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Tattoos are body artwork available throughout the series that can be bought from Tattoo artists all over Albion. Tattoos will have different effects on your Hero's personality: they can increase their attractiveness, their scariness and their alignment. The Hero must acquire a tattoo card by finding it or buying one from a wandering tattoo artist or a tattoo shop or stall.

In Fable, Fable: The Lost Chapters and Fable II, a tattoo artist can apply the Hero's tattoo for (approximately) the cost listed on the card. In Fable III, tattoos can be applied in the Sanctuary.

Fable and Fable: The Lost Chapters[]

Tattoos in Fable and Fable: The Lost Chapters can be applied to 7 areas of the Hero's body (face, back, chest, stomach, shoulder, arms and legs) and each tattoo offers a different range of effects on the Hero's personality (attractiveness, scariness and alignment). They can be applied by a wandering tattooist found in-between cities.

In the PC version, players are able to take the texture (colour) map of the Hero's 3D model into a program such a Photoshop or Paint and create custom tattoos. When finished, just save the file to its original folder and your Hero will be donning your custom tattoos.

It will cost the Hero 200 gold to have all of his (non-custom) tattoos removed by a Tattooist.

List of Tattoos[]

(Note: Click the box icons to sort the columns and group tattoos by name, body part, attractiveness, scariness, alignment, value or location.)

