Inkstrike

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Inkstrike

Inkstrike

Category Special
Class
Sub
Special
Special points 180pp
Special depletion
Range
Damage
Impact
Fire rate
Charge speed
Ink speed
Mobility
Durability
Handling
Level
Cost
Requirement
Introduced Specifications
Weight
Base damage 2.5-10 per frame
Base duration Aiming: 10 seconds
Active: 1.5 seconds
Ink consumption
Base range
Rate of fire
Muzzle velocity
Base accuracy
MPU effect
SPU effect
SPU effect
Other variant

The Inkstrike is a special weapon in Splatoon, and is also used by Octostrikers.

Description

Once activated, the user targets a specific area of the stage by tapping it on the width=auto. The Inkstrike will then be launched to that location, creating a large tornado of Ink that splats enemies caught in it.

Notes

When Inkstrike is activated, you’re prompted to choose a target area on the GamePad’s map. While choosing a target, your character remains still and is extremely vulnerable to attack, so find a safe corner before initiating Inkstrike. Once a target area is selected, a large, ink-filled missile fires off your character’s back. Upon impact, the missile unleashes a tornado of ink, swirling about and spreading ink over a wide area. This makes Inkstrike extremely effective during Splat Zones. One Inkstrike can usually contest or outright capture an enemy-held Splat Zone. If you’re on the receiving end of an Inkstrike, watch for the swirling indicator on the ground—this is your cue to escape before the missile impacts. When possible, swim away from an incoming Inkstrike—you’re taking a risk if you try to outrun the ink tornado.
— Splatoon Prima Guide
S Judd Artwork.png
Judd's Advice
Meow! (An Inkstrike lets you attack any location on the width=auto 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).

Stage Area Percentage with no turf inked Percentage covered by Inkstrike Theoretical area Likelihood of inking 100BP
Piranha Pit Template:Area 0.2% 2.8% (On the ground only) 87.556 3.19%
Urchin Underpass Template:Area 0.2% 3.7% 91.205 4.05%
Museum d'Alfonsino Template:Area 0.2% 3.8% (On the ground only)
7.0% (On the rotating platform in center and ground)[1]
92.834
171.01
4.09%
Flounder Heights Template:Area 0.2% 4.0% 95 4.21%
Camp Triggerfish Template:Area 0.3% 3.9% 90.324 4.31%
Ancho-V Games Template:Area 0.3% 3.9% (On the normal ground only)
4.7% (On the uprising ground)[2]
89.427
107.771
4.36%
Kelp Dome Template:Area 0.3% 4.4% 93.5 4.70%
Hammerhead Bridge Template:Area 0.3% 4.0% 84 4.76%
Arowana Mall Template:Area 0.3% 4.5% 90.945 4.94%
Mahi-Mahi Resort Template:Area 0.3% 4.8% (On the ground only)
5.9% (On the board in center after water goes away.)[3]
93.504
114.932
5.13%
Saltspray Rig Template:Area 0.3% 4.7% 89.3 5.26%
Port Mackerel Template:Area 0.3% 4.9% 90.846 5.39%
Moray Towers Template:Area 0.3% 5.0% 88 5.68%
Bluefin Depot Template:Area 0.3% 4.9% 81.585 6.00%
Walleye Warehouse Template:Area 0.4% 5.8% 92.8 6.25%
Blackbelly Skatepark Template:Area 0.4% 5.9% 90.152 6.54%

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, or hide behind a wall.
  • 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. In Rainmaker, it can easily destroy the shield or keep enemies from picking up the Rainmaker.
  • In Turf War, players can use the Inkstrike as a distraction by launching it at the opponents' side of the map. To make this strategy more efficient, it is best to have clothing with the ability Special Charge Up.

