Inkbrush

Inkbrush
Type	Main, Roller
Level Unlocked	8
Cost	[[Cash|4,800 (Splatoon) 2,600 (Splatoon 2)]]
Splash Damage	28 (Splatoon) 30 (Splatoon 2)
Roll Damage	20
Range	10 / 100
Ink Speed	100 / 100
Weight	100 / 100
Sub Weapon	Sprinkler (Splatoon) Splat Bomb (Splatoon 2)
Special Weapon	Inkstrike (Splatoon) Splashdown (Splatoon 2)
Special Depletion	Light
Brand	Nouveau

The Inkbrush is a Roller-like Main Weapon in Splatoon and Splatoon 2. It was released as free DLC in Splatoon on June 5th, 2015 and was released on July 23rd, 2017 in Splatoon 2.

Description

It is similar in ability to the Splat Roller, but covers a smaller area at a much higher speed. It also does significantly less damage, take five hits of the brush or four or so brush strokes to kill a normal opponent. Much like the Splat Roller, the Inkbrush can be used as a sort of melee weapon that splatters some ink in front of the Inkling. It comes in a set with the Sprinkler and the Inkstrike.

“	A newly developed weapon with high mobility and a sturdy brush design. Its ink trail is narrow, but it paints the ground at incredible speed and delivers swift close-range attacks.	”
— In-Game Description

“	Holy Smokes, Splatfans! The Squid Research Lab just received an anonymous tip that a new weapon called the Inkbrush has been discovered. It’s apparently similar to a paint roller, but a bit quicker to use. It’s not the strongest offensive weapon but it comes with Sprinklers and Inkstrikes to maximize inking.	”
— Live from the Squid Research Lab

Sheldon's Introduction The Inkbrush is similar to roller weapons, but it inks the ground as fast as you can dash! It's weak and a bit narrow, but you can make up for that with Sprinklers and Inkstrikes! I would recommend this weapon to anyone who wishes to try out a new type of fighting style! (NA)

Sheldon's Introduction This is the Inkbrush! It's similar to Roller weapons, but it paints the ground as fast as a squid can dash! It's weak and a bit narrow, but you can make up for that with Sprinklers and Inkstrikes! I would recommend this weapon to anyone who wishes to try out a new type of fighting style! (EU/OC)

Notes

• Fastest main weapon in the game.
• Takes up the smallest rolling area.
• Lightweight and easily knocked around.
• Lowest roller damage in the game taking 5 hits to splat someone.
• Fastest ink shake.

Recommended Abilities

Damage Up

The Damage Up ability increases damage of your main, sub, and special weapons by up to 30%. This will increase the strength of the brush when trying to splat an opponent.

Defense Up

The Defense Up ability decreases damage taken from all attacks by up to 20%. Less damage will be taken when trying to splat an opponent.

Ninja Squid

The Ninja Squid ability allows for stealthy movements, so the Inkbrush can sneak around and cause flanks.

Version history

2.2.0

• ▲ Ink usage while running decreased by 10%.

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.

Splatoon 2

• ▲ Base damage: 28 → 30

Tips

The Inkbrush being shown in the 4/2/15 Japanese Nintendo Direct.

• Since this weapon is so fast, many maps that were once dominated by Chargers, such as Arowana Mall, are excellent for the Inkbrush, as its speed makes it difficult for Chargers to get a good shot.
• When using the Inkbrush, the player's Inkling will hold the weapon on the right hand side of its body. Usually this has no effect on the gameplay, but if a player makes a sharp left turn while in enemy ink, they will actually get stuck in the ink.
• This could mainly be used as an assassination item as of the speed boost
• Due to the fast speed you can receive, you can pull off hit and run tactics on the enemy and escape cleanly.
• Try wearing gear that has Damage Up and Ninja Squid. This allows you to do more damage quickly and escape faster before the enemy arrives to finish you off.
• As a speedy roller, distract the enemy and terrorize them as much as you can. When the enemies try to group up against you and finish you off, drop an Inkstrike on yourself and watch them blow up.
• Since it does barely any damage, the Inkstrike (as previously stated) is a great weapon to use.
• Try using its sub weapon, the Sprinkler, in choke points (small gaps) so the enemies have to run through it, or hit it from a distance before going through the gap.
• Do not run directly towards opponents as you can easily be knocked (as stated before).
• You can use this item as a support by claiming land with your Sprinkler and assisting with your Inkstrike from anywhere on the map.
• A useful Inkbrush technique also known as Jumpbrushing is used by using your shake onto the ground, going into squid form and jumping and repeating the process. This allows you to save ink while getting to the frontlines faster.
  • It also widens the area of claiming turf but does not lengthen it.

Countering

• Using the Blaster can help you take them out with the splash damage.
• The Seeker can be devastating towards Inkbrushers if they are unaware of it coming towards them. In case it does not hit, follow up the trail the Seeker leaves in their path to get up close to kill.
• Cornering Inkbrushers can prevent an escape, since they do not have escape tools.
• Using the Disruptor can slow down Inkbrushers and stop their escape, allowing them to be easily hit and forcing them into squid form.
• Inkbrushes do barely any damage, therefore if you catch them off guard, they may get one hit on you before dying.

Gallery

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  Official art of a female Inkling with the Inkbrush.

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  Official art of a team of Inklings - the third one is holding the Inkbrush.

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  Art of three female Inklings, with the one on the right holding an Inkbrush.

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  Official art of another female Inkling swinging the Inkbrush in a Japanese promo image for SplatNet.

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  A render of the Inkbrush on its own.

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  A male Inkling running with the Inkbrush at Blackbelly Skatepark.

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  A female Inkling running with the Inkbrush.

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  An Inkling swiping an Inkbrush at an opponent.

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  An Inkling flinging ink with the Inkbrush.

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  Promo for Museum d'Alfonsino - the third Inkling is holding the Inkbrush.

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  Official art of an Inkling holding the Inkbrush.

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  Promo art with a female Inkling (right) holding the Inkbrush.

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  A poster seen in Inkopolis, showing off the Inkbrush.

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  Concept art of various weapons, with the Inkbrush at the upper right.

Similar Weapons

• Inkbrush Nouveau
• Permanent Inkbrush
• Octobrush
• Octobrush Nouveau

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	パブロ Paburo	Pablo, a reference to Pablo Picasso, a Spanish painter
Dutch	Inktkwast	Inkbrush
French	Épinceau	Brush
German	Quasto	(Quaste = powder puff) -> Puffo
Italian	Calamaravaggio	A portmanteau of the words "calamaro" and Caravaggio, an Italian painter
Russian	Кисть Kist'	Brush
Spanish	Pincel	Brush