Ink Mine

Template:Infobox weapon Ink Mine is a Sub Weapon in Splatoon.

Description

The Ink Mine is an explosive that can be placed on the floor directly under the Inkling who placed it. It is invisible to enemies, unless they have the Bomb Sniffer ability. If any members of the opposing team walk on or stand near the Ink Mine, it will explode in a burst of ink. After a period of time, if no enemies have come near the Ink Mine, it will explode.

Notes

“	These devices are placed on the ground and remain in place until they explode. Ink Mines are triggered by enemy movement, but they will also explode on their own if enemy movement hasn't been detected within approximately ten seconds. Drop Ink Mines in high-traffic chokepoints where enemy movement is guaranteed- paths leading out of the opposing team's spawn point are effective. They're also effective when dropped at the top of heavily traversed walls. To avoid getting surprised by enemy Ink Mines, stay within friendly ink. When coated with your team's ink, an enemy Ink Mine will become visible and explode, spreading enemy ink over a wide area. So keep your distance from these mines, even when you've uncovered one.	”
— Splatoon Prima guide

Tips

• Ink Mines can be very effective in Tower Control. When detonated on top of the tower, it will completely cover the tower in ink and annihilate any enemy players standing on top of it.
• If you're being chased, you can place a mine behind you as you run and hope the enemy runs into it.

Countering

• Ink Mines are very common in Tower Control, so it's recommended to equip shoes with the ability Bomb Sniffer. You'll be forced off the tower unless you use a special weapon, but at least it'll give you a chance to jump off, wait for the explosion, and then retake the tower.

Weapon Sets

Template:SetList |- |Aerospray RG |Ink Mine |Inkstrike |- |Luna Blaster |Ink Mine |Inkzooka |- |New Squiffer |Ink Mine |Inkzooka |- |Rapid Blaster |Ink Mine |Bubbler |- |Inkbrush Nouveau |Ink Mine |Bubbler |}

Gallery

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  An Inkling placing an Ink Mine.

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  An Ink Mine.