Grapplink
Grapplinks are amechanic inSplatoon 2's single-player modes,Octo Canyon and theOcto Expansion. They also appear in one of theShifty Stations,Grapplink Girl. They are floating black spheres with flashing yellow lights, a propeller and hooks. When hit with ink from amain weapon orsub weapon, the player is quickly pulled towards them and reach a point just under them before starting to fall down again. Hitting them with theInkjet orSting Rayspecial weapons also activates them, though any Sting Ray that hits it ends upon contact with the Grapplink.
Appearances
Octo Canyon
- Octozeppelin Invasion (Mission #06)
- Beaker's Depot (Sector 3)
- Dancing Floors (Mission #13)
- The Experimentorium (Mission #19)
Octo Expansion
- A00Abandoned Station
- A07Maverick Station
- D04Mad Props Station
- D10Labyrinth Station
- F08Jump Station
- G08Freakazoid Station
- I06All Eyez Station
- J02Matchmaster Station
- J05C14Stick 'n' Move Station
- Escape BossTurf War
Shifty Station
- Layout 9:Grapplink Girl
Gallery
A Grapplink in use.
Grapplinks used inGrapplink Girl.
Three Grapplinks visible on the left side inOctozeppelin Invasion.
Etymology
"Grapplink" is a portmanteau of "grappling" from "grappling hook" (hooks attached to a rope, for grasping or holding) and either "link" (to connect to something) or "ink".
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
 Japanese | ひきよせポイント Hikiyose Pointo | Pull Point |
 Dutch | Zweefanker (Mission #6) Ankerpunt (Mission #19) | Hover anchor Anchor point |
 French | Bouée-grappin | Beacon-grapple |
 Italian | Calamarampino | FromCalamaro (Squid) andRampino (Grappling hook) |
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