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The '''Inkbrush''' is a [[main weapon]] in ''[[Splatoon]]'' and ''[[Splatoon 2]]''.
The '''Inkbrush''' is a [[main weapon]] in the {{Ss}}.


As a [[roller]]-class weapon, the Inkbrush can be pushed along the ground while leaving a trail of [[ink]]. Much like the {{Weapon|S|Main|Splat Roller}}, the Inkbrush can be used as a sort of melee weapon that splatters some ink in front of the player. Of all weapons in its class, the Inkbrush travels at the highest speed and leaves the most narrow trail. The high rolling speed can be used to quickly escape or approach an enemy. It has the lowest damage output in its class; four flicks (or five bumps while rolling) are needed to splat an opponent. The Inkbrush consumes 2% of the [[ink tank]] capacity per flick, allowing the player to fling 50 times before needing to refill the tank.
As a [[brush]], when {{Button|ZR}} is pressed, it flicks weak, short-ranged [[ink]] in front of the user, which can be done repeatedly at a fast rate to ink turf or splat opponents. If {{Button|ZR}} is held, the user pushes the Inkbrush along the ground, leaving a thin trail of ink as the user runs at a fast speed.


The Inkbrush is most comparable to the {{Weapon|S|Main|Octobrush}}, another paintbrush-like weapon. The Inkbrush is faster and more ink efficient, while having less range and dealing less damage per glob of ink.
Compared to the [[Octobrush]], 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.


The weapon is designed with a [[Wikipedia:Tube (container)|paint tube]] in the middle, connected to [[Wikipedia:Paintbrush|paintbrush 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.
==Appearance==
The Inkbrush is designed with a [[wikipedia:Tube (container)|paint tube]] in the middle, connected to [[wikipedia:Paintbrush|paintbrush 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.


== ''Splatoon'' ==
==''Splatoon''==
{{Retired|article}}
{{Infobox/Weapon
{{Infobox/Weapon
|game     = Splatoon
|game=Splatoon
|category = Main
|category=Main
|class     = Roller
|class=Roller
|sub       = Sprinkler
|sub=Sprinkler
|special   = Inkstrike
|special=Inkstrike
|level     = 8
|level=8
|cost     = 4,800
|cost=4,800
|base     = 28 (Splash)<br />20 (Roll)
|base=28 (Splash)<br>20 (Roll)
|ink       = 2% (Splash)
|ink=2% (Splash)<br>0.135% per frame (Roll)
|depletion = 40%
|depletion=40%
|range     = 10
|range=10
|ink_speed = 100
|ink_speed=100
|handling = 100
|handling=100
|alt1=Inkbrush Nouveau
|alt2=Permanent Inkbrush
|introduced={{date|2015-06-06}}
}}
The Inkbrush was released on {{date|2015-06-06}} at {{time|2015-06-06 02:00 UTC}},<ref>{{TWI}} [[Inkipedia:Twitter archive/2015/June#606747561286696960|@SplatoonJP on Twitter]]</ref> under the [[roller]] class. It comes with [[Sprinkler]]s and the [[Inkstrike]].
 
When using the Inkbrush, the player's [[Inkling]] 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===
<section begin=data1 />{{Roller data S
| mobility class = middle
| mSwingLiftFrame = 1
| mSplashNum = 2
| mSplashInitSpeedBase = 5.50000000
| mSplashInitSpeedRandomZ = 1.00000000
| mSplashInitSpeedRandomX = 0.80000001
| mSplashInitVecYRate = -0.02000000
| mSplashDeg = 1.50000000
| mSplashSubNum = 1
| mSplashSubInitSpeedBase = 3.20000005
| mSplashSubInitSpeedRandomZ = 0.80000001
| mSplashSubInitSpeedRandomX = 1.20000005
| mSplashSubInitVecYRate = -0.02000000
| mSplashSubDeg = 1.50000000
| mSplashPositionWidth = 1.00000000
| mSplashInsideDamageRate = 1.00000000
| mCorePaintWidthHalf = 6.00000000
| mCorePaintSlowMoveWidthHalf = 6.00000000
| mSlowMoveSpeed = 1.20000005
| mCoreColWidthHalf = 4.00000000
| mInkConsumeCore = 0.00135000
| mInkConsumeSplash = 0.02000000
| mInkRecoverCoreStop = 20
| mInkRecoverSplashStop = 30
| mMoveSpeed = 1.91999996
| mCoreColRadius = 4.00000000
| mCoreDamage = 0.20000000
| mTargetEffectScale = 1.20000005
| mTargetEffectVelRate = 0.69999999
| mSplashStraightFrame = 5
| mSplashDamageMaxDist = 50.00000000
| mSplashDamageMinDist = 100.00000000
| mSplashDamageMaxValue = 0.28000000
| mSplashDamageMinValue = 0.14000000
| mSplashOutsideDamageMaxDist = 10.00000000
| mSplashOutsideDamageMinDist = 80.00000000
| mSplashOutsideDamageMaxValue = 1.39999998
| mSplashOutsideDamageMinValue = 0.30000001
| mSplashDamageRateBias = 1.00000000
| mSplashDrawRadius = 3.50000000
| mSplashPaintNearD = 100.00000000
| mSplashPaintNearR = 22.00000000
| mSplashPaintFarD = 100.00000000
| mSplashPaintFarR = 22.00000000
| mSplashCollsionRadiusForField = 8.00000000
| mSplashCollsionRadiusForPlayer = 12.00000000
| mSplashCoverApertureFreeFrame = -1
| mSplashSubStraightFrame = 3
| mSplashSubDamageMaxDist = 50.00000000
| mSplashSubDamageMinDist = 100.00000000
| mSplashSubDamageMaxValue = 0.28000000
| mSplashSubDamageMinValue = 0.14000000
| mSplashSubDamageRateBias = 1.00000000
| mSplashSubDrawRadius = 2.00000000
| mSplashSubPaintNearD = 100.00000000
| mSplashSubPaintNearR = 12.00000000
| mSplashSubPaintFarD = 100.00000000
| mSplashSubPaintFarR = 12.00000000
| mSplashSubCollsionRadiusForField = 4.00000000
| mSplashSubCollsionRadiusForPlayer = 6.00000000
| mSplashSubCoverApertureFreeFrame = -1
| mSplashPaintType = 1
| mArmorTypeObjectDamageRate = 0.40000001
| mArmorTypeGachihokoDamageRate = 0.50000000
| mPaintBrushType = 1
| mPaintBrushRotYDegree = 10.00000000
| mPaintBrushSwingRepeatFrame = 6
| mPaintBrushNearestBulletLoopNum = 6
| mPaintBrushNearestBulletOrderNum = 2
| mPaintBrushNearestBulletRadius = 20.00000000
| mDropSplashDrawRadius = 0.50000000
| mDropSplashPaintRadius = 0.00000000
}}<ref>''Splatoon'' - RollerBrushMini.params</ref><section end=data1 />
 
===Version history===
{{version history box|S|
{{version history item|S|2.2.0|
* {{buff|[[Ink]] usage while running decreased by 10%.}}}}
 
{{version history item|S|2.7.0|
* {{buff|[[Special gauge]] loss|50%|as low as 40%.}}}}
 
{{version history item|S|2.8.0|
* {{buff|When repeatedly using swinging attacks, ink will also be painted where the player is standing.}}}}
}}
}}
The Inkbrush was released on June 5, 2015. It comes in a set with the {{Weapon|S|Sub|Sprinkler}} and the {{Weapon|S|Special|Inkstrike}}.


