Battle Born is the best! I've been going to the owner, Archie, for a number of years and he is amazing! The parlor is clean, and large with a nice waiting area and a zen entrance with beautiful Koi. It has amazing artwork on the walls and a great vibe. Archie specializes in Traditional Japanese and he also does incredibly lifelike animal realism tattoos from portraits. He has a varied and talented array of artists, so you will be able to find someone who specializes in the body art you want. They take appointments and walk-ins, but no credit cards. Cash app, Venmo, Zelle or cash. They do have an onsite ATM for convenience. There is a Friday the 13th first come, first served flash event. Follow them on social media to see work from the artists and upcoming events. Located in midtown with a shared parking lot and on street parking as well. I wouldn't go anywhere else for a tattoo! read more

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I cannot say enough good things about Battle Born. The shop is astoundingly clean, the artists are friendly and accepting of everyone. My daughter is autistic but had been wanting a tattoo for forever. Alexx was so patient and kind, as well as the others. When my daughter got lightheaded, another artist gave up his candy for her. Alexx gave her all the time she needed to get back into the tattoo. It was honestly such a great experience. So much so, that a couple months later, my daughter went back for another one. 10/10 I recommend them to everyone. read more

Battle Born Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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Archie was AMAZING! Love love love my new tattoo actually everyone in the shop was very friendly

Wife wanted a few tattoos we called and they said they could do it today. We went in the tattoo artist was awesome. She already had the tattoos drawn up and the paperwork was fast. She did an amazing job on both of the tattoos. Wife and I loved them. Shop is nice good size all the people that work there are awesome super friendly and helpful. We will definitely be back here for more tattoos! Thanks so much! read more

Battle Born Tattoo - Jason and ghost face - Tattoo Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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Great experience! We've been a couple of times now, and have always left with great pieces and good vibes. Thanks, Jordan!

In May of 2021 I went in to get a flower for my mother while also getting my sleeve on my right arm chipped away. In that same month I got a total of six tattoos and one of those appointments my wife came in to get a matching peach tattoo with me on our neck. I ignored the signs initially when the flower got infected and apparently so did the artist but all six of my tattoos and my wife's tattoo got infected. One of the artists completely ignored me and never messaged me and the other one only acknowledged me after I had contacted the owner. Then the owner stopped messaging me. I used to work here and I spent countless hours of my own time and money in this shop. I feel completely betrayed and let down. At first I went to the ER to get some antibiotics and then I felt that they weren't working so I went back and they stopped the antibiotics and gave me steroids. I just kept getting sicker. I got an infection in my nasals and I was having almost five nose bleeds a day, then my lymph nodes got so infected and inflamed that they were touching the back of my tongue making it almost impossible to eat or drink and even water would burn, so I initially went back to the ER for dehydration. I had several tests done, my veins flushed and I was just put through so much pain trying to figure out what the hell happened. I was out of work for almost a month in so much pain. The tattoos on my thumbs hurt so bad I could not even grip a doorknob. The scab on the jelly fish felt like it was to the bone and was the most painful. At the time I had three jobs and I lost my main job that I had my major medical with because they could not afford to be short-staffed which is completely understandable, but now I owe over $6,000 in medical bills because of this. I feel that this was just bad business and bad communication and I will never step foot into Battle Born or get tattooed by any of the individuals that did this, even if they decide to work elsewhere. read more

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Archie was chill, took notes about the tattoo very seriously and honestly did a wonderful job on my new tattoo. The overall quality is incredible. Perfect lines, perfect size, bright color. read more

Battle Born Tattoo - Sugar pine tree & pine cone - Tattoo Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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I've gotten all my tattoos here and almost by every artist! They are alllll AMAZING! Super clean, and the talent is incredible. They really take the time to listen and create your vision, they don't rush through anything and you're not just another tattoo appointment- they make conversation and make the experience overall very enjoyable. Shout out to my favorites Candace and Lettie! read more

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I am extremely grateful to Candace. She took a tattoo that I was feeling down about to something I wear proudly. I love her work and she has now become my go to. The customer service and environment is everything I would've looked for. I don't feel stressed and they thoroughly go through each step with you. The line work photo attached is my most recent artwork here. I can't wait to come back! read more

Battle Born Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Reno, Nevada

I have been here a few times, they always do great work! Ive gone to Zach for a majority of my work and he is an amazing artist. He is also very personable and listens to your wants and is considerate with any changes you suggest. Ive seen the work done by the other artists as well and they are equally as talented. read more

I saw Ryan for a mandala type piece on the back of my neck and down into my back and it is amazing! He took his time to make sure the lines were perfect. I didn't have a 100% clear vision of exactly what I wanted, but once I saw his drawing I knew this was it. So pleased! As always, the shop is clean and the other artists working there are professional and amazing. It's always a treat to visit BattleBorn :) read more

Battle Born Tattoo - Done by Ryan Spencer. I love it! - Tattoo Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Great shop, clean and comfortable. I met Josh when he was working at Valor Tattoo Parlor and followed him over here for the tattoo I got 2 days ago. He was awesome and took his time to thoroughly explain everything and make sure I was comfortable even though he knew I had other tattoos. Overall a great experience and I definitely plan to come back! read more

Earlier this week I got a tattoo by Jared. At first I wasn't sure what to think, but I've had a few friends recommend this shop, and I've been craving a new tattoo so I figured I'd try it out. And I was not disappointed! Jared was fantastic, he does Script beautifully and is very friendly. Best decision I've made! read more

Battle Born Tattoo - Jared is awesome! - Tattoo Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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First appointment with Zach today- it was a great experience and I'm so pleased with my new floral tattoo. I was a little nervous going in since it's my first time getting something custom. After showing me the drawing, he seamlessly made a few changes at my request. Zach is very personable, with a calming demeanor. I appreciated that he wasn't put off by all my questions- we covered everything from sanitation procedures to tattoo longevity to what ink he uses. He's very knowledgeable, professional and extremely talented. It's obvious he loves what he does. I'm looking forward to having more artwork done by him in the future. read more

Not from Reno. Spent an entire afternoon shopping for a SF tatoo for my husband's birthday. Some shops were too busy to show me their work. Some made me feel too NON-Gothic. Some shops I just drove right on past. But, at Battle Born, i was instantly welcomed by a client and her son,. Jarod (sp) answered all my questions. He even let me watch him do the most beautiful red mother & chuld. I canceled all other appointments. Hubby was a bit tentative but Jarod made him feel quite comfortable. Very pleased:) read more

Battle Born Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Came in from CA so my daughter could get her first tattoo. Archie did a great job! The shop is super clean and well taken care of! Will totally make the 3 1/2 drive for our next ones! read more

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We had planned a trip to Reno as a fun get away and we wanted to get tattooed while we were out here. After doing some searching on the internet my brother found Battle Born Tattoo and more specifically Candace. After communicating via phone calls and emails we booked an appointment for Thursday to have three tattoos done. Candace absolutely killed all three of our tattoos. She banged them out hella fast, was fun to talk to, and did amazing work. We will definitely be back for more work the next time we are in Reno. Thank you Candace!!! read more

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My sis and I went in to get our matching tats. Archie was great. We showed him what we liked and asked him if he could come up with something for us. He did a great job! My sis even booked another appt with him to fix a tat shes been wanting to fix. I can't wait to post a pic of it when he's done. read more

Battle Born Tattoo - Look at those clean lines - Tattoo Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Awful experience here. I can't review their actual artwork, but their customer service was awful. I emailed and called multiple times asking questions and scheduling appointments. I arrived and was informed they do not give tattoos to minors in visible places (not a law, just a shop rule). It would have been nice if the receptionist informed me of this in one of my many emails and calls. The artist was completely apathetic and wouldn't even give us places in Reno that would give such tattoos. Very disappointing. Update: I couldn't even find another shop to tattoo me because it is a Nevada state law that you must have your birth certificate to get tattooed as a minor. Apparently, the law doesn't apply at Battle Born. Awful. read more

My friend and I took a trip to Reno and stumbled upon Battle Born Tattoo. We walked in and were greeted by Archie who scheduled us for our tattoos later that day! Archie was a wonderful person and did an amazing job on both of our tattoos. This was my first tattoo and I couldn't have had a better experience. He was friendly, talked about the pain, and made sure that my tattoo was in the correct place. The tattoo itself was quick and mostly painless--which was a pleasant surprise! 100% would recommend this shop and Archie to anyone. I would gladly go back and get my next tattoo here! read more

Battle Born Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Reno, Nevada

The ONLY tattoo shop worth going to in Reno. The owner Archie has been doing our ink for years now. Several failed attempts at finding the right artist and we finally struck gold with Archie. He's awesome at everything, particularly at traditionals & pin ups. And none of that "I'm too tough or too good for you" vibe here. It's very down to earth, low key& friendly. I can't say enough good things about Battle Born. Tip: his wife owns a grilled cheese truck, add her on Facebook then track down her location & celebrate your new tat with a grilled cheese! read more

My son and I researched almost everyone in Reno, before meeting Jared at Battle Born. Jared is absolutely amazing. His vision is out of this world and his attention to detail is worth every moment with him. I've been to artists that where half as good and charged twice as much. I've had 4 tattoos with him and I refuse to go with anyone else. And yes, my son is just as satisfied with his tattoo read more

I was very impressed with this shop and my artist, Jared Blue. My dad and I wanted to get a tattoo for my 23rd birthday last year. I had heard wonderful things about Jared and his style was perfect for what we were looking at getting. My dad and I wanted a compass with mountains in the background and some trees since we are frequent hikers. We booked an appointment about a month out (the soonest we could get in that fit with both of our work schedules) & I e-mailed Jared a few pictures we picked out for our hiking theme. We showed up for our appointment and Jared was right on schedule. The drawing he provided was better than I was expecting. It was perfect. This was my 3rd tattoo and my dad's second. He was very patient with us on our indecisiveness regarding the location we wanted. We chose to go with our forearm. You can tell Jared is a focussed artist. My dad and I are 100% satisfied with our matching tattoos, we couldn't have asked for a better artist. read more

My favorite part about Battle Born Tattoo? That all of the artists that I have met there are willing to have conversations. If it isn't a subject that they are not used to they will find someone who is. So you get what you are picturing in your head. Both of the tattoos I have gotten there have been rather run of the mill and general but they came out exactly as I wanted. I have had friends go in and get bigger pieces done and the experiences are always one to write home about. Thank you Battle Born and your staff for always having such an open and welcoming atmosphere. read more

Best Tattoo shop in Reno, hands down. Battle Born is at the very south end of Wells Avenue, towards the bottom of Midtown, which is a very up-and-coming district in Reno. The shop is spotlessly clean and really well organized, the murals are pretty cool too. Ryan was recommended to me by a friend who had all her work done by him, and he's about as good as it gets. I had pretty specific ideas for my half sleeve, and he designed exactly what I wanted, and even provided suggestions for improvement I ended up going with. Jared did one of my friends on the same day and she absolutely loved it. I haven't worked with Jay Dee or Archie but both introduced themselves to me hung around a bit while I had work done and were very friendly. A group of cool dudes doing fantastic art in a clean space, don't go anywhere else. read more

My cousin and I were in Reno for the night and decided to get tattoos, we walked into Battle Born and Ryan greeted us. We told him what we wanted and asked for a quote. We wanted 3x3 black and grey anchor tattoos, Ryan quoted us at $60, which I thought was a good price. He then went and drew up the sketch, we both really liked it. Ryan was super professional and the shop was clean. He tatto'd my cousin first and then tatto'd me. He fully broke down his station and sterilized everything between the tattoings. He was also very fast, which was good for me because I have a low pain threshold. Ryan was a nice guy and he was very professional. He also gave us recommendations for places to eat and drink in Reno. He took the time to explain aftercare to us and answered any questions we had. He also let us know that they offer free touch-ups, which my previous tattoo shop did not offer. I was very happy with the experience and if I ever find myself in Reno again I will be going back. read more

I actually like this shop a lot. They're really professional & considerate. I remember I went there & asked for my family crest on the side of my neck. The artist strongly discouraged me from this because I was so young & I didn't have any other noticeable tattoos. We then compromised on a location to put it & he got to work on it. He also gave me a discount because I was still & quiet (: I'll most definitely get another one here if I'm ever in the area. The only downsides are: you have to park on the sidewalk & the artists take a LONG time to finish one tattoo (which could be a good or bad thing, depending on who you are). read more

While in Reno for a bowling tournament I decided to get a tattoo. Thankfully a worker from the tourney recommended Battle Born Tattoo and I was not disappointed. Originally Mom was going to get one but she changed her mind. Archie was awesome he was realistic in the time it would have taken and was great with ensuring the design was reasonable. I ended up getting a tattoo that he sketched and completed in less than an hour. I highly recommend this place. read more

