Inkstrike

The Inkstrike is a Special Weapon in Splatoon. Octostrikers also use this.

Description
Like all special weapons, it must be charged before it can be used. To use it, the player must activate it and tap anywhere on the Wii U GamePad's screen to launch it. The Inkstrike will center in on where the screen was tapped, or around the Inkling if not tapped after 10 seconds. It will cause a giant tornado made of ink to appear and will splat any Inklings on the opposing team who are caught in its path.

Judd's Advice
Meow! (An Inkstrike lets you attack any location on the map! The tornado slowly expands from a central point, so try to be accurate! And don't let foes hit you while your looking at your map! Stay Alert!)

Data
The amount of turf an Inkstrike covers largely varies, but typically ranges from 80 to 100BP. Based on the area of each stage and the amount of inkable vs uninkable turf, an Inkstrike typically contributes 4-6% of the total coverage without including the base percentages earned from each Spawn Point (which is typically around 5 to 6BP).

Tips

 * Because using the Inkstrike prevents players from spreading ink momentarily and requires them to concentrate on the Wii U GamePad, those using an Inkstrike can be easily splatted. When using an Inkstrike, make sure to stay a safe distance away from the action.
 * When an Inkstrike is placed, a large, swirling icon will appear on the battlefield. Quickly evacuate this area to avoid being splatted.
 * In ranked mode, using an Inkstrike directly on top of a Splat Zone or a Tower can turn the tide of the battle.

Sets
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 * Jet Squelcher
 * Splash Wall
 * Inkstrike
 * Splattershot Pro
 * Splat Bomb
 * Inkstrike
 * .52 Gal Deco
 * Seeker
 * Inkstrike
 * Aerospray RG
 * Ink Mine
 * Inkstrike
 * N-ZAP '89
 * Sprinkler
 * Inkstrike
 * Inkbrush
 * Sprinkler
 * Inkstrike
 * Gold Dynamo Roller
 * Splat Bomb
 * Inkstrike
 * Range Blaster
 * Splash Wall
 * Inkstrike
 * Slosher
 * Burst Bomb
 * Inkstrike
 * Heavy Splatling
 * Splash Wall
 * Inkstrike
 * }
 * Slosher
 * Burst Bomb
 * Inkstrike
 * Heavy Splatling
 * Splash Wall
 * Inkstrike
 * }
 * Inkstrike
 * }

Pre-release

 * While Splatoon was in development, the Inkstrike was referred to as an Ink Tornado and caused a large dome of ink to appear, instead of the current tornado design.

1.3.0

 * gray The amount of area covered will be more consistent regardless of where it lands.

Trivia

 * If one looks closely, the "5.2" in its licensing on the weapon is actually 50.
 * There are no Chargers with the Inkstrike as their Special Weapon.