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'''Krak-On''' is a [[gear brand]] within the {{Ss}} | '''Krak-On''' is a [[gear brand]] within the {{Ss}}. Krak-On gear has a 5× chance of getting [[Swim Speed Up]] as a secondary gear ability and a 0.5× chance of getting [[Defense Up]] as a secondary gear ability in ''Splatoon'' and [[Bomb Defense Up DX]] (formerly [[Bomb Defense Up]]) as a secondary gear ability in ''Splatoon 2''. In ''Splatoon 3'', Krak-On gear has a 5× chance of getting [[Swim Speed Up]] and a 0.5× chance of getting [[Sub Resistance Up]] as a secondary gear ability. | ||
==Description== | |||
Krak-On's focus seems to be retro footwear that is usually alternative or quirky in its style, with such shoes as clogs, [[Hi-Tops|canvas high-tops]], and [[Slip-Ons|canvas slip-ons]]. This retro theme is even continued with a [[Squidstar Waistcoat|waistcoat]] and a [[Hickory Work Cap|work cap]]. | Krak-On's focus seems to be retro footwear that is usually alternative or quirky in its style, with such shoes as clogs, [[Hi-Tops|canvas high-tops]], and [[Slip-Ons|canvas slip-ons]]. This retro theme is even continued with a [[Squidstar Waistcoat|waistcoat]] and a [[Hickory Work Cap|work cap]]. | ||
According to SplatoonJP, Krak-On mainly produces natural-style shoes.<ref>[https://twitter.com/SplatoonJP/status/692272962460844033 {{TWI}} @SplatoonJP on Twitter]</ref> As of {{S3}}, Krak-On has expanded its lineup of retro tops, such as shirts and hoodies.<ref>[https://twitter.com/SplatoonJP/status/1517493012049260549 {{TWI}} @SplatoonJP on Twitter]</ref><ref name="S3 Krak-On tweet">[https://twitter.com/SplatoonNA/status/1517496360047570945 {{TWI}} @SplatoonNA on Twitter]</ref> | According to SplatoonJP, Krak-On mainly produces natural-style shoes.<ref>[https://twitter.com/SplatoonJP/status/692272962460844033 {{TWI}} @SplatoonJP on Twitter]</ref> As of {{S3}}, Krak-On has expanded its lineup of retro tops, such as shirts and hoodies.<ref>[https://twitter.com/SplatoonJP/status/1517493012049260549 {{TWI}} @SplatoonJP on Twitter]</ref><ref name="S3 Krak-On tweet">[https://twitter.com/SplatoonNA/status/1517496360047570945 {{TWI}} @SplatoonNA on Twitter]</ref> | ||
==Logo== | ===Logo=== | ||
[[File:S Brand Krak-On.png|thumb|Logo in {{S}}]] | [[File:S Brand Krak-On.png|thumb|Logo in {{S}}]] | ||
The Krak-On logo in {{S}} consists of a blue | The Krak-On logo in {{S}} consists of a blue stylized squid or [[wikipedia:Kraken|kraken]] silhouette with a bulbous body, four tentacles, and two arms reaching upwards, in an orange-yellow circle with a blue outline. | ||
For {{S2}}, Krak-On changed their logo to have a red-orange squid/kraken, transparent circle, and to have dark blue and italicized [[Language in the Splatoon series|Inkling text]] of some form diagonally across the logo, overlapping either side of the circle, and with a transparent outline. This logo was retained for {{S3}}. | For {{S2}}, Krak-On changed their logo to have a red-orange squid/kraken, transparent circle, and to have dark blue and italicized [[Language in the Splatoon series|Inkling text]] of some form diagonally across the logo, overlapping either side of the circle, and with a transparent outline. This logo was retained for {{S3}}. | ||
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===''Splatoon 3''=== | ===''Splatoon 3''=== | ||