When using the Inkbrush, the player's [[Inkling]] will hold the weapon on the right hand side of its body. Usually this has no effect on the gameplay, but if a player makes a sharp left turn while in enemy ink, they will get stuck in the ink.
===Quotes===
{{SheldonsIntroduction|game=Splatoon|The '''Inkbrush''' is similar to [[roller]] weapons, but it [[ink]]s the ground as fast as you can dash! It's weak and a bit narrow, but you can make up for that with [[Sprinkler]]s and [[Inkstrike]]s! I would recommend this weapon to anyone who wishes to try out a new type of fighting style!{{NA}}}}
 
{{SheldonsIntroduction|game=Splatoon|This is the '''Inkbrush'''! 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!{{EUOC}}}}


When flicking the Inkbrush, there is a random chance that more than one glob of ink will hit the opponent.  
{{QuoteW|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}}


=== Version history ===
{{QuoteW|Holy Smokes, Splatfans! The Squid Research Lab just received an anonymous tip that a new weapon called the '''Inkbrush''' 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.|[[Squid Research Lab]]}}
==== {{Ver|S|2.2.0}} ====
*{{buff|Ink usage while running decreased by 10%.}}
==== {{Ver|S|2.7.0}} ====
*{{buff|Special gauge loss|50%|as low as 40%}}
==== {{Ver|S|2.8.0}} ====
*{{buff|When repeatedly using swinging attacks, ink will also be painted where the player is standing.}}


=== Gallery ===
;Notes
{{note list}}
 
===Gallery===
<gallery>
<gallery>
InkbrushArt.png|Official art of a female [[Inkling]] with the Inkbrush.
InkbrushAd.jpg|Promo image
Intro-purple-team.png|Official art of a team of [[Inklings]] - the third one is holding the Inkbrush.
InkbrushArt.png|Official art of an [[Inkling]] girl with the Inkbrush.
Intro-purple-team.png|Official art of a team of Inklings - the third one is holding the Inkbrush.
Teal team art.jpg|Art of three female Inklings, with the one on the right holding an Inkbrush.
Teal team art.jpg|Art of three female Inklings, with the one on the right holding an Inkbrush.
Japanese splatnet promo.png|Official art of another female Inkling swinging the Inkbrush in a Japanese promo image for [[SplatNet]].
Japanese splatnet promo.png|Official art of another female Inkling swinging the Inkbrush in a Japanese promo image for [[SplatNet]].
Pink Inkbrush.png|A render of the Inkbrush on its own.
Pink Inkbrush.png|A render of the Inkbrush on its own.
Inkbrush.gif|The Inkbrush being shown in the 4/2/15 Japanese [[Nintendo Direct]].
Inkbrush.gif|The Inkbrush being shown in a [[Nintendo Direct]].
Inkbrush squish.gif|An Inkling girl [[Splat (occurrence)|splatting]] another Inkling with just the Inkbrush's roll.
Blackbelly gotta go fast.gif|A male Inkling running with the Inkbrush at [[Blackbelly Skatepark]].
Blackbelly gotta go fast.gif|A male Inkling running with the Inkbrush at [[Blackbelly Skatepark]].
Inkbrush1.jpg|A female Inkling running with the Inkbrush.
Inkbrush1.jpg|A female Inkling running with the Inkbrush.
Inkbrush2.jpg|An Inkling swiping an Inkbrush at an opponent.
Inkbrush2.jpg|An Inkling swiping an Inkbrush at an opponent.
Inkbrush3.png|An Inkling flinging ink with the Inkbrush.
Inkbrush3.jpg|An Inkling flinging ink with the Inkbrush.
Mdalfon jp promo.jpg|Promo for [[Museum d'Alfonsino]] - the third Inkling is holding the Inkbrush.
S Museum d'Alfonsino JP promo.jpg|Promo for [[Museum d'Alfonsino]] - the third Inkling is holding the Inkbrush.
JPTInkbrush.png|Official art of an Inkling holding the Inkbrush.
JPTInkbrush.png|Official art of an Inkling holding the Inkbrush.
Million seller announcement artwork.jpg|Promo art with a female Inkling (right) holding the Inkbrush.
Million seller announcement artwork.jpg|Promo art with a female Inkling (right) holding the Inkbrush.
Inkbrushad.jpg|A poster seen in [[Inkopolis]], showing off the Inkbrush.
Inkbrushad.jpg|A poster seen in [[Inkopolis]], showing off the Inkbrush.
Concept Art - Main Weapons.png|Concept art of various [[weapons]], with the Inkbrush at the upper right.
Concept Art - Main Weapons.png|Concept art of various [[weapon]]s, with the Inkbrush at the upper right.
S Inklings in Urchin Underpass render.png|An Inkling boy and Inkling girl fighting. The Inkling boy is wielding the Inkbrush.
SMM Inkbrush.png|Icon found in ''[[mariowiki:Super Mario Maker|Super Mario Maker]]''
New Year's Day 2015 Inkling.jpg|Promotional screenshot celebrating New Year's Day 2015.
</gallery>
</gallery>


