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The Dread Pirate Roberts is a dastardly criminal of the seven seas from the popular film, The Princess Bride. The hit 80s movie was a huge success and has become a cult classic amongst movie lovers. Dread Pirate Roberts is a heartless pirate who plunders from all and takes no pity on survivors. Once he has pillaged enough to last himself a lifetime, the captain bestows the pirate’s name onto someone they think is fit for the title. Although the character is technically played by several sea captains, in the movie, Westley reveals himself as the masked pirate.
He may be several men in the same outfit, but he is always known as being cold-hearted, ruthless, and skilled with a sword. For the Dread Pirate Roberts’ gear, you will need a Skull Cap Beanie, Masquerade Mask, Pirate Shirt, Black Pants, Black Leather Gloves, Leather Sword Frog, Black Slash, Pirate Boots, and Rapier Sword.
Dread Pirate Roberts Cosplay Costumes
The Dread Pirate Roberts, played by Cary Elwes, is a deadly killer wielding both his sword and good looks. He is the perfect match of cunning, charm, and wit. Dread Pirate Roberts needs to be swift and ready to fight at a moments notice, so his clothes must fit well in all weather conditions. The all-black ensemble makes his disguise even more perfect as he can move through the shadows virtually unseen.
The Dread Pirate Roberts character is one of the best cosplays you could choose because he is more than a single person. Who’s to say you weren’t handed the sword from the last? If someone dares to question your propriety of the mask, they will need to prepare for a duel! It’s your classic pirate outfit with the puffy sleeves and fitted pants, matched with high boots. Add a mask and your preferred sword, and you’ll be ready to take on anyone who crosses your path.
About Dread Pirate Roberts
The Dread Pirate Roberts is not a singular character, but several men who handed down the persona. In the movie, The Princess Bride, we see the Dread Pirate Roberts is the simple, farm boy Westley. The Dread Pirate Roberts captured him by as he sought his fortune. After he pleads for his life and explains that he’s only trying to find wealth to enable him to marry Buttercup, the pirate lets him live aboard and join his crew. Many years pass and Roberts grows fond of Westly. He decides he wants him to be the next Dread Pirate Roberts and tells him of the secret identity.
The main reason this plan has worked for so long is because of the reputation the Dread Pirate holds. Any ship they take on immediately surrenders because of how much they fear Roberts, which leads to an easy win for Westley. When he’s reunited with Buttercup, he gives up his title as the Dread Pirate Roberts and hands it over to another.
