Inkbrush Nouveau

Inkbrush Nouveau
Type	Main, Roller
Level Unlocked	11
Cost	5,900
Splash Damage	28
Roll Damage	20
Range	10 / 100
Ink Speed	100 / 100
Weight	100 / 100
Sub Weapon	Ink Mine
Special Weapon	Bubbler
Special Depletion	Light
Brand	Nouveau

The Inkbrush Nouveau is a Roller-like Main Weapon that was released as free DLC on August 1st, 2015 02:00 UTC. It is the Nouveau version of the Inkbrush.

Description

The Inkbrush Nouveau is a variation of the Inkbrush, maintaining the same stats, but instead comes with Ink Mine as its sub weapon and Bubbler as its special weapon.

“	An Inkbrush with a different sub and special setup. Fight on your own terms by using the sub to distract the opponent so you can get in close where this weapon shines.	”
— In-Game Description

“	Sometimes, a kid just wants to get up close and POW! Introducing the Inkbrush Nouveau, which brings the same abilities as the Inkbrush but has a different sub and special! You’ll be able to lay Ink Mines to catch your foes off guard, and then use the Bubbler when you’re ready to go in for your attack!	”
— Live from the Squid Research Lab

Sheldon's Introduction The Inkbrush Nouveau has the same abilities as the Inkbrush, but it comes with quite a different setup! You can use the brush to swiftly lay Ink Mines. Your opponents won't know what hit 'em. And since you can share the Bubbler with your allies, this is a great set if you like to support your team! (NA)

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.

Trivia

• The Inkbrush Nouveau was first revealed in a tweet from Nintendo of Europe.

Gallery

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  Promo image.

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  An Inkling running with the Inkbrush Nouveau.

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  An Inkling swiping the Inkbrush Nouveau.

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  Official art of an Inkling holding the Inkbrush Nouveau.

Similar Weapons

• Inkbrush
• Permanent Inkbrush
• Octobrush
• Octobrush Nouveau

Name Origin

Inkbrush Nouveau is a combination of Ink and Brush, as well as Nouveau, french for New. Nouveau may also refer to Art Nouveau. The suffix Nouveau is also used to differentiate it from the Inkbrush. This trait is shared among the other alternate sets of the Nouveau brand.

パブロ・ヒュー paburo hyū is a reference to Pablo Picasso, a famous Spanish Cubist artist. ヒュー hyū refers to Hue. Like Nouveau in the english name, Hue is used to differentiate it from the Inkbrush.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	パブロ・ヒュー paburo hyū	Pablo Hue
French	Épinceau nuancé
German	Quasto Fresco	(Quaste = powder puff) (Fresco = Spanish = fresh("new", not "cool") Fresh Puffo. Might be referencing "Fresco Paintings".
Italian	Calamaravaggio master	Master Calamaravaggio. A portmanteau of the words "calamaro" and Caravaggio.
Spanish	Pincel maestro	Master brush