Sets

Weapons with Inkstrike in Splatoon
Main #ID Sub Special Special Depletion Level Price Class Introduced​
S Weapon Main .52 Gal Deco.png .52 Gal Deco 51 S Weapon Sub Seeker.png Seeker S Weapon Special Inkstrike.png Inkstrike Special gaugeLight 11 Cash 4500 Shooter 28 May 2015 (1.0.0)​​​​
S Weapon Main Aerospray RG.png Aerospray RG 31 S Weapon Sub Ink Mine.png Ink Mine S Weapon Special Inkstrike.png Inkstrike Special gaugeLight 13 Cash 9300 Shooter 28 May 2015 (1.0.0)​​
S Weapon Main Bamboozler 14 Mk III.png Bamboozler 14 Mk III 2052 S Weapon Sub Burst Bomb.png Burst Bomb S Weapon Special Inkstrike.png Inkstrike Special gaugeHeavy 20 Cash 9100 Charger 13 April 2016 (2.7.0)​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
S Weapon Main Gold Dynamo Roller.png Gold Dynamo Roller 1021 S Weapon Sub Splat Bomb.png Splat Bomb S Weapon Special Inkstrike.png Inkstrike Special gaugeHeavy 20 Cash 25000 Roller 28 May 2015 (1.0.0)​​​
S Weapon Main Heavy Splatling.png Heavy Splatling 4010 S Weapon Sub Splash Wall.png Splash Wall S Weapon Special Inkstrike.png Inkstrike Special gaugeLight 6 Cash 6800 Splatling 6 August 2015 (2.0.0)​​​​​​
S Weapon Main Inkbrush.png Inkbrush 1100 S Weapon Sub Sprinkler.png Sprinkler S Weapon Special Inkstrike.png Inkstrike Special gaugeLight 8 Cash 4800 Roller 6 June 2015
S Weapon Main Jet Squelcher.png Jet Squelcher 100 S Weapon Sub Splash Wall.png Splash Wall S Weapon Special Inkstrike.png Inkstrike Special gaugeLight 8 Cash 4000 Shooter 28 May 2015 (1.0.0)​​​​​​​​​​
S Weapon Main N-ZAP '89.png N-ZAP '89 61 S Weapon Sub Sprinkler.png Sprinkler S Weapon Special Inkstrike.png Inkstrike Special gaugeLight 8 Cash 4200 Shooter 18 July 2015​​​​​​​
S Weapon Main Range Blaster.png Range Blaster 220 S Weapon Sub Splash Wall.png Splash Wall S Weapon Special Inkstrike.png Inkstrike Special gaugeLight 14 Cash 8000 Shooter 1 August 2015​​​​​
S Weapon Main Slosher.png Slosher 3000 S Weapon Sub Burst Bomb.png Burst Bomb S Weapon Special Inkstrike.png Inkstrike Special gaugeLight 5 Cash 5600 Slosher 6 August 2015 (2.0.0)​​​​​​​​​​
S Weapon Main Splattershot Pro.png Splattershot Pro 90 S Weapon Sub Splat Bomb.png Splat Bomb S Weapon Special Inkstrike.png Inkstrike Special gaugeLight 10 Cash 8000 Shooter 28 May 2015 (1.0.0)​​​​​​
S Weapon Main Wasabi Splattershot.png Wasabi Splattershot 42 S Weapon Sub Splat Bomb.png Splat Bomb S Weapon Special Inkstrike.png Inkstrike Special gaugeMedium 20 Cash 4300 Shooter 13 April 2016 (2.7.0)​


Version history

A pre-release Inkstrike being used.
Version Adjustments
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
  • The amount of area covered will be more consistent regardless of where it lands.
2.6.0
2.7.0
  • Time needed to fire after selecting the target reduced by about 33%.

Trivia

  • The Inkstrike was originally called "Ink Tornado", as seen in an image from before Splatoon's release.
  • If one looks closely, the "5.2" in its licensing on the weapon is actually 50.
  • If a location is not chosen ten seconds after activation, the Inkstrike automatically goes off around the user.
  • An ATV kart based on the Inkstrike, called the Inkstriker, appears in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe .
  • Though the Inkstrike does not return in Splatoon 2, a drawing of one appears on a Sunken Scroll explaining the absence of Splatoon's special weapons. The same drawing can be seen on the back wall of Inkopolis Square

Gallery

Names in other languages

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References

  1. Inkstrike inks both of the ground and the platform's sections. In the birdview, the ground is covered overhanging by the platform.
  2. It seems duplex ground, and Inkstrike inks both.
  3. Perhaps Inkstrike inks both of top of the board and the black ground under it.