Ink Saver (Sub)
Template:Infobox ability Ink Saver (Sub) is an ability in Splatoon and Splatoon 2. Firefin gear has a 5× chance of rolling this ability.
Ink Saver (Sub) decreases the ink usage of Sub Weapons. The revised ink usage of the Sub Weapon is indicated by the red arrow icon on the Ink Tank.
Splatoon
Ink Saver (Sub) decreases the ink usage of each sub weapon by up to 35%.
Use
The Ink Saver (Sub) ability is great for sub weapons that consume a lot of the user's ink such as Seekers or Splash Walls. The ability allows the user to deploy such sub weapons more frequently, as less ink is used per sub weapon because of Ink Saver (Sub). With six sub slots of Ink Saver Sub, an extra Burst Bomb can be thrown before refilling ink. With one main slot and 5 sub slots, an extra Splat Bomb can be thrown.
Gear
Ink Saver (Sub) is the main ability of:
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Designer Headphones | ![]() |
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Initial Release (1.0.0) |
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Jogging Headband | ![]() |
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Initial Release (1.0.0) |
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Paisley Bandana | ![]() |
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2.3.0 |
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Streetstyle Cap | ![]() |
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Initial Release (1.0.0) |
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B-ball Jersey (Away) | ![]() |
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Initial Release (1.0.0) |
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Blue Peaks Tee | ![]() |
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Initial Release (1.0.0) |
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Choco Layered LS | ![]() |
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Initial Release (1.0.0) |
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Octoling Armor | ![]() |
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Initial Release (1.0.0) |
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Pearl Tee | ![]() |
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2.3.0 |
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Round-Collar Shirt | ![]() |
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2.0.0 |
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White Tee | ![]() |
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Initial Release (1.0.0) |
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Blueberry Casuals | ![]() |
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Initial Release (1.0.0) |
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LE Lo-Tops | ![]() |
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Initial Release (1.0.0) |
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School Shoes | ![]() |
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Initial Release (1.0.0) |
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Strapping Whites | ![]() |
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2.0.0 |
Stacking
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Graph showing ink consumed by sub weapons when stacking Ink Saver (Sub).
Version history
2.6.0
- ▲ Increased the maximum possible ink saved: 25% → 35%
Trivia
- Prior to Version 2.6.0, players could only throw a single Splat Bomb or Suction Bomb, no matter how much Ink Saver (Sub) was stacked. Update 2.6.0 changed this.
Splatoon 2
Ink Saver (Sub) decreases the ink usage of sub weapons by up to 35%. Autobombs and Burst Bombs are an exception, only having their ink usage decreased by up to 30%.
Gear
Ink Saver (Sub) is the main ability of:
Name | Brand | Availability | Ability | Star power | Added in
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Designer Headphones | ![]() |
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2.0.0 |
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Jellyvader Cap | ![]() |
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Initial Release (1.0.0) |
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Jogging Headband | ![]() |
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3.0.0 |
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King Facemask | ![]() |
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Initial Release (1.0.0) |
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Li'l Devil Horns | ![]() |
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5 October 2018 |
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Paisley Bandana | ![]() |
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2.0.0 |
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Sennyu Bon Bon Beanie | ![]() |
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10 August 2018 |
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Snorkel Mask | ![]() |
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Initial Release (1.0.0) |
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Streetstyle Cap | ![]() |
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2.0.0 |
Name | Brand | Availability | Ability | Star power | Added in
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B-ball Jersey (Away) | ![]() |
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Initial Release (1.0.0) |
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Blue Peaks Tee | ![]() |
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Initial Release (1.0.0) |
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Choco Layered LS | ![]() |
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Initial Release (1.0.0) |
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Fresh Octo Tee | ![]() |
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3.1.0 |
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Green Cardigan | ![]() |
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3.0.0 |
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Half-Sleeve Sweater | ![]() |
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Initial Release (1.0.0) |
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Missus Shrug Tee | ![]() |
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3.0.0 |
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Moist Ghillie Suit | ![]() |
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2.0.0 |
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Pearl Tee | ![]() |
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2.0.0 |
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Round-Collar Shirt | ![]() |
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2.0.0 |
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Steel Platemail | ![]() |
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4.2.0 |
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Varsity Jacket | ![]() |
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Initial Release (1.0.0) |
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White Tee | ![]() |
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Initial Release (1.0.0) |
Name | Brand | Availability | Ability | Star power | Added in
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Blueberry Casuals | ![]() |
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Initial Release (1.0.0) |
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Deepsea Leather Boots | ![]() |
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2.0.0 |
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Hero Snowboots Replicas | ![]() |
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Initial Release (1.0.0) |
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Honey & Orange Squidkid V | ![]() |
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3.0.0 |
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LE Lo-Tops | ![]() |
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3.0.0 |
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Musselforge Flip-Flops | ![]() |
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3.0.0 |
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Orca Woven Hi-Tops | ![]() |
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2.0.0 |
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Red Iromaki 750s | ![]() |
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2.0.0 |
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School Shoes | ![]() |
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Initial Release (1.0.0) |
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Sea Slug Volt 95s | ![]() |
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16 March 2018 |
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Strapping Whites | ![]() |
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Initial Release (1.0.0) |
Stacking
Thresholds to throw an extra weapon without having to refill the ink tank:
- 6 subs (18 points) or more: Ink Mine, Point Sensor
- 7 subs (21 points) or more: Burst Bomb
- 1 main and 5 subs (25 points) or more: Curling Bomb, Splat Bomb, Suction Bomb, Toxic Mist
- 2 mains and 9 subs (47 points) or more: Autobomb
Stacking for most sub weapons:
Stacking for Autobombs and Burst Bombs:
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Graph showing ink consumed by sub weapons when stacking Ink Saver (Sub).
Version history
Base Game
- ▼ Decreased the maximum possible ink saved for Burst Bombs: 35% → 30%
Gallery
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The revised ink usage of the Sub Weapon is indicated by the red arrow icon on the Ink Tank.