Inkstrike

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For the variant appearing in Splatoon 3, see Triple Inkstrike.

The Inkstrike is a special weapon in Splatoon, and is also used by Octostrikers.

Appearance

The Inkstrike consists of two parts, the Inkstrike itself and a touchpad used to launch it. The touchpad is yellow-green with green handles and a red antenna. The screen displays a multicolored swirl pattern in the middle and some boxes displaying information on the left with a black background. The Inkstrike itself is shaped like a missile. The main part of its body changes color to match the user's ink, the bottom part is yellow-green with red highlights and a green propeller, and the top part is red with black-and-white googly eyes on it. Strapped around the main body are some yellow-green supports that are connected via a red handle. Once the Inkstrike is launched, a warning marker appears where it will land. Said marker is a half-sphere with stripes that change color to match the user's ink. A black squid-shaped arrow with highlights in the user's ink color surrounds it. When used by an Octostriker, the marker has an octopus-shaped arrow instead of a squid-shaped one.

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Inkstrike

Inkstrike

Category Special
Class
Sub
Special
Special points 180p
Special depletion
Range
Damage
Impact
Fire rate
Charge speed
Ink speed
Mobility
Durability
Handling
Level
Cost
Requirement Specifications
Weight
Base damage 2.5-10 per frame
Base duration Aiming: 10 seconds
Active: 1.5 seconds
Ink consumption
Base range
Rate of fire
Muzzle velocity
Base accuracy
MPU effect
SPU effect
SPU effect
Other variant

Once activated, the user targets a specific area of the stage by tapping it on the width=auto. When about to launch, the attacker covers their ears with the pad in their hand and ducks their head a little. The Inkstrike is then launched to that location, creating a large tornado of ink that splats enemies caught in it.

Octo Valley

In Octo Valley, Octostrikers fire Inkstrikes from a cannon on their helmet.

Data

The amount of turf an Inkstrike covers largely varies but typically ranges from 80 to 100BP. Based on the area of each stage and the amount of inkable vs uninkable turf, an Inkstrike typically contributes 4-6% of the total coverage without including the base percentages earned from each spawn point (which is typically around 5 to 6BP).

Stage Area Percentage with no turf inked Percentage covered by Inkstrike Theoretical area Likelihood of inking 100BP
Piranha Pit 3,127 0.2% 2.8% (On the ground only) 87.556 3.19%
Urchin Underpass 2,465 0.2% 3.7% 91.205 4.05%
Museum d'Alfonsino 2,443 0.2% 3.8% (On the ground only)
7.0% (On the rotating platform in center and ground)[1] 		92.834
171.01 		4.09%
Flounder Heights 2,375 0.2% 4.0% 95 4.21%
Camp Triggerfish 2,316 0.3% 3.9% 90.324 4.31%
Ancho-V Games 2,293 0.3% 3.9% (On the normal ground only)
4.7% (On the uprising ground)[2] 		89.427
107.771 		4.36%
Kelp Dome 2,125 0.3% 4.4% 93.5 4.70%
Hammerhead Bridge 2,100 0.3% 4.0% 84 4.76%
Arowana Mall 2,021 0.3% 4.5% 90.945 4.94%
Mahi-Mahi Resort 1,948 0.3% 4.8% (On the ground only)
5.9% (On the board in center after water goes away.)[3] 		93.504
114.932 		5.13%
Saltspray Rig 1,900 0.3% 4.7% 89.3 5.26%
Port Mackerel 1,854 0.3% 4.9% 90.846 5.39%
Moray Towers 1,760 0.3% 5.0% 88 5.68%
Bluefin Depot 1,665 0.3% 4.9% 81.585 6.00%
Walleye Warehouse 1,600 0.4% 5.8% 92.8 6.25%
Blackbelly Skatepark 1,528 0.4% 5.9% 90.152 6.54%

