Cuirass

LARP Cuirass – Chest and Back Armour for Roleplay Combat

A cuirass is body armour designed to protect the torso, traditionally made from leather, bronze, or steel and worn over the chest and back. It consists of a front plate (breastplate) and backplate, usually fastened together with buckles, straps, or lacing. Used in warfare from ancient times through the medieval era, the cuirass helped shield soldiers and commanders alike on the battlefield. In modern LARP, cosplay, and reenactment, it remains the defining centrepiece of armoured costume, essential for defence, presence, and style.

At Epic Armoury, our collection includes cuirasses in steel, leather, and polyurea (Light Kit), offering options that balance realism, comfort, and durability for a variety of players and character types.

Epic Armoury Cuirasses: Built to Wear, Ready to Command

A cuirass isn’t just a piece of gear. It’s the part of your costume that most visibly signals strength, rank, or readiness. These chest and backplates define your outline and establish your role before a word is spoken. That’s why our cuirasses are made to deliver both immersion and performance, with cuts that accommodate physical movement, material options for different needs, and finishes that tell a story before combat even begins.

Whether you're outfitting a fresh recruit, a decorated knight, or a fantasy warlord, this is where your look takes shape. With adjustable fittings, a wide range of styles, and compatibility with the rest of your armour kit, these cuirasses are player-ready, not just prop pieces.

They’re made for wear, to last, and to bring your character to life.

What Makes a Great LARP Cuirass?

🔸 Material Options That Match Your Needs
Choose a steel cuirass for traditional weight and battlefield realism. Go for full-grain leather if you want mobility and comfort across long days. Or pick a polyurea (PUA) Light Kit cuirass when you need ease of movement and costume-quality visuals without the bulk.

🔸 Combat-Safe, Movement-Friendly Design
Our cuirasses are built for LARP safety and physical activity. They’re shaped to protect the torso while allowing free range of motion during fights, marches, or staged scenes. You can dodge, swing, and act without your armour slowing you down.

🔸 Fits That Adjust to Your Form
With multiple fastening points, like side lacing, shoulder buckles, and front straps, each cuirass can be tailored to your body or layered over a gambeson. Flexibility means you can wear it tight, combat-ready, or loose for ceremonial display.

🔸 Fantasy and Historical Styles Included
The collection spans Gothic armor, barbarian harnesses, heroic chestplates, and battle-worn fantasy designs. Whether you’re marching under a royal banner or scavenging in post-apocalyptic ruins, there’s a cuirass here for your world.

🔸 Rich Details That Set You Apart
Embossed patterns, contrasting materials, weathered finishes, and creative shapes make each cuirass more than a shell. It becomes part of your role, marking your status, culture, or faction with bold visual storytelling.

🔸 Kit Compatibility Built In
Every cuirass in this collection is designed to pair easily with pauldrons, bracers, greaves, and gambesons. You can expand your armor set with confidence, knowing your torso piece is the foundation of a cohesive and flexible build.

Choose the Right Cuirass for Your Adventure

The right cuirass depends on how you play and how you want to feel while playing. If your battles are fast-paced and physical, a leather cuirass offers agility with just the right amount of structure. If you want to step into the commanding weight of a battlefield veteran, a steel cuirass brings that iconic armored feel. And if you’re in costume for long hours or prefer comfort over bulk, the Light Kit (PUA) cuirasses let you move easily while looking the part.

Reenactors will appreciate the historical detailing. Cosplayers will find plenty of character-defining aesthetics. And new LARPers can start strong with durable, accessible builds that evolve over time.

Your cuirass becomes your centrepiece, not just visually, but mechanically. It protects the core, anchors your armor set, and reflects your character’s intent.

This is your second skin on the field. Choose it well.