Last updated: April 23, 2026· By Seckin Peker

Costume Guide

Dante Costume Guide
Devil May Cry · Capcom · DmC & DMC 5

Son of Sparda. Twin guns Ebony and Ivory. Sword Rebellion. Two versions, one legendary devil hunter — choose your look and style with impudence.

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Quick Answer: This guide covers two Dante looks. For the DmC reboot: black coat with red lining, grey tank, dark jeans, Dante necklace, fingerless gloves, brown combat boots, foam Rebellion sword, and Ebony & Ivory props. For the classic DMC 5 look: dark red cosplay coat set, black polo, silver-white wig, foam Rebellion, Ebony & Ivory, and DMC 5 cosplay boots. Both versions are immediately recognisable to any Devil May Cry fan.

Dante is the protagonist of the Devil May Cry franchise by Capcom — the stylish, wisecracking son of the legendary demon knight Sparda who runs a demon-hunting business and dispatches supernatural threats with twin pistols, a giant sword, and an unshakeable sense of his own coolness. His white hair and long red coat (or the dark reboot jacket) are among the most recognisable visual identities in gaming. This guide covers both his DmC reboot look and his classic DMC 5 look — choose the version you know best or build both for the most complete Devil Hunter ensemble available.

Versions2 Looks
FranchiseSince 2001
DeveloperCapcom
WeaponRebellion

Dante Costume Items

Two complete looks — DmC reboot and DMC 5 classic. Pick one or build both.

Dante DmC reboot costume guide infographic showing black red-lined leather jacket, grey tank top, dark jeans, Dante necklace, foam Rebellion sword, Ebony and Ivory toy guns, black fingerless gloves, and dark brown combat boots

DmC Reboot — Dante Costume Items

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DmC 2013 Dark Hair Dante 8 Items
  • 1 Dante Cosplay JacketLong black leather coat with red interior lining — the DmC reboot’s defining piece
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  • 2 Grey Tank TopWorn under the jacket — DmC Dante’s casual base layer
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  • 3 Regular Fit Dark JeansStraight-leg dark denim — DmC Dante’s lower half
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  • 4 Dante Amulet NecklaceDante’s signature red crystal pendant necklace — character-specific DmC accessory
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  • 5 Rebellion Foam SwordDante’s iconic two-handed claymore — the essential weapon prop for both looks
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  • 6 Ebony & Ivory Toy GunsDante’s twin pistols — the most iconic weapon accessories in DMC cosplay
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  • 7 Black Fingerless GlovesWorn on both hands — a recurring Dante combat detail
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  • 8 Dark Brown Combat BootsHeavy lace-up boots — DmC Dante’s footwear throughout the game
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DMC 5 Classic — Dante Costume Items

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  • 1 Dante DMC 5 Cosplay Jacket SetDark red leather trench coat with matching pants — the classic Dante visual identity
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  • 2 Black Polo ShirtWorn under the red coat — Dante’s understated base layer in DMC 5
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  • 3 Dante DMC 5 Silver-White WigDante’s iconic silver-white hair — essential for the classic look
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  • 4 Rebellion Foam SwordDante’s signature claymore — shared weapon prop across both looks
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  • 5 Dante DMC 5 Cosplay BootsTall dark buckle boots — the specific DMC 5 Dante footwear
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  • 6 Ebony & Ivory Toy GunsThe twin pistols — same weapon props used for both Dante versions
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Dante Devil May Cry Halloween costume styling reference showing the full assembled look with coat, sword Rebellion, and Ebony and Ivory guns

How to Style the Dante Costume

DmC Reboot Look: Put on the grey tank top first, then the dark jeans. Put on the DmC cosplay jacket — the long black leather coat with red lining opens to reveal the red interior when the coat swings during movement, which is one of its most visually dynamic details. Clip the Dante amulet necklace around the neck so the red crystal pendant is visible at the chest opening. Pull on the black fingerless gloves and lace up the dark brown combat boots. Carry the foam Rebellion sword over the shoulder and the Ebony & Ivory toy guns holstered or in the hands.