{{Quote|The [[gear brand]] '''Krak-On''' is known for canvas sneakers, but now it appears to be offering shirts and hoodies with a vintage look. And this retro [[gear]] is far from outdated when it comes to supplementing one's [[gear ability|abilities]] - we're keeping a close eye on the latest offerings. For science.|@SplatoonNA<ref name="S3 Krak-On tweet"/>}} | {{Quote|The [[gear brand]] '''Krak-On''' is known for canvas sneakers, but now it appears to be offering shirts and hoodies with a vintage look. And this retro [[gear]] is far from outdated when it comes to supplementing one's [[gear ability|abilities]] - we're keeping a close eye on the latest offerings. For science.|@SplatoonNA<ref name="S3 Krak-On tweet"/>}} | ||
==Badges== | ==Badges== | ||
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Krakon vector.png|Krak-On logo without lettering (as seen in ''Splatoon''). | Krakon vector.png|Krak-On logo without lettering (as seen in ''Splatoon''). | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Trivia== | |||
* Krak-On produces the most shoes of any [[gear brand]] in {{S}}, selling 13 different items. | |||
* Krak-On is one of the brands that the player is first introduced to in ''Splatoon'' and {{S2}} due to the [[Cream Basics]] being part of the starting gear. | |||
* Krak-On's logo and some of its products bear a resemblance to those the real-life footwear brand [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Converse_(shoe_company) Converse]. | |||
==Etymology== | ==Etymology== |
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Krak-On is a gear brand within the Splatoon series. Krak-On gear has a 5× chance of getting Swim Speed Up as a secondary gear ability and a 0.5× chance of getting Defense Up as a secondary gear ability in Splatoon and Bomb Defense Up DX (formerly Bomb Defense Up) as a secondary gear ability in Splatoon 2. In Splatoon 3, Krak-On gear has a 5× chance of getting Swim Speed Up and a 0.5× chance of getting Sub Resistance Up as a secondary gear ability.
Description
Krak-On's focus seems to be retro footwear that is usually alternative or quirky in its style, with such shoes as clogs, canvas high-tops, and canvas slip-ons. This retro theme is even continued with a waistcoat and a work cap.
According to SplatoonJP, Krak-On mainly produces natural-style shoes.[1] As of Splatoon 3, Krak-On has expanded its lineup of retro tops, such as shirts and hoodies.[2][3]
Logo
The Krak-On logo in Splatoon consists of a blue stylized squid or kraken silhouette with a bulbous body, four tentacles, and two arms reaching upwards, in an orange-yellow circle with a blue outline.
For Splatoon 2, Krak-On changed their logo to have a red-orange squid/kraken, transparent circle, and to have dark blue and italicized Inkling text of some form diagonally across the logo, overlapping either side of the circle, and with a transparent outline. This logo was retained for Splatoon 3.
Gear
For the category page, see Category:Krak-On.
Name | Brand | Availability | Ability | Star power | Added in
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Full Moon Glasses | Krak-On | 600 | Quick Super Jump | 2.3.0 | ||
Paisley Bandana | Krak-On | 750 | Ink Saver (Sub) | 2.3.0 | ||
Two-Stripe Mesh | Krak-On | 700 | Special Saver | Initial Release (1.0.0) |
Name | Brand | Availability | Ability | Star power | Added in
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Krak-On 528 | Krak-On | 800 | Run Speed Up | 2.3.0 | ||
Rainy-Day Tee | Krak-On | 300 | Ink Saver (Main) | Initial Release (1.0.0) | ||
Rodeo Shirt | Krak-On | 750 | Quick Super Jump | 2.3.0 | ||
Squid-Pattern Waistcoat | Krak-On | 800 | Special Duration Up | 2.0.0 | ||
Squidstar Waistcoat | Krak-On | 650 | Cold Blooded | 2.3.0 | ||
