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60 Tribal Dragon Tattoo Designs For Men – Ancient Mythological Ideas

60 Tribal Dragon Tattoo Designs For Men – Ancient Mythological Ideas

  • Next Luxury / Style, Tattoo Ideas
  • by — Brian Cornwell

Dragon Tattoos Tribal Tattoos

There are two artistic concepts that seem truly unmatched in their manliness: tribal designs and dragons. Therefore, the peak of masculinity can finally be reached thanks to the sheer magnitude of tribal dragon tattoos.

Chivalrous gentlemen know that godly amounts of flair can be unleashed through a tribal dragon tattoo design.

These defiantly self-possessed tattoo art can propel any guy to new levels of grandeur. Thanks to their spiky contours and jagged protrusions, these ancient mythological creatures carry the vibe of distinct manliness.

The dragon is an important part of different cultures, especially Japanese and Chinese, with many different meanings attached to the type of dragon, its color, and even how many claws it has.

These stunning supernatural beasts are also revered in Celtic cultures for their capacity to control earthly forces. They also carry the torch of eternal glory.

So which dragon tattoo should you get? Here we take a look at your options for your next amazing piece of body art.

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1. Japanese Dragon Tattoo

Before deciding where to put your tattoo, you want to know what style of dragon tattoo you want. One of the most popular is to have a Japanese dragon tattoo. There is an important distinction between Asian and European dragon tattoos.

An Asian dragon usually doesn’t have wings; the Japanese one is particularly slender and usually has three claws. While this is true, you can see Japanese dragon tattoos with more claws, but traditionally, they should have only three.

Cool Outer Forearm Tribal Dragon Guys Tattoos

Small Guys Tribal Dragon Tattoos On Shoulder Blade

 

Inner Forearm Tribal Dragon Guys Tattoos

Tattoo Dragon Guys Tribal

Mens Upper Arm Black Ink Tribal Dragon Tattoo Design Ideas

2. Chinese Dragon Tattoo

The Chinese dragon tattoo is very similar in shape to its Japanese counterpart. While both have a snake-like body, there are some key differences. The most notable is that a Chinese dragon often has a beard of flames.

While Japanese dragons usually just have three claws, Chinese dragons usually have four or five. While you want your tribal dragon tattoo design to look great, it’s also great for it to look authentic, especially if you’re adding Japanese or Chinese symbols to it, such as yin and yang.

Gentleman With Tribal Dragon Arm Tattoo

 

Rib Cage Tribal Guys Tattoos Designs

 

Guys Tribal Dragon Back Tattoo

Tribal Dragon Tattoo Sleeve Mens

Rib Cage Side Black Ink Guys Tribal Dragon Tattoo Design

3. Celtic Dragon Tattoo

There is one huge difference between a Celtic dragon and an Asian dragon: Celtic dragons have wings. This is a feature that is never seen on an Asian dragon. You may also notice a difference in the tail.

In western culture, dragons are more associated with power and vengeance and have barbed tails. In Japanese and Chinese cultures, they are seen in a more noble light, so their features aren’t quite as aggressive as snake tails or ones made of flame.

Tribal Dragon Tattoo Guys Designs On Chest

 

Back Of Shoulder Tribal Dragon Tattoos For Guys

 

Cool Guys Dragon Tribal Tattoos

Tribal Tattoo Dragon Designs On Man Upper Arm

Male With Rib Cage Outline Tribal Dragon Tattoo

4. Lower Arm Dragon Tattoo

A great place to get a tribal tattoo, especially a Japanese dragon or a Chinese dragon, is on the lower arm. That’s because these types of dragon tattoos are more slender and therefore are best for a narrower space.

The lower arm is a perfect place for that. That being said, there are some impressive dragon tattoo ideas out there that are still able to incorporate some wings. For something extra special, you can incorporate a full dragon sleeve.

Amazing Male Tribal Tattoos Dragons

 

Inner Forearm Traditional Tribal Dragon Guys Tattoos

 

Outline Black Ink Male Tribal Dragon Wrist Tattoos

Tribal Tattoos Dragon On Men Sleeve Design

5. Shoulder Dragon Tattoo

One of the more interesting places to get body art is on the shoulder. As you can see, the curves of the shoulder are a perfect place on which to have a dragon tattoo. The shoulder is also a great place for tattoo ideas as it has a large surface area, perfect for a menacing tribal dragon.

Back And Shoulder Tribal Dragon Tattoos For Guys

Guys Dragon Tribal Tattoo Upper Arm

Here you can give the effect of a dragon crawling on your shoulder as the rest of its body rests on your arm, back, or chest.

Tribal Chinese Male Dragon Tattoos

Mens Circular Dragon Yin And Yang Tribal Tattoos Shoulder

Masculine Mens Tribal Dragon Tattoos On Chest

6. Upper Arm Dragon Tattoo

That upper arm has long been a great place for an awesome tattoo design. The dragon design is no different, as the area works very well for the shape. Here you can opt to have a small dragon at the top of your arm or something longer.

This design can look fantastic when you have the dragon head at the top of your bicep with its body winding down to your elbow.

Back Of Bicep Mens Tribal Dragon Tattoos 

Cool Arm Black Tribal Dragon Male Tattoos

Creative Guys Dragon Tribal Tattoo Designs

 

Guy With 3d Tribal Dragon Tattoo Design Cover Up

Upper Arm Male Tribal Dragon Tattoo

Tribal Tattoo Dragon For Guys On Upper Arms

Outer Bicep Tribal Dragon Tattoos For Men

Man With Tribal Dragon Tattoos Arm

Male With Tribal Dragon Head Tattoos On Bicep

7. Calf Dragon Tattoo

Another perfect place to get a slender Japanese dragon or a Chinese dragon is on the calf muscle. This area suits a small dragon on the side of the calf, or another brilliant option is to cover the whole of your bottom leg with some amazing body art.