Name Body Part Attr. Scari. Ali. Value Location Description Image
Arrow Tongue Tattoo Face +12 −12 0 46 Tattooist (Darkwood) A distortion of an Old Kingdom tattoo used by archers, this is the symbol of Hook Coast demagogues. Arrow Tongue
Arrowhead Tattoo Face +12 −12 0 46 Hook Coast house Worn by the Old Kingdom archers, the symbol was supposed to focus their eyesight into total perfection. Arrowhead
Autumn Leaves Tattoo (TLC) Face -20 +20 -20 54 Snowspire house This image is associated with loss and sadness, mirroring as it does a dying Autumn forest. Autumn Leaves
Balverine Skull Tattoo Chest −10 +10 −10 38 Oakvale barns (digging) This symbol was once used by a Balverine-worshipping cult. Balverine Skull
Balverine Tattoo (TLC) Back +30 +30 0 100 Darkwood Bordello (digging) Though feared by the majority of rational human beings, there are those whose fascination with Balverines leads them to put pictures of them on their bedroom walls, and to adorn their bodies with images such as these. They are especially popular with the more strident bards of the lands South of Albion. Balverine (Tattoo)
Big Blue Box Back Tattoo(TLC) Back +30 −20 +45 1000 Snowspire house This image illustrates an old Albion myth. At the beginning of time, the gods created two boxes, a large blue one and a smaller sun-coloured one. They were presented to the first man, who had to choose which one to open. His option would dictate the shape of the world he lived in. Reasoning that blue was the calmer colour, while the smaller one was closer to dangerous fire, the first man opened the big blue box. Out of it came all the good things in the world, but also all the evil. The gods explained that the smaller one only had room for the good in the world, and that the man had condemned his race to a life of peril. Big Blue Box Back
Big Blue Box Chest Tattoo (TLC) Chest +30 −20 +45 1000 Snowspire house This image illustrates an old Albion myth. At the beginning of time, the gods created two boxes, a large blue one and a smaller sun-coloured one. They were presented to the first man, who had to choose which one to open. His option would dictate the shape of the world he lived in. Reasoning that blue was the calmer colour, while the smaller one was closer to dangerous fire, the first man opened the big blue box. Out of it came all the good things in the world, but also all the evil. The gods explained that the smaller one only had room for the good in the world, and that the man had condemned his race to a life of peril. Big Blue Box Chest
Coron Birth Tattoo Stomach +5 0 0 38 Hook Coast house One of the many decorative images created by the Hook Coast artist Ekken Coron. Coron Birth
Coron Dawn Tattoo Back 0 0 0 30 Tattooist (Greatwood) One of the many decorative images created by the Hook Coast artist Ekken Coron. Coron Dawn
Coron Dusk Tattoo Back +5 0 0 34 Tattooist (Greatwood) One of the many decorative images created by the Hook Coast artist Ekken Coron. Coron Dusk
Coron Mask Tattoo Face 0 +25 0 50 Tattooist (Greatwood) One of the many decorative images created by the Hook Coast artist Ekken Coron. Coron Mask
Coron Night Tattoo Back 0 0 0 33 Barrow Fields (fishing) One of the many decorative images created by the Hook Coast artist Ekken Coron. Coron Night
Coron Visor Tattoo Face 0 +25 0 32 Orchard Farm (fishing) One of the many decorative images created by the Hook Coast artist Ekken Coron. Coron Visor
Coron Wave Torso 0 0 0 30 Tattooist (Greatwood) One of the many decorative images created by the Hook Coast artist Ekken Coron. Coron Wave
Dark Vortex Chest 0 +10 −10 46 Darkwood Camp barrel It is said that staring into this spindly image can drive enemy warriors insane. Dark Vortex
Deathlicon Tattoo (TLC) Back -10 +10 -10 44 Grey House grave The Deathlicon is a death worship cult who consider all forms of life sinful. They are supreme Necromancers. Deathlicon
Dorgon Tattoo Back +10 +10 0 49 Knothole Glade shop In Knothole Glade legend, the Dorgon is the dragonlike creature who devoured its offspring. Unable to digest it, the Dorgon exploded and gave birth to the world. Dorgon
Doublearrow Face +12 −12 0 44 Tattooist (Darkwood) Worn by the Old Kingdom archers, the symbol was supposed to focus their eyesight into total perfection. Doublearrow
Dragon Tattoo (TLC) Back −20 +40 −20 100 Snowspire grave Dragon cults were common before the magnificent flying creatures became extinct. This symbol was often used by Fire Assassins, some of the more dangerous dragon worshippers. Dragon (Tattoo)
The Eyes of Avo Tattoo Back 0 +10 +10 46 Hook Coast house The upper eye keeps watch on the good deeds of the world and readies their reward. The lower eye is watchful of evil deeds and readies their punishment. The Eyes of Avo
