Knightcore

This page is about Knightcore, the aesthetic, not Nightcore, the music genre.

Knightcore is a Royalcore sub-aesthetic inspired by medieval knights. Knightcore has a large presence on Tumblr. There is also a portion of the aesthetic community that related Knightcore to Rangercore, using the shared themes of combat and nature visuals. Like the related aesthetic Princecore, a section of this aesthetic is centered around gay relationships and the two are often paired together.

Fashion

Due to their practical purposes, historically accurate and historically-inspired knight attire is generally uncomfortable and regarded as inappropriate for everyday wear and most formal occasions. They are mostly used in art and cosplay.

Leather
Metal armor
Gauntlets
Chainmail
Vests
Cloaks
Crowns
Jewelry, especially rings
Sheaths
Swords
Shields

Practical

Layering (eg. firm fabrics on soft)
Tucked shirts
Leather
Metal
Headpieces, eg. small crowns
Sun and moon designs
Corsets
Puff sleeves
Vests
Gloves
Belts
Buckles
Jewelry, especially rings and bracelets
Boots
Chains
Small bags and pouches
Simplistic

Activities

Horse-back riding

Fencing/Swordfighting

Archery

Running

Protecting/Bodyguarding

Practice fights

Visuals

Knightcore uses visuals similar to other Royalcore sub-aesthetics, but differs in its focus on knighthood, war, and adventure. Here is a short list of common Knightcore visuals: