Tatau

The Tatau is an important element in Far Cry 3. After escaping Vaas' camp, Jason Brody wakes up to find Dennis giving him a tattoo on his left arm. Dennis tells Jason that he is a warrior and his Tatau determines who he is. The Tatau itself seems to be magical; as Jason grows stronger and wiser, the Tatau also enhances all of his physical abilities, most notably his strength, speed, stamina, intelligence, instincts & accelerates his healing speeds. The Tatau spreads across his arm by itself, with new elements burning into place with a glow of light. However, it cannot spread past a certain point unless a new 'base' is drawn by a Rakyat tattooist. There are three of these bases, with the first being the one Dennis applies in Amaniki Village. The second of these bases is also applied by Dennis, after Citra agrees to let Jason prove his worthiness to be a Warrior. The third base is applied by Citra herself, while Jason is unconscious, after undergoing the final challenge and defeating the mental Giant.
In gameplay terms, the Tatau actually reflects Jason's level. Every time he earns enough experience to earn a Skill Point, he can invest it in one of three different skill trees: the Heron, the Shark, and the Spider. Every skill earned causes a new piece of the Tatau to burn itself into existence on Jason's arm. The small dots that weave throughout the pattern are separate from the rest of the design; one dot is earned each time Jason finds and collects one of the 120 Relics scattered around Rook Island.
In the DZ2K series, it plays a major role in the campaign. 
== Known Characters ==
* Jason Brody
* Helena Harper
* Daisy Lee (DLC)
* Oichi (DLC)