The Eyes of Skorm Tattoo Back 0 +10 −10 45 Knothole Glade shop The upper eye seeks all goodness and vows to destroy it. The lower eye welcomes all who practice evil and rewards them with riches. The Eyes of Skorm
Fire Monkey Tattoo Back +51 0 +51 69 Beardy Baldy quest;
Tattooist (Darkwood)
The Fire Monkeys were once revered as gods by the old mountain tribes. Fire Monkey
Firis Head Tattoo Back 0 +10 −10 48 Oakvale Tavern cabinet Used in old rituals that have now fallen into disuse, this was supposed to summon the evil god Firis from his realm. Firis Head
Four Spades Tattoo Back +5 0 0 37 Tattooist (Darkwood) A favorite among gamblers, this is considered a symbol of good fortune in card games. Four Spades
Froydian Torso +10 0 +10 30 Tattooist (Darkwood) Very popular among the Bowerstone high classes, this is considered a symbol of virility. Froydian
Furite Arm Tattoo (TLC) Arm -10 +10 0 100 Necropolis (skeleton) The Furites were a band of roaming barbarians who repeatedly attempted to conquer the cities of the Northern Wastes. They were instantly recognisable through their elaborate body paints. The sight of hordes of these barely human-looking soldiers charging in a battlefield is said to have driven back many an army. Furite Arm
Furite Deathhead Back Tattoo (TLC) Back −30 +30 0 100 Snowspire house The Furites were a band of roaming barbarians who repeatedly attempted to conquer the cities of the Northern Wastes. They were instantly recognisable through their elaborate body paints. The sight of hordes of these barely human-looking soldiers charging in a battlefield is said to have driven back many an army. Furite Deathhead Back
Furite Deathhead Back Tattoo (TLC) Back −25 +25 0 100 Snowspire barn The Furites were a band of roaming barbarians who repeatedly attempted to conquer the cities of the Northern Wastes. They were instantly recognisable through their elaborate body paints. The sight of hordes of these barely human-looking soldiers charging in a battlefield is said to have driven back many an army. Furtie Deathhead Torso
Furite Flame Back Tattoo (TLC) Back -30 +30 0 100 Northern Wastes The Furites were a band of roaming barbarians who repeatedly attempted to conquer the cities of the Northern Wastes. They were instantly recognisable through their elaborate body paints. The sight of hordes of these barely human-looking soldiers charging in a battlefield is said to have driven back many an army. Furite Flame Back
Furite Flame Stomach Tattoo (TLC) Stomach −25 +25 0 100 Snowspire barn The Furites were a band of roaming barbarians who repeatedly attempted to conquer the cities of the Northern Wastes. They were instantly recognisable through their elaborate body paints. The sight of hordes of these barely human-looking soldiers charging in a battlefield is said to have driven back many an army. Furite Flame Stomach
Furite Flash Face Tattoo (TLC) Face −20 +20 0 100 Snowspire house The Furites were a band of roaming barbarians who repeatedly attempted to conquer the cities of the Northern Wastes. They were instantly recognisable through their elaborate body paints. The sight of hordes of these barely human-looking soldiers charging in a battlefield is said to have driven back many an army. Furite Flash Face
Furite Funeral Face Tattoo (TLC) Face −35 +35 0 100 Snowspire tavern The Furites were a band of roaming barbarians who repeatedly attempted to conquer the cities of the Northern Wastes. They were instantly recognisable through their elaborate body paints. The sight of hordes of these barely human-looking soldiers charging in a battlefield is said to have driven back many an army. Furite Funeral Face
Furite Stripe Face Tattoo (TLC) Face -35 +35 0 100 Northern Wastes Foothill grave The Furites were a band of roaming barbarians who repeatedly attempted to conquer the cities of the Northern Wastes. They were instantly recognisable through their elaborate body paints. The sight of hordes of these barely human-looking soldiers charging in a battlefield is said to have driven back many an army. Furite Stripe Face
Furite Swirl Back Tattoo (TLC) Back -30 +30 0 100 Necropolis (skeleton) The Furites were a band of roaming barbarians who repeatedly attempted to conquer the cities of the Northern Wastes. They were instantly recognisable through their elaborate body paints. The sight of hordes of these barely human-looking soldiers charging in a battlefield is said to have driven back many an army. Furite Swirl Back
Furite Swirl Torso Tattoo (TLC) Torso -25 +25 0 100 Lost Bay barrel The Furites were a band of roaming barbarians who repeatedly attempted to conquer the cities of the Northern Wastes. They were instantly recognisable through their elaborate body paints. The sight of hordes of these barely human-looking soldiers charging in a battlefield is said to have driven back many an army. Furite Swirl Torso
