Ink Storm



- For the 2015 tournament, see Competitive:Inkstorm.
The Ink Storm is a special weapon in Splatoon 2 and Splatoon 3. It is a thrown canister that summons a cloud that rains ink in a large radius.
Appearance
When activated, the Ink Storm gives the user a large capsule that they hold above their head. Said capsule is cylindrical and has four metal fins sticking out of it with grips that change color to match the user's ink. The main body of the capsule also changes color to match the user's ink, and there are four metal attachments sticking out the back. When the capsule hits something after being thrown, it breaks into pieces and releases a cloud up into the sky that changes color to match the user's ink. The cloud travels in the direction it was thrown while raining ink onto the ground below it. The area where the ink falls is indicated via a ring of the user's ink color.
Splatoon 2
Ink Storm is an area of effect (AoE) special weapon that creates a rain cloud of ink, which gradually drifts above the map and sprinkles ink onto inkable non-vertical surfaces and opponents.
Version history
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1.3.0 |
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1.4.0 |
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2.0.0 |
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4.5.0 |
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Quotes
“ | Throw this device to generate a rain cloud of ink. The cloud gradually moves away from where the device was thrown. | ” |
“ | Throw a device that generates a rain cloud of ink. The cloud will slowly drift along, raining ink as it goes. | ” |
— Splatoon 2 Sub & Special Guide(EU)[b]
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- Notes
Sets
Gallery
The Ink Storm as it is pouring ink on the map and splatting enemy Inklings in Starfish Mainstage.
An Inkling preparing to throw the Ink Storm itself.
Splatoon 3
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The Ink Storm made a return in Splatoon 3, being officially confirmed by the Splatoon 3 Direct on 10 August 2022.
Sets
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Bloblobber | 3030 | ![]() |
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190p | 19 | ![]() |
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Custom Jet Squelcher | 91 | ![]() |
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180p | 20 | ![]() |
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Explosher | 3040 | ![]() |
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200p | 29 | ![]() |
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Nautilus 47 | 4040 | ![]() |
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190p | 28 | ![]() |
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Badges
- Main article: Badge#Special Weapon Wins
Wining a certain number of battles with the Ink Storm will reward the player with special badges that they can use on their Splashtag.
Ink Storm Badges | ||
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30 wins with Ink Storm | |
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180 wins with Ink Storm | |
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1,200 wins with Ink Storm |
Gallery
Strategy
For competitive tips about the Ink Storm
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View the strategy page. |
Trivia
- The throwable capsule is based on a sea hare, a mollusk known for releasing clouds of ink when disturbed.
- In Splatoon 2, the weapons with the lowest special gauges for Ink Storm are the Custom Splattershot Jr. and Carbon Roller with 160p each, while the highest are the Ballpoint Splatling Nouveau and Custom Dualie Squelchers at 220p.
- Ink Storm appears paired with every sub weapon except for Torpedo and Burst Bomb.
- In Splatoon 3, Ink Storm and Tenta Missiles were absent from the Splatfest World Premiere.
Names in other languages
Language | Name | Meaning |
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アメフラシ Amefurashi |
Anaspidea, literally "rain-maker" |
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Spetterbui | Splatter shower |
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Pluie d'encre | Ink rain |
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Tintenschauer | Ink Shower |
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Pioggia di colore | Color Rain |
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Туча краски Tucha kraski |
Paint Cloud |
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Atormentador | Stormer, from tormenta (storm) |
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墨雨云 Mò yǔyún (Mandarin) |
Ink Rain Cloud |
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墨雨雲 Mò yǔyún (Mandarin) |
Ink Rain Cloud |
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먹구름 Meokgureum |
Dark Clouds |
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SpInkStorm[1] | Sp for special. InkStorm has been localized. |