, fabric weight and the outer layer shift the character, so one set of core pieces carries several builds as a character develops.
What size are the viking outfits?
All Chows Emporium products are one size. Measurements are listed on each product page, so check those before ordering. Message us if you have a question about measurements for a specific piece.
Can you wear a viking outfit at Empire or Lorien Trust events?
Yes. Viking-styled kit suits several nations and factions across Empire, Lorien Trust and Curious Pastimes. The same fabrics and silhouette carry over to Drachenfest, ConQuest of Mythodea and Bicolline. Check each system's kit guidance for what counts as armour in that setting.
Is wool or linen better for viking clothing?
Linen suits warm summer events and breathes well. Wool holds warmth through cold mornings and wet weekends and carries the viking silhouette. Many builds use a linen base layer with a wool outer layer, covering a hot afternoon and a cold night in one kit.