Furite War Leg Tattoo (TLC) Leg −25 +25 0 100 Snowspire house The Furites were a band of roaming barbarians who repeatedly attempted to conquer the cities of the Northern Wastes. They were instantly recognisable through their elaborate body paints. The sight of hordes of these barely human-looking soldiers charging in a battlefield is said to have driven back many an army. Furite War Leg
Golden Harvest Tattoo Back +35 0 +35 52 Bowerstone South barrel The central circle represents the earth, while the 10 extremities symbolize growth and the 10 harvest seasons. The golden incarnation of this image celebrates a particularly good year. Golden Harvest
Gryphon Chest +15 +15 0 66 Knothole Glade shop The Gryphons were said to exist in the times before the Old Kingdom, though most consider them mythical creatures. Gryphon
Gryphonite (TLC) Chest +15 +15 0 51 Knothole Glade shop Similar in almost every sense to traditional Gryphons, the legendary Gryphonites are popular creatures in old Knothole Glade tales. Gryphonite
Harion Arm Tattoo Arm +10 0 0 46 Bargate Prison Barracks This pattern is modeled on the skin of the little-seen Harion lizards. Harion Arm
Harion Shoulder Tattoo Shoulder +10 0 0 45 Clifftop Path barrel;
Bargate Prison Barracks
This pattern is modeled on the skin of the little-seen Harion lizards. Harion Shoulder
Harvest Tattoo Back +15 0 +15 52 Bowerstone South barrel The central circle represents the earth, while the 10 extremities symbolize growth and the 10 harvest seasons. Harvest
Howl Tattoo Face -51 +51 0 62 Guild Demon Door;
Witchwood Dmn Dr;
Knothole Glade shop;
Lychfield tombstone
Ancient Knothole Glade warriors underwent a terrible initiation, which required them to hunt Balverines unarmed, and painted in their likeness. Some were said to be so absorbed by its fierceness that they lost all trace of humanity. Howl
Karlan Wings Shoulder +10 0 0 41 Lychfield tombstone Though now extinct, the karlan eagle is considered a symbol of truth and power. Karlan Wings
Kryndon Chest +10 −10 +10 43 Guild dorm bookcase The Kryndons are an old order of assassins who live normal lives by day. Kryndon
Lionhead Chest Tattoo (TLC) Chest +30 -20 +45 1000 Snowspire house Lions are fabled creatures that are supposed to exist in warm climates, hunting their prey by night and sleeping in shadows by day. The Lionhead image was worn by a group of men in the Old Kingdom whose sole purpose in life was to take over the world, planning to do so under cover of night. Their over-ambitious plans failed with the invention of torches. Lionhead Chest
Lionhead Back Tattoo (TLC) Back +30 −20 +45 1000 Snowspire grave Lions are fabled creatures that are supposed to exist in warm climates, hunting their prey by night and sleeping in shadows by day. The Lionhead image was worn by a group of men in the Old Kingdom whose sole purpose in life was to take over the world, planning to do so under cover of night. Their over-ambitious plans failed with the invention of torches. Lionhead Back
Lopion Chest +10 0 +10 35 Tattooist (Darkwood) This is a symbol of birth and fertility. Lopion
Poison Web Leg +10 +10 0 45 Knothole Glade shop The webbing of the Red Widow spider, native to Witchwood, was once used by the Knothole Glade warriors to create traps and clothes. Poison Web
Red Widow Tattoo Arm +10 +10 0 44 Knothole Glade house The Red Widow is a highly venomous spider native to Witchwood. Knothole Glade warriors of old dipped their weapons in its poison, for it was said to be highly effective against Balverines. Red Widow
Remove (Erase Existing Tattoo) N\A 0 0 0 200 A Tattooist In the hands of a skilled tattooist, removing all your tattoos is a quick and painless process. Remove (Erase Existing Tattoo)
Ruon Peak Torso +10 0 +10 40 Tattooist (Darkwood) Representing Ruon, Albion's highest mountain, this image is associated with success and ambition. Ruon Peak
Seachaos Arm Tattoo Arm −5 +5 −5 34 Bowerstone S. house The Seachaos tattoos are a favorite among pirates. Seachaos Arm
Seachaos Leg Leg −5 +5 −5 39 Knothole Glade shop The Seachaos tattoos are a favorite among pirates. Seachaos Leg
Seacorpse Face −25 +25 −25 47 Knothole Glade shop Hook Coast sea merchants once feared this image above all others, for it was worn by the most fierce and unfeeling pirates Albion has ever known. Seacorpse
Snowspire Archer (TLC) Face +15 -15 0 75 Snowspire Tattooist A face tattoo inspired by the traditional warpaintings Snowspire soldiers applied before going into battle. They were said to invoke the power of the ice gods that lived among the mountains and to imbue each warrior with the strength to bring down any invading enemies. Snowspire Archer
