Johnny Silverhand, a character from an open-world action-adventure role-playing video game, Cyberpunk 2077, makes an excellent cosplay costume idea. The popular actor Keanu Reeves has portrayed the character in the game, further adding to the character’s appeal. So, we have created this Johnny Silverhand Cosplay guide, targeted at men, to help them create a Johnny Silverhand costume.
Through this guide, we’ll help you create your very own Johnny Silverhand costume with a black tactical vest. But before that, let’s shed light on the character Johnny Silverhand and the reasons to dress like him for a cosplay.
About Johnny Silverhand
Johnny Silverhand, a video game character from Cyberpunk 2077, had the name Robert John Linder before he died. Before dying, he was a famous, influential rockerboy and the lead singer of the band Samurai. Also, portrayed as a military veteran in the game as Silverhand, he was a prominent figure who acted against the corrupts. Apart from that, he has been described as charismatic, irrational, impulsive, and manipulative in the game.
Johnny Silverhand Cosplay Costume: Reasons to Create It.
Johnny Silverhand Cyberpunk 2077 Cosplay costume is an excellent idea for men for the following reasons:
- It makes you instantly recognizable at the cosplay event.
- It is an interesting costume to create for a cool, punk rock vibe.
- Also, it makes you stand out at the event with a unique costume.
How to Dress Like Johnny Silverhand for a Cosplay
Though it may seem difficult at first to create a Johnny Silverhand costume, it is possible to do so. There are a few essentials you need, in particular, to effortlessly create this costume. Johnny Silverhand Vest and a prosthetic (cybernetic) robot arm, to name them. The former is easily available online at our store. However, you may need to create the latter yourself as it is hard to find online and is expensive.
Without further ado, let us start our guide on dressing like Johnny Silverhand for a cosplay:
- Black Vest
As we mentioned earlier, the Johnny Silverhand-inspired vest is essential for creating the costume. We have this vest available in our online store, which we have created from real leather. Further, the Cyberpunk 2077 Johnny Silverhand Black Vest, which you can shop for here, feels natural to wear. Also, it is durable as a real leather vest. It feels soft against the skin with its inner viscose lining. Also, it is easy to put on and take off with its side strap closure.
Furthermore, the black vest, as mentioned above, is available in a wide range of sizes at Oskar Jacket. It means you can easily find it in your right size at our store. Apart from utilizing it for cosplay, you may wear this vest in transitional weather or for style.
- Distressed Leather Pants
Besides the vest, you will need distressed leather pants to create your Johnny Silverhand Cosplay costume. You will need to wear them in dark brown to imitate the Johnny Silverhand look. You may already own them as a fashion-inspired clothing item. If not, you can easily find and buy dark brown distressed leather pants online.
- Bullet Belt
Another item you will need to dress like Johnny Silverhand is a cosplay bullet belt, as a fun accessory. You will need to put the belt on for a military veteran look, similar to Johnny Silverhand. So, make sure you have the bullet belt, too, for your cosplay costume.
- Sports Aviator Sunglasses
Sports aviator sunglasses are a part of Johnny Silverhand’s iconic look. For the same reason, you will need to put them on, too, for a realistic look. In this respect, we recommend that you wear red sports aviator sunglasses.
- Two Dog Tags
Johnny Silverhand wears two dog tags in Cyberpunk 2077, as showcased in the game. Basically, the double dog tags he wears reflect his association with the military as a veteran. So, you should have these tags for your costume.
- Military-Style Boots
As Johnny Silverhand wears military-style boots in Cyberpunk 2077, you will need similar boots to utilize for a cosplay. In fact, you can easily find military-inspired boots online, similar to Johnny Silverhand, for cosplay.
- Cybernetic (Prosthetic) Arm
Besides the vest, the metallic arm that Johnny Silverhands wears is an essential part of the costume. As you won’t find it for cheap online, you should create it on your own. There are many tutorials online to create it using foam, PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride), or lightweight metal. So, you should see them to create the arm on your own, without breaking the bank. What’s more?
You can enhance the look of the cybernetic arm, as mentioned above, which you create DIY (Do It Yourself). How? Use metallic paint and LED (Light Emitting Diode) lights on the arm for an improved Johnny Silverhand Cosplay costume.
- Wig (Optional)
You may already have long hair, which you can create as messy, similar to Johnny Silverhand. If not, we recommend you get your hands on a wig, mimicking Johnny Silverhand’s hairstyle.
Also, do not forget to bring the guitar for the cosplay event you are dressing for. It is essential to convey the rockerboy persona of Johnny Silverhand, also portrayed as a military veteran.
The Closing Thoughts
Johnny Silverhand, a character that Keanu Reeves has portrayed in Cyberpunk 2077, is an excellent costume idea. Though he has been deceased, the video game emphasizes his past as a rockerboy and a military veteran. Because of his character appeal, it is an excellent idea to dress like Johnny Silverhand for a cosplay. It makes you instantly recognizable at the event with a lasting impact. You can easily create the Johnny Silverhand Cosplay costume, provided that you have a few essentials. A black tactical vest and a cybernetic arm, to mention them.
Not to mention, you can easily find the vest, as mentioned above, at Oskar Jacket. However, you may need to create the cybernetic arm on your own, as buying it online can prove expensive. Also, you will need distressed leather pants, sport aviator sunglasses, a bullet belt, two dog tags, and military-style boots. The items, as mentioned previously, will help you create a realistic Johnny Silverhand costume. Lastly, you will need to invest in a wig or make your hair long and messy, imitating Johnny Silverhand’s hairstyle.
