Octobot King

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DJ Octavio in the original Octobot King

The Octobot King is a spherical robotic device and one of the Great Octoweapons, piloted by DJ Octavio in his boss fights. It has made appearances throughout the Splatoon series with various different models.

Appearances

Splatoon

The original model, simply known as the Octobot King, is first fought in the mission Enter the Octobot King! of Splatoon's Octo Valley. It comes equipped with Octorpedoes, disco ball-like dodecahedrons that summon enemies, a Killer Wail, two robotic fists, and a massive octopus-like bomb. Agent 3 must deflect the robotic fists and octopus bomb back at the Octobot King to damage him.

Splatoon 2

The second model is known as the Octobot King II, and is fought in the mission Tide Goes Out of Splatoon 2's Octo Canyon. It has been modified to include a stage for Callie to perform on and lots of audio amplifiers. It retains the giant fists of the original model, but now comes equipped with giant versions of Splat Bombs and Suction Bombs, takoyaki-shaped bombs that create static tornadoes, and new speakers that function similarly to a Splash Wall. In addition, the Octobot King's fists are now capable of spinning, making them immune to being inked temporarily. Similarly, Agent 4 must deflect the robotic fists back at the Octobot King.

Splatoon 3

The third model is known as the Octobot King L3.Gs and is in the mission of the same name in Splatoon 3's Return of the Mammalians. It retains its robotic fists, which are now capable of slapping and pointing. In addition to the normal and spinning punches of its previous versions, it is now also capable of slapping the ground to produce a Wave Breaker-like shockwave, similarly to an Amped Octostamp. The front speakers now double up as vents and an Ink Vac, with the most prominent feature being its ability to transform between both bipedal and flying forms.

At the end of the story, it is further modified to be capable of flying through space in its flight form, as well as use a new brushroll-styled Ink Vac, which is further equipped with a turret. DJ Octavio uses it to rescue Agent 3 from space, and teams up with the New Squidbeak Splatoon to use it to defeat Mr. Grizz in the Return of the Mammalians battle.

Gallery

Trivia

  • All models of the Octobot King are loosely modelled on a disco ball.
  • The name of the Octobot King L3.Gs resembles the word LEGS, and is a joking reference to the fact that this Octobot King has legs while the prior versions do not.
  • The Octobot King and Octobot King II are powered by the Great Zapfish, but the Octobot King L3.Gs is not. This is the in-universe explanation for why its fight (as the first boss of Splatoon 3) is less challenging than the fights with the previous two versions (as the final bosses of their respective campaigns).

Names in other languages

Octobot King

Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese タコツボキング
Takotsubokingu
Octopus Pot King
Russia Russian Великий осьмуратор
Velikiy os'murator
The Great Octorator

Octobot King II

Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese タコツボキング A-MIX
Takotsubo kingu A-MIX
Octopus Pot King A-MIX[a]
Netherlands Dutch Octotiran Remix Octo tyrant Remix
Germany German Oktotyrann A-MIX Octotyrant A-MIX
Mexico Spanish (NOA) Octotrón remix Octobot remix
Spain Spanish (NOE) Pulpotrón remix Octobot remix

Octobot King L3.Gs

Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese タコツボキング 局地戦仕様
Takotsubokingu kyokuchi-sen shiyō
Octopus Pot King Zoner
Netherlands Dutch Octotiran P0-T3N Octo Tyrant P0-T3N, P0-T3N comes from poten (legs)
Germany German Oktotyrann HXN Octo Tyrant HXN
Russia Russian Великий ОсьмуРУК
Velikiy Os'muRUK
The Great OctoHANDS
Mexico Spanish (NOA) Octotrón P4-T4S Octobot P4-T4S from patas (paws/feets)
Spain Spanish (NOE) Pulpotrón P4-T4S Octobot P4-T4S from patas (paws/feets)
China Chinese (Simplified) 蛸壶王者 区域战型
Xiāo hú wángzhě qūyù zhàn xíng
Octobot King Zoner
Hong Kong Chinese (Traditional) 蛸壺王者 區域戰型
Shāo hú wángzhě qūyù zhàn xíng
Octobot King Zoner
South Korea Korean 문어 단지 킹:국지전 버전
mun-eo danji king:gugjijeon beojeon
Octobot King: Zoner

Translation Notes

  1. The name "タコツボ" ("Takostubo") is also used for Octarian society's places of residence Octo Valley and Octo Canyon.