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TheInkbrush is amain weapon in theSplatoon series.

As abrush, when is pressed, it flicks weak, short-rangedink in front of the user, which can be done repeatedly at a fast rate to ink turf or splat opponents. If is held, the user pushes the Inkbrush along the ground, leaving a thin trail of ink as the user runs at a fast speed.

Compared to theOctobrush, the Inkbrush has faster movement and swing speed and lower ink consumption at the cost of less range, damage, and painted turf per swing and thinner ink trail when running.

Appearance

The Inkbrush is designed with apaint tube in the middle, connected topaintbrush bristles and a blue handle with a textured black grip. The paint tube shows the player's ink color on the label, and a glob of the player's ink coats the bristles.

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Inkbrush

Inkbrush

Basic information
CategoryMain
ClassRoller
SubSprinkler
SpecialInkstrike
Special points
Special depletionSpecial gauge 40%
Range
10 / 100
Damage
Impact
Fire rate
Charge speed
Ink speed
100 / 100
Mobility
Durability
Handling
100 / 100
Obtainable at
Level8
CostCash 4,800
Requirement
Added in6 June 2015
Specifications
Weight
Base damage28 (Splash)
20 (Roll)
Base duration
Ink consumption2% (Splash)
0.135% per frame (Roll)
Base range
Rate of fire
Muzzle velocity
Base accuracy
MPU effect
SPU effect
SPU effect
Other variantsInkbrush NouveauInkbrush Nouveau
Permanent InkbrushPermanent Inkbrush

The Inkbrush was released on6 June 2015 at02:00 UTC,[1] under theroller class. It comes withSprinklers and theInkstrike.

When using the Inkbrush, the player'sInkling holds the weapon on the right-hand side of its body. Usually, this does not affect the gameplay, but if a player makes a sharp left turn while in enemy ink, they get stuck in the ink.

When flicking the Inkbrush, there is a random chance that more than one glob of ink hits the opponent.

Data

  • The Inkbrush is amiddleweight weapon.
  • Ink consumption while rolling is 8.1% per second.
  • Ink consumption per attack is 2%.
    • This allows players to attack 50 times before needing to refill the ink supply.
    • This stat can be changed with Ink Saver (Main).
  • When attacking with a depleted ink tank, ink will not be flung until enough ink has recovered.
  • Rolling with a depleted ink tank will not leave a trail or damage opponents.
  • The Inkbrush can be swung every 6 frames (10 swings per second).
  • When rolling, the player's movement speed is set to 1.92 units per frame.
  • When rolling on an uninkable surface or with a depleted ink tank, the player's movement speed is set to 0.96 units per frame.
  • After rolling, there is a 0.33 second cooldown before the ink tank starts refilling.
  • After swinging, there is a 0.5 second cooldown before the ink tank starts refilling.
  • Hitting an opponent while rolling deals 20 damage.
  • Attacks have a base damage of 28.
    • This weapon has a critical damage mechanic, so the damage dealt with one swing may be higher than this value.
  • For normal attacks, ink loses damage based on distance traveled. Ink starts losing damage at 50 units and stops losing damage at 100 units. The minimum damage is 14.
  • Ink globs travel straight for 5 frames.
  • Damage does not change based on the angle of the ink.
  • When rolling, the Inkbrush leaves an ink trail that is 12 units wide.

[2]

Version history

VersionAdjustments
2.2.0
  • ▲Ink usage while running decreased by 10%.
2.7.0
2.8.0
  • ▲ When repeatedly using swinging attacks, ink will also be painted where the player is standing.

Quotes

Sheldon's Introduction

TheInkbrush is similar toroller weapons, but itinks the ground as fast as you can dash! It's weak and a bit narrow, but you can make up for that withSprinklers andInkstrikes! I would recommend this weapon to anyone who wishes to try out a new type of fighting style!(NA)

Sheldon's Introduction

This is theInkbrush! It's similar to Roller weapons, but it paints the ground as fast as a squid can dash! It's weak and a bit narrow, but you can make up for that with Sprinklers and Inkstrikes! I would recommend this weapon to anyone who wishes to try out a new type of fighting style!(EU/OC)

“A newly developed weapon with high mobility and a sturdy brush design. Its ink trail is narrow, but it paints the ground at incredible speed and delivers swift close-range attacks.”
— In-Game Description
“Holy Smokes, Splatfans! The Squid Research Lab just received an anonymous tip that a new weapon called theInkbrush has been discovered. It's apparently similar to a paint roller, but a bit quicker to use. It's not the strongest offensive weapon but it comes with Sprinklers and Inkstrikes to maximize inking.”
Notes

Gallery

  • Promotional image

    Promotional image

  • Official art of an Inkling girl with the Inkbrush.

