Octobrush
The Octobrush is a main weapon in Splatoon and Splatoon 2.
Splatoon
| Basic information | |
|---|---|
| Category | Main |
| Class | Roller |
| Sub |  Squid Beakon
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| Special |  Kraken
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| Special points | 200pp |
| Special depletion |  40%
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| Range | |
| Ink speed | |
| Handling | |
| Obtainable at | |
| Level | 12 |
| Cost |  8,500
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| Specifications | |
| Base damage | 37 (Splash) 25 (Roll) |
The Octobrush was released on July 18, 2015 at Template:UTC. It is similar in appearance and use as the 
Inkbrush, but has a slightly wider ink trail and slower movement speed. It spreads more Ink with each swing than the Inkbrush, though at a slower rate. It also has increased range, flinging ink much further than the Inkbrush. Three swings will usually splat an enemy. The Squid Beakons can be used for quick returns and early team jumps to central areas.
Version history
2.7.0
- ▲ Special gauge loss: 50% → as low as 40%
2.8.0
- ▲ When repeatedly using swinging attacks, ink will also be painted where you are standing.
Gallery
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Promo image.
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An Inkling running with the Octobrush. (front)
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The same Inkling running with the Octobrush down. (behind)
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An Inkling swiping ink with the brush. (front)
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The same Inkling swiping ink with the brush. (behind)
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The Octobrush's range.
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Official art of an Inkling holding the Octobrush.
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Concept art of various weapons, with the Octobrush at the upper right.
Demonstration
Similar weapons
Splatoon 2
| Basic information | |
|---|---|
| Category | Main |
| Class | Roller |
| Sub |  Autobomb
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| Special |  Inkjet
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| Special points | 180pp |
| Range | |
| Ink speed | |
| Handling | |
| Obtainable at | |
| Level | 10 |
| Cost |  8,200
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| Specifications | |
| Base damage | 40 (Splash) 25 (Roll) |
The Octobrush returns in Splatoon 2 with the sub Autobomb and special Inkjet. The 
Herobrush Replica has the same kit as the Octobrush.
Version history
Base game
- ▲ Base damage: 37.0 → 40.0
1.4.0
- ▲ Increased damage dealt to opposing
Ballers when flinging ink by roughly 40%
Gallery
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Promo image.
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Demonstration
Similar weapons
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View the quotation page. |
Trivia
- The brush resembles a tool used in the art of Ukiyo-e called the 版画ばけ (Hanga-bake)
- The design on the handle resembles a famous ink bottle design called 壷豊 (Tsubotoyo)
Etymology
Octobrush is a combination of Octo, latin for Eight, and Brush. Octo likely refers to either Octopus, Octarians or Octolings.
ホクサイ Hokusai is a reference to Katsushika Hokusai, a famous Japanese Ukiyo-e artist.
