Outfits

This article contains spoilers regarding the true ending of the game. Discretion is advised.

Outfits are sets of clothes for the Beheaded. They are unlocked by finding their blueprints and buying them at the Collector with cells, much like the other upgrades.

Once at least one new outfit is unlocked at the Collector, the player can change clothes by entering the Tailor's shop at the start of Prisoners' Quarters.

Outfits change the colors and shape of the player model. Some specific outfit elements, like the Concierge outfits' shoulder plate, change color depending on the player's gear. Many outfits reference enemies (e.g. Ninja Outfit), bosses (e.g. Temporal Outfit), fictional characters unrelated to Dead Cells (e.g. Piccolo from Dragon Ball), or the game developers (Carduus Outfit).

Obtaining outfits

Outfits drop from enemies and bosses, or are found in secret areas around the island.

For outfits dropped by enemies, the Hunter's Grenade can be used. Unlike most blueprints, some outfits will only drop from enemies with a certain amount of Boss Stem Cells active, even if those enemies can be found at lower difficulties.

Most bosses drop up to 5 outfits, one for each difficulty level from 0 to 4 BSCs. The outfit of the lowest difficulty will always be found first; the 0 BSC outfit will drop before any others even if the player is on Nightmare difficulty.

List of outfits

Icon	Name	Description	Location	Difficulty required	Cell cost	Notes	In-game appearance
	Classic Outfit	You went through a lot with this one, and will most likely go through a lot more.	N/A (Always available)	N/A	N/A
	Golden Outfit	You definitely won't go unnoticed wearing this.	Specialist Shop in the Prisoners' Quarters; costs 10,000 gold or 50 curses	Any	150
	Legendary Warrior's Outfit	Monkey tail not included.	Drops from Knife Throwers (0.4%)	3+ BSC	500	Based on the character Son Goku from the Dragon Ball series
	Ninja Outfit	Become one with the shadows...	Drops from Dark Trackers (0.4%)	2+ BSC	300	Based on the appearance of Dark Trackers
	Ghost Outfit	Ready for Halloween.	Drops from Maskers (0.4%)	2+ BSC	300
	Donatello Outfit	For the sewer dwellers.	Drops from Scorpions (0.4%)	2+ BSC	300	Based on the character Donatello from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series
	Festive OutfitRotG	The last wearer left you some cookie crumbs.	Hidden inside the 4 BSC door in the Cavern; requires Garland Key	4+ BSC	500	A costume of Santa for Christmas
	Fisherman's Outfit	Invisible among the fishes.	Drops from Purulent Zombies (Sewers) (0.4%)	1+ BSC	150	Based on the removed Fisherman NPC
	Skeleton Outfit	Climb all the way back down the social ladder.	Drops from Undead Archers (0.4%)	Any	150	Based on the appearance of Undead Archers
	Carduus Outfit	Made of the purest purple.	Drops from Lacerators (0.4%)	1+ BSC	150	A reference to Carduus, the main artist for Dead Cells, who really likes purple and tries to use it everywhere
	Aphrodite Outfit	Stage fright be gone!	Drops from Bombardiers (0.4%)	3+ BSC	500	Based on the famous Greek goddess Aphrodite, who's associated with love and beauty, often represented by the color pink
	Shaman OutfitRotG	Shamans are always stronger in the shadows.	Drops from Arbiters (0.4%)	4+ BSC	750
	Cloud Outfit	Nobody remembers where it comes from.	Drops from Shockers (0.4%)	3+ BSC	500	Based on the character Cloud Strife, the protagonist of Final Fantasy VII; the shoulder plate resembles Cloud's, and the scarf resembles his blonde hair; the description alludes to how Cloud doesn't remember his past
	Drifter Outfit	An outfit for those with heart.	Drops from Demons (0.4%)	2+ BSC	300	Based on the main character of Hyper Light Drifter
	A Thousand and One Nights Outfit	Magic lamp not included.	Drops from Bombers (0.4%)	3+ BSC	750	Based on the Aladdin animated movie
	Dictator Outfit	An outfit for fighting in the streets.	Drops from Cannibals (0.4%)	4+ BSC	750	Based on the character M. Bison, also known as Dictator, from the Street Fighter series. (Trivia: Dictator is a region neutral nickname for the character who is known as Vega in Japan. Mike Bison (jp) is the Boxer known as Balrog (int.) and Balrog (jp) is the Spaniard Vega (int.) nicknamed Claw.
