Summary
A FromSoftware fan has shared their impressive tattoo sleeve with the soulslike community, inking popular characters fromElden Ringand theDark Soulsseries. FromSoftware is the Japanese developer behind games of this ilk, which are known to be relentless and punishing in nature, especially when it comes to boss battles. In addition to theElden RingandDark SoulsIPs, FromSoft has also brought the iconic gamesBloodborne,Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, andDemon’s Soulsto the soulslike genre.
Elden Ringhas undoubtedly become notorious for its difficulty since releasing in 2022, and the toiling continued two years later in 2024, when the substantialShadow of the Erdtreeexpansion was unleashed. One year later, theElden Ringcollection will continue with the multiplayer spinoff titleElden Ring Nightreign, allowing fans to navigate Limgrave and tackle the unforgiving beasts with friends.Elden Ring Nightreignhas confirmed 10 returning bossesfrom the series, including The Nameless King, Centipede Demon, and The Fell Omen, which will help keep fans connected to previous entries.
Posted on Reddit by JediMike1, a series of photos were shared on theElden Ringsubreddit, showcasing a fan’s FromSoftware-inspired tattoo sleeve. The artwork features a stunning portrait of Ranni, and on the front of the sleeve, an impressive full-body recreation of Blaidd is placed, similar to anotherElden Ringfan who reunited Ranni, Blaidd, and Fingercreeper within a fan-artsubmission. Other images incorporated into the sleeve include the iconic bonfire from theDark Soulsfranchise, andElden Ring’s Tarnished wearing the Vyke Helm and Scaled Armor.
FromSoftware Fan Shares Soulslike Tattoo Sleeve With Elden Ring and Dark Souls Artwork
Blaidd the Half-Wolf is a tragic hero inElden Ringand a fan-favorite staple of the tattoo among Redditors. Another fan noted the tattoo’s Ranni application is the best they’ve seen so far and thought the piece would age great. The poster confirmed the sleeve took around 40 hours to complete, with a lot of praise being given to the tattoo artist, and stated the cost of this fantastic piece was “a lifetime of happiness.”
Ranni the Witch is a notable character inElden Ringlore, recruiting the Tarnished to find treasure across the Lands Between. Revealed to be a potential successor to Queen Marika, Ranni ascended to become an Empyrean and was granted Blaidd as her shadow. Other fans have taken it upon themselves toreturnElden Ring’s Ranni and her consort Blaidd through beautiful artworkto honor the tie between the witch and the wolf, and the characters remain two of the most beloved NPCs of the game.