DMC 5 Classic Look: Put on the black polo shirt, then step into the DMC 5 cosplay set — the dark red leather trench coat and matching black leather pants together establish the classic Dante silhouette immediately. Fit the silver-white wig and style it forward with the characteristic sweep Dante’s hair has in DMC 5. Put on the tall buckle-detail DMC 5 cosplay boots. Carry the foam Rebellion over the back and the Ebony & Ivory in both hands or holstered.

In character, Dante is the embodiment of stylish indifference — he faces genuinely apocalyptic situations with the specific energy of someone who finds them mildly interesting and slightly inconvenient. He quips, he taunts, he takes obvious joy in combat, and he will almost certainly say something extremely cool while doing something extremely dangerous. The most effective in-character energy at a Halloween event is casual, slightly smug confidence combined with genuine enthusiasm for whatever situation presents itself. Dante does not do nervous. Dante does it with style.

Choosing Your Dante Version

Choose the DmC reboot look if you want a darker, edgier build that is slightly more accessible — jeans and tank top are common wardrobe items — and if you prefer the younger aesthetic of the 2013 reboot. Choose the DMC 5 classic look if you want the iconic red coat and white hair combination that most fans associate with the character across the franchise’s history. The DMC 5 version generates broader recognition from casual fans; the DmC version rewards people who know the specific game.

Ebony and Ivory

The Ebony and Ivory toy guns are the single most instantly recognisable Dante prop — the item that identifies the character to anyone who knows the franchise even casually. Carry one in each hand, cross them at the chest for photos, or holster them in the coat pockets. The guns work for both costume versions and appear in both the DmC reboot and DMC 5. They are the highest-recognition-per-dollar item in the entire build.

The Foam Rebellion Sword

The foam Rebellion is the weapon prop that most distinguishes Dante from a general gunslinger costume and places him specifically in the Devil May Cry universe. Carry it over the back or in one hand with the blade pointing upward. The same foam Rebellion prop works for both costume versions — Rebellion is Dante’s default sword across the franchise regardless of which game’s aesthetic you are recreating. Pairing the sword with the Ebony & Ivory guns creates the complete Dante weapon loadout.

The DMC 5 White Wig

The silver-white wig is the most essential element of the classic Dante DMC 5 look. Dante’s white hair is his most immediately recognisable physical feature across the franchise’s classic timeline — it appears on every piece of promotional material and merchandise associated with the character. Fit the wig so the hair sweeps slightly forward at the front and sits naturally at the sides. Without the wig, the red coat alone could be confused with other red-coated characters; with the wig and coat together, Dante is unmistakable.

Dante Group & Couple Costume Ideas

DMC Brothers Duo

Dante & Vergil

The most iconic Devil May Cry pairing — Dante and his twin brother Vergil, who shares his half-demon heritage but pursues strength through completely different means. The two brothers’ contrasting aesthetics — Dante’s red coat and casual energy against Vergil’s blue coat and disciplined formality — is one of gaming’s most beloved visual contrasts. A duo that generates immediate, enthusiastic recognition from any Devil May Cry fan and communicates the franchise’s central brotherly conflict in a single visual.

Dante Vergil

DMC 5 Core Trio

Dante, Nero & Vergil

The complete DMC 5 playable character trio — Dante, his nephew Nero, and his brother Vergil. Three devil hunters with three completely different visual identities united by their shared heritage as descendants of Sparda. Three different coloured coats (red, blue-and-white, and dark blue) create immediate visual variety and the specific palette of the DMC 5 main cast. A group that communicates the entire premise of Devil May Cry 5 and rewards fans who know the game’s story.

Dante Nero Vergil

Action Game Legends

Dante, Kratos & Max Payne

Three of gaming’s most beloved action game protagonists — Dante’s devil hunter swagger with twin guns and sword, Kratos’s Spartan war god rage with the Blades of Chaos, and Max Payne’s noir detective desperation with his twin pistols. Three completely different aesthetics spanning fantasy, mythology, and noir-thriller, united by the shared quality of being action game protagonists whose identity is defined by combat excellence and a specific relationship with their weapons.