=== Demonstration ===
===Demonstration===
<embedvideo service="youtube">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ycRFuVmNYc</embedvideo>
<embedvideo service="youtube">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ycRFuVmNYc</embedvideo>
{{clrns}}
==''Splatoon 2''==
{{Infobox/Weapon
|game=Splatoon 2
|3d-image-1 = S2 Weapon Main Inkbrush
|category=Main
|class=Roller
|sub=Splat Bomb
|special=Splashdown
|level=5
|cost=2,600
|base=30 (Splash)<br>20 (Roll)
|ink=2% (Splash)<br>0.135% per frame (Roll)
|points=150
|range=5
|ink_speed=100
|handling=100
|alt1=Inkbrush Nouveau
|alt2=Permanent Inkbrush
|introduced={{date|2017-07-23}}
}}
The Inkbrush was released on {{date|2017-07-23}} at {{time|2017-07-23 02:00 UTC}}.<ref>[https://splatoonus.tumblr.com/post/163292777049 {{SRL}} Live from Squid Research Lab — Tonight at 7pm PT, the Inkbrush will be in stock...]</ref> It comes with [[Splat Bomb]]s and [[Splashdown]].
It appears in five ''Octo Expansion'' stations:
* {{OctoExpansionStation|B|13}} [[Phat Splatz Station]]
* {{OctoExpansionStation|D|07}} [[Targetbuster Station]]
* {{OctoExpansionStation|E|10}} [[Cratebuster Station]]
* {{OctoExpansionStation|G|09}}{{OctoExpansionStation|B|05}} [[Wack 8-Ball Station]]
* {{OctoExpansionStation|J|04}} [[Footloose Station]]
===Data===
<section begin=data2 />{{Roller data S2
| ink saver level = middle
| mobility class = high
| stealth acceleration = middle
| main power up effect = Slightly increases movement speed while inking.
| shoot move velocity type = B
| matchmaking range = 70
| PaintBrushType = TRUE
| CoopCoreDamage = 400
| CoopInkConsumeCoreMax = 0.0009
| CoopInkConsumeCoreMin = 0.0009
| CoreColRadius = 4
| CoreColWidthHalf = 4
| CoreDamage = 200
| CoreDamage_MWPUG_Max = 3000
| CoreDamageMaxPlayerSpeedRate = 1
| CoreDamageMinPlayerSpeedRate = 1
| CoreDamageMinRate = 1
| CoreDamageRate_MWPUG_High = 1
| CoreDamageRate_MWPUG_Mid = 1
| CorePaintSlowMoveWidthHalf = 6
| CorePaintWidthHalf = 6
| CorePaintWidthHalfRate_MWPUG_High = 1.48
| CorePaintWidthHalfRate_MWPUG_Mid = 1.32
| DashSpeed = 1.92
| DashSpeed_MWPUG_High = 2.016
| DashSpeed_MWPUG_Mid = 1.986
| DashTurnBrkMoveVel = 1.2
| InkConsumeCoreMax = 0.00135
| InkConsumeCoreMaxSpeed = 1.92
| InkConsumeCoreMaxSpeed_MWPUG_High = 2.016
| InkConsumeCoreMaxSpeed_MWPUG_Mid = 1.986
| InkConsumeCoreMin = 0.00135
| InkConsumeCoreMinSpeed = 1.92
| InkConsumeCoreMinSpeed_MWPUG_High = 2.016
| InkConsumeCoreMinSpeed_MWPUG_Mid = 1.986
| InkRecoverCoreStop = 20
| MostSpeedSplashCreateSplashLength = 40
| MostSpeedSplashCreateSplashLengthFirst = 10
| MostSpeedSplashCreateSplashNum = 0
| MostSpeedSplashSplashColRadius = 1.5
| MostSpeedSplashSplashDrawRadius = 3
| MostSpeedSplashSplashPaintRadius = 13.2
| MostSpeedSplashSplashPaintScale = 2
| MoveSpeed = 1.92
| MoveSpeed_MWPUG_High = 2.016
| MoveSpeed_MWPUG_Mid = 1.986
| PaintBrushMoveSwingVelGnd = 0.5
| PaintBrushNoOpInkEffect = TRUE
| PaintBrushRotYDegree = 10
| PaintBrushSwingRepeatFrame = 6
| PaintNearestSplashCameraRate = 1
| PaintNearestSplashLoopNum = 6
| PaintNearestSplashOrderNum = 2
| PaintNearestSplashPaintScale = 1
| PaintNearestSplashPosOffset = -2,-10,2
| PaintNearestSplashRadius = 15
| PaintNearestSplashValidHeight = -1
| ShotDashTransFrm = 90
| SlowMoveSpeed = 1.2
| TailFrame = 3
| TailMaxLength = 50
| WalkDuringSwingAerial = FALSE
}}
====Flinging ink====
{{Roller data S2
| PaintBrushType = TRUE
| CoopInkConsumeSplash = 0.02
| CoopSplashDamageInsideMaxValue = 300
| CoopSplashDamageInsideMiddle2Value = 300
| CoopSplashDamageInsideMiddleValue = 300
| CoopSplashDamageInsideMinValue = 200
| CoopSplashDamageMinValue = 200
| CoopSplashDamageMinValueDepletion = 200
| CoopSplashDamageOutsideMaxValue = 300
| CoopSplashDamageOutsideMiddle2Value = 300
| CoopSplashDamageOutsideMiddleValue = 300
| CoopSplashDamageOutsideMinValue = 200
| GroundSwingMoveSpeed = 0.24
| InkConsumeSplash = 0.02
| InkConsumeSplashDepletionPercent = 50
| InkRecoverSplashStop = 30
| MoveLmtFrame = 0
| PaintMaxScaleClampA = 2.2
| PaintMaxScaleClampB = 2.2
| PaintMinScaleClampA = 1.4
| PaintMinScaleClampB = 1.4
| PaintScaleOriginal = TRUE
| PostDelayFrm_Main = 10
| SplashAllRadiusDepletionRate = 0.5
| SplashDamageDepletionRate = 0.5
| SplashDamageInsideDistanceLineXZ = 0
| SplashDamageInsideMaxDist = 40
| SplashDamageInsideMaxValue = 300
| SplashDamageInsideMiddle2Dist = 100
| SplashDamageInsideMiddle2Value = 150
| SplashDamageInsideMiddleDist = 65
| SplashDamageInsideMiddleValue = 250
| SplashDamageInsideMinDist = 100
| SplashDamageInsideMinValue = 150
| SplashDamageInsideOutSideBorderDegree = 60
| SplashDamageInsideRate_MWPUG_High = 1
| SplashDamageInsideRate_MWPUG_Mid = 1
| SplashDamageInside_MWPUG_Max = 2000
| SplashDamageMinValue = 150
| SplashDamageMinValueDepletion = 150
| SplashDamageOutsideMaxDist = 40
| SplashDamageOutsideMaxValue = 300
| SplashDamageOutsideMiddle2Dist = 100
| SplashDamageOutsideMiddle2Value = 150
| SplashDamageOutsideMiddleDist = 65
| SplashDamageOutsideMiddleValue = 250
| SplashDamageOutsideMinDegree = 80
| SplashDamageOutsideMinDist = 100
| SplashDamageOutsideMinRate = 1
| SplashDamageOutsideMinValue = 150
| SplashDamageOutsideRate_MWPUG_High = 1
| SplashDamageOutsideRate_MWPUG_Mid = 1
| SplashDamageOutside_MWPUG_Max = 2000
| SplashDamageReductionEndFrame = 40
| SplashDamageReductionEndRate = 0.5
| SplashDamageReductionStartFrame = 20
| SplashInitSpeedDepletionRate = 0.5
| SplashPaintRDepletionRate = 0.5
| SplashPaintRadiusReductionEndFrame = 45
| SplashPaintRadiusReductionEndRate = 0.6
| SplashPaintRadiusReductionStartFrame = 18
| SwingLiftFrame = 1
| TargetEffectFrame = 8
| TargetEffectScale = 1.2
| g16 uI_Mid = 0
}}<ref>[https://leanny.github.io/splat2new/parameters.html ''Splatoon 2'' - Parameter Database]</ref><ref>[https://leanny.github.io/splat2new/database.html ''Splatoon 2'' - Weapon and Gear Database]</ref><section end=data2 />
===Version history===
{{version history box|S2|
{{version history item|S2|base|
* {{buff|Base damage|28|30.}}}}
{{version history item|S2|1.3.0|
* {{buff|Points to fill [[special gauge]]|170|160.}}}}


=== Similar weapons ===
{{version history item|S2|1.4.0|
*{{Weapon|S|Main|Inkbrush Nouveau|32}}
* {{buff|Enemy [[ink]] will no longer have a negative effect when moving through it while holding {{button|ZR|Switch}} to ink the ground continuously.}}
*{{Weapon|S|Main|Permanent Inkbrush|32}}
* {{buff|Increased damage dealt to opposing [[Baller]]s when flinging ink by roughly 40%.}}}}
*{{Weapon|S|Main|Octobrush|32}}
 
