What Is LARP Armor
LARP armor, or LARP armour in British spelling, is armor made for live action role-playing. It has to do three jobs at once: look convincing up close, survive days of outdoor play in rain, mud, and sun, and stay safe when players fight with LARP weapons. Real steel plate is heavy, hot, and often not allowed in combat at LARP events. Thin foam or costume plastic is light but rarely looks like real armor. Good LARP armor sits between the two: it keeps the look of forged plate and the weight of a costume.
All the LARP armor in this collection is cast in our workshop from polyurethane resin reinforced with fiberglass. It looks like metal, weighs a fraction of steel, does not rust, and has no sharp edges. Every piece is an original design of our team, painted by hand, and can be repainted in your colors for free.
Why Buy LARP Armor From Our Workshop
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Original Designs. Every piece starts as a sketch in our workshop. You will not find the same shapes and ornaments in other shops.
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Light but Detailed. Polyurethane captures fine relief: lions, flowers, skulls, rivets, and engraved borders, without the weight of metal.
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Made for Real Games. Our armor is made to be worn for many hours, with padding, adjustable straps, and edges that are safe with LARP-safe weapons.
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Free Recoloring. Faction colors, a darker finish, or a match to armor you already own: color changes cost nothing.
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Pieces That Match. Most designs belong to a line, so you can start with one piece and add matching parts later.
LARP Armor Materials Compared
Before you buy LARP armor, it helps to know what it can be made of. Each material has its place:
| Material |
Look |
Weight |
Good to Know |
| Steel |
Authentic |
Heavy: a full harness can weigh 20 kg / 44 lbs or more |
Rusts, gets hot in the sun, not allowed in combat at many events |
| Leather |
Natural, rugged |
Medium |
Sensitive to rain and needs regular care |
| Foam and latex |
Soft, simplified detail |
Very light |
Comfortable, but rarely looks like real plate up close |
| Polyurethane (our armor) |
Like forged and engraved metal |
Light: our Flower Knight full set weighs about 7.1 kg / 15.7 lbs |
No rust, rain-proof, no sharp edges, easy care |
For a deeper comparison of materials, read What Is the Best Type of LARP Armor?
What to Look For in Quality LARP Armor
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Detail Up Close. Relief, engraving, and painting should look convincing at arm's length, not only in photos.
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Padding Inside. The shell should not rest directly on your body or head.
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Real Straps and Buckles. Adjustable leather straps hold the armor in place when you run, kneel, and fight.
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Safe Edges. No sharp edges, so the armor is safe for you and other players.
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Weather Resistance. No rust in the rain and no cracks in the cold.
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Matching Pieces. Armor that belongs to a line lets you grow your kit later without mixing styles.
How Much Coverage Do You Need
Full plate from head to shins gives the strongest look and the most protection. A lighter kit, such as a breastplate, pauldrons, and a helmet, is easier to wear in summer and leaves more freedom of movement. Many players start with a breastplate or a helmet, the two pieces that define a character at first sight, and add bracers, tassets, and greaves later.
Shop LARP Armor by Piece
If you already know what you need, go straight to the right category:
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Full Armor Sets: matching pieces for the whole body. A set always costs less than the same pieces bought one by one.
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Helmets: open and closed helmets, from heraldic helms and gothic sallets to a closed chaos warrior helmet.
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Breastplates: the center of every armor look, including a female-cut breastplate with a backplate.
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Pauldrons: matching pairs and a single statement pauldron for commanders.
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Bracers: forearm armor, with optional sculpted hand guards.
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Tassets: hip and thigh plates worn on a belt, from heraldic to elven and dark fantasy designs.
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Greaves and Knee Pads: protection for the lower legs.
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Accessories: rondels, leather harnesses, medieval hoods, and gambesons that finish the look.
Shop LARP Armor by Character
Not sure where to start? Choose the role you want to play, and we have already grouped the pieces that suit it:
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Knight: heraldic, floral, and imperial plate for noble warriors.
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Paladin: bright, ornate armor for holy knights and champions of light.
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Landsknecht: sallets, breastplates, and harnesses for mercenaries.
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Battle Priest: imperial plate, cross rondels, and hoods for warrior clerics.
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Witch Hunter: dark imperial armor for inquisitors and monster hunters.
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Elven: leaf and flower motifs for elven knights, rangers, and guards.
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Chaos: skulls, thorns, and rust for dark fantasy warriors.
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Barbarian and Northmen: rough armor, leather harnesses, and a Skjoldehamn-inspired hood.
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Women's LARP Armor: the Flower Maiden armor in a female cut and a fitted linen gambeson.
Shop LARP Armor by Line
Most of our LARP armor belongs to a line. All pieces of a line share the same ornament and colors, so they always fit together:
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Lion Knight: dark metal and bronze with lions, fleur-de-lis, and heraldic borders. Helmet, breastplate, pauldrons, bracers, tassets, greaves, and a full set.
