Obtaining Cosmetics & Illusions

Acquire unique hero outfits and weapon appearances in Warhammer: Vermintide 2. This guide details obtaining Cosmetics and Illusions through Commendation Chests.

Dressing up your heroes and making your weapons truly unique is a core part of the Vermintide 2 experience. Cosmetics (hero outfits, hats, and skins) and Illusions (weapon appearances) allow you to personalize your look. Here's a detailed breakdown of how to acquire them:

I. Commendation Chests & Loot Boxes

The most common way to obtain a wide variety of cosmetics and illusions is through opening chests earned by playing the game. These chests drop randomly, but certain types are guaranteed upon specific achievements:

• Commendation Chests: These are awarded for leveling up your heroes (every level past 30 for a specific hero, or every 5 levels for your account overall) and completing certain challenges. They have a chance to drop common to rare quality cosmetics and illusions.
• Emperor's Vaults (Legend & Cataclysm): While primarily for gear, these high-tier chests (especially Emperor's Vaults from Legend difficulty and above) have a small chance to drop very rare and unique illusions for weapons, often with intricate designs or glowing effects.
• General's Vaults & Soldier's Chests: Lower tier chests from Champion and Veteran difficulties also have a chance, albeit smaller, to drop illusions and cosmetics.

Strategy: Focus on playing on higher difficulties (Legend, Cataclysm) for better quality chests, and consistently level up all your heroes to maximize Commendation Chest acquisition. complete daily and weekly quests for additional chest rewards.

II. Lohner's Emporium of Wonders (Shillings)

Located in the Keep, Lohner's Emporium is your primary vendor for directly purchasing specific cosmetics and illusions using in-game currency called Shillings.

• Shilling Acquisition:
  • Daily & Weekly Quests: Complete these for a steady income of Shillings.
  • Quick Play Bonuses: Playing Quick Play matches often grants bonus Shillings.
  • Challenge Completion: Many in-game challenges reward Shillings upon completion.
  • Duplicate Item Conversion: Any duplicate cosmetic or illusion you receive from a chest will automatically be converted into a small amount of Shillings.
• Emporium Stock: Lohner's stock rotates periodically. Check back frequently for new items. The Emporium often features:
  • Unique hats and outfits for all heroes and careers.
  • Weapon illusions, some of which are exclusive to the Emporium.
  • Occasionally, even unique portrait frames.
• Actionable Step: Prioritize completing all available daily and weekly quests across your heroes to maximize your Shilling income. Regularly visit Lohner's Emporium after each play session to check for new additions to his inventory.

III. Challenge & Achievement Rewards

Many of the most prestigious and visually striking cosmetics and illusions are locked behind specific in-game challenges and achievements. These often require significant skill or dedication.

• Career-Specific Challenges: Each hero career has a set of challenges that, upon completion, unlock unique hats or outfits. For example, completing all challenges for the Slayer career might unlock the "Dragon Slayer" hat.
  • Location: Access challenges via the "Challenges" tab in the main menu.
  • Strategy: Review the challenges for your favorite careers and actively work towards their objectives. These can range from killing a certain number of enemies with a specific weapon to completing missions on high difficulties without taking damage.
• Deed Completion: Completing Deeds (special mission modifiers) on higher difficulties can sometimes reward unique illusions or portrait frames.
• Event Challenges: Keep an eye out for seasonal events (e.g., Geheimnisnacht, Twitch Drops, Anniversary events). These often introduce temporary challenges that reward exclusive time-limited cosmetics.

IV. Premium Cosmetics (Real Money)

Fatshark also offers a selection of premium cosmetics and illusions that can be purchased directly with real money through the in-game store or platform storefronts (Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store).

• Bundles & Individual Items: These often come in themed bundles for specific careers, including a full outfit, a unique hat, and sometimes weapon illusions. Individual items are also available.
• DLC Content: Sometimes, purchasing specific DLCs (e.g., career DLCs like the Grail Knight or Sister of the Thorn) will automatically unlock unique cosmetics and illusions tied to that career.
• Actionable Step: If you see a cosmetic you particularly desire and it's not available through other means, check the in-game store. These purchases directly support the game's continued development.

V. Twitch Drops & Promotional Events

Periodically, Fatshark collaborates with Twitch streamers or hosts special promotional events that offer exclusive cosmetics as rewards.

• Twitch Drops: Link your Vermintide 2 account to your Twitch account. Watch participating streamers during designated periods to earn unique hats, portrait frames, or weapon illusions.
  • Actionable Step: Follow official Vermintide 2 social media channels and the game's news feed for announcements regarding upcoming Twitch Drop campaigns.
• Promotional Codes: Less common, but sometimes codes are distributed through giveaways, contests, or partnerships that can be redeemed for cosmetics.

By utilizing these various methods, you'll be able to amass a formidable collection of cosmetics and illusions to truly distinguish your heroes in the fight against the Skaven and Chaos hordes!