32+ Best Sims 4 Urban Tattoos To Update Your Sim's Unique Style

It’s been a minute since I shared a fresh list of tattoos, and I wanted to create one specifically for urban gameplay. This list contains the best Sims 4 urban tattoos and tries to include all aesthetics and trendy inks. You’ll get everything from religious inks, geometric tattoos, and tribal tattoos to blackwork, minimalist, and Japanese tattoos..

I discovered all the custom content on Patreon, Tumblr, and TSR, and they’re free to download and use in the base game. I hope this list will influence your Sim’s next makeover, and maybe your next tattoo.

Audrey Tattoo

Download: Audrey Tattoo

We’ll start with this bold and artistic tattoo set designed by McLayneSims. This standalone item contains five progressive designs that range from light to dark. The tattoos cover the chest, arms, back, and face, and include skulls, roses, scripts, and other artistic motifs.

My favorite is the face tattoo, and I’d use it to create a bad boy look. These tattoos are ideal for Simmers who want to add personality to their Sim’s look.

Random Back Tattoos

Download: Random Back Tattoos

The Random Back Tattoos contains four expressive designs, each offering a distinct aesthetic. This includes: an owl, a radiant sun and moon with faces, a dragon intertwined with roses, and a sword wrapped in floral elements.

Due to the tattoo’s size and intensity, it’s perfect for players who seek bold body art for deeper storytelling in the game. You’ll find them in the Tattoos (Upper Back) section in CAS after download.

Cool Kids Calf Tattoo

Download: Cool Kids Calf Tattoo

Getting a tattoo as a kid is a huge no-no, but in Sims 4, you don’t have to worry about your kids having them. I found this stylish calf urban tattoo for children with a beautiful design. It’s simple and intricate, ensuring your urban kid looks cool while embracing street-inspired fashion. You’ll find the tattoos in nine swatches to diversify your styling options.

Jhonny Hand Tattoos

Download: Jhonny Hand Tattoos

If you love hand tattoos, you need to get the Jhonny Hand Tattoos designed by Overkill Simmer. It’s an intricate design covering the back of both your Sim’s palm as well as the fingers. I love the “hopeless” phrase tattooed across the fingers.

Irezumi, Kanji, Back Tatoo Fatpack V3

Download: Irezumi, Kanji, Back Tatoo Fatpack V3

Hoodlemis my favorite Sims 4 content creator when it comes to designing accurate urban tattoos. Their designs are quite accurate, bold, and translate beautifully in-game.

This set is usually my go-to as it has multiple styles to choose from, including traditional, religious, and blackwork. It’s ideal for Simmers who embody bold aesthetics. You’ll find the tattoos in three realistic shades: regular, fresh, and faded.

Sorrow Tattoo

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The Sorrow Tattoo is an upper body tattoo covering the chest, arms, and back to create a cohesive and expressive look for your Sim. This minimal tattoo incorporates various artistic symbols like a compass, detailed texts, and a portrait of Jesus. You’ll find the tattoo in three shades: light, medium, and dark, so you can choose one that suits your Sim.

Hottie Back Tattoos

Download: Hottie Back Tattoos

I can’t stop creating hot, black-girl Sims, and I normally use the Hottie Back Tattoos to add personality. This Sims 4 urban tattoos cc features four intricate designs for your Sim’s upper back. The tattoos include floral and vine patterns, a symmetrical cross design with floral accents, a lace-up corset tattoo running down the spine, and a large ornate mandala-inspired piece covering the entire back.

Note that they’re designed for female Sims only. I suggest checking out our piece on Sims 4 Baddie CC to find clothing to match the tattoo.

Nina Sleeve Tattoo

Download: Nina Sleeve Tattoo

I’ve always wanted a sleeve tattoo, and the Nina Sleeve Tattoo is a design I’d go for. It’s quite bold and includes various artistic symbols like roses, flowing ornamental patterns, and soft shading, which gives it a realistic look. It’s available in three bold swatches to suit multiple aesthetics and skin tones. This arm sleeve tattoo is designed for Sims aged from teens to elders.

Random Baddie Tattoos Pt. 3

Download: Random Baddie Tattoos Pt. 3

If you’ve always wondered what ink I use when creating my Sims 4 lookbooks, it’s the Random Baddie Tattoos Pt. 3. This collection features 14 unique tattoos designed for your female Sim. They range from detailed arm sleeves and statement chest pieces to bold back and thigh designs. Each tattoo brings personality and attitude to your IT Girl’s look.

Random Tattoos 47

Download: Random Tattoos 47

The Random Tattoos 47 is a striking tattoo of two animals: a snake and a butterfly. This creates a stunning contrast between beauty and danger. The tattoo comes in six swatches, so you can choose a shade that matches your Sim’s skin tone. I love how delicate and minimal the tattoo looks, and it translates beautifully in-game.