Snowspire Axeman (TLC) Face +20 -20 0 100 Snowspire Tattooist A face tattoo inspired by the traditional warpaintings Snowspire soldiers applied before going into battle. They were said to invoke the power of the ice gods that lived among the mountains and to imbue each warrior with the strength to bring down any invading enemies. Snowspire Axeman
Snowspire Blacksmith (TLC) Face +5 -5 0 40 Snowspire Tattooist A face tattoo inspired by the traditional warpaintings Snowspire soldiers applied before going into battle. They were said to invoke the power of the ice gods that lived among the mountains and to imbue each warrior with the strength to bring down any invading enemies. Snowspire Blacksmith
Snowspire Commander (TLC) Face +40 -40 0 500 Snowspire Tattooist A face tattoo inspired by the traditional warpaintings Snowspire soldiers applied before going into battle. They were said to invoke the power of the ice gods that lived among the mountains and to imbue each warrior with the strength to bring down any invading enemies. Snowspire Commander
Snowspire Crossbowman (TLC) Face +25 -25 0 150 Snowspire Tattooist A face tattoo inspired by the traditional warpaintings Snowspire soldiers applied before going into battle. They were said to invoke the power of the ice gods that lived among the mountains and to imbue each warrior with the strength to bring down any invading enemies. Snowspire Crossbowman
Snowspire General (TLC) Face +30 -30 0 250 Snowspire Tattooist A face tattoo inspired by the traditional warpaintings Snowspire soldiers applied before going into battle. They were said to invoke the power of the ice gods that lived among the mountains and to imbue each warrior with the strength to bring down any invading enemies. Snowspire General
Snowspire Guard (TLC) Face +10 -10 0 60 Snowspire Tattooist A face tattoo inspired by the traditional warpaintings Snowspire soldiers applied before going into battle. They were said to invoke the power of the ice gods that lived among the mountains and to imbue each warrior with the strength to bring down any invading enemies. Snowspire Guard
Snowspire Innkeeper (TLC) Face +5 -5 0 40 Snowspire Tattooist A face tattoo inspired by the traditional warpaintings Snowspire soldiers applied before going into battle. They were said to invoke the power of the ice gods that lived among the mountains and to imbue each warrior with the strength to bring down any invading enemies. Snowspire Innkeeper
Snowspire Slinger (TLC) Face +10 -10 0 60 Snowspire Tattooist A face tattoo inspired by the traditional warpaintings Snowspire soldiers applied before going into battle. They were said to invoke the power of the ice gods that lived among the mountains and to imbue each warrior with the strength to bring down any invading enemies. Snowspire Slinger
Snowspire Spearman (TLC) Face +20 -20 0 100 Snowspire Tattooist A face tattoo inspired by the traditional warpaintings Snowspire soldiers applied before going into battle. They were said to invoke the power of the ice gods that lived among the mountains and to imbue each warrior with the strength to bring down any invading enemies. Snowspire Spearman
Snowspire Swordsman (TLC) Face +15 -15 0 75 Snowspire Tattooist A face tattoo inspired by the traditional warpaintings Snowspire soldiers applied before going into battle. They were said to invoke the power of the ice gods that lived among the mountains and to imbue each warrior with the strength to bring down any invading enemies. Snowspire Swordsman
Somrune Face +20 0 0 58 Bargate Prison Warden's Office Designed by Somrune himself, this design became popular among all students of arcane texts associated with the Old Kingdom. Somrune
Spiral Dementia Tattoo Face 0 +20 −20 57 Oakvale (North) house This pattern is used in some parts of Albion to mark mental patients that are considered lost causes. Spiral Dimentia
Tallin Clan Arm Tattoo Arm 0 +5 -5 38 Grey House (scarecrow) The Tallin Clan perfected unarmed combat to an art form. Their tattoos reflect their knowledge of the body's inner workings. Tallin Clan Arm
Tallin Clan Leg Leg 0 +5 −5 36 Grey House bookshelf The Tallin Clan perfected unarmed combat to an art form. Their tattoos reflect their knowledge of the body's inner workings. Tallin Clan Leg
Valiance Chest +10 +10 +10 45 Tattooist (Darkwood) Though small in size, only the greatest warriors of the Old Kingdom were awarded this pattern. Unlike medals, the award disappeared with the person who won it. Valiance
Vambrace Tattoo Arm 0 0 +5 32 Hook Coast house Warriors who consider real armor a weakness sometimes like to simulate it on their flesh; for them, their skin is their armor. Vambrace