Use

  • Because using the Inkstrike prevents players from spreading ink momentarily and requires them to concentrate on the width=auto, those using an Inkstrike can be easily splatted. When using an Inkstrike, make sure to stay a safe distance away from the action, or hide behind a wall.
  • When an Inkstrike is placed, a large, swirling icon will appear on the battlefield. Quickly evacuate this area to avoid being splatted.
  • In Ranked Battle, using an Inkstrike directly on top of a Splat Zone or a Tower can turn the tide of the battle. In Rainmaker, it can easily destroy the shield or keep enemies from picking up the Rainmaker.
  • In Turf War, players can use the Inkstrike as a distraction by launching it at the opponents' side of the map. To make this strategy more efficient, it is best to have clothing with the ability Special Charge Up.
  • Launching an Inkstrike deep into enemy territory at the end of a Turf War can cause an unavoidable swing of about 6% or 7%, which can determine the winner of a match.

Version history

A pre-release Inkstrike being used.
Version Adjustments
Pre-release
  • While Splatoon was in development, the Inkstrike was referred to as an Ink Tornado and caused a large dome of ink to appear, instead of the current tornado design.
1.3.0
  • — The amount of area covered will be more consistent regardless of where it lands.
2.6.0
  • ▲ Shortened the period of decreased character control after using the Inkstrike when equipped with Special Duration Up.
2.7.0
  • ▲ Time needed to fire after selecting the target reduced by about 33%.

Quotes

“ When Inkstrike is activated, you're prompted to choose a target area on the GamePad's map. While choosing a target, your character remains still and is extremely vulnerable to attack, so find a safe corner before initiating Inkstrike. Once a target area is selected, a large, ink-filled missile fires off your character's back. Upon impact, the missile unleashes a tornado of ink, swirling about and spreading ink over a wide area. This makes Inkstrike extremely effective during Splat Zones. One Inkstrike can usually contest or outright capture an enemy-held Splat Zone. If you're on the receiving end of an Inkstrike, watch for the swirling indicator on the ground—this is your cue to escape before the missile impacts. When possible, swim away from an incoming Inkstrike—you're taking a risk if you try to outrun the ink tornado. ”
— Splatoon Prima Guide
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Judd's Advice
Meow! (An Inkstrike lets you attack any location on the width=auto map! The tornado slowly expands from a central point, so try to be accurate! And don't let foes hit you while your looking at your map! Stay alert!)

Sets

Weapons with Inkstrike in Splatoon
Main #ID Sub Special Special Depletion Level Price Class
S Weapon Main .52 Gal Deco.png .52 Gal Deco 51 S Weapon Sub Seeker.png Seeker S Weapon Special Inkstrike.png Inkstrike Special gaugeLight 11 Cash 4500 Shooter
S Weapon Main Aerospray RG.png Aerospray RG 31 S Weapon Sub Ink Mine.png Ink Mine S Weapon Special Inkstrike.png Inkstrike Special gaugeLight 13 Cash 9300 Shooter
S Weapon Main Bamboozler 14 Mk III.png Bamboozler 14 Mk III 2052 S Weapon Sub Burst Bomb.png Burst Bomb S Weapon Special Inkstrike.png Inkstrike Special gaugeHeavy 20 Cash 9100 Charger
S Weapon Main Gold Dynamo Roller.png Gold Dynamo Roller 1021 S Weapon Sub Splat Bomb.png Splat Bomb S Weapon Special Inkstrike.png Inkstrike Special gaugeHeavy 20 Cash 25000 Roller
S Weapon Main Heavy Splatling.png Heavy Splatling 4010 S Weapon Sub Splash Wall.png Splash Wall S Weapon Special Inkstrike.png Inkstrike Special gaugeLight 6 Cash 6800 Splatling
S Weapon Main Inkbrush.png Inkbrush 1100 S Weapon Sub Sprinkler.png Sprinkler S Weapon Special Inkstrike.png Inkstrike Special gaugeLight 8 Cash 4800 Roller
S Weapon Main Jet Squelcher.png Jet Squelcher 100 S Weapon Sub Splash Wall.png Splash Wall S Weapon Special Inkstrike.png Inkstrike Special gaugeLight 8 Cash 4000 Shooter
S Weapon Main N-ZAP '89.png N-ZAP '89 61 S Weapon Sub Sprinkler.png Sprinkler S Weapon Special Inkstrike.png Inkstrike Special gaugeLight 8 Cash 4200 Shooter
S Weapon Main Range Blaster.png Range Blaster 220 S Weapon Sub Splash Wall.png Splash Wall S Weapon Special Inkstrike.png Inkstrike Special gaugeLight 14 Cash 8000 Shooter
S Weapon Main Slosher.png Slosher 3000 S Weapon Sub Burst Bomb.png Burst Bomb S Weapon Special Inkstrike.png Inkstrike Special gaugeLight 5 Cash 5600 Slosher
S Weapon Main Splattershot Pro.png Splattershot Pro 90 S Weapon Sub Splat Bomb.png Splat Bomb S Weapon Special Inkstrike.png Inkstrike Special gaugeLight 10 Cash 8000 Shooter
S Weapon Main Wasabi Splattershot.png Wasabi Splattershot 42 S Weapon Sub Splat Bomb.png Splat Bomb S Weapon Special Inkstrike.png Inkstrike Special gaugeMedium 20 Cash 4300 Shooter