    Official art of anInkling girl with the Inkbrush.

  • Official art of a team of Inklings - the third one is holding the Inkbrush.

    Official art of a team of Inklings - the third one is holding the Inkbrush.

  • Art of three Inkling girls, with the one on the right holding an Inkbrush.

    Art of three Inkling girls, with the one on the right holding an Inkbrush.

  • Official art of another Inkling girl swinging the Inkbrush in a Japanese promotional image for SplatNet.

    Official art of another Inkling girl swinging the Inkbrush in a Japanese promotional image forSplatNet.

  • A render of the Inkbrush on its own.

    A render of the Inkbrush on its own.

  • The Inkbrush being shown in a Nintendo Direct.

    The Inkbrush being shown in aNintendo Direct.

  • An Inkling girl splatting another Inkling with just the Inkbrush's roll.

    An Inkling girlsplatting another Inkling with just the Inkbrush's roll.

  • An Inkling boy running with the Inkbrush at Blackbelly Skatepark.

    An Inkling boy running with the Inkbrush atBlackbelly Skatepark.

  • An Inkling girl running with the Inkbrush.

    An Inkling girl running with the Inkbrush.

  • An Inkling swiping an Inkbrush at an opponent.

    An Inkling swiping an Inkbrush at an opponent.

  • An Inkling flinging ink with the Inkbrush.

    An Inkling flinging ink with the Inkbrush.

  • The third Inkling is holding the Inkbrush in a promotion for Museum d'Alfonsino.

    The third Inkling is holding the Inkbrush in a promotion forMuseum d'Alfonsino.

  • Official art of an Inkling holding the Inkbrush.

    Official art of an Inkling holding the Inkbrush.

  • Promotional art with an Inkling girl on the right holding an Inkbrush.

    Promotional art with an Inkling girl on the right holding an Inkbrush.

  • A poster seen in Inkopolis, showing off the Inkbrush.

    A poster seen inInkopolis, showing off the Inkbrush.

  • Concept art of various weapons, with the Inkbrush at the upper right.

    Concept art of variousweapons, with the Inkbrush at the upper right.

  • An Inkling boy and Inkling girl fighting. The Inkling boy is wielding the Inkbrush.

    An Inkling boy and Inkling girl fighting. The Inkling boy is wielding the Inkbrush.

  • Icon found in Super Mario Maker

    Icon found inSuper Mario Maker

  • Promotional screenshot celebrating New Year's Day 2015.

    Promotional screenshot celebrating New Year's Day 2015.

  • SplatNet icon

    SplatNet icon

Demonstration

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Splatoon 2
Inkbrush
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    Basic information
    CategoryMain
    ClassRoller
    SubSplat Bomb
    SpecialSplashdown
    Special points150p
    Special depletion
    Range
    5 / 100
    Damage
    Impact
    Fire rate
    Charge speed
    Ink speed
    100 / 100
    Mobility
    Durability
    Handling
    100 / 100
    Obtainable at
    Level5
    CostCash 2,600
    Requirement
    Added in23 July 2017
    Specifications
    Weight
    Base damage30 (Splash)
    20 (Roll)
    Base duration
    Ink consumption2% (Splash)
    0.135% per frame (Roll)
    Base range
    Rate of fire
    Muzzle velocity
    Base accuracy
    MPU effect
    SPU effect
    SPU effect
    Other variantsInkbrush NouveauInkbrush Nouveau
    Permanent InkbrushPermanent Inkbrush

    The Inkbrush returns inSplatoon 2. It was released on23 July 2017 at02:00 UTC.[3] It comes withSplat Bombs andSplashdown.