Tattooist Locations[]

Tattoos can be bought from and applied by tattooists in:

Notes[]

  • During the White Balverine quest, there is no one around to guard the shops in Knothole Glade. If it suits your Hero's alignment, you can go to the tattoo shop and steal the tattoos.
  • In Fable TLC, there is a tattoo hidden in a grave behind the pub in Snowspire Village called the "Lionhead" tattoo, in reference to the Lionhead Studios' Logo.
  • Unlike other tattoo types, you can actually wear both shoulder tattoos (Karlan Wings and Harion Shoulder) at the same time because one's on the front and the other is on the back of your Hero's shoulders.

Trivia[]

  • The tattoos Gryphon and Gyphonite both use the same texture. 
  • The Froydian Tattoo is likely a reference to Sigmund Freud, the Austrian neurologist and psychiatrist, and to his theories on sexuality, which would explain the tattoo's phallic design.
  • The Kryndon tattoo's design, name, and description may refer to Superman and his iconic symbol, his home planet of Krypton, and his alter-ego Clark Kent.
  • In Fable: TLC, the Lionhead and Big Blue Box tattoos are references to Lionhead Studios and Big Blue Box, respectively, the developers of Fable and Fable: TLC.

Fable II[]

In Fable II, tattoos can be applied to the body and face with 4 tattoos available for each area, and each tattoo adding a percentage of attractiveness, scariness, poshness, or an additional attribute to your Hero's personality. Tattoos can be used to hide some battle scars although you can not completely cover yourself with tattoos.

It will cost the Hero a base value of 250 gold to have any of his tattoos removed by a Tattooist.

List of Tattoos[]

(Note: Click the box icons to sort the columns and group tattoos by name, value, body part, attractiveness, scariness, additional attribute or location.)

