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Tattoos and Face Paint - Version 5 vs Version 6
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11Overview22Tattoos and face paint are part of the skin detail customization system in inZOI. Found under the Face Characteristics section of Create a Zoi, these options let players add visual details to their Zoi's skin, ranging from decorative face paint and neck tattoos to realistic features like scars, moles, and freckles. While makeup focuses on cosmetic products like eyeshadow, lipstick, and blush, the skin detail categories covered here deal with more permanent or structural markings on the face and neck.44The system is organized into several subcategories: Face Paint (which includes both decorative paint designs and neck tattoos), Scars (including bandages and pimple patches), Moles, and Freckles. Each category has its own set of preset options with varying degrees of customization. These details work alongside face customization and clothing to give every Zoi a distinct, personal appearance.66How to Access Skin Details88All tattoo, face paint, scar, mole, and freckle options are located in the same area of the character creator. To reach them:1010Open Create a Zoi (either when creating a new character or by editing an existing Zoi's appearance in-game).Navigate to the Face tab.Select Characteristics from the subcategories.Choose the specific category you want: Face Paint, Scars, Moles, or Freckles.1212Each category displays a grid of thumbnail previews. Clicking a thumbnail applies it to your Zoi in the viewport. Some thumbnails can be difficult to read at small sizes, and neck tattoos in particular may not be immediately obvious from the preview alone. You may need to select an option and rotate your Zoi to see where the design actually appears on the body.1414Skin Detail Categories1616The following table summarizes the skin detail categories available under Face Characteristics.1818CategoryWhat It IncludesCustomizationFace PaintDecorative face paint designs and neck tattoosColor adjustment only; position is fixedScarsFacial scars, bandages (bandaids), and pimple patchesOne selection at a time; limited customizationMolesMoles and birthmarks in various sizes and placementsPreset placement; wide variety of optionsFrecklesFreckle patterns ranging from subtle to full-face coveragePreset patterns with varying intensity levels2020Face Paint and Neck Tattoos2121The Face Paint category serves double duty in inZOI. It contains both obvious face paint designs and options that function more like tattoos, particularly on the neck area. The label "Face Paint" is somewhat misleading because many of the available designs are clearly intended to look like ink rather than paint.2323The face paint designs include decorative patterns such as hearts placed under the eyes, leopard print running down the side of the face, and various artistic motifs that cover the cheeks and forehead. These tend to be bold and colorful, suited for expressive or stylized characters.2525The neck tattoo options occupy the lower portion of the Face Paint grid. These designs wrap around the neck or sit on the throat and collarbone area. Because they are smaller and more detailed than the face paint designs, they pass more convincingly as actual tattoos. Neck tattoos are currently the closest thing to "real" tattoos available in the base game without mods.2727Color Customization2929All face paint and neck tattoo options support color customization. After selecting a design, you can change its color using the color picker. This lets you shift a heart design from red to black, turn leopard print from orange to blue, or adjust a neck tattoo to match your Zoi's skin tone for a more subtle look. However, you cannot adjust the opacity, size, or position of any face paint design. The artwork is locked to a fixed location on the face or neck.3131Scars, Bandages, and Pimple Patches3333The Scars category goes beyond traditional scars to include several types of skin details that add character and storytelling potential to your Zoi.3535TypeDescriptionScarsTraditional facial scars in various shapes and placements, useful for giving a Zoi a battle-worn or rugged appearanceBandages (Bandaids)Adhesive bandage strips placed on the face, adding a casual or injured lookPimple PatchesSmall round patches placed on the skin, mimicking the acne patches popular in real-world skincare3737One important limitation is that you can only select one option from the Scars category at a time. Choosing a scar replaces any previously selected bandage or pimple patch, and the reverse is also true. You cannot stack a scar with a bandage on a different part of the face. This restricts the layering possibilities for players who want to combine multiple skin details.3838The Scars category provides a solid foundation for character storytelling, but community members have noted the absence of certain scar types such as burn marks and acne scars. Players have also requested the ability to apply multiple scars simultaneously for more complex character designs.4040Moles and Birthmarks4242The Moles category offers a wide variety of options for adding moles and birthmarks to your Zoi's face. Unlike the Scars category, the mole selection is quite generous, with options that range from small, subtle beauty marks to larger birthmarks. Moles come in different sizes and are placed at various locations on the