*{{Weapon|S|Main|Octobrush Nouveau|32}}
{{version history item|S2|2.2.0|
* {{buff|Increased movement speed while swinging by roughly 67%.}}}}
 
{{version history item|S2|3.0.0|
* {{Buff|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.}}}}
 
{{version history item|S2|4.1.0|
* {{buff|Points to fill special gauge|160|150.}}}}
 
{{version history item|S2|4.2.0|
* {{buff|Reduced the interval between swinging the brush and holding {{button|ZR|Switch}} to ink by 4/60 of a second.}}}}
 
{{version history item|S2|4.3.1|
* {{buff|Increased the effect of the [[Main Power Up]] [[gear]] [[gear ability|ability]].}}
* {{buff|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%.}}
* {{buff|The effect provided by Main Power Up is now more easily triggered, even with fewer instances of the gear ability equipped.}}}}
 
{{version history item|S2|4.6.0|
* {{buff|Rate of which damage falls off decreased.}}
* {{buff|Main Power Up will also improve painting while rolling.}}}}
}}
 
=== Quotes ===
{{SheldonsIntroduction|game=Splatoon 2|The '''Inkbrush''' is a super-light [[roller|brush]] weapon that lets you [[ink]] your way forward with blistering speed! It's not terribly strong, but you can make up for that by pairing that lightning speed with a [[Splat 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===
<gallery>
File:S2 Inkbrush promo render.jpg|Promo image
File:S2 Inkbrush Twitter SplatoonJP Image2.jpg|An Inkling Boy swinging the Inkbrush
File:S2 Inkbrush Twitter SplatoonJP Image3.jpg|An Inkling Boy rolling the Inkbrush
File:Photography S2 amiibo at Port Mackerel.jpg|An Inkbrush found behind the Inkling Girl on the right
File:S2 Purple Inkling With Inkbrush.png|A render of an Inkling holding the Inkbrush
File:NPB Inkbrush.jpg|Inkling girl holding the Inkbrush
</gallery>
 
===Demonstration===
<embedvideo service="youtube">https://youtu.be/8MmJOplBuIo</embedvideo>
{{clrns}}
{{clrns}}


== ''Splatoon 2'' ==
==''Splatoon 3''==
{{Infobox/Weapon
{{Infobox/Weapon
|game      = Splatoon 2
|game      = Splatoon 3
|category  = Main
|category  = Main
|class    = Roller
|size      = 256px
|class    = Brush
|sub      = Splat Bomb
|sub      = Splat Bomb
|special  = Splashdown
|special  = Killer Wail 5.1
|level    = 5
|level    = 7
|cost      = 2,600
|base=7.5-30 (Splash)<br>20 (Roll)<br>25-36 ([[File:S3 Icon Mr Grizz.png|24px|link=Salmon Run (series)]] [[Salmon Run Next Wave|SRNW]] Splash)<br>40 ([[File:S3 Icon Mr Grizz.png|24px|link=Salmon Run (series)]] [[Salmon Run Next Wave|SRNW]] Roll)
|base     = 30 (Splash)<br />20 (Roll)
|points    = 180
|ink      = 2% (Splash)
|points    = 160p
|range    = 5
|range    = 5
|ink_speed = 100
|ink_speed = 100
|handling  = 100
|handling  = 100
|alt1      = Inkbrush Nouveau
|alt2      =
|alt3      =
|introduced=[[Drizzle Season 2022]] ({{Ver|S3|1.1.0}})
}}
The Inkbrush returns in ''Splatoon 3'', now classified as a separate [[brush]] class. It comes with [[Splat Bomb]]s and the [[Killer Wail 5.1]]. It was originally shown in a New Year 2022 teaser on Twitter,<ref>{{TWI}} [[Inkipedia:Twitter_archive/2022/January#1477082279625252864|@SplatoonJP on Twitter]]</ref> looking similar to how it does in the previous games, with the difference being that its bristles are darker, resembling the [[Permanent Inkbrush]]'s bristles, but more saturated.
It appears in 3 missions in [[Alterna]]:
* {{RotMMission|03|05}} [[Conveyor-Belt Tightening]]
* {{RotMMission|04|12}} [[The Path to Perfect Penmanship]]
* {{RotMMission|05|05}} [[A Compulsive Collector's Paradise]]
===Data===
<section begin=data3 />
{{Roller data S3
| IsBrush = True
| mobility class = high
| matchmaking range = 7
| BodyParam $type = spl__BulletRollerBodyParam
| DownRayCastLength = 0.65
| KnockBackDefeat = True
| KnockBackOpponent AccelMax = 1000.0
| KnockBackOpponent AccelMin = 500.0
| KnockBackOpponent MyVelocityRate = 30.0
| KnockBackOpponent OpponentVelocityRate = 4800.0
| KnockBackRollerPlayerDamageOff AccelMax = 350.0
| KnockBackRollerPlayerDamageOff AccelMin = 350.0
| KnockBackRollerPlayerDamageOff MyVelocityRate = 4800.0
| KnockBackRollerPlayerDamageOff OpponentVelocityRate = 30.0
| KnockBackRollerPlayerDamageOn AccelMax = 720.0
| KnockBackRollerPlayerDamageOn AccelMin = 540.0
| KnockBackRollerPlayerDamageOn MyVelocityRate = 4800.0
| KnockBackRollerPlayerDamageOn OpponentVelocityRate = 30.0
| WidthHalf = 0.8
| Damage = 200
| SpeedMax = 0.192
| SpeedMin = 0.12
| WidthHalfMax = 0.6
| WidthHalfMin = 0.6
| CheckLength = 0.52
| Radius = 0.75
| BulletAdditionMovePlayerSplashNearestParam $type = spl__SpawnBulletAdditionMovePlayerParam
| XRate = 0.3
| YPlusRate = 0.0
| BulletAdditionMovePlayerSplashNearestParam ZRate = 0.3
| MainEffectiveRangeUpParam $type = spl__PlayerGearSkillParam_MainEffectiveRangeUp_SlosherAndBrush
| BaseDistance = 12.5
| MainWeaponSetting $type = spl__PlayerGearSkillParam_MainWeaponSetting
| WeaponSpeedType = Fast
| WeaponRollParam $type = spl__WeaponBrushRollParam
| InkConsumeMaxPerFrame = 0.00125
| InkConsumeMinPerFrame = 0.00125
| NoOpInkEffect = True
| SpeedInkConsumeMax = 0.198
| SpeedInkConsumeMin = 0.198
| SpeedNormal = 0.198
| spl__SpawnBulletAdditionMovePlayerParam $type = spl__SpawnBulletAdditionMovePlayerParam
| spl__SpawnBulletAdditionMovePlayerParam ZRate = 2.0
}}
}}
The Inkbrush was released on July 23, 2017 at {{UTC|hour=02|minute=00|year=2017|month=07|day=23}}.<ref>[https://splatoonus.tumblr.com/post/163292777049/tonight-at-7pm-pt-the-inkbrush-will-be-in-stock {{SRL}} Squid Research Lab announcing the release of the Inkbrush for Splatoon 2]</ref>. It comes in a set with the sub {{Weapon|S2|Sub|Splat Bomb}} and special {{Weapon|S2|Special|Splashdown}}.


