God of War has become a hallmark in the Playstation history of games. In turn, Kratos and the cast of characters along with him have become a favorite of gamers all over the world. Nevertheless, the fandom has gone to another level.
Many people have become so inspired by these characters that they have gone to the next step: getting these individuals inked on their bodies. The tattoos below are some impeccable pieces of art. It's pretty cool to see how dedicated gamers are to their favorite franchises, and the tattoos below reveal how fans truly value the God of War series.
10 The Whole Plot Of God Of War PS4
If you want to get a feel for the plot of PS4's God of War, look no further than this tattoo from SideQuestNoRest. This fan's entire sleeve is dedicated to the Spartan warrior and his son, Atreus. Many of the game's key moments are represented here, even the interactions with The World's Serpent. The tattoo artist who did this artwork put some exceptional into this tattoo. This artwork brings home how epic Kratos is and that he can go toe-to-toe with the best of them.
9 A Masterpiece Fit For A Back
This one depicts the old school Kratos from his PS3 days. This scene was so epic it couldn't just be shown on a sleeve or a leg; it had to be represented on the individual's back. The vibrant colors and Kratos' facial expression shows how epic this scene really is. He is fighting a giant monster—which is customary of Kratos to do—and is giving the creature a run for its money. Moscow tattoo artist Roman Kuznetsov did this artwork. This person surely did this anti-hero justice and highlights his brutality.
8 Mimir's Moment To Shine
Mimir is one of the coolest characters in God of War for the PS4. He is essentially a guide to Kratos and Atreus. However, he doesn't always get a lot of shine. Well, someone felt that this guy deserves a place on their arm.
An asymmetrical design of Mimir, clad in Nordic runes, is shown. This image is a perfect rendition of Mimir. It accurately showcases him, but it also references the game itself through the runes and design.
7 An Epic Face Shot
Wow, whoever put this one together seriously knows how to make skin their canvas. Here, we see a close-up shot of Kratos (with accurate wrinkles and face blemishes, which adds to the realism) and the iconic rune symbol from the game, father and son inside. One could also make the argument that the image is outlined in blood. It is hard to imagine how long this piece of artwork must have taken, but this is a genuinely excellent homage to Kratos and the God of War franchise. This tattoo was featured on a Playstation website collection of God of War fanart from @Mitch.tattoos.
6 Gotta Show Off The Runes
The characters of God of War are a common thing that the tattoos include, but the designs and runes are also the subjects of many tattoos. In this tattoo by Mercural on Reddit, the artist puts the spotlight on the runes used in God of War. This tattoo is detailed and truly embodies the artwork and design used within the game. It is clear to see that this is an exceptional rendition of many of the Nordic cultural aspects of the game.
5 The Ultimate Symbol Of War
One of the coolest things about Sony's Playstation Showcase this year was their announcement of God of War: Ragnorak. The teaser didn't include any gameplay, interviews, or gaming experiences.
However, you knew exactly what was happening by the use of the God of War symbol. It has become synonymous with the game, and this Imgur user got it placed on his right arm. It's bright, vibrant, and artistic.
4 Black And White Does The Trick
For some reason, things just look better in black and white. There is a classic-like nature to artwork in this format. Well, the tattoo artist of this fantastic piece captured all the right details of Kratos in an excellent light. From his intense eyes to the strong outline, this artist has gotten it all right with their representation of Kratos in black and white. It's powerful artwork that can stand on its own.
3 Taking It Old School
Most of these entries have been about the new and improve Kratos. However, it's important to show the OG Kratos some love. In this throwback to the Kratos of the PS3, tattoo artist Felipe Rodrigues brings the original God of War to life. His iconic grimace and scarring truly add to the character and personality fans of the series are used to. This artwork is such an accurate representation of the character, and it's pretty cool to see him portrayed this way.
2 The Blades Of Chaos
Now, you cannot talk about Mr. Kratos without discussing his most recognizable weapon: The Blades of Chaos. First, these weapons have to have the coolest name in all of gaming. Additionally, they are just a fun weapon choice to play with.
In this tattoo by Daniel Chashoudian, one lucky gamer got a chance to represent the God of War fanbase by getting these iconic blades inked on their back. How cool is that?
1 The Arm Bands
Kratos has been through a lot, and his choice of clothing and armor reflect this. One of the most noticeable things on Kratos is his armbands wrapped in chains. For years he hides the scarring under these bands (until we see him let them go in the most recent game), and they are definitely a part of his character story. In this tattoo by Gone Tattoo, this fan takes up the mantle and dons Kratos' armbands.