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Dante Devil May Cry cosplay group and couple costume reference showing the complete coat, Rebellion sword, and Ebony and Ivory guns assembled as the full character look

Dante DIY Costume Tips

DmC Reboot — What to Buy vs What to Own

The DmC reboot Dante is the more accessible of the two builds because the base layer — grey tank top and dark jeans — can be sourced from any general clothing retailer or existing wardrobe. The character-specific purchases are the DmC cosplay jacket, the Dante amulet necklace, the foam Rebellion sword, and the Ebony & Ivory prop guns. Black fingerless gloves and dark brown combat boots are common items many people already own or can thrift cheaply. The jacket is the most significant expense and the most important purchase — the long black coat with red lining is the DmC version’s defining visual element. Total build cost typically runs $60–$110 depending on existing wardrobe.

  • DmC cosplay jacket = first priority, the reboot’s defining piece
  • Ebony & Ivory prop guns = second priority, highest recognition per dollar
  • Foam Rebellion sword = third priority, weapon identity marker
  • Dante amulet necklace = DmC-specific detail, low cost
  • Grey tank top + dark jeans = check wardrobe first before purchasing
  • Fingerless gloves + brown combat boots = check wardrobe first

DMC 5 Classic — What to Buy vs What to Own

The DMC 5 classic look has fewer pieces (6 versus 8) because the cosplay jacket set includes both the coat and matching pants, eliminating the need for separately sourced trousers. The silver-white wig is the most character-critical purchase — Dante’s white hair is his most immediately recognisable feature in the classic timeline, and without it the red coat could be confused with other characters. The DMC 5 cosplay boots are a character-specific purchase worth making for the full silhouette. The black polo and the Ebony & Ivory guns round out the build. The same foam Rebellion sword used for the DmC version works here — it is the one prop shared across both builds. Total build cost typically runs $70–$130, with the cosplay coat set as the primary expense.

  • Dante DMC 5 cosplay jacket set = first priority, includes coat and pants together
  • Silver-white wig = second priority, the defining face-level element
  • Ebony & Ivory prop guns = third priority (shared with DmC build if building both)
  • Foam Rebellion sword = shared weapon prop across both versions
  • DMC 5 cosplay boots = character-specific footwear, worth sourcing for full accuracy
  • Black polo = check wardrobe first — the most commonly already-owned piece

Dante Costume — Frequently Asked Questions

Dante has two iconic looks. In the DmC reboot he wears a long black leather coat with red interior lining, a grey tank top, dark jeans, dark brown combat boots, black fingerless gloves, and his Dante amulet necklace. In the classic timeline (DMC 5) he wears a long dark red leather trench coat over a dark shirt with black leather pants, tall buckle boots, and his silver-white hair. Both versions carry twin pistols Ebony and Ivory and his sword Rebellion.

Dante’s twin handguns are named Ebony and Ivory — Ebony is the black gun for rapid long-range fire and Ivory is the white gun for close combat. They are custom-built .45 calibre semi-automatic pistols. Ebony and Ivory appear in every Devil May Cry game as Dante’s signature ranged weapons and are among the most recognisable prop accessories in video game cosplay. The same Ebony and Ivory toy gun prop works for both the DmC reboot and DMC 5 costume versions.

The DmC reboot (2013) Dante has dark hair and wears a long black coat with red interior lining over a grey tank top with dark jeans — a younger, edgier aesthetic. The classic DMC 5 (2019) Dante has iconic silver-white hair and wears a long dark red leather trench coat with black leather pants — a more mature, boldly recognisable visual presence. The DMC 5 white hair and red coat is more broadly associated with Dante across the franchise’s history, while the DmC version rewards fans who know the specific reboot.

Both Dante looks are moderately straightforward builds. The DmC reboot version (8 pieces) is slightly more accessible because the base layer of grey tank and dark jeans can be sourced from any wardrobe. The DMC 5 classic version (6 pieces) has fewer items because the cosplay set includes both the coat and pants together. The foam Rebellion sword and Ebony & Ivory prop guns are shared across both versions. Total build cost typically runs $60–$110 for the DmC look and $70–$130 for the DMC 5 look.

Vergil — Dante’s twin brother — is the most celebrated Devil May Cry pairing, with the red coat versus blue coat visual contrast generating immediate recognition from any DMC fan. Nero as Dante’s nephew completes the DMC 5 playable trio. For cross-game action pairings, Kratos, Max Payne, and Agent 47 all share Dante’s quality of being iconic action game protagonists defined by their weapon identities and distinctive visual aesthetics.