Gallery

  • Inkstrike 3D art.

    Inkstrike 3D art.

  • Inkstrike 3D art.

    Inkstrike 3D art.

  • An Inkstrike being deployed in Arowana Mall.

    An Inkstrike being deployed in Arowana Mall.

  • An Inkling using an Inkstrike.

    An Inkling using an Inkstrike.

  • Instructions on how to use an Inkstrike.

    Instructions on how to use an Inkstrike.

  • The marker for the Octostriker's version of the Inkstrike.

    The marker for the Octostriker's version of the Inkstrike.

  • Concept art of various weapons, with the Inkstrike at the right.

    Concept art of various weapons, with the Inkstrike at the right.

  • Early Inkstrike.

    Early Inkstrike.

Splatoon 2

Though the Inkstrike does not return in Splatoon 2, a drawing of one appears on a Sunken Scroll explaining the absence of Splatoon's special weapons and on the bulletin boards in Skipper Pavilion. The same drawing can be seen on the back wall of Inkopolis Square.

The role of the Inkstrike is indirectly replaced by the Tenta Missiles, in that they are both able to lock on from far away to summon large ink projectiles from the air, and the Booyah Bomb and Splashdown, in that they both create a swirling ink explosion. Octostrikers do not return either, but their role has been replaced by the Missile Octocopter, which only appears as sanitized in the Octo Expansion, which they fire Tenta Missiles instead.

Gallery

Splatoon 3

The Inkstrike does not return in Splatoon 3, but the game introduces a spiritual successor to it with the Triple Inkstrike, which, as the name suggests, fires three small ink tornadoes instead of one large one. In addition, instead of being targeted with the width=auto, which the Nintendo Switch does not possess, it is instead targeted with three small throw-able targeting beacons which stick to objects, contained in a backpack.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

An ATV kart based on the Inkstrike, called the Inkstriker, is in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

Trivia

  • The Inkstrike was originally called "Ink Tornado", as seen in an image from before Splatoon's release.
  • If a location is not chosen ten seconds after activation, the Inkstrike automatically goes off around the user.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese トルネード
torunēdo		 Tornado
Netherlands Dutch Inkttornado[4] Ink tornado
Canada French (NOA) Tornade Tornado
France French (NOE) Missile tornade Missile tornado
Germany German Tintferno From Tinte (ink) and Inferno.
Italy Italian Tornado Tornado
Russia Russian Торнадо[5] Tornado
Spain Spanish Tornado Tornado
Portugal Portuguese Míssil de tinta[6] Ink missile

See also

References

  1. ↑ Inkstrike inks both of the ground and the platform's sections. In the bird's eye view, the ground is covered overhanging by the platform.
  2. ↑ It seems duplex ground, and Inkstrike inks both.
  3. ↑ Perhaps Inkstrike inks both of top of the board and the black ground under it.
  4. ↑ Nintendo From Splatoon's electronic manual on nintendo.nl
  5. ↑ Nintendo From "Triple Inkstrike's" translation
  6. ↑ Nintendo From Splatoon's electronic manual on nintendo.pt


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