Tome of Mystical Tattoos III for D&D 5e

Hi folks! We’re back and super thrilled to announce that the series has arrived at its grand finale: the Tome of Mystical Tattoos III. The first two books surpassed our every expectation (and stretch goal!) but we still had ink in the well and the wildest ideas continuing to burn a hole in our sketchbooks. So we’re coming back with our biggest, boldest release yet featuring dozens of beautifully illustrated, never-before-seen magic tattoos to round out the trilogy in spectacular fashion.

We’re tripling down on everything you loved: more breathtaking art, bringing back all our styles, and introducing designs that will feel at home at your table from day one. As always, these tattoos follow the 5e mechanics and conventions we have already established: tailored to specific body placements, balanced to play, and fully backwards compatible with Tomes 1 & 2. If you’ve been collecting the set, this volume will click comfortably into place. (If this is your first foray, we’ll make sure you don’t feel lost either!)

And this time, we’re bringing your creativity into the fold. Throughout the campaign we’ll posting near-daily updates that will open the floor for your tattoo suggestions! This means we’ll be implementing your sparks of inspiration, your suggested (appropriate!) themes, and wild prompts in our creative process. We truly want the community’s imagination to help shape this final book, so the trilogy closes with your fingerprints in the ink along with ours. This one’s for all of you, so let’s finish the journey together.

Surprise, surprise! We still think the best way to show you what to expect and the quality of our work is to… well… show you. Click the button above (or simply click here to check out the sneak peek) to grab an exclusive preview of Tome of Mystical Tattoos III. You’ll see how our magic tattoos still drop seamlessly into your games, plus a first look at new, even more beautifully illustrated designs (don’t believe us? Take a look!) and the tight mechanics that power each new ink.

Here we go again with the third Tome, and by now we’ve got this down to an art. We’re keeping the core tattoo system you know and love, in addition to tightening every seam wherever we can: you’ll find things quick to learn, smooth at the table, and refined to the point where we are confident you’ll want to implement in every game. New to the series? You’ll get everything you need right out of the box: how to discover designs, apply and attune to them correctly, and make real use of tattooist’s tools without having to look elsewhere for answers.

Returning ink-addicts can look forward to fresh toys: expanded magic inks, new tattoo sets, plus juicy additions for the Tattooist and the Marked classes just to name a few. As always, full backward compatibility means you can drop this right into your existing campaign with past tattoos, or ignore the system entirely and just feast on the ridiculous gallery of stunning new magical ink. Your table, your call.

We obviously didn’t forget… and in fact we’re doubling down. Both classes are here to stay, and Tome III is all about giving them fresh new ways to shine at your table. Expect brand new and unique subclass options stemming from our stretch goals for the Tattooist and the Marked that open up distinct playstyles, party roles, and build paths. Whether you’re crafting ink behind the scenes or crashing through the front lines, you’ll have new tools to master.

We’re keeping specifics under wraps for now, but you can hold us to this: meaningful mechanics and tight balance are key guiding principles. More subclasses. More synergy. More reasons to bring ink to every campaign.

Returning backers from our last campaign know that we introduced the LEGACY covers which were a Tome II exclusive. The Tome of Mystical Tattoos III LEGACY Cover is this campaign’s exclusive and we mocked it up above (available as an alternate cover on pledge manager for anyone who orders the Tome III hardback). The layout is subject to change, such as logos or additional text, but the fierce artwork is here to stay. 

TOTAL INK on the other hand, isn’t just a new cover. It’s more of a master cut: a single, 600+ page compendium that collects every tattoo from Tome I, Tome II, and even Tome III in one unified volume. (Cover design is still a work-in-progress!) 

After three books, hundreds of playtests, and mountains of feedback from backers, GMs, writers, and editors alike, we had enough notes and suggestions ranging from new triggers, spicier effects, and ultimately more than a handful of changes for select Tome I & II entries. Instead of wholesale changes to our classic prints, we thought it made much more sense to test out these fun new ideas in a different book that stands on its own. 

We would recommend TOTAL INK for those who are eager to try their hand at some reimagined mechanics that are intended not to replace, but to refresh our past ink! 

Our Tome II tattooist roster turned out rather well. So we’re going to be expanding the crew! More shopkeeps, traveling ink-slingers, and specialist vendors to bring flavor and function to tales spun your table. Expect some fun personal quirks that unlock discounts, side quests, and rare inks when you learn their rhythms. Some run clean studios with waitlists. Others pop up at midnight markets with “no questions asked” policies. All of them add hooks and a touch of humor to your campaigns.

You’ve seen the staples above, but we’re about to crack the seal on a whole new shelf of magic ink bottles. Expect fresh additional mechanics and combo-ready blends that do more than color your designs. These bottles are designed to synergize and surprise!

Everything stays fully backward-compatible. Introduce the new inks into any game that already uses designs from Tome I & Tome II, or start fresh and watch as your builds take on a second life with a whole slew of new and potent enhancements to choose from