- For fighter info, see Inkling (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)
Inklings are the main protagonists of the Splatoon series. They are customizable characters who possess the ability to "splatter" ink and transform into squids to swim through the ink.
Character description[]
Inklings evolved from squids after rising sea levels killed off the human race. They possess the sentience of humans, but lack bones. They frequently clash with another species known as Octarians. Inklings as a civilization often live the lives that humans had, though with their most prominent hobbies being Turf War; a competitive team-based game in which a team of four must cover the area in three minutes utilizing ink-based weaponry to spread ink while also battling against a team with an opposing color. Inklings also love fashion, as not only are they stylish but also offer unique abilities as well.
In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U[]
While the Inklings never appeared physically, they can be obtained as trophies after purchasing DLC. Inkling Mii Fighter Costumes were also added as DLC for the Mii Gunner.
Trophy Description[]
Meet the Inklings, a mysterious race of beings that can transform into squid at will! They like to octopi their time with frantic, multicolored turf wars, and they won’t miss out on any oppor-tuna-ty to get to the top. And we wouldn’t go so far as to call them cod’s gift to fashion, but check out that fresh style!
- Splatoon (05/2015)
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[]
As a playable character[]
Artwork of the female Inkling for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
The Inklings appear as unlockable playable fighters in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and were revealed in the game's first teaser trailer during the Nintendo Direct on March 8th, 2018. Both the male and female Inklings are available.
Trivia[]
- Inkling is the second playable character to have debuted on the Wii U, following Alph.
- Inkling and Wii Fit Trainer are the only gender-swapping characters to have the female as a default costume.