face, including the cheeks, chin, forehead, and near the lips.4444Moles and birthmarks are preset in their placement. You cannot drag them to a custom position on the face or resize them. The community has suggested a drag-and-drop system for moles and birthmarks that would allow players to place them freely, but this feature has not been implemented as of the current version. Currently, you browse the available options and select the one whose position best matches what you want.4646Because mole placements are fixed, you may need to try several presets to find one that sits where you want it. Rotating your Zoi to inspect the mole from different angles helps confirm whether the placement works with the rest of your character's face structure.4848Freckles5050Freckles are one of the more detailed skin customization options. The selection ranges from very subtle patterns with only a few scattered dots to full-face coverage that gives your Zoi a distinctly sun-kissed appearance. This variety makes freckles useful for both realistic characters and more stylized designs.5252Freckle presets differ in their density, spread, and placement on the face. Some options concentrate freckles on the nose and cheeks (the most common natural pattern), while others spread them more evenly across the forehead and chin as well. The range of intensity options means you can add freckles as a subtle touch or make them a prominent feature of your Zoi's appearance.5454Freckles are currently limited to the face. They do not extend to the body, arms, or shoulders. Like moles, freckle patterns are fixed presets and cannot be freely positioned or combined with other freckle patterns.5656Interaction with Other Customization5858Skin details work alongside the other layers of face customization and makeup. Face paint renders on top of the base skin, so it is visible regardless of skin tone. Scars and moles appear as part of the skin surface and interact naturally with lighting and shading. Freckles blend into the skin texture and become more or less visible depending on the Zoi's complexion.6060Makeup (highlighter, blush, eyeshadow, eyeliner, lipstick) is applied as a separate layer from skin details. This means you can combine freckles with blush, add a scar alongside eyeliner, or use face paint together with eyeshadow without one canceling the other. The rendering order ensures that skin details like freckles and moles sit beneath makeup, which looks natural since real freckles show through foundation in a similar way.6262One thing to be aware of is that skin details are tied to the face editing system rather than the clothing or outfit system. Face paint, scars, moles, and freckles persist across all outfit categories. You cannot assign different scars to different outfits the way you can with accessories. Whatever skin details you set in Create a Zoi will be visible in every outfit your Zoi wears.6464Current Limitations6666The skin detail system has several restrictions in the current version of inZOI:6868No body tattoos. Only face and neck areas are covered. Full-body tattoos on the arms, chest, back, and legs are not available in the base game.Face paint position is fixed. You cannot reposition, resize, or rotate face paint and neck tattoo designs. They are locked to predetermined locations.Color only. Face paint customization is limited to color changes. There is no control over opacity, intensity, or blending.One scar at a time. You can only equip one scar, bandage, or pimple patch from the Scars category. Multiple scars cannot be layered.No custom designs. Players cannot import, draw, or generate their own face paint or tattoo patterns in the base game.Fixed mole and freckle placement. Moles, birthmarks, and freckle patterns are preset and cannot be freely positioned on the face.Face-only freckles. Freckle patterns are limited to the face and do not extend to the neck, shoulders, or body.No scar types like burns or acne scarring. The available scars are limited to clean-line facial scars, bandages, and patches.7070Modded Tattoos7272The modding community has stepped in to expand the tattoo options available in inZOI. Custom tattoo mods, distributed through platforms like CurseForge, can add body tattoos that are not possible in the base game. Popular modded content includes neck tattoo collections with designs like hibiscus flowers, orchids, and oni masks, as well as full-body tattoo overlays that cover the arms, chest, and back.7474Modded tattoos are installed through the ModKit and appear in the character creator alongside the base-game options. Because they use the same face paint slot system, they share the same limitations around layering. However, modders have found ways to create designs that cover larger body areas by using the body texture system rather than the face paint system, which allows tattoos to appear on parts of the body that the base game does not support.7676If you want tattoos beyond what the base game offers, browsing the CurseForge inZOI section for "tattoo" content is the best starting point. Keep in mind that modded content may not be compatible with all game updates and could need to be reinstalled after patches.7878Planned Features8080During a developer AMA held on the official inZOI Discord server on February 28, 2025, Krafton confirmed several upcoming improvements to the tattoo system:8282FeatureDetailsTimelineFull-body tattoosTattoos on the arms, chest, back, legs, and other