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Flower Knight and Flower Maiden: dark metal and antique silver with raised flowers and vines, including a full set in a female cut.
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Empire Armor and Empire Commander: black, gold, and bronze imperial armor with griffins, suns, and heraldic bulls.
Next to the lines, you will find single designs such as the Chaos Warrior helmet and set, the Imperial Guardian pauldrons, the Infantry sallet, and the Boneflare, Blackthorn, Crownleaf, and Ironvine tassets. They mix well with every line.
How to Buy LARP Armor: Step by Step
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Define Your Character. Decide who you play: a noble knight, a mercenary, an elf, or a dark warlord. The role tells you which style to look for.
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Read the Rules of Your Event. Some games limit materials or require certain coverage. Check before you buy.
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Choose a Set or Start Small. A full set gives you a complete look at the best price. If you prefer to build step by step, start with a breastplate or a helmet and add matching pieces later.
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Check the Measurements. Compare your chest, waist, and head measurements with the product page.
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Pick Your Colors. Keep the base colors or tell us your faction colors in the order note. Repainting is free.
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Add the Basics Under the Armor. A gambeson or padded tunic makes plate armor much more comfortable.
Sizing and Fit
Our LARP armor is made in a standard size that fits most adults. Plates are held by genuine leather straps with buckles, so you can adjust each piece to your body. Most helmets fit a head circumference up to 60 cm, and the Lion Knight helmet and Flower Knight morion fit up to 65 cm. The Flower Maiden armor is cut for a female figure and fits a chest of 83–105 cm and a waist of 64–85 cm. Some pieces can be softened in hot water at about 80 °C and shaped to your body for a closer fit; write to us first, and we will send a step-by-step video guide on request. If your measurements are outside the standard range, contact us before ordering.
Weight and Comfort
Weight matters when you wear armor from morning to night. Our Flower Knight full set weighs about 7.1 kg / 15.7 lbs, the Flower Maiden full set about 5.4 kg / 11.9 lbs, and our helmets about 1–1.5 kg each. A steel harness of the same coverage can weigh 20 kg / 44 lbs or more. Most pieces come with soft inner padding, and the straps spread the weight over the body. Polyurethane also does not heat up in the sun the way steel does, which makes a real difference in summer battles.
Is Our LARP Armor Allowed at Events
Our polyurethane armor looks like metal and leather but has no sharp edges, and our customers have worn it at major LARP events such as ConQuest and DrachenFest. Every design is tested several times before it goes on sale. Rules still differ from game to game, so always check the armor and weapon rules of your event. Our armor is made to be used with LARP-safe weapons.
Colors, Finish, and Custom Orders
Every piece is painted by hand with acrylics, oil paints, and dry pigments, then sealed with several layers of clear lacquer in a matte, satin, or glossy finish. Color changes are free: silver and gold for a paladin, black and red for a fallen king, or the colors of your house. Painting technique, weathering, padding, and attachments can be changed as well. If you need something that does not exist yet, we make custom LARP armor from your concept or develop a 2D or 3D design together with you. See our custom order page and our design services.
LARP Armor for Teams and Groups
Many groups want matching LARP armour so that their faction is easy to recognize on the battlefield. We accept group orders from 5 players, and group orders get a 15% discount. Tell us how many players you equip, which pieces you need, and your colors, and we will prepare an offer. Please contact us early: production time depends on the size of the order.
How Our LARP Armor Is Made
Our production team works in Ukraine, together with specialists from Austria and the UK. Each design starts as a sketch, becomes a sculpted master model, and then a mold. Every piece is cast from polyurethane resin by makers such as Axson and Smooth-On and reinforced inside with fiberglass layers. After casting, we paint and lacquer each piece by hand and fit the straps. Leather parts are made of vegetable-tanned leather, and standard buckles are made of brass. Straps are attached with screws, and spare screws come with every order, so a worn strap is easy to replace.
Shipping, Production Time, and Returns
Most of our LARP armor is made to order. Production and dispatch usually take 7–21 working days, and delivery usually takes 2–3 weeks, depending on your location. We ship worldwide, usually with Ukrposhta, and UPS or DHL are available too. You always see the shipping price before you complete your purchase. Custom orders can take longer; we agree on the timing with you by email at info@larpshopkeeper.com. If a standard item does not fit, you can return or exchange it within 14 days of delivery, provided it is unused. Custom-made and custom-painted items cannot be returned. Full details are in our shipping policy and refund policy.
Care and Storage
Polyurethane armor needs very little care. After an event, wipe it with a damp cloth, then with a dry one, and let every piece dry completely. Let mud dry first, then brush it off. Do not use alcohol, solvents, or abrasive sponges, because they damage the lacquer. Rain and frost are not a problem for the material. Store the armor laid flat, away from direct sunlight and strong heat, without other pieces stacked on top. Full instructions are in our Armor Maintenance guide.
Bonus for Your Review
Already bought LARP armor from us? Write a review of your piece and contact our team: we thank every reviewer with a discount on the next order.