OSRS vs IRL: Vorkath Tattoos

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There are many bosses in Old School RuneScape, but Vorkath, the undead blue dragon boss you can only kill after Dragon Slayer 2, is one of the most iconic bosses! No wonder from all the scapers who chose to tattoo bosses, many chose a Vorkath tattoo.

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Leg Vorkath head tattoo

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This tattoo presents a Vorkath head in a vibrant, abstract style on the calf, a spacious area for showcasing art. The design bursts with swirls of teal and orange, invoking Vorkath’s fiery and icy attacks. The style combines elements of surrealism and modern tattoo aesthetics, with smooth color transitions and sharp, jagged outlines to represent Vorkath’s fierce energy. The placement on the calf gives the design a sense of upward motion, as if the creature is erupting in dynamic bursts, much like the volatile nature of the boss itself.

Cute Vorkath Tattoo

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This tattoo showcases a minimalist Vorkath design, blending geometric elements with subtle dot work. The boss is depicted in a skeletal form, emphasizing sharp lines and a limited color palette. Light blue accents add contrast, creating a layered effect. The technique leans toward fine line work with selective shading to create depth.

Shoulder Vorkath Tattoo

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This vibrant tattoo features Vorkath on the upper arm / shoulder. Styled with a traditional illustrative technique, it showcases rich blues and dynamic shading to capture the dragon’s fearsome demeanor. The tattoo artist has skillfully incorporated line work and color blending to create texture, particularly within the scales and the icy breath.

Chest Small Vorkath Tattoo

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This tattoo depicts Vorkath. The style of the tattoo is illustrative with a whimsical flair, using thin lines for detailing and a softer, almost watercolor-like technique for the coloring. It utilizes a palette of light blue and aqua tones, accentuating the icy aspect of Vorkath.

Leg Vorkath Tattoo

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This tattoo, inspired by Vorkath, showcases a traditional-style design on the leg. The artwork incorporates bold, black outlines typical of traditional tattooing, with solid shading and rich color fills in dark blues, greens, and browns. The placement wraps around the calf, allowing the dragon’s long body and wings to follow the natural contours of the leg. The artist uses smooth gradient shading on the wings and scales, adding depth. The details of the claws and open mouth give the piece a dynamic, flowing appearance while staying within the traditional tattoo approach.

Definitely Vorkath Tattoo

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This vibrant tattoo features a traditional blue dragon rendered in bold colors. Even though this tattoo does not represent Vorkath, it was posted as a Vorkath tattoo on a subreddit. The rich blue and red tones, paired with clear outlines, highlight the creature’s muscular form. The shading and use of color gradients on the wings and body give it a more traditional tattoo style, with an emphasis on strong, saturated hues. Positioned likely on the lower leg, the size fits well with the anatomical shape of the area.

Elite Vorkath Head Tattoo

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This tattoo adopts a black and grey, fine-line style, portraying a dynamic battle scene between Vorkath and an OSRS character wearing the elite void armour. The character is on top of Vorkath victoriously holding the Vorkath head. The linework is intricate, using varying thicknesses to emphasize movement and detail. There’s minimal shading, which enhances the crispness of the outlines and figures.

Shoulder Vorkath Tattoo

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This tattoo features Vorkath in a simplified, illustrative style, with bold black outlines that define the dragon’s shape. The shading is minimal but effective, using flat blue tones to highlight the dragon’s body and wings. The placement on the shoulder emphasizes the dragon’s angular design, following the natural contours of the skin. The technique used for the scales and wings is relatively straightforward, relying on solid fill rather than complex gradients. The sharp angles of the wings are accentuated by the clean linework. The artist incorporated subtle, jagged details along the edges of the wings and tail, giving it a more graphic look.

Forearm Vorkath Tattoo

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This Vorkath tattoo is designed with fine line artistry and dynamic flame effects. The tattoo uses precise linework and smooth shading techniques to highlight Vorkath’s details, including its scales and fierce expression. The clean tattoo merges the dragonfire breaths with the body of the undead dragon boss.

Unfinished Vorkath Tattoo

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This tattoo of Vorkath uses bold outlines and vibrant color blocking, focusing on a bright blue palette to highlight the dragon’s distinct features. The design incorporates smooth gradient shading and dynamic linework to emphasize texture and movement, especially in the flames and scales.

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