    It appears in fiveOcto Expansion stations:

    Data

    • The Inkbrush is alightweight weapon.
    • The matchmaking range is 70. The game's matchmaking system looks at a team's average matchmaking range value, and matches them against a team with a similar average.
    • Ink consumption per second while rolling is 8.1%.
    • The Inkbrush can be swung every 6 frames (10 swings per second).
    • When rolling, the player's movement speed is set to 1.92 units per frame.Main Power Up increases rolling speed up to 2.016 units per frame.
    • The Inkbrush does not have a dash feature.
    • After rolling, there is a 0.33 second cooldown before the ink tank starts refilling.
    • Hitting an opponent while rolling deals 20 damage.
    • When rolling, the Inkbrush leaves an ink trail that is 12 units wide.Main Power Up increases ink trail width up to 17.76.

    Flinging ink

    • The ink consumption of 2% allows players to attack 50 times before needing to refill the ink supply.
      • This stat can be changed with Ink Saver (Main).
    • When attacking with a nearly depleted ink tank, the ink consumption of that attack is reduced to 1%. The damage of that attack is reduced to 50% of the normal amount.
    • When attacking while moving, the player's movement speed is set to 0.24 units per frame.
    • After swinging, there is a 0.5 second cooldown before the ink tank starts refilling.
    • Attacks have a base damage of 30.
    • For normal attacks, ink loses damage based on distance traveled. Ink starts losing damage at 40 units and stops losing damage at 100 units. The minimum damage is 15.
    • In situations where ink falls down, the ink will lose damage as it falls. The minimum damage for falling ink is 7.5.
    • Damage does not change based on the angle of the ink.

    [4][5]

    Version history

    VersionAdjustments
    Base game
    • ▲ Maximum damage: 28.0 → 30.0.
    1.3.0
    1.4.0
    • ▲ Enemyink will no longer have a negative effect when moving through it while holding to ink the ground continuously.
    • ▲ Increased damage dealt to opposingBallers when flinging ink by roughly 40%: 1x → 1.4x.
    2.2.0
    • ▲ Increased movement speed while swinging by roughly 67%.
    3.0.0
    • ▲ Increased overall spread of ink generated by swinging the brush, with the spread of ink closest to the player seeing the biggest increase, making it easier to ink continuous areas of turf.
    4.1.0
    • ▲ Points to fill special gauge: 160 → 150.
    4.2.0
    • ▲ Extended the area inked by flinging ink with ink brushes further forward.
    4.3.1
    • ▲ Increased the effect of theMain Power Upgearability.
    • ▲ The increase to movement speed while inking with the maximum number of Main Power Up gear abilities equipped has been raised from roughly 4% to roughly 5%.
    • ▲ The effect provided by Main Power Up is now more easily triggered, even with fewer instances of the gear ability equipped.
    4.6.0
    • ▲ Rate of which damage falls off decreased.
    • ▲ Main Power Up will also improve painting while rolling.

    Quotes

    		Sheldon's Introduction

    TheInkbrush is a super-lightbrush weapon that lets youink your way forward with blistering speed! It's not terribly strong, but you can make up for that by pairing that lightning speed with aSplat Bomb to confound your opponents!Splashdown will further stir up the front lines, so I'd put this set in the hands of those who like to disrupt the battlefield.

    Gallery

    • Promotional image

      Promotional image

    • An Inkling boy swinging an Inkbrush

      AnInkling boy swinging an Inkbrush

    • An Inkling boy rolling an Inkbrush

      An Inkling boy rolling an Inkbrush

    • An Inkbrush found behind the Inkling girl on the right

      An Inkbrush found behind the Inkling girl on the right

    • A render of an Inkling holding an Inkbrush

      A render of an Inkling holding an Inkbrush

    • An Inkling girl holding an Inkbrush

      An Inkling girl holding an Inkbrush

    Demonstration

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    Splatoon 3

    Splatoon 3
    Inkbrush

    Inkbrush

    Basic information
    CategoryMain
    Class Brush
    SubSplat Bomb
    SpecialKiller Wail 5.1
    Special points180p
    Special depletion
    Range
    5 / 100
    Damage
    Impact
    Fire rate
    Charge speed
    Ink speed
    100 / 100
    Mobility
    Durability
    Handling
    100 / 100
    Obtainable at
    Level7
    Cost
    Requirement
    Added inDrizzle Season 2022 (1.1.0)
    Specifications
    Weight
    Base damage15-30 (Splash)
    20 (Roll)
    25-36 (SRNW Splash)
    40 (SRNW Roll)
    Base duration
    Ink consumption
    Base range
    Rate of fire
    Muzzle velocity
    Base accuracy
    MPU effect
    SPU effect
    SPU effect
    Other variantInkbrush NouveauInkbrush Nouveau