=== Version history ===
====Flinging Ink====
==== Base game ====
{{Roller data S3
*{{buff|Base damage|28.0|30.0}}
| IsBrush = True
==== {{Ver|S2|1.3.0}} ====
| BulletAdditionMovePlayerSplashNearestParam $type = spl__SpawnBulletAdditionMovePlayerParam
*{{buff|Points to fill special gauge|170|160}}
| XRate = 0.3
==== {{Ver|S2|1.4.0}} ====
| YPlusRate = 0.0
*{{buff|Enemy ink will no longer have a negative effect when moving through it while holding {{button|ZR}} to ink the ground continuously.}}
| BulletAdditionMovePlayerSplashNearestParam ZRate = 0.3
*{{buff|Increased damage dealt to opposing {{Weapon|S2|Special|Baller}}s when flinging ink by roughly 40%.}}
| MainEffectiveRangeUpParam $type = spl__PlayerGearSkillParam_MainEffectiveRangeUp_SlosherAndBrush
==== {{Ver|S2|2.2.0}} ====
| BaseDistance = 12.5
*{{buff|Increased movement speed while swinging by roughly 67%.}}
| MainWeaponSetting $type = spl__PlayerGearSkillParam_MainWeaponSetting
==== {{Ver|S2|3.0.0}} ====
| WeaponSpeedType = Fast
* {{Buff|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.}}
| SwingUnitGroupParam $type = spl__BulletRollerBrushInkUnitGroupParam
| DamageRejectEndFrame = 40
| DamageRejectRate = 0.5
| DamageRejectStartFrame = 20
| Inside DamageHighDistance = 6.8
| Inside DamageHighValue = 250
| Inside DamageLowDistance = 10.3
| Inside DamageLowValue = 150
| Inside DamageMaxDistance = 4.3
| Inside DamageMaxValue = 300
| Inside DamageMinDistance = 10.3
| Inside DamageMinValue = 75
| Inside Degree = 60.0
| Inside FinalDamageMinValue = 75
| InsideDistanceXZ = 0.0
| Outside DamageHighDistance = 6.8
| Outside DamageHighValue = 250
| Outside DamageLowDistance = 10.3
| Outside DamageLowValue = 150
| Outside DamageMaxDistance = 4.3
| Outside DamageMaxValue = 300
| Outside DamageMinDistance = 10.3
| Outside DamageMinValue = 75
| DamageRate = 1.0
| Outside Degree = 80.0
| Outside FinalDamageMinValue = 75
| LoopNum = 6
| OrderNum = 2
| MaxHeight = 1000.0
| X = -0.2
| Y = -1.0
| Z = 0.2
| PaintWidthHalf = 1.5
| Visible = True
| 0_AddSpawnSpeedYRateBySpeed = -0.02
| 0_BulletNum = 2
| DepletionBulletNum = 1
| 0_DepletionSpeedRate = 0.5
| SpawnPositionOffsetHeight = 0.0
| 0_SpawnPositionRandomCube = 0.1
| 0_SpawnPositionWidth = 0.05
| 0_SpawnRotateYDegreeLeftToRight = -10.0
| 0_SpawnRotateYDegreeRightToLeft = 10.0
| 0_SpawnSpeedBase = 0.72
| 0_SpawnSpeedRandom = 0.12
| 0_SpawnWideDegree = 18.0
| 0_SwerveRateBySpeed = 0.1
| 0_UnitParam ChangeFrameForField = 2
| 0_UnitParam ChangeFrameForPlayer = 5
| 0_UnitParam DepletionRate = 0.5
| 0_UnitParam EndRadiusForField = 0.8
| 0_UnitParam EndRadiusForPlayer = 1.2
| 0_UnitParam FriendThroughFrameForPlayer = 3
| 0_UnitParam InitRadiusForField = 0.1
| 0_UnitParam InitRadiusForPlayer = 0.1
| 0_UnitParam EndRadius = 0.35
| 0_UnitParam InitRadius = 0.35
| 0_UnitParam FreeAirResist = 0.1
| 0_UnitParam FreeGravity = 0.04
| 0_UnitParam GoStraightToBrakeStateFrame = 7
| 0_UnitParam SpawnSpeed = 0.0
| 0_UnitParam ChangeFrameWidthRate = 0.6
| 0_UnitParam ChangeWidthEndFrame = 45
| 0_UnitParam ChangeWidthStartFrame = 18
| 0_UnitParam DegreeUseDepthScaleMin = 50.0
| 0_UnitParam DepletionDepthWidthRate = 0.5
| 0_UnitParam DepthScaleMaxBreakFree = 2.2
| 0_UnitParam DepthScaleMaxStraight = 2.2
| 0_UnitParam DepthScaleMinBreakFree = 1.4
| 0_UnitParam DepthScaleMinStraight = 1.4
| 0_UnitParam DistanceNear = 10.0
| 0_UnitParam HeightUseDepthScaleMaxBreakFree = 2.0
| 0_UnitParam HeightUseDepthScaleMinBreakFree = 8.0
| 0_UnitParam WidthHalfFar = 2.551
| 0_UnitParam WidthHalfNear = 2.551
| 0_UnitParam PaintRadiusFall = 0.7
| 0_UnitParam PaintRadiusGround = 0.55
| 0_UnitParam PaintRadiusShock = 1.44
| 0_UnitParam FallPeriodFirstFrameMax = 90
| 0_UnitParam FallPeriodFirstFrameMin = 70
| 0_UnitParam FallPeriodFirstTargetSpeed = 0.06
| 0_UnitParam FallPeriodLastFrameMax = 35
| 0_UnitParam FallPeriodLastFrameMin = 20
| 0_UnitParam FallPeriodSecondFrame = 5
| 0_UnitParam FallPeriodSecondTargetSpeed = 0.075
| 1_AddSpawnSpeedYRateBySpeed = -0.02
| 1_BulletNum = 1
| 1_DepletionSpeedRate = 0.5
| 1_SpawnPositionRandomCube = 0.1
| 1_SpawnPositionWidth = 0.05
| 1_SpawnRotateYDegreeLeftToRight = -10.0
| 1_SpawnRotateYDegreeRightToLeft = 10.0
| 1_SpawnSpeedBase = 0.45
| 1_SpawnSpeedRandom = 0.12
| 1_SpawnWideDegree = 22.0
| 1_SwerveRateBySpeed = 0.3
| 1_UnitParam ChangeFrameForField = 1
| 1_UnitParam ChangeFrameForPlayer = 2
| 1_UnitParam DepletionRate = 0.5
| 1_UnitParam EndRadiusForField = 0.4
| 1_UnitParam EndRadiusForPlayer = 0.6
| 1_UnitParam FriendThroughFrameForPlayer = 3
| 1_UnitParam InitRadiusForField = 0.1
| 1_UnitParam InitRadiusForPlayer = 0.1
| 1_UnitParam EndRadius = 0.35
| 1_UnitParam InitRadius = 0.2
| 1_UnitParam FreeAirResist = 0.1
| 1_UnitParam FreeGravity = 0.04
| 1_UnitParam GoStraightToBrakeStateFrame = 4
| 1_UnitParam SpawnSpeed = 0.0
| 1_UnitParam ChangeFrameWidthRate = 0.6
| 1_UnitParam ChangeWidthEndFrame = 45
| 1_UnitParam ChangeWidthStartFrame = 18
| 1_UnitParam DegreeUseDepthScaleMin = 50.0
| 1_UnitParam DepletionDepthWidthRate = 0.5
| 1_UnitParam DepthScaleMaxBreakFree = 2.2
| 1_UnitParam DepthScaleMaxStraight = 2.2
| 1_UnitParam DepthScaleMinBreakFree = 1.4
| 1_UnitParam DepthScaleMinStraight = 1.4
| DistanceFar = 5.0
| 1_UnitParam DistanceNear = 1.0
| 1_UnitParam HeightUseDepthScaleMaxBreakFree = 2.0
| 1_UnitParam HeightUseDepthScaleMinBreakFree = 8.0
| 1_UnitParam WidthHalfFar = 1.814
| 1_UnitParam WidthHalfNear = 1.814
| 1_UnitParam PaintRadiusFall = 0.5
| 1_UnitParam PaintRadiusGround = 0.4
| 1_UnitParam PaintRadiusShock = 1.2
| 1_UnitParam FallPeriodFirstFrameMax = 80
| 1_UnitParam FallPeriodFirstFrameMin = 60
| 1_UnitParam FallPeriodFirstTargetSpeed = 0.05
| 1_UnitParam FallPeriodLastFrameMax = 35
| 1_UnitParam FallPeriodLastFrameMin = 20
| 1_UnitParam FallPeriodSecondFrame = 5
| 1_UnitParam FallPeriodSecondTargetSpeed = 0.07
| WeaponSwingParam $type = spl__WeaponRollerSwingParam
| Frame = 8
| WidthScale = 1.2
| InkConsume = 0.02
| InkRecoverStop = 30
| SwingFrame = 1
| SwingMoveSpeed = 0.05
| SwingRepeatFrame = 6
| ToPaintFrame = 12.0
| spl__SpawnBulletAdditionMovePlayerParam $type = spl__SpawnBulletAdditionMovePlayerParam
}}<ref>[https://leanny.github.io/splat3/parameters.html ''Splatoon 3'' - Parameter Database]</ref><ref>[https://leanny.github.io/splat3/database.html ''Splatoon 3'' - Weapon and Gear Database]</ref><section end=data3 />
 