	Warrior Outfit	The dungeoneer's traditional outfit.	Drops from Protectors (0.4%)	3+ BSC	500
	Mage Outfit	For wise people only.	Drops from Inquisitors (0.4%)	2+ BSC	300	Based on the Black Mage's color scheme from the Final Fantasy series
	Neon Outfit	Stealth is for losers.	Drops from Kamikazes (0.4%)	1+ BSC	150
	Bobby Outfit	Prisoner Bobby's outfit.	Drops from Zombies (0.4%)	1+ BSC	150	Based on the Beheaded's appearance in the animated Dead Cells trailers
	Demon Outfit	W3 4ll h4ve 0ur d4rk sid3.	Drops from Slashers (0.4%)	3+ BSC	500
	Robin Hood Outfit	The arrow is mightier than the sword!	Drops from Catchers (0.4%)	4+ BSC	750	Based on the famous fictional character Robin Hood
	Desert Dweller Outfit	Smells of hot sand and desert nights.	Drops from Shieldbearers (0.4%)	4+ BSC	750	Based on the Vault Jumpsuits from the Fallout series
	Galaxy Outfit	A DRM-free outfit!	N/A (Always available)	N/A	N/A	Added to the game in v1.3.9 Based on both GOG.com and GOG Galaxy
	Baguette Outfit	Beret and moustache sold separately.	N/A (Always available)	N/A	N/A	Added to the game in v1.3.9 Based around Bastille Day, the national day of France
	Flying Alcoholic OutfitRotG	Happy holidays!	Drops from Skeletons (100%)	Any	1	Added to the game in v1.6 Another costume related to Christmas
	Gardener's OutfitTBS	Get the green thumb.	Drops from lore room in the Dilapidated Arboretum	Any	75	Added to the game in v1.8 Misspelled in-game as "Gardner's Outfit"
	Mushroom Boi's OutfitTBS	Delicious, fried, sauteed or baked. Don't forget the sauce.	Drops from Jerkshrooms (1.7%)	1+ BSC	150	Based on the appearance of Jerkshrooms
	Mushroom King OutfitTBS	People are strange, when you're a stranger...	Drops from Yeeters (1.7%)	3+ BSC	150	Based on the appearance of Yeeters
	Banished's OutfitTBS	A perfect reproduction of the different shades of mud.	Drops from Banished (1.7%)	2+ BSC	150	Based on the appearance of the Banished
	Blowgunner's OutfitTBS	For when you want an angry mob chasing you.	Drops from Blowgunners (1.7%)	Any	150	Based on the appearance of Blowgunners
	Tick Trainer's OutfitTBS	Average life expectancy: 3 minutes.	Drops from Giant Ticks (1.7%)	4+ BSC	150	Based on the appearance of Giant Ticks
	The Royal Gardener's OutfitTBS	Really too decorated and pompous for working in the dirt.	Drops from the Royal Gardener's corpse in the Prisoners' Quarters	Any	150
	Retro Outfit	Batteries not included	N/A (Always available)	N/A	N/A	Added to the game in v2.0 Based on the monochromatic green screen of the original Game Boy; was added alongside 8-bit versions of all in-game tracks.
	HEV Outfit	The right outfit in the wrong place can make all the difference in the world.	Drops from lore room in the Prisoners' Quarters	Any	75	Added to the game in v1.7.3 Based on the suit Gordon Freeman wears in the Half-Life series
	Kamikaze Outfit	The shoe is on the other bat...	Drops from Kamikazes (1.7%)	Any	150	Added to the game in v2.1
	Arbalester's Outfit	Your enemies will stand bolt upright.	Drops from Demolishers (0.4%)	Any	150	Added to the game in v2.1 Referring to a user of a type of crossbow known as an Arbalest
	Blade Master's Outfit	People will lose their heads over this...	Drops from Weirded Warriors (0.4%)	1+ BSC	150	Added to the game in v2.1
	Reverse Burglar's Outfit	The legendary outfit of an ephemeral creature that illegally enters people's homes to leave random objects there.	N/A (Always available)	N/A	N/A	Added to the game in v2.1 The third Christmas related costume; an obvious reference to Santa Claus
	Winter Outfit	No you can't eat your own nose for HP.	N/A (Always available)	N/A	N/A	Added to the game in v2.1 The fourth Christmas related costume; description alludes to how the carrot is a possible food item in the game
	Lizard OutfitFF	Just like a second skin...	Drops from Cold Blooded Guardians (1.7%)	Any	50	Based on the appearance of Cold Blooded Guardians
	Apostate OutfitFF	Like a lighthouse amidst the tempest!	Drops from Apostates (1.7%)	Any	80	Based on the appearance of Apostates
	Almost-Yourself OutfitFF	Never stop being yourself.	Drops from Failed Homunculi (10%)	Any	30	Based on the appearance of Failed Homunculi
