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'''Ninja Squid''' is an [[ability]] in ''[[Splatoon]]'' and ''[[Splatoon 2]]''.
'''Ninja Squid''' is an [[ability]] in ''[[Splatoon]]'' and ''[[Splatoon 2]]''.


Users of Ninja Squid do not leave ripples while swimming in [[ink]] on horizontal surfaces and ramps. However, swim speed is slowed by approximately 10%, though this effect can be nullified with [[Swim Speed Up]]. The exact amount of Swim Speed Up needed depends on the game and on the user's weapon's [[weight class]]. This ability does not affect swimming on a vertical surfaces, so ripples will still be visible when swimming up walls. The slight indents left in ink by swimming through it are likewise not hidden, allowing very perceptive enemies to still take notice of the player's presence. Ninja Squid is restricted to [[clothing]] as a main ability and cannot be rolled as a sub ability.
Users of Ninja Squid do not leave ripples while swimming in [[ink]] on non-wall surfaces (it does not hide ripples when swimming on "wall" surfaces). The slight indents left in ink by swimming through it are not hidden. Swim speed is reduced.


Ninja Squid is used by players who want to move around the battlefield undetected. Because there are no ripples for enemies to spot while the player swims, they can sneak to a better vantage point or escape a dangerous enemy.
==Tactics==
Ninja Squid is used by players who want to move around the battlefield undetected; because there are no ripples for enemies to spot while the player swims, they can sneak to a better vantage point or escape a dangerous situations. However, slight indents left in ink can be seen, allowing very perceptive players to still take notice of the player's presence.
 
Ninja squid also reduces swim speed; this effect can be counteracted using {{Ability|S2|Swim Speed Up}}. The effects of Ninja Squid can be simulated simply by swimming more slowly, as ripples are only produced when swimming at high enough speed.


==''Splatoon''==
==''Splatoon''==
The effects of Ninja Squid can be simulated simply by swimming more slowly, as ripples are only produced when swimming at high speed.
===Mutual exclusivity===
This ability is found as the main ability only on [[clothing]], so other abilities found only on clothing are mutually exclusive with it; in other words players cannot have them together. These abilities are {{Ability|S|Cold Blooded}}, {{Ability|S|Recon}}, and {{Ability|S|Haunt}}. In addition, since wearing the {{Gear|S|Clothing|Splatfest Tee}} is mandatory during a [[Splatfest]], these abilities cannot be used for the duration of those events.
===Gear===
===Gear===
Ninja Squid is the main ability of:
Ninja Squid is the main ability of:
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==''Splatoon 2''==
==''Splatoon 2''==
Compared to the first game, ripples are produced by even slower speeds, so simply swimming more slowly is no longer a practical option. This makes Ninja Squid even more useful and necessary for stealth. Ninja squid also reduces swim speed. This effect can be counteracted using {{Ability|S2|Swim Speed Up}}. The amount of abilities required is shown in the following table:
===Tactics===
Compared to Splatoon 1, ripples are produced by even slower speeds. Players must be cautious when under the effects of {{Weapon|S2|Special|Ink Armor}}, as the glowing eyes given by the armor render the player fully visible in squid form even with Ninja Squid on. Ninja Squid users are also visible while [[Charge storage|storing their charge]] as there is a white circle that appears on top of the user while they are doing so.
 
{| class="wikitable sitecolor-s2"
{| class="wikitable sitecolor-s2"
|+Overcoming Ninja Squid penalties in ''Splatoon 2''
|+Overcoming Ninja Squid penalties in ''Splatoon 2''
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! Weapon type !! {{Ability|S2|Swim Speed Up}} abilities
! [[Weight class]] !! {{Ability|S2|Swim Speed Up}} abilities
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| Lightweight || 2 mains, 3 subs (29 [[AP]])
| Lightweight || 2 mains, 3 subs (29 [[AP]])
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| Heavyweight || 1 main, 1 sub (13 AP)
| Heavyweight || 1 main, 1 sub (13 AP)
|}
|}
Players must be cautious when under the effects of {{Weapon|S2|Special|Ink Armor}}, as the glowing eyes given by the armor render the player fully visible in squid form even with Ninja Squid on. Ninja Squid users will also be visible while [[Charge storage|storing their charge]] as there is a glowing, white circle that shows their location while they are doing so.
===Mutual exclusivity===
This ability is found as the main ability only on [[clothing]], so other abilities found only on clothing are mutually exclusive with it; in other words players cannot have them together. These abilities are {{Ability|S2|Ability Doubler}}, {{Ability|S2|Haunt}}, {{Ability|S2|Respawn Punisher}}, and {{Ability|S2|Thermal Ink}}. In addition, since wearing the {{Gear|S2|Clothing|Splatfest Tee}} is mandatory during a [[Splatfest]], these abilities cannot be used for the duration of those events.


===Gear===
===Gear===

Revision as of 12:35, 18 June 2019

Ninja redirects here. For the ninja-themed gear, see Squinja Gear.
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Applicable gear

Ninja Squid is an ability in Splatoon and Splatoon 2.

Users of Ninja Squid do not leave ripples while swimming in ink on non-wall surfaces (it does not hide ripples when swimming on "wall" surfaces). The slight indents left in ink by swimming through it are not hidden. Swim speed is reduced.

Tactics

Ninja Squid is used by players who want to move around the battlefield undetected; because there are no ripples for enemies to spot while the player swims, they can sneak to a better vantage point or escape a dangerous situations. However, slight indents left in ink can be seen, allowing very perceptive players to still take notice of the player's presence.