Sunny-Day Tee | Krak-On | 300 | Special Charge Up | Initial Release (1.0.0) |
Name | Brand | Availability | Ability | Star power | Added in
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Banana Basics | Krak-On | 400 | Bomb Sniffer | Initial Release (1.0.0) | ||
Blue Slip-Ons | Krak-On | 300 | Bomb Range Up | Initial Release (1.0.0) | ||
Blueberry Casuals | Krak-On | 700 | Ink Saver (Sub) | Initial Release (1.0.0) | ||
Choco Clogs | Krak-On | 1800 | Quick Respawn | Initial Release (1.0.0) | ||
Clownfish Basics | Krak-On | 500 | Special Charge Up | Initial Release (1.0.0) | ||
Cream Basics | Krak-On | Special Saver | Initial Release (1.0.0) | |||
Cream Hi-Tops | Krak-On | 500 | Stealth Jump | Initial Release (1.0.0) | ||
Hunter Hi-Tops | Krak-On | 500 | Ink Recovery Up | Initial Release (1.0.0) | ||
Oyster Clogs | Krak-On | 600 | Run Speed Up | Initial Release (1.0.0) | ||
Plum Casuals | Krak-On | 2000 | Damage Up | Initial Release (1.0.0) | ||
Red Hi-Tops | Krak-On | 1800 | Ink Resistance Up | Initial Release (1.0.0) | ||
Red Slip-Ons | Krak-On | 300 | Quick Super Jump | Initial Release (1.0.0) | ||
Squid-Stitch Slip-Ons | Krak-On | 1500 | Defense Up | Initial Release (1.0.0) |
Name | Brand | Availability | Ability | Star power | Added in
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Full Moon Glasses | Krak-On | 600 | Quick Super Jump | 2.0.0 | ||
Hickory Work Cap | Krak-On | 8700 | Special Power Up | Initial Release (1.0.0) | ||
Long-Billed Cap | Krak-On | 9800 | Ink Recovery Up | 3.0.0 | ||
Paisley Bandana | Krak-On | 750 | Ink Saver (Sub) | 2.0.0 | ||
Two-Stripe Mesh | Krak-On | 700 | Special Saver | 2.0.0 | ||
Woolly Urchins Classic | Krak-On | 3800 | Comeback | 2.0.0 |
Name | Brand | Availability | Ability | Star power | Added in
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Chili Octo Aloha | Krak-On | 4850 | Bomb Defense Up DX | 3.0.0 | ||
Krak-On 528 | Krak-On | 800 | Run Speed Up | 2.0.0 | ||
Missus Shrug Tee | Krak-On | 9200 | Ink Saver (Sub) | 3.0.0 | ||
Mister Shrug Tee | Krak-On | 9200 | Ink Resistance Up | Initial Release (1.0.0) | ||
Octobowler Shirt | Krak-On | 2100 | Ink Saver (Main) | Initial Release (1.0.0) | ||
Rainy-Day Tee | Krak-On | 300 | Ink Saver (Main) | 2.0.0 | ||
Rodeo Shirt | Krak-On | 750 | Quick Super Jump | 2.0.0 | ||
Squid-Pattern Waistcoat | Krak-On | 800 | Special Power Up | 3.0.0 | ||
Squidstar Waistcoat | Krak-On | 650 | Main Power Up | 2.0.0 | ||
Sunny-Day Tee | Krak-On | 300 | Special Charge Up | Initial Release (1.0.0) |
Name | Brand | Availability | Ability | Star power | Added in
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Banana Basics | Krak-On | 400 | Bomb Defense Up DX | 3.0.0 | ||
Blue Slip-Ons | Krak-On | 400 | Sub Power Up | Initial Release (1.0.0) | ||
Blueberry Casuals | Krak-On | 700 | Ink Saver (Sub) | Initial Release (1.0.0) | ||
Choco Clogs | Krak-On | 1800 | Quick Respawn | Initial Release (1.0.0) | ||
Clownfish Basics | Krak-On | 500 | Special Charge Up | 2.0.0 | ||
Cream Basics | Krak-On | Special Saver | Initial Release (1.0.0) | |||
Cream Hi-Tops | Krak-On | 500 | Stealth Jump | 3.0.0 | ||
Hunter Hi-Tops | Krak-On | 500 | Ink Recovery Up | Initial Release (1.0.0) | ||
Midnight Slip-Ons | Krak-On | Nintendo Switch News | Object Shredder | 15 April 2019 | ||
Oyster Clogs | Krak-On | 600 | Run Speed Up | Initial Release (1.0.0) | ||
Plum Casuals | Krak-On | 2000 | Object Shredder | Initial Release (1.0.0) | ||
Polka-dot Slip-Ons | Krak-On | 1500 | Drop Roller | 2.0.0 | ||
Red Hi-Tops | Krak-On | 1800 | Ink Resistance Up | 2.0.0 | ||