	Cultist OutfitFF	Do you have a minute to talk about our Lord and Saviour?	Drops from any of the corpses scattered inside the large floating islands of Fractured Shrines; can be instantly equipped with the Homunculus Rune	Any	1	Based off of the outfit of cult members in the Fractured Shrines
	Rocky OutfitFF	"I've tasted blood and I want more!"	Drops from Stone Wardens (10%)	Any	100	Based on the appearance of Stone Wardens
	Classic Concierge Outfit	You've got the Concierge under your skin!	Drops from The Concierge	Any	75
	Piccolo Concierge Outfit			1+ BSC	150	Based on the character Piccolo from the Dragon Ball series
	Misunderstood Concierge Outfit			2+ BSC	300
	Ascended Concierge Outfit			3+ BSC	500
	Ultimate Concierge Outfit			4+ BSC	750
	Classic Conjunctivius Outfit	Do you like tentacles?	Drops from Conjunctivius	Any	75
	Starved Conjunctivius Outfit			1+ BSC	150
	Enraged Conjunctivius Outfit			2+ BSC	300
	Revolted Conjunctivius Outfit			3+ BSC	500
	Legendary Conjunctivius Outfit			4+ BSC	750
	Giant Tick OutfitTBS	Make sure you get the head out.	Drops from Mama Tick	Any	75
	Annoyed Tick OutfitTBS			1+ BSC	150
	Irritated Tick OutfitTBS			2+ BSC	300
	Mad Tick OutfitTBS			3+ BSC	500
	Furious Tick OutfitTBS			4+ BSC	750
	Sacrificial Tick OutfitTBS	There are many paths that lead to your opponent's death. Taking path to the death of an innocent, for example...	Sacrifice the Mushroom Boi! in the lore room at the end of the Morass of the Banished, then enter the Nest	Any	66	Added to the game in v1.8
	Classic Temporal Outfit	The time, bespoke of course.	Drops from The Time Keeper	Any	75
	Desert Temporal Outfit			1+ BSC	150
	Volcanic Temporal Outfit			2+ BSC	300
	Hunter's Temporal Outfit			3+ BSC	500
	Collector's Temporal Outfit			4+ BSC	750
	Classic Giant OutfitRotG	Your very own oversized suit, David Byrne-style!	Drops from The Giant	Any	75	The flavor text references David Byrne in the 1984 Talking Heads live album “Stop Making Sense”
	Disappointed Giant's OutfitRotG			1+ BSC	150
	Cursed Giant's OutfitRotG			2+ BSC	300
	Misunderstood Giant's OutfitRotG			3+ BSC	500
	Frustrated Giant's OutfitRotG			4+ BSC	750
	Scarecrow Outfit 1FF	Nothing is too fancy for a flower.	Drops from The Scarecrow	Any	75
	Scarecrow Outfit 2FF	Time to harvest!	Drops from The Scarecrow	1+ BSC	150
	Scarecrow Outfit 3FF	We should all respect good old mother nature.	Drops from The Scarecrow	2+ BSC	300
	Scarecrow Outfit 4FF	The fastest gardener in the West!	Drops from The Scarecrow	3+ BSC	500
	Scarecrow Outfit 5FF	Hiii-haaa !	Drops from The Scarecrow	4+ BSC	750
	The Hand of the King Outfit	One outfit to protect them all.	Drops from The Hand of the King	Any	75
	Loyal Hand of the King Outfit			1+ BSC	150
	Incorruptible Hand of the King Outfit			2+ BSC	300
	Faithful Hand of the King Outfit			3+ BSC	500
	Devoted Hand of the King Outfit			4+ BSC	750
	[Show outfit]King OutfitRotG	Contains spoilersRoyal armor with class.	???Defeat The Collector after possessing the King	???5 BSC	???N/A	???The King can only be possessed after the Collector has been defeated once - smash the shield with the Symmetrical Lance dropped by the Hand of the King and use the Homunculus Rune
	[Show outfit]White King OutfitRotG	Contains spoilersClassy, ever so classy.	???Defeat The Collector without taking damage	???5 BSC	???N/A	???Added to the game in v1.8 Can only be unlocked while possessing the King or after the King Outfit has already been unlocked
	[Show outfit]Fallen Collector OutfitRotG	Contains spoilersSpecial collector's edition Outfit...	???Drops from The Collector on 2nd kill	???5 BSC	???1000

^RotG: Rise of the Giant DLC

^TBS: The Bad Seed DLC

^FF: Fatal Falls DLC

Trivia

• Outfits were added with the v1.2 release of the game, also known as the Rise of the Giant Update.
  • Not to be confused with the Rise of the Giant DLC, which must be downloaded separately on Steam, GOG, and the Nintendo Switch.
• While all costumes are in the base game, some of them cannot be legitimately obtained without installing the Rise of the Giant DLC, the Bad Seed DLC, or the Fatal Falls DLC.
• The Flying Alcoholic Outfit was previously called the Christmas Outfit.
• Outfits that drop from Mama Tick and The Time Keeper give the beheaded a female body.