Back Of Leg Calf Cool Tribal Dragon Male Tattoos 

Forearm Tribal Dragons Tattoos On Guys

While this space often works best with a wingless dragon, a great tattoo artist would be able to incorporate some wings beautifully, as we see below.

Leg Calf Guys Tribal Dragon Tattoo Design Inspiration

Mens Tribal Dragon Head Tattoo Leg Calf

Leg Tribal Dragon Guys Tattoos

Lower Leg Tribal Japanese Male Dragon Tattoo

Creative Tribal Dragon Tattoos For Guys

Man With Small Simple Tribal Dragon Tattoo Design

8. Back Dragon Tattoo

The wings of a mythical creature couldn’t be more suited to a back tattoo. We’d recommend a Western dragon for a back tattoo, as Asian dragons don’t have wings. That being said, you may not want to cover your full back. In that case, an Asian dragon could look great and you could even incorporate other elements such as yin and writings.

For the full back tattoo effect, though, having wings stretch out to each shoulder blade can be a phenomenal look, as you can see from the examples here. The wide space of your back is a unique space on your body, and that full length can be perfectly suited to a ferocious dragon.

Black Ink Dragon Tribal Tattoos For Men

 

Gentleman With Chinese Tribal Dragon Tattoo

 

Upper Back Tribal Dragon Black Ink Tattoos For Guys

Tribal Dragon Tattoo Design On Males Back

Simple Tribal Dragon Gentlemens Tattoo

9. Chest Dragon Tattoo

In terms of flat spots on your body, the chest is one of the biggest, which makes it a great spot for many tattoo ideas. Having a dragon sitting on your pec is a very masculine look, but you do have to be wary if you have a hairy chest. You don’t want that dragon to be hidden when your hair grows back.

Dragon Guys Tattoo Tribal Designs 

Upper Chest Outline Ink Tribal Dragon Tattoo On Guy

Upper Chest Guys Tribal Dragon Tattoos

Small Simple Shoulder Tribal Dragon Guys Tattoos

Masculine Upper Chest Tribal Dragon Guys Tattoos

10. Body Dragon Tattoo

Want the biggest, baddest, and meanest dragon tattoo possible? If so, then there’s no better place to do it than on your torso. This is a great spot for some creative body art, and with this blank canvas, you can go for any dragon tattoo design that you want.

We love the dragon snake tattoo style down your side, but a full body dragon tattoo incorporating your torso can also look amazing.

Cool Mens Chest Black Tribal Dragon Tattoo Ideas

 

Cool Tribal Dragon Tattoos For Men On Rib Cage Side With Black Ink

Dragon Birds Flying Tribal Mens Tattoos

 

Guys Dragon Tattoo Tribal Rib Cage Side

Tribal Rib Cage Side Dragon Male Tattoos

Ribs Male Tribal Dragon Tattoos Designs

Manly Tribal Dragon Tattoos For Men Ribcage

11. Neck Dragon Tattoo

One of the boldest tattoo ideas is to have one on your neck. This is perfect for small dragon tattoos, but while the space may be limited, it makes a great canvas for a wide range of different designs. They can look great and here we can see a modern version of a Celtic dragon tattoo but with some Asian influences. With the ear piercing, it adds up to a great look. If you want the world to see your amazing dragon tattoo, the neck is a great option.

Mens Dragon Tattoos Tribal On Neck

 

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FAQ

What do dragon tattoos symbolize?

Every different type of dragon tattoo can have a different meaning. For many people, tribal dragon designs are more about body art than any deep meaning. There isn’t anything wrong with getting a beautiful dragon tattoo just because it looks good.

Whether you’re choosing a Chinese dragon, Celtic dragon a Japanese dragon, or a hybrid design, they all symbolize different things. Added to that, different colors and styles can have their own meaning too. If you want something authentic, make sure to do thorough research.

How long does it take to get a dragon tattoo?

The answer to that is completely dependent on the tattoo style and the tattoo artist. There is a big difference between a huge sea dragon on your back and small dragon on your calf. It’s best to talk it through with your tattoo artist beforehand.

How much would a dragon tattoo cost?

As with the time question, this will depend on a lot of factors such as the type of tattoo design. A tribal dragon tattoo can range from simple to complicated and the costs will vary accordingly. Added to this, each tattoo studio will have its own pricing system.

Are dragon tattoos cool?

Whether you are a man or a woman, dragon tattoos are always cool. You should always be yourself and if you want a combine your dragon with a rose tattoo or even dragon ball elements, go for it! Tribal tattoos are always a good call but you could also dive deep into the dragon tattoo meaning and get something personal to you.

What does a black dragon mean?

There is a different culture meaning for black dragons depending on their style. Most see it as a symbol of vengeance, death, or evil. As you’ll most likely be using black ink anyway, you shouldn’t worry too much about it.

The red dragon can symbolize good fortune, a blue dragon is power, and a yellow dragon is wealth. Your exact tattoo meaning will vary from one culture to the next. If you want your tattoo to have a deeper meaning check this before choosing a color.

What are the different types of dragon tattoo?

Here we have touched on the three main types which are the Chinese dragon, Celtic dragon, and Japanese dragon. If you dive a little deeper then there are several subsets of dragons that go way beyond the oriental dragon and Asian dragon tattoos.

For example, you can have a Hydra dragon which has its roots in Greek mythology. This is a water monster with multiple heads. If you wanted something more niche, then look into all the different dragons from all the world’s cultures.

Brian Cornwell

Writer

Brian Cornwell founded Next Luxury in 2007 as a magazine for modern gentlemen.

Brian Cornwell founded Next Luxury in 2007 as a magazine for modern gentlemen.

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