The Halo franchise is one of XBox gaming’s most popular ever titles and a tremendous tattoo concept. Learn more about Halo tattoos and explore the symbolism for wearers inking their favorite parts from the world of the iconic shooter.  

Each Halo installment is a killer game. The franchise must be considered a true contender for the title of best console franchise. The Halo games alone have grossed over $3 bn in game sales alone, and the Halo Universe spans 5 games and their add-ons, multiple best-selling novels, graphic novels, comic books, movies and even an animated feature film.  

The Halo universe centers on an interstellar war between humans – represented by the bad ass avatar Master Chief – and an alliance of aliens known as the Covenant.  

The Halo community are a hardcore group that live and die with each release. Some of these fans have chosen to express their dedication to the Master Chief Collection with Halo video game tattoos.  

Read on to check out some wicked ink examples from a range of talented artists. Familiarize yourself with ink from the Halo series so you can decide if you’re the type of fan to get a Halo game tattoo.  

1. Covenant Halo Tattoos

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The aliens of the Covenant are a nasty bunch. They’re mean, tough, and they aren’t afraid to fight. These alien beasties make a great basis for video game tattoos. Their gruesome fangs, weird alien dreadlocks and nasty demeanor provide a cool bunch of technical application opportunities for talented artists to sink their teeth into.  

These examples show there’s plenty of variety to explore in creating quality ink. They mix up colors, line technique, and saturation while managing to balance out each nasty looking alien with expert artwork.