Battle Born Tattoo - My new tattoo courtesy of Archie! - Tattoo Near Me - Reno, Nevada

I got my first tattoos here recently; a compass on my forearm and a feather behind my ear. The shop was really clean and had one of the nicest atmosphere of a tattoo shop that I had ever been in. The people were awesome and super nice and my tattoos came out wonderfully! Jared Blue did my tattoo (ha, that rhymed) and I would definitely get any future tattoos here for sure! read more

Battle Born Tattoo - My compass tattoo a two days later. - Tattoo Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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Phenomenal! Jay Dee did my first tattoo ever and he was amazing. Professional, welcoming, and so detailed and thorough. I will definitely be back! read more

Battle Born Tattoo - Tattoo by Jay Dee - Tattoo Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Came to Reno for the weekend stayed at the pepper mill casino and was told about battle born tattoo, called and got on app with Jared, I so so in lov with his work, if your in town go check him out, bonus for me is he got what I was looking for and to top it off a kick in the pants to get work by... read more

Battle Born Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Archie did an amazing job on my first tattoo! Will definitely come back and highly recommend!! read more

Battle Born Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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Had a great experience. I was nervous despite it not being my first. I talk a lot when I'm nervous. Jared, the artist, just kept along with it for the 5 min it took to do my tattoo. Was definitely great experience and would go again when I need another! read more

Jared is awesome! He saw the vision I wanted and went for it. The people there are friendly, welcoming and hella fun. The shop is clean and organized. If you want a tattoo..go to them! Jared is so amazing,he is willing to fix the mistakes my other artist did. I'll for sure be coming back for all my other ideas. I feel horrible he has to fix it. read more

We had such a wonderful experience at Battle Born tattoo. Everyone is very professional, Archie and his crew have a nice studio, reasonable prices, great artistry, and are funny and kind. I will be coming back for my next tattoo! read more

Battle Born Tattoo - I just wanted a simple Nevada outline and it looks great! - Tattoo Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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The crew here is super nice and the shop is absolutely clean and neat! Just had a piece done by Ryan and he was awesome! I showed him my photos and he didn't try to change it or make it more than what I wanted. He stuck to what we talked about and shaded the colors just perfectly! I highly recommend Battleborn!!! read more

My friend and I got our first tattoos done here last year around February by Candace. I found her on Instagram and all her work looks great. So we wanted her to do our matching tattoos. When we walked in and met her, my friend and I noticed something was off about her but weren't sure so we continued with the tattoos. She was very kind and nice throughout the tattoo, no problem there. My friend got a sun that was a bit messed up on the lines but nothing terrible. I, on the other hand, was supposed to receive a moon but ended up with something that looked like a cookie. The circle was messed up and the shading looked very different from what she showed me. I was too excited by my first tattoo that I just took a quick glance and said thanks. On our way out, we examined our tattoos in the car and I quickly noticed mine did not look like a moon. While examining, we smelled marijuana and looked to our left and there was Candace smoking in her car. So going back to when we met her, we realized she wasn't sober when tattooing us. That made me furious because I believe if she was sober, I would have received a moon and not a cookie. I had to walk around months with a cookie on my ankle. The tattoo was so bad that when people would ask what it was and I would respond with a moon and they would laugh and say "that looks like a cookie." Luckily, months later I finally got the ugly cookie covered up. In general, Candace's work on Instagram is great and all but she doesn't always produce that kind of work. She should have been sober while tattooing us, especially if she knew that it was our first tattoos. I personally wouldn't be high at my job knowing my work will be on someone's body for the rest of their life. Save your money and pick another tattoo artist. With what I spent here and on the coverup, I could have received one very nice first tattoo somewhere else. read more

We went here last year and the staff here definitely know what they are doing! It was mine and my husband's first tattoo. He is in the navy so he got his two Swallows and I got our last name on me. Since my husband is in the service they gave us a great discount. We are definitely going back when my husband gets leave and we have the time to go to Reno! read more

Jay Dee was is an awesome artist and person he takes care of his clients with respect. read more

Battle Born Tattoo - Awesome design it's great - Tattoo Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Beautiful shop above an awesome bar. Nice open environment with really cool people. Jared is the bomb. Quick with his work but very detailed and talented. Would definitely recommend this place! read more