Name Base Value Body Part Attr. Scari. Add. Location Description
Abyssal 50 Gold Face 2.5% N/A N/A Bowerstone Old Town Following the discovery of cave paintings in an island off the coast of Albion, historians have ascertained the existence of a civilization which predates the Old Kingdom: the Abyssals. Their connection to the sea was such that many experts believe they were actually amphibious.
Abyssal 50 Gold Body 2.5% N/A N/A Bowerstone Old Town Following the discovery of cave paintings in an island off the coast of Albion, historians have ascertained the existence of a civilization which predates the Old Kingdom: the Abyssals. Their connection to the sea was such that many experts believe they were actually amphibious.
Albionite 50 Gold Face 5.0% N/A N/A Bloodstone The intricate patterns are based on the now long-lost tapestries of the first societies to emerge after the fall of the Old Kingdom. It was a time of uncertainty, superstition, and fear, and these designs were meant to ward off evil.
Albionite 50 Gold Body 5.0% N/A N/A Bloodstone The intricate patterns are based on the now long-lost tapestries of the first societies to emerge after the fall of the Old Kingdom. It was a time of uncertainty, superstition, and fear, and these designs were meant to ward off evil.
Bargate 50 Gold Face N/A 10.0% N/A Bowerstone Old Town The last generations of inmates at Bargate Prison, before it was demolished, were recognizable everywhere from these tattoos, developed by non-artists and usually inked with less than wholesome materials.
Bargate 50 Gold Body N/A 10.0% N/A Bowerstone Old Town The last generations of inmates at Bargate Prison, before it was demolished, were recognizable everywhere from these tattoos, developed by non-artists and usually inked with less than wholesome materials.
Chasm 50 Gold Face 2.5% 2.5% N/A Gypsy Camp It is said that the worshippers of The Chasm long for the day the ground splits beneath our feet and we are all sucked into the abyss, where the true believers will rule forever.
Chasm 50 Gold Body 2.5% 2.5% N/A Gypsy Camp It is said that the worshippers of The Chasm long for the day the ground splits beneath our feet and we are all sucked into the abyss, where the true believers will rule forever.
Clockwork 50 Gold Neck 5.0% N/A 2.5% Posh. Gypsy Camp When science and technology was first in the ascendant, tattooists everywhere feared their art would become obsolete in the modern world. Clockwork patterns were designed to attract the new breed of forward-thinking men and women
Clockwork 50 Gold Body 5.0% N/A 2.5% Posh. Gypsy Camp When science and technology was first in the ascendant, tattooists everywhere feared their art would become obsolete in the modern world. Clockwork patterns were designed to attract the new breed of forward-thinking men and women
Cult of Blades 50 Gold Face N/A N/A 10.0% Evil Bloodstone Years after the death of Jack of Blades, a cult who worshipped him and attempted to find ways to bring him back made a brief appearance. Their members all sported these tattoos and set out to spread violence and chaos wherever they went.
Cult of Blades 50 Gold Body N/A N/A 10.0% Evil Bloodstone Years after the death of Jack of Blades, a cult who worshipped him and attempted to find ways to bring him back made a brief appearance. Their members all sported these tattoos and set out to spread violence and chaos wherever they went.
Dark Flames 50 Gold Neck 2.5% 5.0% N/A Gypsy Camp The myth of the Dark Flames was pervasive throughout Albion at one time. It spoke of a strange fire that burned black and emanated no heat. All those who were touched by its flames suffered no burns to the flesh, but their souls would be consumed in an instant.
Dark Flames 50 Gold Body 2.5% 5.0% N/A Gypsy Camp The myth of the Dark Flames was pervasive throughout Albion at one time. It spoke of a strange fire that burned black and emanated no heat. All those who were touched by its flames suffered no burns to the flesh, but their souls would be consumed in an instant.
Death Clan 50 Gold Face N/A 10.0% N/A Westcliff
Bloodstone
The Death Clan was a notorious gang of bandits who terrorized Albion over two-hundred years ago. Members of the clan all wore these hideous tattoos, designed to inspire fear, to the point where many people believed the bandits weren't human at all, but monstrous spirits sent to torment humanity.
Death Clan 50 Gold Body N/A 10.0% N/A Westcliff
Bloodstone
The Death Clan was a notorious gang of bandits who terrorized Albion over two-hundred years ago. Members of the clan all wore these hideous tattoos, designed to inspire fear, to the point where many people believed the bandits weren't human at all, but monstrous spirits sent to torment humanity.
Kemala 50 Gold Face N/A 10.0% N/A Bowerstone Old Town Nobody knows where the mysterious warriors of the Kemala tribe first came from, but they disembarked on Albion's shores and began a campaign of slaughter and destruction that lasted for ten years before they disappeared without a trace. The illustrations in old fairy tales still make use of these patterns when they want to represent someone especially fearsome.
Kemala 50 Gold Body N/A 10.0% N/A Bowerstone Old Town Nobody knows where the mysterious warriors of the Kemala tribe first came from, but they disembarked on Albion's shores and began a campaign of slaughter and destruction that lasted for ten years before they disappeared without a trace. The illustrations in old fairy tales still make use of these patterns when they want to represent someone especially fearsome.
Nomad Archer 50 Gold Face 5.0% N/A N/A Westcliff Travelers to the more remote regions of Samarkand have often returned with drawings of the nomadic tribes they encountered there. This tattoo is traditionally worn by the best archers among those tribes.
Nomad Archer 50 Gold Body 5.0% N/A N/A Westcliff Travelers to the more remote regions of Samarkand have often returned with drawings of the nomadic tribes they encountered there. This tattoo is traditionally worn by the best archers among those tribes.
Nomad Shaman 50 Gold Face 5.0% N/A N/A Westcliff Travelers to the more remote regions of Samarkand have often returned with drawings of the nomadic tribes they encountered there. This tattoo is traditionally worn by the wisest shamans among those tribes.
Nomad Shaman 50 Gold Body 5.0% N/A N/A Westcliff Travelers to the more remote regions of Samarkand have often returned with drawings of the nomadic tribes they encountered there. This tattoo is traditionally worn by the wisest shamans among those tribes.
Nomad Warrior 50 Gold Face 5.0% N/A N/A Westcliff Travelers to the more remote regions of Samarkand have often returned with drawings of the nomadic tribes they encountered there. This tattoo is traditionally worn by the bravest warriors among those tribes.
Nomad Warrior 50 Gold Body 5.0% N/A N/A Westcliff Travelers to the more remote regions of Samarkand have often returned with drawings of the nomadic tribes they encountered there. This tattoo is traditionally worn by the bravest warriors among those tribes.
Radicle 50 Gold Face 7.5% N/A N/A Gypsy Camp The Radicles were a loosely knit community of druids and rangers who formed a special relationship with nature and connected spiritually with the plants. It is said that many of the trees around Albion is a sublimated Radicle
Radicle 50 Gold Body 7.5% N/A N/A Gypsy Camp The Radicles were a loosely knit community of druids and rangers who formed a special relationship with nature and connected spiritually with the plants. It is said that many of the trees around Albion is a sublimated Radicle
Thesians 50 Gold Face 5.0% N/A N/A Bloodstone The ancient Thesians had a deep love for labyrinths, which went so far that even their streets were giant puzzles to be solved during every day use. This obsession is reflected in their body art, which is meant to represent the enigma of the human soul that dwells beneath the skin.
Thesians 50 Gold Body 5.0% N/A N/A Bloodstone The ancient Thesians had a deep love for labyrinths, which went so far that even their streets were giant puzzles to be solved during every day use. This obsession is reflected in their body art, which is meant to represent the enigma of the human soul that dwells beneath the skin.
Lionhead 50 Gold Face 5.0% N/A 5.0% Good Guild Cave (DLC) This was the logo of the company founded by the great alchemist Leo Head, inventor of extra ordinary potions and first occupant of Castle Fairfax. The magical properties of the ink he created mean the tattoo will apply itself automatically whenever you use it, without the need to visit a tattooist.
Lionhead 50 Gold Body 5.0% N/A 5.0% Good Guild Cave (DLC) This was the logo of the company founded by the great alchemist Leo Head, inventor of extra ordinary potions and first occupant of Castle Fairfax. The magical properties of the ink he created mean the tattoo will apply itself automatically whenever you use it, without the need to visit a tattooist.
Tribal Warrior 1200 Gold Face N/A N/A 20.0% Aggressive. Fable II Pub Games The Ferals were a race of nomadic mystics early in Albion's history who used their meditative techniques and magical powers for violence rather than introspection. When a member of the tribe came of age, they were gifted with a tattoo like this, which would embed itself onto the skin without the need of a tattooist.
Tribal Warrior 300 Gold Body N/A N/A 20.0% Aggressive. Fable II Pub Games The Ferals were a race of nomadic mystics early in Albion's history who used their meditative techniques and magical powers for violence rather than introspection. When a member of the tribe came of age, they were gifted with a tattoo like this, which would embed itself onto the skin without the need of a tattooist.

