What is the Unicode codepoint for Skull and crossbones?

The ☠ Skull and crossbones emoji is encoded as U+2620 (hex 2620). It belongs to the Face Negative group inside Smileys & Emotion.

How do I copy the ☠ emoji?

Open this page and click "Copy emoji". The ☠ character is copied to your clipboard so you can paste it into any app that supports Unicode emojis.

Does Skull and crossbones have shortcodes?

Yes. Common shortcodes include :skull_and_crossbones:, :crossbones:, :death:, and :face:. Platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub render these as the ☠ emoji automatically.

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Skull and crossbones

Skull and crossbones (☠) from Smileys & Emotion.

Name

skull and crossbones

Shortcodes

:skull_and_crossbones::crossbones::death::face::monster::skull:

Themes

dangerreligionpiratecrossbonesdeathfacemonsterskull

Download as image

Renders ☠ with your system emoji font into PNG, WebP, or SVG. Pick a pixel size, then download.

Note: PNG and WebP use the emoji font installed on your device (Apple Color Emoji on macOS/iOS, Segoe UI Emoji on Windows, Noto Color Emoji on Android/Linux), so the look matches your platform. SVG embeds the character as text — rendering depends on the viewer.

Microsoft Fluent UI Emoji — pixel-perfect originals

Download Microsoft's official Fluent rendering of ☠. SVG files are vector (scales to any size); the 3D PNG is 1024×1024.

About the ☠ Skull and crossbones emoji

The ☠ Skull and crossbones emoji is part of the Smileys & Emotion category and the face negative group on DBEmoji. Shortcodes such as :skull_and_crossbones:, :crossbones:, and :death: resolve to this emoji on platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub.

Skull and crossbones (Unicode codepoint U+2620) skull and crossbones (☠) from Smileys & Emotion.. ☠ stands for "skull and crossbones" in the Unicode emoji set, codified as U+2620. Smiley emojis like ☠ carry tone better than punctuation; drop one in to steer how a sentence is parsed. ☠ occupies codepoint U+2620 in the Unicode emoji block. Typing `:skull_and_crossbones:` or `:crossbones:` or `:death:` in chat apps usually expands to ☠. The glyph renders mostly in blue, which puts it inside the matching color filter. Tag-wise it sits alongside danger, religion, pirate, crossbones, and death emojis. Search hints from gemoji data: danger, pirate. Tone first, content second — ☠ prefaces a sentence the way a stage direction does in a script. Use the copy button to grab ☠ for messages, social posts, or anywhere else emojis show up.

When to use ☠ Skull and crossbones

Flagging caution notes, safety warnings, and breaking news
Tagging risky takes, controversial opinions, and red alerts
Pairing with siren or warning for urgent updates
Adding visual context to social posts, chats, and captions

Combinations and pairings

Pair ☠ with danger-themed, religion-themed, and pirate-themed emojis to reinforce the same vibe in one message.
Lead a caption with ☠ for a quick visual hook, or close a sentence with it as a reaction.

How to copy the ☠ Skull and crossbones emoji

Open the emoji page. Visit the Skull and crossbones emoji page on DBEmoji to see the character, codepoint, and meaning side by side.
Tap Copy emoji. Click the "Copy emoji" button. The ☠ character is placed on your clipboard instantly — no signup, no download.
Paste anywhere. Paste into any chat app, social network, document, or text field that supports Unicode. The emoji renders using the platform's native style.

Frequently asked questions

What does the ☠ Skull and crossbones emoji mean?: ☠ stands for "skull and crossbones" in the Unicode emoji set, codified as U+2620. Smiley emojis like ☠ carry tone better than punctuation; drop one in to steer how a sentence is parsed. ☠ occupies codepoint U+2620 in the Unicode emoji block. Typing `:skull_and_crossbones:` or `:crossbones:` or `:death:` in chat apps usually expands to ☠. The glyph renders mostly in blue, which puts it inside the matching color filter. Tag-wise it sits alongside danger, religion, pirate, crossbones, and death emojis. Search hints from gemoji data: danger, pirate. Tone first, content second — ☠ prefaces a sentence the way a stage direction does in a script. Use the copy button to grab ☠ for messages, social posts, or anywhere else emojis show up.
What is the Unicode codepoint for Skull and crossbones?: The ☠ Skull and crossbones emoji is encoded as U+2620 (hex 2620). It belongs to the Face Negative group inside Smileys & Emotion.
How do I copy the ☠ emoji?: Open this page and click "Copy emoji". The ☠ character is copied to your clipboard so you can paste it into any app that supports Unicode emojis.
Does Skull and crossbones have shortcodes?: Yes. Common shortcodes include :skull_and_crossbones:, :crossbones:, :death:, and :face:. Platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub render these as the ☠ emoji automatically.