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Lich King Armor

A full suit of Lich King armor built by Hoku Props with Make-A-Wish Arizona for a young World of Warcraft fan.

The finished Lich King armor by Hoku Props worn with helmet and runeblade, skull pauldron and chest plate in weathered steel
Photo by Hoku Props Team

The challenge

Build a legend to fit one person.

The armor had to match one of the most recognizable silhouettes in games while fitting and moving comfortably on its wearer.

The approach

Hoku modeled, printed, formed, and finished the full suit, fitting it to the recipient so the reveal was wearable, not just displayable.

Lich King armor by Hoku Props worn, helmet, skull pauldrons, chest plate and scale mail
Full suit, worn
Side view of the Hoku Props Lich King armor worn with the runeblade raised
Runeblade and pauldron profile
The Lich King armor by Hoku Props seated, fur greaves, tabard and sword across the lap
Seated, fur greaves and tabard
Every piece of the Hoku Props Lich King armor laid out on a table before delivery
Complete suit before delivery
Front view of the Lich King helmet by Hoku Props with a blue gem and swept crown spikes
Helmet
Lich King chest plate by Hoku Props with a sculpted skull boss over a blue tabard
Chest plate
Skull pauldron from the Hoku Props Lich King armor, weathered silver finish
Skull pauldron
Lich King armor pieces by Hoku Props in bare metallic base coat before weathering
Base coat, before weathering

Photo by Hoku Props Team

Credit

Lich King armor built by Hoku Props with Make-A-Wish Arizona.

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