Wasteland Scratchers - Immersive Stick n' Poke Tattoos
⚪ Last updated 2015⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #1 of 8 Tattoos mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Wasteland Scratchers - Immersive Stick n' Poke Tattoos
"just get in the chair over there"
NEW ENTHUSIAST VERSION NOW AVAILABLE!
MORE TATTOOS!
SHITTIER TATTOOS!
MORE SHITTY TATTOOS!
Your Sole Survivor is the supreme badass of the wasteland. They take down Deathclaws without breaking a sweat, eat Mirelurk queen eggs for breakfast and hold the fate of the entire Commonwealth in their hands...
Does that sound like the kind of person who would get a tattoo of a cartoon bird on their neck?
I don't think so and neither should you. Bethesda's tattoo designs are terrible, this makes them less terrible by actually treating them like what they are - Stick and pokes performed in a dingy cellar on a bloody chair... and that needle didn't look too sanitary, either.
You currently have two download options:
Hobbyist - Subtle stick n pokes, one tattoo per file
Enthusiast - MORE subtle stick n pokes, 11 NEW tattoos!
Yes, I am working on updates, I just had to take a break once school started. More tattoos are otw, I swear.
Tattoos now correspond to parts of the face:
Lucky Clover - Left Cheek
Eagle - Neck
Anchor - Chin
Bad Luck - Right Cheek
Radiation Skull - Forehead
As of right now the vanilla tattoo names are still in the game, though I hope to make these standalone eventually.
Currently features railroad ally symbol. BOS, Minutemen, and Institute versions coming soon
nBBKcz19ytE
Due to subtle differences in the way textures sit on player models based on gender these tattoos will look best on male characters for the time being. As I finalize layouts I'll release both male and female versions to best accommodate everyone. Enthusiast is currently technically NOT lore-friendly as it features Nora's name, but a version with Nate on it will be released.
"Future" updates:
- Lifer (even more tattoos)
- Tattoos Renamed on in-game menu
- Faction pride versions
- More Wasteland Scratchers series releases!
Edit sResourceDataDirsFinal in your fallout4.ini located at Documents\My Games\Fallout4
How it should look:
sResourceDataDirsFinal=STRINGS\, TEXTURES\
Install using NMM or simply extract the zip to your data folder
only use one file at a time
This mod replaces the default Fallout 4 tattoos with gritty, hand-poked style designs that fit the wasteland aesthetic. It's a popular cosmetic overhaul with over 1,300 endorsements, last updated in 2015, and is for players who want more immersive character customization.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,390 endorsements and 51k downloads – clearly a hit.
- Gives your character that authentic wasteland grime – no more clean ink.
- Lightweight cosmetic change that doesn't affect gameplay or performance.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2015 – might not be compatible with the latest game patches.
- Only replaces existing tattoos – doesn't add new slots or standalone designs.
- The 'shitty' aesthetic isn't for everyone – if you want clean ink, look elsewhere.
For Fallout 4 roleplayers who want their survivor to look like they've been through hell. If you're tired of the vanilla tattoos looking too clean, this is a must-have. Skip if you prefer pristine character models or want gameplay changes – this is purely cosmetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to load this mod after any other tattoo mods to avoid conflicts.
- Test in character creation to see the new designs before committing to a playthrough.
- If you're using a mod manager, enable this mod and check for overwrite prompts – let it override vanilla tattoos.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- Breadnbooze
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 51,147
- Endorsements
- 1,390
- Category
- Tattoos
- Created
- 12/5/2015
- Updated
- 12/6/2015
🔧 How to Install Fallout 4 Mods
Download from Nexus.
📖 Full step-by-step install guide for Fallout 4 →
Visit the official mod page for specific installation instructions for this mod.
🎮 Need cheat codes or console commands? Check ur gaming wiki for Fallout 4 commands, item IDs, and more.
Keep browsing — more Fallout 4 mods await