    The Inkbrush returns inSplatoon 3, now classified as a separatebrush class. It comes withSplat Bombs and theKiller Wail 5.1. It was originally shown in a New Year 2022 teaser on Twitter,[6] looking similar to how it does in the previous games, with the difference being that its bristles are darker, resembling thePermanent Inkbrush's bristles, but more saturated.

    It appears in three missions inReturn of the Mammalians:

    Data

    • The Inkbrush is alightweight weapon.
    • The matchmaking range is 7. The game's matchmaking system looks at a team's average matchmaking range value, and matches them against a team with a similar average.
    • Ink consumption per second while sliding is 7.5%.
    • While sliding, the player's movement speed is set to 0.198 units per frame.
    • After sliding, there is a 30 frame second cooldown before the ink tank starts refilling.
    • Hitting an opponent while sliding deals 20 damage.
    • While sliding, the Inkbrush leaves an ink trail that is 1.2 units wide.

    Flinging ink

    • The ink consumption of 2% allows players to attack 50 times before needing to refill the ink supply.
    • When attacking, it takes 1 frame to start swinging the brush.
    • The weapon can be swung every 6 frames (10 times per second).
    • When attacking while moving, the player's movement speed is set to 0.05 units per frame.
    • After swinging, there is a 30 frame cooldown before the ink tank starts refilling.
    • Attacks have a base damage of 30.
    • For normal attacks, ink loses damage based on distance traveled. Ink starts losing damage at 4.3 units and stops losing damage at 10.3 units. The minimum damage before time-based falloff is applied is 15.
    • If a glob of ink is in the air for more than 20 frames after being flung, it loses damage each frame until frame 40, at which point it will deal 50% of its original damage. Thus, the minimum damage that can be dealt per glob is 7.5.
    • Damage does not change based on the angle of the ink.

    [7][8]

    Version history

    VersionAdjustments
    Base game
    • Salmon Run Next Wave:
      • ▲ Maximum damage: 30.0 → 36.0.
      • ▲ Minimum damage: 20.0 → 25.0.
      • ▲ Ink consumption: 2% → 1.5%.
    6.1.0
    • ▲ Increased movement speed when holding the ZR Button to paint while moving forward by approximately 3%: 11.52 units/second → 11.88 units/second.
    • ▲ Reduced the amount of ink consumed when holding the ZR Button to paint while moving forward by approximately 7%: 8.1%/second → 7.5%/second.
    8.0.0
    • ▲ Damage dealt by ink from swinging the brush to Splash Wall increased by about 10%: 1.8x → 1.98x.
    8.1.0
    • ▲ Slightly expanded the collision detection with players for the ink flung when swinging the brush to make it easier to hit opponents.
      • Main ink globs: 1.2 units → 1.3 units.
      • Small ink glob: 0.6 units → 0.7 units.
    11.0.0
    • ▲ Increased each glob's hitbox radius for players by 0.2 units.
      • Main ink globs: 1.3 units → 1.5 units.
      • Small ink glob: 0.7 units → 0.9 units.

    Quotes

    		Sheldon's Introduction

    TheInkbrush is a super-lightbrushweapon that lets youink your way forward with blistering speed! There's not much room for power when you're moving that fast, but you can keep counterattacks at bay with plenty ofSplat Bombs. Add theKiller Wail 5.1 to the mix, and you've got a combo that will confuse and annoy your opponents into submission! I can see it now... You blaze across battle lines... toss a Splat Bomb, and trigger the Killer Wail just in time to headbang along as the clock runs out. Whew! That's inking outside the box!

