"In Night City, looks are everything." Cyberpunk 2077 tells you this during character creation, so it's safe to say that we should take them at their word. Some people might be disappointed that you only get to see V's face in only a handful of scenes, but this actually adds to the impact of these intense moments.

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The real question is, what tattoos do you want to see on V's face when you sink into tragedy, reminisce of the confusion around you, fall in love for the first time, or go into a battle rage for revenge? There are some zany and tasteful selections and then there are other options in which you'll be sure to have lots of "regerts" when you look into the mirror.

Updated December 30th, 2020 by Hodey Johns: Facial Tattoo #1 was originally mistaken for looking like a Dalish Vallaslin tattoo from Dragon Age by the author. After some research and fan feedback, it's been revealed that the inspiration was appropriated from the Maori peoples. The culture around the ta moko is of great importance to their heritage and to boil down this custom to a video game reference is a mistake that, while unintended, was hurtful. The entry has been corrected to reflect this information, please accept our sincerest apologies.

11 Facial Tattoo #6

Cyberpunk 2077 Facial Tattoo 6 Front And Back
Cyberpunk 2077 Facial Tattoo 6 Front And Back

There is absolutely no hate for the classic tattoo style here. The concept behind this Catholic rebel hybrid style is spot on and if you follow enough NPCs around Night City, you'll find plenty of both Catholics and rebels.

The problem here is immediately evident. It's devoid of color and it has totally faded. This only makes sense if V is 158 years old and never had time for a refresh.

10 Facial Tattoo #10

Cyberpunk 2077 Facial Tattoo 10 Side And Back
Cyberpunk 2077 Facial Tattoo 10 Side And Back

Night City is full of guitarists who are professionals in every way, but if you walk by them sporting this, you might actually hear them break their concentration and giggle at you.

Once again, it's a faded tattoo. Get a touch-up already! The flower just looks like it needs water. Or a removal. The potential of an electronic flower is there, but it's poorly executed.

9 Facial Tattoo #3

Cyberpunk 2077 Facial Tattoo 3 Left And Right Side
Cyberpunk 2077 Facial Tattoo 3 Left And Right Side

Cyberpunk 2077 has been faulted for having too many muses and not enough originality, but it's hard to even see what the muse was supposed to be for this tattoo.

Do you like black marks on your cheeks? And what's up with the tattoo ink on top of V's metal socket? Is this a tattoo or did V's kid get into the magic markers again?

8 Facial Tattoo #9

Cyberpunk 2077 Facial Tattoo 9 Side And Back
Cyberpunk 2077 Facial Tattoo 9 Side And Back

When people debate about whether Cyberpunk 2077 of Deux Ex is the best game of the genre, they should remember how much cosmetics set the mood.

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This tattoo does an excellent job merging grittiness with futurism between the teeth and the coding pictured. The only strike is that there's just too much black. Noir is great, but even black looks better with some supporting colors.

7 Facial Tattoo #8

Cyberpunk 2077 Facial Tattoo 8 Front And Back
Cyberpunk 2077 Facial Tattoo 8 Front And Back

There are many things you should be told before playing Cyberpunk 2077 and the tone of the game is on that list. This selection is a lot worse when you don't see how embracing robotics is a legitimate character style.

The black around the eyes really works to make those peepers pop and sparkle, though there is still a little too much jet black. And the ears look like somebody spilled paint on them.

6 Facial Tattoo #1

Cyberpunk 2077 Facial Tattoo 1 From The Front
Cyberpunk 2077 Facial Tattoo 1 From The Front

Night City has several historic hot spots that you are going to love. But gamers have a love of history that goes beyond the screen and some have rightfully taken offense to the inclusion of this option in the game.

The tattoo is based on the ta moko cultural tattoos of the Maori people. It is significant to them and intended to be unique, so putting it in a video game without explicitly giving V a Maori background is clumsy and hurtful to those who consider it special. The markings are undoubtedly beautiful and gamers who like to think of V as having this ancestry might be able to turn it into something special, but it should have been described in better detail or not included at all.

5 Facial Tattoo #4

Cyberpunk 2077 Facial Tattoo 4 From The Front
Cyberpunk 2077 Facial Tattoo 4 From The Front

Video gamers often think about who, along with Johnny Silverhand, is the greatest cyborg in gaming, but they get too far ahead of themselves. Don't forget about the protagonist of this game!

V is a cyborg with very few rivals and succeeds in many ways in which Johnny failed. The UPC label on the forehead is a tad cliché in our own life and times, but in 2077, especially in Night City, it becomes much more iconic.

4 Facial Tattoo #2

Cyberpunk 2077 Facial Tattoo 2 Offset Center Both Sides
Cyberpunk 2077 Facial Tattoo 2 Offset Center Both Sides

This tattoo is simple and bold. When there is too much going on, it's difficult to understand what kind of message a tattoo might convey. This tattoo only needs two colors, a bit of symmetry, and then lets the verbiage speak for itself.

Guns, spiders, pills, and a lethal lifestyle. One look from a pedestrian and they'll know what V is all about. It tells them whether V is the kind of person they want to approach or retreat from.

3 Facial Tattoo #5

Cyberpunk 2077 Facial Tattoo 5 From The Back
Cyberpunk 2077 Facial Tattoo 5 From The Back

There's some great versatility with this tattoo. If you think you like a certain hairstyle and want to cover it up, great! But if you want to shave it down, you're already prepared with some sweet artwork.

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There's nothing on the front, but V already has a face that speaks for itself. This puts another face on the back of V's head. Faded blues, reds, and blacks, it's quite striking in an area most people consider an afterthought.

2 Facial Tattoo #7

Cyberpunk 2077 Facial Tattoo 7 Offset Back Both Sides
Cyberpunk 2077 Facial Tattoo 7 Offset Back Both Sides

Red and black is a color combination that is hard to reckon with. Black widow spiders have a red and black signature look. The revolutionaries in Les Misérables used red and black for their flags and songs. And V's look here is ready to compete with both of those iconic images.

It's old school, the spiders and revolutionaries are represented in the artistry itself. And it looks stunning from any angle, which is important since V doesn't get to pose perfectly in every scene.

1 Facial Tattoo #11

Cyberpunk 2077 Facial Tattoo 11 Front And Back
Cyberpunk 2077 Facial Tattoo 11 Front And Back

If it says "PUNK" and the game is Cyberpunk 2077, it almost feels like the creators of this tattoo had a bias to made it look a cut above. The symbolism is simply dripping from so many different places.

It's the right ratio of words to pictures and colors. A lot is going on, but it's not so overwhelming that other characters start to wonder if V fell asleep at a frat party. To top it all off, the colors are finally bright on this facial tattoo, separating itself from those other faded looks that make tattoo artists everywhere cringe.

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