Red Slip-Ons | Krak-On | 300 | Quick Super Jump | 2.0.0 | ||
Squid-Stitch Slip-Ons | Krak-On | 1500 | Bomb Defense Up DX | 2.0.0 | ||
Truffle Canvas Hi-Tops | Krak-On | 1350 | Special Power Up | 3.0.0 |
Weapons
- Krak-On Splat Roller (collaboration with "Splat")
Quotes
Splatoon
“ | Krak-On is one of the older fashion houses in Inkopolis and has quickly become popular with squids who can effortlessly mix grandpa's hand me downs with more cutting edge new pieces. Krak-On's Basics line is a favorite across multiple generations of Inklings. | ” |
Splatoon 3
“ | The gear brand Krak-On is known for canvas sneakers, but now it appears to be offering shirts and hoodies with a vintage look. And this retro gear is far from outdated when it comes to supplementing one's abilities - we're keeping a close eye on the latest offerings. For science. | ” |
— @SplatoonNA[3]
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Badges
- Main article: Badge#Brands
Reaching a cumulative amount of stars on Krak-On gear will reward the player with badges.
Krak-On Badges | ||
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Combined Krak-On Gear at 30+ Stars | ||
Combined Krak-On Gear at 100+ Stars |
Gallery
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Krak-On promotional image for Splatoon.
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Information from The Art of Splatoon 2.
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A promotional image from The Art of Splatoon 2.
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Krak-On promotional image for Splatoon 2.
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A collage of Inklings wearing various pieces of Krak-On gear.
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Promotional image for Splatoon 3 featuring Krak-On magazines
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Promotional image for Splatoon 3.
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Clean version with logo seen on SplatNet 3 Krak-On daily drops.
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Krak-On logo without lettering (as seen in Splatoon).
Trivia
- Krak-On produces the most shoes of any gear brand in Splatoon, selling 13 different items.
- Krak-On is one of the brands that the player is first introduced to in Splatoon and Splatoon 2 due to the Cream Basics being part of the starting gear.
- Krak-On's logo and some of its products bear a resemblance to those the real-life footwear brand Converse.
Etymology
The name Krak-On is likely a pun on the legendary sea monster kraken and "crack on" as words of encouragement. This is further supported by the fact the Krak-On Splat Roller has the Kraken as its special weapon in Splatoon and the Kraken Royale as its special weapon in Splatoon 3.
Names in other languages
Language | Name | Meaning |
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Japanese | クラーゲス kurāgesu |
Jellyfiiishes |
Dutch | Krak-On | - |
French (NOA) | Krakeurs | Krakers |
French (NOE) | Krakers | Krakers |
German | Medusa | - |
Italian | Cnidarya | A reference to Cnidaria, the scientific group from which jellyfish are from |
Russian | Кра-Кен Kra-Ken |
From Kraken |
Spanish | Meddux | From medusa (jellyfish) and dux, latin for "Leader". Also refers to Architeuthis dux, a species of Giant squid |
Chinese | 海月 | From 海月(クラゲ)in Japanese, which means jellyfish. 海 means sea and 月 means moon. |
Korean | 젤리피스 Jellipiseu |
Jelly Piece |
Portuguese | Krak-on | - |
References
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