===Version history===
{{Version history box|S3|{{version history item|S3|base|
* Salmon Run Next Wave:
** {{Buff|Maximum damage|30|36}}
** {{Buff|Minimum damage|20|25}}
** {{Buff|Ink consumption|2%|1.5%}}}}
{{Version history item|S3|6.1.0|
* {{buff|Increased movement speed when holding the ZR Button to paint while moving forward by approximately 3%|11.52 units/s|11.88 units/s|}}
* {{buff|Reduced the amount of ink consumed when holding the ZR Button to paint while moving forward by approximately 7%|8.1%/s|7.5%/s|}}}}}}
 
===Quotes===
{{SheldonsIntroduction|game=Splatoon 3|The '''Inkbrush''' is a super-light [[brush]] [[weapon]] that lets you [[ink]] 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 of [[Splat Bomb]]s. Add the [[Killer 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!}}
 
{{QuoteW|The '''Inkbrush''' 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<ref>{{TWI}} [[Inkipedia:Twitter_archive/2022/July#1549378673815572481|@SplatoonNA on Twitter]]</ref>}}
 
===Badges===
{{Main|Badge#Weapon freshness}}
Reaching certain [[Freshness (stars)|Freshness]] levels with the Inkbrush will reward the player with special [[badge]]s that they can use on their [[Splashtag]].
{| class="wikitable sitecolor-s3"
!colspan="3"|Inkbrush [[Badge]]s
|-
|[[File:S3 Badge Inkbrush 4.png|32x32px]]||4★ Inkbrush User
|-
|[[File:S3 Badge Inkbrush 5.png|32x32px]]||5★ Inkbrush User
|}


=== Gallery ===
===Gallery===
<gallery>
<gallery>
S2_Inkbrush_Twitter_SplatoonJP_Image1.jpg|Promo image.
File:S3 Inkbrush Promotional 3D Render.jpg|Promo image
S2_Inkbrush_Twitter_SplatoonJP_Image2.jpg
File:Nintendo Magazine 2022 Summer Inkbrush.png|Inkbrush render from Nintendo Magazine 2022 Summer
S2_Inkbrush_Twitter_SplatoonJP_Image3.jpg
File:S3 Weapon Main Inkbrush 2D Current.png|2D icon
File:Inkling holding Inkbrush.jpg|An Inkling wielding the Inkbrush
File:S3 Tableturf Battle card Inkbrush.png|The [[Tableturf Battle|Tableturf]] [[List of Tableturf Battle cards in Splatoon 3|card]] icon of the Inkbrush
</gallery>
 
<gallery widths="320px" heights="180px">
S3 Inkbrush model rotating.mp4|Model of the Inkbrush rotating <small>([[:File:S3 Inkbrush model rotating.mp4|link to file]])</small>
S3 Teaser 2022.mp4|The reveal of the Inkbrush <small>([[:File:S3 Teaser 2022.mp4|link to file]])</small>
S3 About videos 01 - Inkbrush.mp4 |An [[Octoling]] with an Inkbrush rolling around and flicking ink <small>([[:File:S3 About videos 01 - Inkbrush.mp4|link to file]])</small>
</gallery>
</gallery>


===Demonstration===
== Strategy ==
<embedvideo service="youtube">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJKKu2lcvZ8</embedvideo>
''For competitive tips about the Inkbrush''
{{strategy}}


=== Similar weapons ===
==''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''==
*{{Weapon|S2|Main|Inkbrush Nouveau|32}}
The Inkbrush appears as [[Inkling (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|Inkling]]'s forward smash attack in {{SSBU}}, alongside a variety of other [[weapon]]s that she uses in her attacks.
*{{Weapon|S2|Main|Octobrush|32}}
*{{Weapon|S2|Main|Herobrush Replica|32}}
{{clrns}}


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


== Trivia ==
==Trivia==
*The ink reservoir below the brush's head seems to made from an [[Wikipedia:Oil_paint#Paint_tube|oil paint tube]], fitting in with the art / brush theme.
* The [[ink]] reservoir below the brush's head seems to made from an [[wikipedia:Oil paint#Paint tube|oil paint tube]], fitting in with the art theme.
*According to the first [[artbook]], around every ten matches the Inkbrush's tube needs to be replaced.
* In {{S}}, this weapon and its variants are tied with the [[Luna Blaster]] and its variant for the shortest range stat in the game. It also has the shortest range stat in ''Splatoon 2''.
* According to ''[[The Art of Splatoon]]'', around every ten matches, the Inkbrush's tube needs to be replaced.
* In {{S2}}, the Inkbrush was the first post-release weapon to added.
* As of Version {{Ver|S2|4.1.0}}, the Inkbrush has the lowest possible damage output of all main, sub and special weapons in ''Splatoon 2'' at 7.5 damage per swing.
* As of Version 4.1.0, the Inkbrush is tied with the [[Undercover Brella]] for the lowest base special cost in ''Splatoon 2'', at 150p.
* Despite appearing in numerous trailers and promotional art before the release of ''Splatoon'', the Inkbrush was not available to use until it was added in a post-launch update.
* In the trailer for ''[[Splatoon 3]]'', multiple Inkbrushes [[:File:S3 Splatsville Front View.png|are displayed]] hanging in the Ammo Knights building interior, visible through the glass window to the right of the door.
* This was one of the weapons available to use in the ''[[Splatoon 3 Splatfest World Premiere]]''.


