Octobrush
The Octobrush is a main weapon in the Splatoon series.
The Octobrush is similar to the Inkbrush in appearance and use, but has a slightly wider ink trail and slower movement speed. It spreads more ink with each swing than the Inkbrush, though at a slower rate. It also has increased range, flinging ink much further than the Inkbrush. Three swings will usually splat an enemy.
Each flick of the brush consumes 3.2% of the ink tank capacity, allowing players to flick 31 times before needing to refill.
Appearance
The Octobrush's handle is dark brown with a small reservoir and tube that change color to match the user's ink. Like the Inkbrush, the Octobrush has an ink splotch on the end of its bristles that changes color to match the user's ink. Unlike the Inkbrush, the Octobrush's bristles are white and arranged in a rectangular shape.
Splatoon
Basic information | |
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Category | Main |
Class | Roller |
Sub | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
Special depletion | ![]() |
Range | |
Ink speed | |
Handling | |
Acquirement | |
Level | 12 |
Cost | ![]() |
Specifications | |
Base damage | 37 (Splash) 25 (Roll) |
Ink consumption | 3.2% (Splash) 0.18% per frame (Roll) |
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The Octobrush was released on 18 July 2015 at 02:00 UTC. It comes in a set with Squid Beakons and the Kraken.
The Octobrush has a critical damage mechanic, allowing it to sometimes splat opponents in two hits.[1] The likelihood of this can be increased by using Damage Up.
Data
- The Octobrush is a middleweight weapon.
- Ink consumption while rolling is 10.8% per second.
- This stat can be changed with Ink Saver (Main).
- Ink consumption per attack is 3.2%.
- This allows players to attack 31 times before needing to refill the ink supply.
- This stat can be changed with Ink Saver (Main).
- When attacking with a depleted ink tank, ink will not be flung until enough ink has recovered.
- Rolling with a depleted ink tank will not leave a trail or damage opponents.
- The Octobrush can be swung every 10 frames (6 swings per second).
- When rolling, the player's movement speed is set to 1.68 units per frame.
- When rolling on an uninkable surface or with a depleted ink tank, the player's movement speed is set to 0.96 units per frame.
- After rolling, there is a 0.33 second cooldown before the ink tank starts refilling.
- After swinging, there is a 0.5 second cooldown before the ink tank starts refilling.
- Hitting an opponent while rolling deals 25 damage.
- Attacks have a base damage of 37.
- This weapon has a critical damage mechanic, so the damage dealt with one swing may be higher than this value.
- For normal attacks, ink loses damage based on distance traveled. Ink starts losing damage at 50 units and stops losing damage at 150 units. The minimum damage is 18.5.
- Ink globs travel straight for 7 frames.
- Damage does not change based on the angle of the ink.
- When rolling, the Octobrush leaves an ink trail that is 18 units wide.
Version history
Version | Adjustments |
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2.7.0 |
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2.8.0 |
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Quotes
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Sheldon's Introduction
The Octobrush is a brush with denser bristles that fling even more ink with each swipe! Use that mobility to scatter Squid Beakons everywhere, giving your whole team free rein of the battlefield! No need to hesitate - you can always use the Kraken to run away in a pinch. Your team will love you!(NA)[a] |
“ | A heavier brush with fatter bristles. Uses a lot of ink but offers a wider ink trail and excellent mobility. Can be swung to fling large globs of ink. | ” | — In-Game Description.
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“ | Need a brush that packs a powerful punch? The Octobrush is a brush with denser bristles that fling even more ink with each swipe! Use that mobility to scatter Squid Beakons everywhere, giving your whole team free rein of the battlefield! No need to hesitate—you can always use the Kraken to run away in a pinch. Your team will love you! Grab the Octobrush now! | ” |
- Notes
- ↑ North America
Gallery
An Inkling running with the Octobrush (front)
Concept art of various weapons, with the Octobrush at the upper right
Demonstration
Splatoon 2
Basic information | |
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Category | Main |
Class | Roller |
Sub | ![]() |
Special | ![]() |
Special points | 170p |
Range | |
Ink speed | |
Handling | |
Acquirement | |
Level | 10 |
Cost | ![]() |
Specifications | |
Base damage | 40 (Splash) 25 (Roll) |
Ink consumption | 3.2% (Splash) 0.162% per frame (Roll) |
Other variants | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
The Octobrush returns in Splatoon 2 with Autobombs and the Inkjet. The Herobrush Replica has the same kit as the Octobrush.
The critical damage mechanic was removed in Splatoon 2, so it always takes three or more hits to splat an opponent.