Ninja squid also reduces swim speed; this effect can be counteracted using S2 Ability Swim Speed Up.png Swim Speed Up. The effects of Ninja Squid can be simulated simply by swimming more slowly, as ripples are only produced when swimming at high enough speed.

Splatoon

Gear

Ninja Squid is the main ability of:

Clothing with Ninja Squid in Splatoon
Name Brand Availability Ability Star power Added in

Green Striped LS Green Striped LS Inkline Inkline Cash 700 S Ability Ninja Squid.png Ninja Squid Star-full.pngStar-empty.pngStar-empty.png Initial Release (1.0.0)
Herbivore Tee Herbivore Tee Firefin Firefin Cash 500 S Ability Ninja Squid.png Ninja Squid Star-full.pngStar-empty.pngStar-empty.png 2.3.0
School Jersey School Jersey Zink Zink Cash 3000 S Ability Ninja Squid.png Ninja Squid Star-full.pngStar-full.pngStar-empty.png 2.0.0
Shrimp-Pink Polo Shrimp-Pink Polo Splash Mob Splash Mob Cash 400 S Ability Ninja Squid.png Ninja Squid Star-full.pngStar-empty.pngStar-empty.png Initial Release (1.0.0)
White Anchor Tee White Anchor Tee SquidForce SquidForce Cash 8000 S Ability Ninja Squid.png Ninja Squid Star-full.pngStar-full.pngStar-full.png Initial Release (1.0.0)
Zekko Hoodie Zekko Hoodie Zekko Zekko Cash 2800 S Ability Ninja Squid.png Ninja Squid Star-full.pngStar-full.pngStar-empty.png Initial Release (1.0.0)

Version history

Version Adjustments
1.3.0
  • ▼ Swim speed will be lowered when using this ability.

Splatoon 2

Tactics

Compared to Splatoon 1, ripples are produced by even slower speeds. Players must be cautious when under the effects of S2 Weapon Special Ink Armor.png Ink Armor, as the glowing eyes given by the armor render the player fully visible in squid form even with Ninja Squid on. Ninja Squid users are also visible while storing their charge as there is a white circle that appears on top of the user while they are doing so.

Overcoming Ninja Squid penalties in Splatoon 2
Weight class S2 Ability Swim Speed Up.png Swim Speed Up abilities
Lightweight 2 mains, 3 subs (29 AP)
Middleweight 7 subs (21 AP)
Heavyweight 1 main, 1 sub (13 AP)

Gear

Ninja Squid is the main ability of:

Clothing with Ninja Squid in Splatoon 2
Name Brand Availability Ability Star power Added in

Black Polo Black Polo Zekko Zekko Cash 500 S2 Ability Ninja Squid.png Ninja Squid Star-full.pngStar-empty.pngStar-empty.png 2.0.0
Green Striped LS Green Striped LS Inkline Inkline Cash 700 S2 Ability Ninja Squid.png Ninja Squid Star-full.pngStar-empty.pngStar-empty.png 2.0.0
Herbivore Tee Herbivore Tee Firefin Firefin Cash 500 S2 Ability Ninja Squid.png Ninja Squid Star-full.pngStar-empty.pngStar-empty.png 3.0.0
Icewave Tee Icewave Tee Skalop Skalop Cash 1250 S2 Ability Ninja Squid.png Ninja Squid Star-full.pngStar-empty.pngStar-empty.png 3.0.0
Kung-Fu Zip-Up Kung-Fu Zip-Up Toni Kensa Toni Kensa Cash 10280 S2 Ability Ninja Squid.png Ninja Squid Star-full.pngStar-full.pngStar-full.png 3.0.0
Matcha Down Jacket Matcha Down Jacket Inkline Inkline Cash 9100 S2 Ability Ninja Squid.png Ninja Squid Star-full.pngStar-full.pngStar-full.png Initial Release (1.0.0)
Prune Parashooter Prune Parashooter Annaki Annaki Cash 7800 S2 Ability Ninja Squid.png Ninja Squid Star-full.pngStar-full.pngStar-full.png Initial Release (1.0.0)
School Jersey School Jersey Zink Zink Cash 3000 S2 Ability Ninja Squid.png Ninja Squid Star-full.pngStar-full.pngStar-empty.png 2.0.0
Sennyu Suit Sennyu Suit Cuttlegear Cuttlegear CoroCoro Comic CoroCoro Comic S2 Ability Ninja Squid.png Ninja Squid Star-full.pngStar-full.pngStar-full.png 10 August 2018
Shrimp-Pink Polo Shrimp-Pink Polo Splash Mob Splash Mob Cash 550 S2 Ability Ninja Squid.png Ninja Squid Star-full.pngStar-empty.pngStar-empty.png Initial Release (1.0.0)
Takoroka Crazy Baseball LS Takoroka Crazy Baseball LS Takoroka Takoroka Cash 4200 S2 Ability Ninja Squid.png Ninja Squid Star-full.pngStar-full.pngStar-empty.png 3.0.0
White Anchor Tee White Anchor Tee SquidForce SquidForce Cash 2800 S2 Ability Ninja Squid.png Ninja Squid Star-full.pngStar-full.pngStar-empty.png Initial Release (1.0.0)
Zekko Hoodie Zekko Hoodie Zekko Zekko Cash 2800 S2 Ability Ninja Squid.png Ninja Squid Star-full.pngStar-full.pngStar-empty.png Initial Release (1.0.0)

Version history

Version Adjustments
3.0.0
  • ▼ Ninja Squid will now nullify roughly 20% of the effect provided by the player’s Swim Speed Up gear ability.

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