    “TheInkbrush isn't the most powerful weapon, but it makes up for it with style and panache, like our new tie-dye lab coats "someone" "ordered by mistake." It can be used to advance quickly while inking turf with dizzying flourishes, which can really mess with opponents' heads.”
    — @SplatoonNA on Twitter[9]
    “Dish Out Lickety-Split Licks
    A lightweight brush that isn't very strong but can be swung quickly. Use it to ink your way forward at lightning speed, zipping around the stage and confounding opponents!    		”
    — Splatoon Base[10]

    Weapon freshness rewards

    IconNameTypeAvailability
    Sheldon LicenseCurrency1★Freshness Rating
    Inkbrush stickerSticker2★Freshness Rating
    Inkbrush holo stickerSticker3★Freshness Rating
    4★ Inkbrush UserBadge4★Freshness Rating
    5★ Inkbrush UserBadge5★Freshness Rating
    6★ Inkbrush UserBadge6★Freshness Rating
    7★ Inkbrush UserBadge7★Freshness Rating
    8★ Inkbrush UserBadge8★Freshness Rating
    9★ Inkbrush UserBadge9★Freshness Rating
    10★ Inkbrush UserBadge10★Freshness Rating


    Gallery

    • Promotional image

      Promotional image

    • Inkbrush render from Nintendo Magazine 2022 Summer

      Inkbrush render fromNintendo Magazine 2022 Summer

    • 2D icon

      2D icon

    • An Inkling wielding the Inkbrush

      AnInkling wielding the Inkbrush

    • The Tableturf Battle card icon of the Inkbrush

      TheTableturf Battlecard icon of the Inkbrush

    Strategy

    For competitive tips about the Inkbrush

    Click to view the strategy for Inkbrush.View the strategy page.

    Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

    The Inkbrush appears asInkling's forward smash attack inSuper Smash Bros. Ultimate, alongside a variety of otherweapons that she uses in her attacks.

    When attacking, she charges up and swings the Inkbrush forwards to deal damage. This also coats opponents inink but does not ink the ground. It deals much lower damage if Inkling is out of ink.

    Trivia

    • Theink reservoir below the brush's head seems to made from anoil paint tube, fitting in with the art theme.
    • InSplatoon, this weapon and its variants are tied with theLuna Blaster and its variant for the shortest range stat in the game. It also has the shortest range stat inSplatoon 2.
    • According toThe Art of Splatoon, around every ten matches, the Inkbrush's tube needs to be replaced.
    • InSplatoon 2, the Inkbrush was the first post-release weapon to added.
    • As of version4.1.0, the Inkbrush has the lowest possible damage output of all main, sub and special weapons inSplatoon 2 at 7.5 damage per swing.
    • InSplatoon 2, the Inkbrush is tied with theUndercover Brella for the lowest base special cost inSplatoon 2, at 150p, being the cheapest special in the entireSplatoon series.
    • Despite appearing in numerous trailers and promotional art before the release ofSplatoon, the Inkbrush was not available to use until it was added in a post-launch update.
    • In the trailer forSplatoon 3, multiple Inkbrushesare displayed hanging in the Ammo Knights building interior, visible through the glass window to the right of the door.
    • The Inkbrush was one of the weapons available to use in theSplatoon 3 Splatfest World Premiere.

    Etymology

    Inkbrush is literallyink +brush, and may be taken from real-lifeink brushes used for calligraphy.

    Additionally, when taken alongside the name of its fellow brush-class weapon, theOctobrush, it may be meant to reflect the name ofInklings.

    Names in other languages

    LanguageNameMeaning
    Japan Japaneseパブロ
    Paburo    		Pablo[a]
    Netherlands DutchInktkwastInkbrush
    CanadaFrance FrenchÉpinceauSword Brush[b]
    Germany GermanQuastoFromQuaste ("tassel") +-o.
    Italy ItalianCalamaravaggioFromcalamaro ("squid") +Caravaggio, an Italian painter.
    Russia RussianКисть
    Kist'    		Brush
    SpainMexico SpanishPincelBrush
    China Chinese (Simplified)巴勃罗
    bābóluó (Mandarin)    		Pablo
    Hong Kong Chinese (Traditional)巴勃羅
    bābóluó (Mandarin)    		Pablo
    South Korea Korean파블로
    pabeullo    		Same as Japanese name
     InternalBrush_Mini_00[11]

    Translation notes

    1. ↑A reference toPablo Picasso, a Spanish painter.
    2. ↑romépée ("sword") +pinceau ("brush").

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