Divine Timing Tattoo Set

Download: Divine Timing Tattoo Set

The Divine Timing Tattoo Set is a beautiful collection of minimal tattoo designs for your female Sim. These include a floral mid-section tattoo, an upper-back butterfly tattoo, an underboob tattoo, a hand tattoo, and a foot tattoo add-on. If you love intricate tattoos, you need to get this set. You can use it to complete your urban Sim’s streetwear look.

Asia Tattoo V5

Download: Asia Tattoo V5

Full-body sleeve tattoos are quite popular nowadays, which is why I added the Asia Tattoo V5 to the list. The tattoo covers your Sim’s legs, arms, back, and most of the torso. You’ll find it in six swatches, including darker and lighter tones in different colors to match your aesthetics.

You can use the tattoo on both male and female Sims, aged teens to elders. This set is compatible with the base game, meaning you won’t require additional Expansion Packs to use it.

Demyan Tattoo Set

Download: Demyan Tattoo Set

The Demyan Tattoo Set is a minimal tattoo collection designed to evoke artistic taste in your male Sim’s style. It features six swatches and one full body shade. The designs range from Roman numerals and script text to compass and eagle patterns.

My favorite is the leg tattoos, which look sickening when paired with shorts. You can check out our article on Sims 4 Male Shorts CCto find the right shorts to pair with this tattoo.

Tattoo Z22

Download: Tattoo Z22

I’m not a fan of script tattoos, but I wanted to include an option for those who do. The Tattoo Z22 is an upper-body tattoo made up of intricate lettering in a unique font. This is paired with a full sleeve tribal tattoo on one arm, creating a beautiful contrast. The tattoo works on all skins, including black, so you can use it on urban male Sims. This set is designed for Sims of all ages and can be found in the makeup category in CAS.

Nephelim Tattoo

Download: Nephelim Tattoo

If you want to cover your male Sim with a bold tattoo, the Nephelim Tattoo is an excellent choice. It features multiple art designs, including script text, florals, skulls, and more. The tattoo covers the upper back, arms, thighs, and calves. It comes in three progressive shades that range from light to dark. I recommend using this set to complete your Sim’s gothic style.

Japanese Tattoo 06

Download: Japanese Tattoo 06

The Japanese Tattoo 06 is a stunning full-body tattoo that brings intricate artistry to your Sim’s style. It features traditional Japanese motifs covering the legs, arms, and back. You’ll find the tattoo in 12 swatches so you can choose a shade that suits your Sim’s skin tone.

I love how vibrant and pigmented the tattoo is, and I recommend using it to add striking detail to your urban Sim’s look.

Mega Tattoo V3

Download: Mega Tattoo V3

If you want a tattoo designed for both male and female Sims, get the Mega Tattoo V3. It’s a full-body tattoo with intricate patterns, texts, and artistic elements to create a cohesive and expressive look. This tattoo is available in four swatches with darker and lighter tones for customization.

Note that it’s designed for Sims aged from teens to elders and is compatible with all skins and overlays. This means you can use the tattoo with any Sims 4 Body Presets.

Akasa Tattoo

Download: Akasa Tattoo

If you’re looking for a bold, intricate tattoo set that enhances your Sim’s individuality, check out the Akasa Tattoo set. It features five designs showcasing geometric patterns, tribal elements, and mythical figures.

The tattoos cover the arms, torso, back, chest, and legs and feature multiple colors, like green, black, and red. Note that they’re designed for male Sims and work with all skins and overlays.

India Spine Tattoo

Download: India Spine Tattoo

The India Spine Tattoo is a gorgeous vertical tattoo that runs along the spine. I love this tattoo because its composition creates a powerful and beautiful aesthetic, making it ideal for Sims who embrace individuality and artistic expression. You’ll find the tattoo in the upper back section in CAS after download.

Mermaid Tattoo

Download: Mermaid Tattoo

The Mermaid Tattoo is a shin tattoo with an ocean-inspired design to bring elegance and mystery to your Sim’s body art. The mermaid silhouette adds an ethereal vibe, which makes it perfect for occults. You’ll find the tattoo in five swatches, and it’s designed for teens and adults.

Flutter Tattoos

Download: Flutter Tattoos

As mentioned earlier, Hoodlem designs flattering Sims 4 urban tattoos, and this one is no exception. It’s a delicate butterfly tattoo, which often symbolizes transformation and freedom. The tattoo comes in three shades: regular, fresh, and faded. It’s designed for Sims of all genders, aged from teens to elders. If you love small, minimal tattoos, you need to add this to your mods folder.