== Names in other languages ==
==Names in other languages==
{{Foreignname
{{Localized name
|Jap=パブロ
|Jap=パブロ
|JapR=Paburo
|JapR=Paburo
|JapM=Pablo, a reference to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pablo_Picasso Pablo Picasso], a Spanish painter
|JapM=Pablo, a reference to [[wikipedia:Pablo Picasso|Pablo Picasso]], a Spanish painter.
|Dut=Inktkwast
|Dut=Inktkwast
|DutM=Inkbrush
|DutM=Inkbrush
|Fre=Épinceau
|Fre=Épinceau
|FreM=Sword Brush. A portmanteau of "Épée" and "Pinceau"
|FreM=Sword Brush, from ''épée'' ("sword") + ''pinceau'' ("brush").
|Ger=Quasto
|Ger=Quasto
|GerM=(Quaste = powder puff) -> Puffo
|GerM=From ''Quaste'' ("tassel") + ''-o''.
|Ita=Calamaravaggio
|Ita=Calamaravaggio
|ItaM=A portmanteau of the words "calamaro" and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caravaggio Caravaggio], an Italian painter
|ItaM=From ''calamaro'' ("squid") + ''[[wikipedia:Caravaggio|Caravaggio]]'', an Italian painter.
|Rus=Кисть
|Rus=Кисть
|RusR=Kist'
|RusR=Kist'
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|Spa=Pincel
|Spa=Pincel
|SpaM=Brush
|SpaM=Brush
|ChiS=巴勃罗
|ChiSR=bābóluó (Mandarin)
|ChiSM=Pablo
|ChiT=巴勃羅
|ChiTR=bābóluó (Mandarin)
|ChiTM=Pablo
|Kor=파블로
|KorR=pabeullo
|KorM=Same as Japanese name
|Internal=Brush_Mini_00<ref>[https://github.com/Leanny/splat3/blob/main/data/language/USen.json#L5078 {{GH}} Leanny on GitHub]</ref>
|InternalM=
}}
}}


== References ==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
<references/>


{{Navbox/S_Weapons}}
{{Navbox/S Weapons}}
{{Navbox/S2_Weapons}}
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[[Category:Brushes]]
[[Category:Splatoon Version 1.0.0]]
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[[Category:Splatoon 2 Version 1.1.1]]
[[Category:Splatoon 2 Version 1.1.1]]
[[Category:Splatoon 3 Version 1.0.0]]
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The Inkbrush is a main weapon in the Splatoon series.

As a brush, when ZR is pressed, it flicks weak, short-ranged ink in front of the user, which can be done repeatedly at a fast rate to ink turf or splat opponents. If ZR 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 the Octobrush, 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 a paint tube in the middle, connected to paintbrush 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.

Splatoon

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Inkbrush

Inkbrush

Basic information
Category Main
Class Roller
Sub S Weapon Sub Sprinkler.png Sprinkler
Special S Weapon Special Inkstrike.png Inkstrike
Special points
Special depletion Special gauge 40%
Range
10 / 100
Damage
Impact
Fire rate
Charge speed
Ink speed
100 / 100
Mobility
Durability
Handling
100 / 100
Obtainable at
Level 8
Cost Cash 4,800
Requirement
Added in 6 June 2015
Specifications
Weight
Base damage 28 (Splash)
20 (Roll)
Base duration
Ink consumption 2% (Splash)
0.135% per frame (Roll)
Base range
Rate of fire
Muzzle velocity
Base accuracy
MPU effect
SPU effect
SPU effect
Other variants Inkbrush Nouveau Inkbrush Nouveau
Permanent Inkbrush Permanent Inkbrush

The Inkbrush was released on 6 June 2015 at 02:00 UTC,[1] under the roller class. It comes with Sprinklers and the Inkstrike.

When using the Inkbrush, the player's Inkling 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 a middleweight 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

Version Adjustments
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

S Sheldon Artwork.png
 Sheldon's Introduction

The Inkbrush is similar to roller weapons, but it inks the ground as fast as you 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!(NA)[a]

S Sheldon Artwork.png
 Sheldon's Introduction

This is the Inkbrush! 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)[b]

“ 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 the Inkbrush 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
  1. ↑ North America
  2. ↑ Europe and Oceania

Gallery

  • Promo image

    Promo image

  • Official art of an Inkling girl with the Inkbrush.

    Official art of an Inkling 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 female Inklings, with the one on the right holding an Inkbrush.

    Art of three female Inklings, with the one on the right holding an Inkbrush.

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

    Official art of another female Inkling swinging the Inkbrush in a Japanese promo image for SplatNet.

  • 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 a Nintendo Direct.

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

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

  • A male Inkling running with the Inkbrush at Blackbelly Skatepark.

    A male Inkling running with the Inkbrush at Blackbelly Skatepark.

  • A female Inkling running with the Inkbrush.

    A female Inkling 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.

  • Promo for Museum d'Alfonsino - the third Inkling is holding the Inkbrush.

    Promo for Museum d'Alfonsino - the third Inkling is holding the Inkbrush.

  • Official art of an Inkling holding the Inkbrush.

    Official art of an Inkling holding the Inkbrush.

  • Promo art with a female Inkling (right) holding the Inkbrush.

    Promo art with a female Inkling (right) holding the Inkbrush.

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

    A poster seen in Inkopolis, showing off the Inkbrush.

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

    Concept art of various weapons, 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 in Super Mario Maker

  • Promotional screenshot celebrating New Year's Day 2015.

    Promotional screenshot celebrating New Year's Day 2015.

Demonstration

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Splatoon 2

Inkbrush
S2 Weapon Main Inkbrush.png
Basic information
Category Main
Class Roller
Sub S2 Weapon Sub Splat Bomb.png Splat Bomb
Special S2 Weapon Special Splashdown.png Splashdown
Special points 150p
Special depletion
Range
5 / 100
Damage
Impact
Fire rate
Charge speed
Ink speed
100 / 100
Mobility
Durability
Handling
100 / 100
Obtainable at
Level 5
Cost Cash 2,600
Requirement
Added in 23 July 2017
Specifications
Weight
Base damage 30 (Splash)
20 (Roll)
Base duration
Ink consumption 2% (Splash)
0.135% per frame (Roll)
Base range
Rate of fire
Muzzle velocity
Base accuracy
MPU effect
SPU effect
SPU effect
Other variants Inkbrush Nouveau Inkbrush Nouveau
Permanent Inkbrush Permanent Inkbrush

The Inkbrush was released on 23 July 2017 at 02:00 UTC.[3] It comes with Splat Bombs and Splashdown.

