Infernal corruption leaves distinctive marks on bone structure—those aggressive horns and cranial spikes prove this skull belonged to something that upgraded from mortal anatomy. Sharp predatory teeth fill that grinning maw, suggesting whatever died here enjoyed its work far too much. The bumpy protrusions across the skull cap add texture that catches light beautifully, perfect for suggesting ossified demonic mutations spreading across bone.

Paint those horns in classic hellfire schemes—deep reds fading to black at the tips, or reverse the gradient for horns that burn hotter at their points. Try bone-white skull with obsidian-black horns for stark contrast, or unify everything in charred grays suggesting immolation that didn’t quite finish the job. Those cranial spikes reward careful drybrushing to emphasize their gnarly texture. Paint the teeth pristine white for fresh transformation, yellowed for ancient evil, or metallic for constructs where biology met blacksmithing.

Perfect for building demon-possessed warriors whose skulls couldn’t contain their new tenant, necromancers who made regrettable pacts mid-ritual, tieflings whose heritage manifested catastrophically, or pit fighters who literally clawed their way up from hell. The aggressive horn sweep and toothy grin photograph dramatically from any angle.

Create the cautionary tale about reading contracts carefully before signing in blood. Some upgrades are permanent, irreversible, and extremely photogenic.