OSRS vs IRL: Zulrah Tattoos

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Zulrah is one of the oldest bosses in Old School RuneScape and an icon of the game. It’s the boss that made me cry from frustration when I couldn’t kill him, and a long grind for many! These scapers are proof that Zulrah is as popular of a boss tattoo as he is a money maker in Old School RuneScape!

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Black Zulrah Tattoo

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This tattoo on the calf captures Zulrah in a sleek blackwork style. It employs fine lines and dotwork to create shading and dimension, giving life to Zulrah’s coiling form. The tattoo artist has chosen to forego color, relying on the contrast between the detailed scales and the skin to make the image stand out. Its placement on the calf utilizes the natural shape of the muscle, allowing Zulrah to appear as if it’s moving with the leg’s movements, embodying the gender fluidity associated with this boss or how fluidly one must prayer switch when killing him.

Colourful Zulrah tattoo

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This tattoo shows Zulrah in a traditional American style featuring bold black outlines and a bright, simplified color palette. The serpent coils around a banner reading “NORTH” with its body showcasing shades of green, teal, and touches of yellow. The technique includes solid color fills and a careful use of negative space to enhance the design’s clarity. Positioned on the calf, a versatile choice for size and detail, the tattoo stands out as a colorful tribute to this iconic boss from the game.

Colourful Zulrah tattoo

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The traditional American style goes well with Zulrah and this tattoo is just another interpretation of that. Same style, same boss, yet different perspectives and outcomes. While the North one is the tanzanite Zulrah, this one matches the colouring of the magma Zulrah. They are kinda matching tattoos, but without further evidence such as a side by side photo, it’s hard to tell whether it’s just a coincidence or they were really made to match.

Unfinished Zulrah Tattoo

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Zulrah is as popular for boss tattoos as she is for money making. The gender fluid snake is represented with only black ink in this arm tattoo. The artwork is precise and the artis used a lot of shading and fine details to design the boss!

Fang and Zulrah tattoo

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This tattoo of Zulrah is placed on the leg. The design features Zulrah coiled around a Fang, done in a traditional tattoo style with bold outlines and solid colors. The green and red hues contrast well with the muted grays, making the figure stand out. The use of a black outline emphasizes the clean separation between the different elements of the tattoo. The placement on the lower leg allows for the length of the snake to be fully displayed without distortion.

Unfinished Zulrah Tattoo

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This tattoo captures Zulrah, the serpentine boss from OSRS, in a detailed black and gray style. Inked on the forearm, an area that allows the sinuous form of Zulrah to curve with the body’s natural shape, the design features meticulous shading and fine lines to highlight the creature’s scales and flowing movement. The artist’s skill in grayscale shading creates depth and dimension, while the placement on the forearm presents Zulrah in a way that seems to slither and come alive with each movement of the arm.

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This forearm tattoo shows a side view of Zulrah with vibrant purples and greens, which follow the natural flow of the arm. The use of thick outlines and solid color blocks gives the design a cartoon-like appearance. The placement on the inner arm is ideal for showcasing the long, curved body of the snake, with its head positioned towards the elbow and tail extending down. The tattoo’s use of subtle shading around the wings and scales adds dimension without over-complicating the design.

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