60 Dark Souls Tattoo Designs and Ideas
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Looking for a tattoo that has a mega visual impact? If you're an active member of the gaming community, you've probably heard of Dark Souls, a complex game from FromSoftware that is also a visual masterpiece. Dark Souls inspired tattoos might just be what you're looking for. Like the game, Dark Souls tattoos represent the adventure, darkness, and fantasy that make up the Dark Souls storyline throughout the franchise.
The game is exciting because gamers set out to defeat all sorts of monsters in the dark, oppressive fictional kingdom of Lordran. All the action takes place against the background of a stunning design inspired by mythology and folklore. If you are inked by a talented hand, nothing compares to a stunning, detailed and fantastic Dark Souls tattoo design anywhere on your body.
Tattoo design ideas include dragons, monsters, giants, warriors, and other creative characters and symbols steeped in mythology and legend. Some of the most creative tattoo artists in the world are deeply inspired by this RPG's breathtaking graphics. These same artists were able to come up with the incredible Dark Souls tattoo art. In this article, I have collected 60 Dark Souls tattoo designs and ideas that you, as a Dark Souls fan, will love. Where possible, the artist/source of each piece is mentioned so that you can study it in more detail.
Dark Soul Tattoos
Shown below are 60 stunning and incredibly detailed Dark Souls tattoos made by very talented tattoo artists who are game enthusiasts in their own right. I start with 21 best ideas, followed by 39 more amazing ideas.
21 Best Dark Souls Tattoos
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Source: @pigmentaltattoo via Instagram
This tattoo looks incredibly manly as it is placed on one side of this gentleman's upper back. The armor, helmet and weapons of the Dark Souls knight are wonderfully drawn by the artist. The colors match the darks and dark hues that introduce us to the franchise.
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Any die-hard fan of the Dark Souls franchise will tell you that campfires are central to the game as a whole. This vibrant colorful tattoo highlights an armored knight lounging by a brightly lit campfire. This tattoo looks exceptionally catchy on the forearm and is sure to grab the attention of onlookers.
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Dark Souls by Slav at House of Art Leicestershire
My favorite tattoos in Dark Souls are black and grey. This one makes the cut in several favorable ways. It covers the shoulder and forearm, depicting a realistic scene with a knight, a fire and a knife. The artist has done an impeccable job on the shade of the tattoo, and the high talent of the artist is evident in this piece.
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This tattoo looks amazing thanks to the artist's ability to highlight the bright bonfire on top of the other symbols. If you are a gaming enthusiast who likes colorful but not oversized tattoos, this tattoo is perfect for you.
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This is a stunning black and white Dark Souls tattoo. He skillfully depicts a fire, which is watched by the Keeper of Fire. If you're a seasoned gamer, you know that it's the equivalent of being fired up to provide ten charges of the Estus Flask. The artist did an amazing job of placing and detailing this tattoo, which looks great on the inside of the forearm.
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In the game, the player finds Sif protected by a magical barrier. I love this highly detailed Sif tattoo which is perfectly inked on the leg. This is a large black and white tattoo that depicts a large gray wolf Sif in the darkness of the world.
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How about this tattoo to cover the entire arm sleeve area? This is a bold yet visually appealing idea that you can't go wrong with. The artist has done a great job of using the space of the whole hand effectively to create a Dark Souls masterpiece.
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This is a one of a kind tattoo that makes great use of the visible thigh area. It will draw attention if you wear short shorts or a bikini. This rare tattoo depicts Gravelord Nito, one of the original lords from Dark Souls.
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Source: @spottitattoo via Instagram
This is a traditional take on the whole Dark Souls knight concept. This is another great tattoo especially for a man. It almost completely covers the sleeve area, and a large tattoo is conveniently visible both near and from afar. The use of subtle colors makes this a great theme idea.
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In my opinion, there is no better way to cover the shin area. If you're an avid Dark Souls fan, you'll love this design. It depicts the Soul of Cinder - the last Boss (boss enemy) in Dark Souls 3 - in the middle of a campfire.
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I love this shoulder tattoo design. It depicts the glorious sun. The artist has done a fantastic job using muted colors and lettering. Although there is no such thing, this tattoo looks almost natural. A design like this is sure to draw compliments wherever you go.
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This is a clear, realistic image of the game scene. This is another incredible choice if you like black and white. Overall, this is a great choice if you have large biceps.
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This is a delicate scene with a bonfire being watched by the Keeper of Fire. This is a really beautiful tattoo that uses black and gray effects in a subtle yet comprehensive way.
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What better way to show the sun, knight and flowers with the effective use of colored ink and shading? It's like showing a scene from the world of darkness and fighting in a happy way. This should show that there is great humanity and harmony in the plot of the game. This tattoo looks perfect on the forearm and is sure to grab attention.
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This is another great image of Nito for your entire hand. It is not easy to work so flawlessly with white and black ink at the same time. The artist has done an amazing job here.
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I love this tattoo of Aldrich and the Firekeeper. The artist intricately covered the hand with such perfection. It takes several sessions and several hours to achieve such results. This is one of the best and most realistic Dark Souls tattoos on this list.
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With shades of red in the background representing the sun and a campfire scene taking place with such perfection, this tattoo is sure to leave viewers spellbound in amazement. This is a great choice for avid gamers who want to cover their forearm with something that means a lot to them.
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The tattoo above is relatively simple, but has all the details that are specific to the Dark Souls gaming universe. This is a good option for the arms and shoulders area.
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The Dark Souls universe is vast. In addition to warriors, bonfires and knights, there are giants and monsters to defeat. This tattoo features one of those vicious monsters if you like it.
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This is one of those game-inspired tattoos that has talent inscribed on it. The gifted artist made an interesting move by bringing the knight and bonfire scene to life using the perfect palette of colors as well as black and gray. This tattoo looks great on any visible part of your body.
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This is another Gravelord Nito tattoo. Looks perfect on the shoulder, in the triceps area. Each skull depicts a unique view. The tattoo artist did a great job on the composition, shading and overall design of this flawless piece.
Other Dark Souls Tattoo Designs and Ideas for Inspiration
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Conclusion
Dark Souls has always been a wonderful dark fantasy world. It consists of difficult battles that are brutal in the truest sense of the word. Gamers derive optimal satisfaction from such real challenges and hard-fought victories. Dark Souls is credited with bringing millions of ardent gamers into a world of monsters in need of a good fight in a dark and depressing world. Thus, the Dark Souls tattoo is relevant and trendy. All of the tattoos on my list are carefully selected based on their exceptional level of creativity, accuracy and popularity. These projects not only inspire, but simply amaze the imagination with masterpieces of craftsmanship. Inspired by the game, the artists combined their talents with the best tattoo machines and equipment to achieve such flawless results.
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