These Six ‘Mass Effect’ Cosplays Will Break the Cycle

We’ve got the top-tier hero squad of Mass Effect cosplayers ready to save Earth and the Citadel.

Mass Effect is the crowning jewel in Electronic Art’s catalog of epic video games. With its immersive storyline, a Choose-Your-Own-Adventure approach to gameplay, and its iconic characters, Mass Effect has been a pivotal game for cosplayers and gamers alike to drool over. Let’s take a look at some unforgettable Mass Effect cosplays that look straight outta the game!

Samara and Morinth Cosplays by Rana McAnear

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It’s not every day that we get to feature a cosplayer who IS the character they are portraying, but this is the case with Rana McAnear. She was the face model for the actual characters of Samara and Morinth in Mass Effect.

Grunt Mass Effect cosplay by Bettcanard Design

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This cosplay is a gorgeous study of texture and pure skill—to create such a lifelike character shows fantastic skills. The clever use of colored gels shows off every plane and angle in this excellent cosplay.

Miranda Lawson Cosplay by AlienOrihara

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The lady herself is flooded with neon lights in this clever studio shoot. Latex is notoriously an expert-level material to master, but this cosplay is flawless in its construction. Every line and curve is clean and perfectly fitted, shown from all angles by the gorgeous lighting for this studio shoot.

Thane Mass Effect Cosplay by Syn_ZH

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I promise, this isn’t Doug Jones- but it certainly looks like it! The vivid colors and strong poses from this photoshoot are pure cinematic genius. The cosplayer has done a fabulous job of bringing this broody and elusive character to life.

Jack (Subject Zero) Cosplay by Jia Jem

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The body suit base for this cosplay is incredibly unique, making for a cosplay that is both visually dynamic and easier for the cosplayer to repeat regularly. It is a fine balance of craft, gorgeous visuals, and practicality that makes this cosplay stand out.

Edi Mass Effect Cosplay by Rogue Dark

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Though not much was found on this cosplayer, this is another wonderful use of latex in peak form. The cosplay is an excellent piece of work, with smooth lines and strong poses.

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Author: Jennifer Larsen

Jennifer aka "Mayhem's Muse" is the Cosplay Editor for BoLS and manages Ad Sales and Communications. Her cosplay awards include the RTX Judge's Choice Award and Dragon's Lair Austin's Cosplay Symposium. Jennifer has been a Cosplay Guest Judge at RTX, Tacticon and Genghis Con in Colorado. She regularly attends conventions to cover cosplay for BoLS. Her cosplay work has been featured in publications such as Girls Who Love Monsters, Geek Fuel, and Renaissance Magazine. Jennifer has modeled in the Her Universe Fashion Show, Precision Camera's yearly Precision Camera University, and has taught several workshops for photographers about partnering with cosplayers and creative muses/models. Jennifer is a lifelong enthusiast of retro video games and loves Dungeons & Dragons, urban fantasy, tabletop games, VR technology, and historical archery. She has set National Records through USA Archery’s Traditional Division for Asiatic Bows and earned 4th Place in the World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan in 2018 for Women’s Korean Archery. Jennifer is currently studying for her Masters's Degree in Organizational Leadership.