Black Arrowbands
The Black Arrowbands are headgear in the Splatoon series.
In Splatoon, they are a 2-star item produced by Zekko and come with the primary ability Tenacity.
They can be purchased from Cooler Heads for 
2,800.
In Splatoon 2, they are a 2-star item produced by Zekko and come with the primary ability Tenacity.
They can be purchased from Headspace for 
2,800 or from SplatNet Gear Shop for 5,600.
Appearance
The Black Arrowbands are a pair of glasses with black frames. The rims are somewhat round and have tiny metal studs towards the hinges. The sides change color to match that of the wearer's ink and are connected by a thick black arrow shaped strap in the back. On the left side, as well as the back of the strap, is the Inkling text from the Zekko logo in white.
Splatoon
Abilities
The Black Arrowbands come with Tenacity as the primary ability, which, being exclusive to the main slot of Headgear, prevents the wearer from also having Comeback, Last-Ditch Effort, or Opening Gambit. As a 2-star item, the Black Arrowbands come with two additional slots for secondary abilities, which may be increased to a maximum of three slots with a Super Sea Snail or 30,000 cash for each slot. Since they are made by the Zekko brand, they have a higher chance of rolling Special Saver and a lower chance of rolling Special Charge Up to fill their secondary ability slots.
Splatoon 2
Abilities
The Black Arrowbands come with Tenacity as the primary ability when purchased from shop or ordered from Murch, which, being exclusive to the main slot of Headgear, prevents the wearer from also having Comeback, Last-Ditch Effort, or Opening Gambit. When purchased from SplatNet 2, they can have any other primary ability normally available to Headgear. As a 2-star item, the Black Arrowbands come with two additional slots for secondary abilities, which may be increased to a maximum of three slots with a Super Sea Snail for each slot. Since they are made by the Zekko brand, they have a higher chance of rolling Special Saver and a lower chance of rolling Special Charge Up to fill their secondary ability slots.
Gallery
A male Inkling wearing Black Arrowbands.
Another male Inkling wearing the Black Arrowbands, seen from the back.
A female Inkling wearing the Black Arrowbands.
Back view.
Closeup.
A male Inkling wearing the Black Arrowbands fires an Aerospray PG.
A female Inkling wearing the Black Arrowbands takes aim with a Squiffer.
Another female Inkling wearing the Black Arrowbands wields a Heavy Splatling.
Promo for Camp Triggerfish with the Inkling boy in the far right, holding the Dynamo Roller wearing the Black Arrowbands.
An Octoling (second from left) wearing the Black Arrowbands in a promo for Splatoon 2's Octo Expansion.
Inkling girl on the left wearing the Black Arrowbands.
Inkling's Player 6 Costume from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate wears the Black Arrowbands.
Front view.
Back view.
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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 Japanese |
アローバンド ブラック Arōbando Burakku |
Arrowband Black |
 Dutch |
Zwarte bril met sportband | Black glasses with sports band |
 French |
Lunettes noires à élastique | Black elastic glasses |
 German |
Schwarze Sportbandbrille | Black sports strap glasses |
 Italian |
Occhiali spessi | Thick glasses |
 Russian |
Черные очки на резинке Chernyye ochki na rezinke |
Black glasses with elastic |
 Spanish (NOA) |
Gafas deportivas negras | Black sports glasses |
 Spanish (NOE) |
Gafas ajustables negras | Black adjustable glasses |
Headgear in Splatoon 2
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