Tattooist Locations[]

Tattoos can be bought from and applied by a tattooist. There are no longer any travelling tattooists, only shops and stalls. You can find them in the following areas:

Each tattooist in Fable II has unique tattoos that are not available from other tattooists.

Notes[]

  • In Fable II, the Hero's tattoos will be erased during The Spire quest.
  • If you play A Hero's Tale and win the Lionhead Tattoo, it can be collected in Fable II in a chest in the Guild Cave along with your other prizes or bought in the Gypsy Camp.
  • In Fable II Pub Games, the Tribal Warrior face tattoo can be won by playing and placing in the level 4 Keystone tournament. The Tribal Warrior body tattoo is won by placing in the level 3 Spinnerbox tournament.

Trivia[]

  • The Lionhead tattoo set is a reference to Lionhead Studios.
  • The Thesian tattoo set is a reference to Theseus, the hero of Greek mythology.

Fable III[]

In Fable III, every part of your Hero's personality, and even their weapons, will change depending on their fighting style and alignment, and as such, so will their tattoos. They will morph along with your Hero depending on their alignment.

The colour of the Hero's tattoos can be changed with dyes found throughout Aurora that are earned during the Temple's Treasure quest. The player must collect flowers (blue, green, yellow, red, purple, and orange) and may later dye their tattoos to any of the collected flower colours.

List of Tattoos[]

(Note: Click the box icons to sort the columns and group tattoos by name, body part or location.)

Name of Set Value by Body Part Location
Face Chest Back Arms Legs
Auroran Aurora Tattoo Stall
Balance N/A Pre-Order DLC (Amazon); Steam
Clockwork DLC (Limited Edition Guide Book); Steam
Crystal N/A Pre-Order DLC (Best Buy); Steam
Dragonsbreath N/A Pre-Order DLC (Wal-Mart); Steam
Dweller Dweller Camp Tattoo Shop
Guild Chest in Treasury; Villager Gifts; Dig
Highlander DLC - 80 MSP
Industrial N/A Pre-Order DLC (GameStop)
Mercenary Right Arm: Brightwall Stylist; The rest is in Mercenary Camp
Nature Organic Ink in Mourningwood
Old Kingdom Shooting Range (score 400-450); Villager Gifts; Dig
Royal Bowerstone Market Tattoo Shop; Villager Gifts
Scythe Shooting Range (score 400-450); Villager Gifts; Dig
Swirlwing DLC (Fable III Controller); Steam

Tattooing Yourself[]

In Fable III, while tattoo shop owners and employees are still labeled as tattooists, none of them actually apply the tattoos (just like none of the hairsytlists actually cut your hair). Once you have acquired a tattoo, you can go to your Sanctuary dressing room to apply or remove them.

Notes[]

  • Some tattoos came with weapons if Fable III was pre-ordered from select retailers.
  • The Mercenary Right Leg Tattoo is not found in any particular location in the Mercenary Camp, but must be found in a random chest or dig spot or won at the Mercenary Camp Shooting Range.
  • Only 8 styles can be given as gifts and traded on-line. They are the Auroran, Dweller, Guild, Mercenary, Nature, Old Kingdom, Royal, and Scythe sets.
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