It appears in five Octo Expansion stations:

Data

  • The Inkbrush is a lightweight 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.

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Version history

Version Adjustments
Base game
  • ▲ Base damage: 28 → 30.
1.3.0
1.4.0
  • ▲ Enemy ink will no longer have a negative effect when moving through it while holding to ink the ground continuously.
  • ▲ Increased damage dealt to opposing Ballers when flinging ink by roughly 40%.
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
  • ▲ Reduced the interval between swinging the brush and holding to ink by 4/60 of a second.
4.3.1
  • ▲ Increased the effect of the Main Power Up gear ability.
  • ▲ 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

S2 Sheldon Artwork.png
 Sheldon's Introduction

The Inkbrush is a super-light brush weapon that lets you ink your way forward with blistering speed! It's not terribly strong, but you can make up for that by pairing that lightning speed with a Splat 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

  • Promo image

    Promo image

  • An Inkling Boy swinging the Inkbrush

    An Inkling Boy swinging the Inkbrush

  • An Inkling Boy rolling the Inkbrush

    An Inkling Boy rolling the 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 the Inkbrush

    A render of an Inkling holding the Inkbrush

  • Inkling girl holding the Inkbrush

    Inkling girl holding the Inkbrush

Demonstration

Load video
YouTube

Splatoon 3

Inkbrush

Inkbrush

Basic information
Category Main
Class S3 Icon Brush.png Brush
Sub S3 Weapon Sub Splat Bomb Flat.png Splat Bomb
Special S3 Weapon Special Killer Wail 5.1.png Killer Wail 5.1
Special points 180p
Special depletion
Range
5 / 100
Damage
Impact
Fire rate
Charge speed
Ink speed
100 / 100
Mobility
Durability
Handling
100 / 100
Obtainable at
Level 7
Cost
Requirement
Added in Drizzle Season 2022 (1.1.0)
Specifications
Weight
Base damage 7.5-30 (Splash)
20 (Roll)
25-36 (S3 Icon Mr Grizz.png SRNW Splash)
40 (S3 Icon Mr Grizz.png SRNW Roll)
Base duration
Ink consumption
Base range
Rate of fire
Muzzle velocity
Base accuracy
MPU effect
SPU effect
SPU effect
Other variant Inkbrush Nouveau Inkbrush Nouveau

The Inkbrush returns in Splatoon 3, now classified as a separate brush class. It comes with Splat Bombs and the Killer 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 the Permanent Inkbrush's bristles, but more saturated.

It appears in 3 missions in Alterna:

Data

  • The Inkbrush is a lightweight 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.
  • 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.
    • This stat can be changed with Ink Saver (Main).
  • 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 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 4.3 units and stops losing damage at 10.3 units. The minimum damage is 7.5.
  • 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.
  • Damage does not change based on the angle of the ink.

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Version history

Version Adjustments
Base game
  • Salmon Run Next Wave:
    • ▲ Maximum damage: 30 → 36
    • ▲ Minimum damage: 20 → 25
    • ▲ 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/s → 11.88 units/s
  • ▲ Reduced the amount of ink consumed when holding the ZR Button to paint while moving forward by approximately 7%: 8.1%/s → 7.5%/s

Quotes

S3 Sheldon Artwork.png
 Sheldon's Introduction

The Inkbrush is a super-light brush weapon that lets you ink 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 of Splat Bombs. Add the Killer 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!

“ The Inkbrush 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]

Badges

Main article: Badge#Weapon freshness

Reaching certain Freshness levels with the Inkbrush will reward the player with special badges that they can use on their Splashtag.

Inkbrush Badges
S3 Badge Inkbrush 4.png 4★ Inkbrush User
S3 Badge Inkbrush 5.png 5★ Inkbrush User

Gallery

  • Promo image

    Promo image

  • Inkbrush render from Nintendo Magazine 2022 Summer

    Inkbrush render from Nintendo Magazine 2022 Summer

  • 2D icon

    2D icon

  • An Inkling wielding the Inkbrush

    An Inkling wielding the Inkbrush

  • The Tableturf card icon of the Inkbrush

    The Tableturf card 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 as Inkling's forward smash attack in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, alongside a variety of other weapons that she uses in her attacks.

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

Trivia

  • The ink reservoir below the brush's head seems to made from an oil paint tube, fitting in with the art theme.
  • In Splatoon, this weapon and its variants are tied with the Luna Blaster and its variant for the shortest range stat in the game. It also has the shortest range stat in Splatoon 2.
  • According to The Art of Splatoon, around every ten matches, the Inkbrush's tube needs to be replaced.
  • In Splatoon 2, the Inkbrush was the first post-release weapon to added.
  • As of Version 4.1.0, the Inkbrush has the lowest possible damage output of all main, sub and special weapons in Splatoon 2 at 7.5 damage per swing.
  • As of Version 4.1.0, the Inkbrush is tied with the Undercover Brella for the lowest base special cost in Splatoon 2, at 150p.
  • Despite appearing in numerous trailers and promotional art before the release of Splatoon, the Inkbrush was not available to use until it was added in a post-launch update.
  • In the trailer for Splatoon 3, multiple Inkbrushes are displayed hanging in the Ammo Knights building interior, visible through the glass window to the right of the door.
  • This was one of the weapons available to use in the Splatoon 3 Splatfest World Premiere.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese パブロ
Paburo		 Pablo, a reference to Pablo Picasso, a Spanish painter.
Netherlands Dutch Inktkwast Inkbrush
CanadaFrance French Épinceau Sword Brush, from épée ("sword") + pinceau ("brush").
Germany German Quasto From Quaste ("tassel") + -o.
Italy Italian Calamaravaggio From calamaro ("squid") + Caravaggio, an Italian painter.
Russia Russian Кисть
Kist'		 Brush
SpainMexico Spanish Pincel Brush
China Chinese (Simplified) 巴勃罗
bābóluó (Mandarin)		 Pablo
Hong Kong Chinese (Traditional) 巴勃羅
bābóluó (Mandarin)		 Pablo
South Korea Korean 파블로
pabeullo		 Same as Japanese name
Translate logo.svg Internal Brush_Mini_00[10]

References

  1. ↑ Twitter @SplatoonJP on Twitter
  2. ↑ Splatoon - RollerBrushMini.params
  3. ↑ Squid Research Lab Live from Squid Research Lab — Tonight at 7pm PT, the Inkbrush will be in stock...
  4. ↑ Splatoon 2 - Parameter Database
  5. ↑ Splatoon 2 - Weapon and Gear Database
  6. ↑ Twitter @SplatoonJP on Twitter
  7. ↑ Splatoon 3 - Parameter Database
  8. ↑ Splatoon 3 - Weapon and Gear Database
  9. ↑ Twitter @SplatoonNA on Twitter
  10. ↑ GitHub Leanny on GitHub
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