It appears in seven Octo Expansion Stations:
- B12 Brute Rollup Station
- C07 Totally 8-Ball Station
- D07 Targetbuster Station
- E10 Cratebuster Station
- I01 G01 Toastmaster Station
- I07 G07 Ride with Me Station
- J03 D08 Girl Power Station (Canned)
Data
- The Octobrush is a middleweight weapon.
- The matchmaking range is 105. Splatoon 2 matchmaking looks at a team's average matchmaking range value, and matches them against a team with a similar average.
- Ink consumption per second while rolling is 9.72%.
- This stat can be changed with Ink Saver (Main).
- The Octobrush can be swung every 10 frames (6 swings per second).
- When rolling, the player's movement speed is set to 1.68 units per frame. Main Power Up increases rolling speed up to 1.8816 units per frame.
- The Octobrush does not have a dash feature.
- After rolling, there is a 0.33 second cooldown before the ink tank starts refilling.
- Hitting an opponent while rolling deals 25 damage.
- When rolling, the Octobrush leaves an ink trail that is 18 units wide. Main Power Up increases ink trail width up to 28.8.
Flinging ink
- The ink consumption of 3.2% allows players to attack 31 times before needing to refill the ink supply.
- This stat can be changed with Ink Saver (Main).
- When attacking with a nearly depleted ink tank, the ink consumption of that attack is reduced to 1.6%. The damage of that attack is reduced to 50% of the normal amount.
- When attacking while moving, the player's movement speed is set to 0.24 units per frame.
- After swinging, there is a 0.5 second cooldown before the ink tank starts refilling.
- Attacks have a base damage of 40.
- For normal attacks, ink loses damage based on distance traveled. Ink starts losing damage at 30 units and stops losing damage at 140 units. The minimum damage is 20.
- In situations where ink falls down, the ink will lose damage as it falls. The minimum damage for falling ink is 10.
- Damage does not change based on the angle of the ink.
Version history
Version | Adjustments |
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Base game |
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1.4.0 | |
4.2.0 |
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4.3.1 |
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4.6.0 |
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5.0.0 |
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5.1.0 |
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5.5.0 |
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Quotes
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Sheldon's Introduction
The Octobrush is a brush with dense bristles that fling a thick stream of ink with each swipe! The Autobomb sub weapon allows you to sweep areas you can't see, allowing you to push forward with confidence! Faraway enemies aren't safe either with an Inkjet on your side. Easy to use, this brush set is great for brushing up on your skills! |
Gallery
A female Octoling wielding an Octobrush
Demonstration
Splatoon 3
The Octobrush was shown in the Release Date Revealed trailer. Its set appears to be the Suction Bomb and Zipcaster.
Gallery
Strategy
For competitive tips about the Octobrush
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View the strategy page. |
Trivia
- The brush resembles a tool used in the art of Ukiyo-e called the 版画ばけ (Hanga-bake).
- The design on the handle resembles a famous ink bottle design called 壷豊 (Tsubotoyo).
- Despite it being released after the Inkbrush in Splatoon, The Octobrush was released when Splatoon 2 released while the Inkbrush was released on 23 July 2017.
- This weapon is tied with the Splash-o-matic, Herobrush Replica, and Custom Goo Tuber for the cheapest Inkjet in the game with 170p.
- Unlike the other weapons that were replicated into hero weapons, the Octobrush is not the face of its weapon class.
Etymology
'Octobrush' is a combination of octo, Latin for eight, and brush. Octo likely refers to either octopus, Octarians or Octolings.
ホクサイ Hokusai is a reference to Katsushika Hokusai, a famous Japanese Ukiyo-e artist.
Names in other languages
Language | Name | Meaning |
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ホクサイ Hokusai |
Hokusai, a reference to Katsushika Hokusai, a famous Japanese Ukiyo-e artist. |
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Octokwast | Octobrush |
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Épinceau brosse | Thick Swordbrush. A Pinceau brosse is a large flat paintbrush. |
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Kalligraf | (Kalligraf = A special blade-like brush used for calligraphy) -> Stub Nib Pen |
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Tinturicchio | A portmanteau of the words Tinta (Ink) and Pinturicchio, an Italian painter |
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Арт-кисть Art-kist' |
Art-brush |
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Pincel caligrafía | Calligraphy Brush |
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Brocha | Wide Brush |
References
- ↑
Octobrush + Damage up & Critical Distance
- ↑ Splatoon - RollerBrushNormal.params
- ↑ Splatoon 2 - Parameter Database
- ↑ Splatoon 2 - Weapon and Gear Database