Octobrush

Octobrush
Type	Main, Roller
Level Unlocked	12
Cost	8,500
Splash Damage	37 (Splatoon) 40 (Splatoon 2)
Roll Damage	25
Range	25 / 100
Ink Speed	80 / 100
Weight	80 / 100
Sub Weapon	Squid Beakon (Splatoon) Autobomb (Splatoon 2)
Special Weapon	Kraken (Splatoon) Inkjet (Splatoon 2)
Special Depletion	Light
Brand	Nouveau

The Octobrush is a Main Roller Weapon in Splatoon and Splatoon 2.

History

Splatoon

The Octobrush was released as free DLC on July 18, 2015 at 02:00 UTC.

Description

The Octobrush 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.	”
— In-Game Description.

“	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!	”
— Live from the Squid Research Lab

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 hesistate- you can always use the Kraken to run away in a pinch. Your team will love you! (NA)

Version history

Splatoon

2.8.0

• ▲ When repeatedly using swinging attacks, ink will also be painted where you are standing.

2.7.0

• ▲ Special gauge loss: 50% → as low as 40%

Splatoon 2

• ▲ Base damage: 37 → 40

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)

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

• Octobrush Nouveau
• Inkbrush
• Inkbrush Nouveau
• Permanent Inkbrush

Name Origin

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
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