Elysian Tattoo Set

Download: Elysian Tattoo Set

The Elysian Tattoo Set is a pretty and simple collection with an armsleeve, underboob, and undercheek design. The sleeve tattoo contains multiple floral elements, while the rest are script tattoos with words like “Imperfectly Beautiful” and “Elysian.”

You’ll find the tattoo in two swatches: black and red, so you can choose a shade that suits your Sim’s skin tone.

Full Back Tattoo

Download: Full Back Tattoo

Another pretty and cute tattoo to add to your mods folder is this Full Back Tattoo. It’s a lion tattoo design, surrounded by ornate floral patterns and leaves to create a powerful and visually striking composition. I love how the tattoo has detailed shading to add realism to your gameplay.

I’d suggest pairing the top with a backless, halter-neck top to showcase its true beauty. You can find appropriate tops in our article on Sims 4 Tops CC.

Gazer Tattoo

Download: Gazer Tattoo

The Gazer Tattoo is a full-body tattoo in five progressive designs. It covers the upper chest, neck, arms, lower torso, and thighs. I like the tattoo details on the face, as they add a rebellious touch to my Sim’s look. I recommend using this tattoo to create a gothic or alternative Sim with daring fashion choices. This is one of the few Sims 4 tattoos that work on all skin tones, so you don’t have to worry about your Sim’s skin color.

Random Tatt Set

Download: Random Tatt Set

The Random Tatt Set is a gorgeous tattoo collection featuring two intricate arm sleeves, a large back tattoo, a throat and neck tattoo, and two chest tattoos. These designs feature skulls, floral patterns, and ornamental elements. You’ll find the tattoo on the left upper arm section in CAS. I’d recommend using it to create bad ass urban Sims who love art and expressing themsleves.

“All About the Benjamins” Male Tattoo Pack 001

Download: “All About the Benjamins” Male Tattoo Pack 001

The “All About the Benjamins” Male Tattoo Pack 001 is a beautiful tattoo collection containing intricate designs covering the chest, back, arms, and the right calf. You’ll get the tattoos in six swatches, the first being the entire tattoo pack, while swatches 2 to 6 are individual tattoos so you can customize your Sim.

This set is compatible with Alpha and Maxis Match skins and is located in the upper left arm category in CAS.

Full Body Tattoo 04

Download: Full Body Tattoo 04

I love well-made full-body tattoos, like this one by YeJoslais. It covers the entire body, except for the face, giving your Sim a mysterious and interesting look. The tattoo is a mix of script texts, geometric patterns, and symbolic imagery. You’ll find it in 11 swatches, and it’s perfect for crafting an urban, mystical, or rebellious character.

Tattoo Torso N2

Download: Tattoo Torso N2

The Tattoo Torso N2 is a bold urban tattoo covering the torso, arms, and back. Its design includes script text, ornamental patterns, and symbolic imagery, which create a layered look for your Sim. The post’s description is in Portuguese, but you can click on the attached package file to add the tattoo to your mods folder.

Nao Leg Tattoo

Download: Nao Leg Tattoo

If you’re looking for a stylish tattoo to style your Sim’s curvy body, check out the Nao Leg Tattoo. It’s a complex arrangement of artistic motifs covering the left leg and flank. The tattoo is available in two swatches, red and black, to fit multiple skin tones and outfits.

This tattoo would look great in a two-piece bikini set as shown in the picture above. You can read our article on Sims 4 Swimsuit CC to find various bikinis for the tattoo.

Brenda Thigh Tattoo

Download: Brenda Thigh Tattoo

I’m obsessed with this floral tattoo designed by Overkill Simmer. It’s an upper thigh tattoo designed with large and small flowers paired with intricate script text. If you’re going for a clean and elegant tattoo design, I recommend using this. It’s not overly distracting and has a delicate touch to it.

Ornament Tattoo

Download: Ornament Tattoo

The Ornament Tattoo is a stunning full-body tattoo set covering the arms, upper body, and part of the leg. The tattoo is inspired by mandalas and geometrical patterns, giving your Sim an ornamental look. I love how detailed the tattoo is without being overly distracting.

Hip and Leg Tattoo

Download: Hip and Leg Tattoo

I’ll end this Sims 4 tattoos list with the Hip and Leg Tattoo pack, which is a detailed collection with different designs. This includes floral patterns, skulls, and roses. The tattoos extend across the hip and leg to create a bold, expressive aesthetic. They’re available in 25 swatches, giving you a wide range of shades to choose from.

Conclusion

That’s the end of the road, Simmers. I hope you find stunning Sims 4 urban tattoos on this list to use in your urban gameplay.

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