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Clicker Cosplay: At a Glance
ABOUT CLICKERS:
Few monsters are as instantly recognizable (or as nightmare-inducing) as the Clickers from The Last of Us. Victims of advanced Cordyceps infection, they’ve lost their eyesight as the fungal growth consumes their faces, leaving them to hunt their prey through echolocation. Their haunting, guttural clicks have become synonymous with dread in the franchise. Whether you’re aiming to terrify friends on Halloween or stand out at a cosplay event, dressing up as a Clicker is all about leaning into the grotesque, fungal horror that makes them unforgettable.
1. FUNGUS MASK – The showstopper piece: a grotesque fungal mask that recreates the horrifying Cordyceps bloom overtaking the host’s face.
2. BLACK HENLEY SHIRT – A distressed, long-sleeved shirt as your base layer—dark and torn for that survival-horror aesthetic.
3. RIPPED BLACK JEANS – Fitted but shredded jeans that look like they’ve been through countless fights for survival.
4. SPECIAL EFFECTS MAKEUP KIT – Add texture, wounds, scars, and gore with liquid latex, sponges, and fake blood to bring the infected look to life.
5. MOSS GREEN PAINT – Use moss green paint or splatter to add fresh, terrifying fungal detail to your mask, scars, and clothing.
6. DIRT POWDER – Rub in powder or charcoal dust to make everything look grimy and worn, like you’ve clawed your way through the apocalypse.
7. BLOODY CLAW NAILS – Long, jagged nails with red-tipped detail sell the feral predator vibe of a Clicker.
If you want to be the scariest creature in the room, the Clicker is your go-to.
These terrifying infected are one of the most iconic enemies in The Last of Us series, and their gruesome fungal transformation makes for an unforgettable costume.
Best of all, the look is super customizable: go full horror with gore and latex effects, or keep it simpler with just the mask and bloodied clothes. And if you’re cosplaying as a group, pairing a Clicker with Joel, Ellie, or Tommy makes for the ultimate survivor-vs-monster showdown.
The Last of Us Costume Collection
The fungal mask is the focal point. Pair it with worn dark clothing so the face remains the most striking feature. A ready-made mask makes the look much quicker to assemble than building a full set of facial prosthetics.
Yes. Use a fungal mask with a distressed Henley and ripped jeans, then add a little washable costume dirt to the clothes. The mask supplies most of the creature detail. You do not need to cover every exposed area with effects.
Check that it fits securely and lets you see, breathe and hear comfortably. Large fungal shapes can extend beyond your usual head size, so test turning and walking while wearing it. Remove the mask whenever you need a clear view.
Attach small, lightweight foam shapes to a spare shirt and color them in muted fungal tones. Keep heavier pieces away from flexible areas such as elbows. Distressed fabric around the additions helps them look connected to the clothing.
Joel, Ellie and Tess give a Clicker a recognizable survivor group to appear with. Several friends can also dress as infected using different damaged clothes and fungal shapes. Varied masks make the group more interesting than identical outfits.
The red-tipped nails in this guide are an optional horror flourish. Shorter costume nails, or simply weathered gloves, are easier for handling a phone and carrying a bag. Keep the attention on the fungal face if you want fewer accessories.