Octobrush
The Octobrush is a Main Weapon in Splatoon and Splatoon 2.
Contents
Splatoon 2
| Category | Main |
| Class | Roller |
| Sub |  Autobomb |
| Special |  Inkjet |
| Level | 10 |
| Cost |  8,200 |
| Special Points | 180p |
| Base Damage | 40 (Splash) 25 (Roll) |
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| Ink Speed | |
| Handling |
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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 |
Demonstration
Version history
Base game
- ▲ Base damage: 37.0 → 40.0
Gallery
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Promo image.
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Similar weapons
Splatoon
| Category | Main |
| Class | Roller |
| Sub |  Squid Beakon |
| Special |  Kraken |
| Level | 12 |
| Cost |  8,500 |
| Special Points | 200p |
| Sp. Depletion |  40% |
| Base Damage | 37 (Splash) 25 (Roll) |
| Range | |
| Ink Speed | |
| Handling |
The Octobrush was released as free DLC on July 18, 2015 at 02:00 UTC. It is similar in appearance and use as the 
Inkbrush, 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. The Squid Beakons can be used for quick returns and early team jumps to central areas.
| “ | 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. | ” |
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— 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! | ” |
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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 |
Demonstration
Version history
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.
Gallery
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Promo image.
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An Inkling running with the Octobrush. (front)
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The same Inkling running with the Octobrush down. (behind)
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An Inkling swiping ink with the brush. (front)
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The same Inkling swiping ink with the brush. (behind)
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The Octobrush's range.
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Official art of an Inkling holding the Octobrush.
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Concept art of various weapons, with the Octobrush at the upper right.
Similar weapons
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)
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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 Japanese |
ホクサイ Hokusai |
Hokusai, a reference to Katsushika Hokusai, a famous Japanese Ukiyo-e artist. |
 Dutch |
Octokwast | Octo brush |
 French |
Épinceau brosse | Thorn paintbrush cut |
 German |
Kalligraf | (Kalligraf = A special blade-like brush used for calligraphy) -> Stub Nib Pen |
 Italian |
Tinturicchio | A portmanteau of the words Tinta (Ink) and Pinturicchio, an Italian painter |
 Russian |
Арт-кисть Art-kist' |
From артист artist, artist, and кисть kist', brush |
 Spanish (NOA) |
Pincel caligrafía | Calligraphy Brush |
 Spanish (NOE) |
Brocha | Brush |
See Also
- Weapons
- Splatoon 2 Weapons
- Main Weapons
- Roller
- Main Weapons with Autobomb
- Main Weapons with Inkjet
- Main Weapons with Autobomb and Inkjet
- Splatoon 2
- Splatoon Weapons
- Main Weapons with Squid Beakon
- Main Weapons with Kraken
- Main Weapons with Squid Beakon and Kraken
- Splatoon
- Brush
- Octarians
- Splatoon Version 1.0.0
- Splatoon 2 Version 1.0.0