body parts beyond the face and neckOriginally announced for "around August 2025"; not yet released as of the latest updateAI-generated tattoosPlayers will be able to upload a photo of a real tattoo and have it applied to their Zoi using AI toolsAnnounced as coming "later" after body tattoosCreate a Zoi improvementsBroader category of character creation enhancements listed on the official roadmapOngoing across multiple updates8484The full-body tattoo feature was initially expected around August 2025, but it was not included in the v0.3 update (August 20, 2025) or subsequent patches through v0.7. The feature remains on the development roadmap, though no updated release timeline has been provided.8585The AI-generated tattoo tool is a particularly ambitious planned feature. According to the developers, players will eventually be able to take a photo of their own real-world tattoo, upload it, and have it placed on their Zoi's body. This would allow for truly personalized tattoo designs that go far beyond preset artwork. However, this feature was described as coming after the basic body tattoo system, so it is likely further out on the timeline.8787Tips8989Rotate your Zoi after selecting face paint. Many designs, especially neck tattoos, are not fully visible from the default front-facing camera angle. Rotate to see where the design actually sits on the neck and jawline.Use color to make neck tattoos look realistic. Choosing a dark color (black, dark blue, dark green) for neck tattoo designs helps them read as actual ink rather than decorative paint.Pair freckles with a warm skin tone. Freckles look most natural on lighter and medium skin tones. On very dark skin tones, subtle freckle presets may be barely visible, so consider using a denser pattern.Use scars for character storytelling. A scar or bandage can suggest a backstory for your Zoi without any additional context. This is especially effective when paired with certain traits during character creation.Check modded content for body tattoos. If you want tattoos on the arms, chest, or back, the ModKit community has created body tattoo mods available on CurseForge that extend beyond what the base game provides.Combine skin details with makeup. Freckles beneath blush, moles peeking through foundation, or scars alongside dark eyeliner can all create a more layered, realistic look. These elements render on separate layers so they do not conflict.9191See Also9393Create a Zoi - Full overview of the character creation systemFace Customization - Facial structure editing, eye customization, and skin featuresMakeup - Cosmetic customization including eyeshadow, lipstick, blush, and eyelinerClothing - Outfit customization, categories, and the wardrobe systemAccessories - Hats, eyewear, jewelry, piercings, and other wearable itemsBody Type Customization - Body shape, height, and physique optionsCanvas - Community sharing platform for downloading and uploading custom content9595Additional Details9797Tattoo System9999Tattoos in InZOI can be applied to multiple body regions. The editor presents a library of pre-made designs organized by style and body placement.101101Placement and Positioning104104Body regions that support tattoos:106106Upper arms and shouldersForearms and wristsChest and upper backLower backLegs (thighs and calves)Hands and fingersNeck108108After selecting a design, players can scale it up or down, rotate it to any angle, and drag it to a precise position on the body. This level of control means a single tattoo design can look very different depending on where and how it is placed. Small designs work well on the wrist or behind the ear, while larger pieces can cover an entire upper arm.110110Face Paint112112Face paint occupies its own section within the body customization menu. Designs range from simple decorative marks to elaborate full-face patterns.114114Face paint categories include:117117Geometric patterns and linesCultural and tribal-inspired designsSport-style face paint (stripes, blocks of color)Decorative marks (dots, stars, artistic swirls)Full-coverage face paint for dramatic looks119119Like tattoos, face paint can be scaled, repositioned, and recolored. It layers on top of Makeup, so players can combine both for complex facial designs.121121AI Texture Generation123123One of InZOI's most unique customization features is the AI Texture tool. Players can type a text description of the tattoo they want, and the game generates a custom design based on that prompt. This feature uses generative AI to produce original artwork that can then be applied, positioned, and colored like any other tattoo.125125The AI Texture tool is particularly useful when the built-in library does not include a specific design the player has in mind. Descriptions can be as simple as "a rose on fire" or as detailed as "a geometric wolf head in minimalist line art style." Results vary, and players can regenerate multiple times until they get a design they like.127127Persistence Across Outfits129129Tattoos and face paint exist on the body layer, which means they are visible regardless of what clothing the character is wearing. Changing outfits does not hide or remove tattoos. The only way to remove them is to go back into Create a Zoi and delete them from the body customization section.131131This design choice reflects how real tattoos work and ensures that the body art a player carefully places remains a consistent part of their character's identity.
