Create original BO2 masks and crests with shields, visors, armor plates, metallic colors, and mirrored construction.
10 minute BO2 tutorial - Updated July 2026
Choose the frame language
A shield suggests rank, a narrow helmet suggests stealth, and swept blades suggest speed. Select one frame language and repeat its angles throughout the emblem.
Avoid copying official military, esports, game faction, or entertainment logos.
Build the outer armor first
Place the rear shield or helmet silhouette, then add paired side plates. Keep the center open until the overall width and top-to-bottom balance work.
Create a readable visor
Use one dark horizontal or V-shaped cavity for the visor. Surround it with pale plates and leave a visible gap so the eyes remain clear at small size.
Simulate metal with flat colors
Combine charcoal structure, ivory or silver plates, and one gold, red, or blue accent. Small light wedges can imply reflections without gradients.
Finish with the central rank mark
Add a spike, diamond, star, or original glyph on the center axis. It should complete the hierarchy rather than cover the visor or split the silhouette.
Practical example
Iron Mask and Red Vanguard use different hierarchy. Iron Mask begins with a contained helmet and visor, while Red Vanguard begins with an open blade crest. Decide whether the design is a face or a rank frame before combining their techniques.
Metal does not require gradients. A dark cavity beside an ivory plate and a small gold edge can imply depth. Preserve visible gaps and let flat color regions describe the material.
Iron Mask treats a helmet as a ceremonial emblem rather than a realistic face. Ivory armor plates create the identity, muted gold marks rank and hardware, and the black visor supplies a controlled expression.
A gold outer helmet contains mirrored shell, eye, and jaw pairs. The crown plate and nose bridge divide the face vertically, while the chin plate closes the stack with a narrow termination.
Ivory should remain the largest bright area. Gold works best as a frame and center accent, while near-black belongs only in the visor so the eyes stay severe and readable.
Try this variation: Change gold to steel blue for a colder armored look.
Red Vanguard is an aggressive rank crest built around speed and forward pressure. The swept red blades make the mark feel wider than its central body, while the long lower point keeps the silhouette anchored.
The rear shadow establishes the full boundary. Two outer blades and two shorter cuts create a repeated diagonal rhythm, while the silver frame funnels attention into the charcoal chevron and center spike.
Red carries the motion, silver separates the lower frame from the dark body, and charcoal prevents the center from becoming visually hollow. Keep the silver narrow so it reads as an edge rather than a second subject.
Try this variation: Replace red with cyan for a colder signal style.
Silent Crown is a restrained rank mark with no jewels or ornamental curves. Its authority comes from three clean peaks and a concealed dark blade running through the center.
The dark outer body supports two muted side shoulders, a tall central core, and a pale crown face. The lower half closes into a shield point instead of a traditional crown band.
Warm ivory softens the crown, charcoal hides the center blade, and a muted accent keeps the shoulders distinct. Avoid saturated colors if you want the quiet heraldic character.
Try this variation: Use muted gold shoulders for a ceremonial version.