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[[File:GreenInklingSquid.png|thumb|left|150px|A green Inkling in squid form in ''Splatoon''.]] | [[File:GreenInklingSquid.png|thumb|left|150px|A green Inkling in squid form in ''Splatoon''.]] | ||
Inklings are creatures that can transform between a squid form and a humanoid form, which act as the players' avatars in ''Splatoon'' | Inklings are creatures that can transform between a squid form and a humanoid form, which act as the players' avatars in the ''Splatoon'' series (players can also choose to play as [[Octoling]]s in ''Splatoon 2'' if they have purchased and completed the ''{{s|inkipedia|Octo Expansion}}'' DLC). Newborn Inklings initially only have their squid form and slowly go through a metamorphosis into their humanoid form, reaching maturity after about fourteen years.<ref>[https://splatoonwiki.org/wiki/File:Concept_Art_-_Aging_Process.png Inkling aging process]</ref> {{s|inkipedia|Turf War}} battles between teams of Inklings involve using a variety of weapons from multiple weapon classifications to cover the map with their team's colored ink - which they can swim in while in squid form - while disrupting the other team's attempt to do the same within the time limit of three minutes. Inklings are also very fashionable, as they can be seen wearing different outfits as well as sporting different hairstyles (though alternate hairstyle options are introduced in ''Splatoon 2''). Inklings are also colored based on the color of their team in battles. | ||
In ''Ultimate'', some of the Inklings' moveset and actions allow them to change into their squid form, including their dash, grab, and [[Super Jump]]. Squids most often use their squid legs to produce ink, as using Super Jump in ''Ultimate'' inks opponents. Inklings also dissolve in water, a trait that is also carried over into ''Ultimate'' through Inklings taking continuous albeit nonlethal damage in water. | |||
The Inkling outfits and headgear for [[Mii|Mii Fighters]] resemble the most prominent Inklings in promotional art, which are also used for their {{s|inkipedia|amiibo}} designs. | |||
* An orange Inkling girl with the Hippie hairstyle wearing the {{s|inkipedia|White Tee}} and {{s|inkipedia|Pink Trainers}}, introduced in ''Splatoon''. | |||
* A blue Inkling boy with the Topknot hairstyle wearing the {{s|inkipedia|Zink Layered LS}} and {{s|inkipedia|Purple Hi-Horses}}, introduced in ''Splatoon''. | |||
* A light green Inkling squid, introduced in ''Splatoon''. | |||
* A pink Inkling girl with the Haircut hairstyle wearing the {{s|inkipedia|King Flip Mesh}}, {{s|inkipedia|White King Tank}}, and {{s|inkipedia|Mint Dakroniks}}, introduced in ''Splatoon 2''. | |||
* A green Inkling boy with the Slick hairstyle wearing the {{s|inkipedia|Squidfin Hook Cans}}, {{s|inkipedia|Black V-Neck Tee}}, and {{s|inkipedia|Yellow-Mesh Sneakers}}, introduced in ''Splatoon 2''. | |||
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===As a costume=== | ===As a costume=== | ||
[[File:DLC Costume Inkling Outfit.jpg|thumb|left|The Inkling Outfit and wigs in {{forwiiu}}.]] | [[File:DLC Costume Inkling Outfit.jpg|thumb|left|The Inkling Outfit and wigs in {{forwiiu}}.]] | ||
Inklings are the basis for two paid [[downloadable content]] [[Alternate costume (SSB4)#Wave 2|costumes]]: the Inkling Outfit for {{SSB4|Mii Gunner}}s (with matching Inkling Wig headgear) | Promotional Inklings from the original ''Splatoon'' are the basis for two paid [[downloadable content]] [[Alternate costume (SSB4)#Wave 2|costumes]]: the Inkling Outfit for {{SSB4|Mii Gunner}}s (with matching Inkling Wig headgear) and a standalone piece of headgear, the Inkling Squid Hat. Two QR codes were also released for those who wish to have the exact Miis used in the Inkling Outfit's advertising, one for the [http://www.smashbros.com/images/dlc/image/qr_sample09.jpg male] and one for the [http://www.smashbros.com/images/dlc/image/qr_sample10.jpg female] Inkling. | ||
These outfits could be obtained for free with copies of ''Splatoon'' purchased from GameStop in North America before June 13th, 2015. Otherwise, they were made purchasable on the eShop on June 14th, 2015. | These outfits could be obtained for free with copies of ''Splatoon'' purchased from GameStop in North America before June 13th, 2015. Otherwise, they were made purchasable on the eShop on June 14th, 2015. | ||
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[[File:SSBU Splatoon2 Set.png|thumb|left|''Splatoon 2'' set for Mii Gunner.]] | [[File:SSBU Splatoon2 Set.png|thumb|left|''Splatoon 2'' set for Mii Gunner.]] | ||
In addition to the returning ''Splatoon'' costumes from ''Smash 4'', new costumes for the [[Mii Gunner]] based on | In addition to the returning ''Splatoon'' costumes from ''Smash 4'', new costumes for the [[Mii Gunner]] based on promotional Inklings for ''Splatoon 2'' are introduced. | ||
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Revision as of 02:52, May 25, 2022
- For fighter info, see Inkling (SSBU).
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{{{content2}}}  Official artwork of an Inkling from Splatoon. | |
| Universe | Splatoon |
| Debut | Splatoon (2015) |
| Smash Bros. appearances | SSB4 Ultimate |
| Most recent non-Smash appearance | Jump Rope Challenge (2020, cameo via update) |
| Console/platform of origin | Wii U |
| Species | Inkling |
| Gender | Varies |
| Place of origin | Inkopolis |
| Created by | Shintaro Sato Hisashi Nogami Tsubasa Sakaguchi Yusuke Amano |
| Designed by | Seita Inoue |
| Voice actor | Yuki Tsuji |
| Article on Inkipedia | Inkling |
Inkling (インクリング, Inkling) is the species of player characters from the Splatoon universe.
After making cameos in Super Smash Bros. 4 as a downloadable trophy and Mii Costume, Inkling transitioned into a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Origin
Inklings are creatures that can transform between a squid form and a humanoid form, which act as the players' avatars in the Splatoon series (players can also choose to play as Octolings in Splatoon 2 if they have purchased and completed the Octo Expansion DLC). Newborn Inklings initially only have their squid form and slowly go through a metamorphosis into their humanoid form, reaching maturity after about fourteen years.[1] Turf War battles between teams of Inklings involve using a variety of weapons from multiple weapon classifications to cover the map with their team's colored ink - which they can swim in while in squid form - while disrupting the other team's attempt to do the same within the time limit of three minutes. Inklings are also very fashionable, as they can be seen wearing different outfits as well as sporting different hairstyles (though alternate hairstyle options are introduced in Splatoon 2). Inklings are also colored based on the color of their team in battles.
In Ultimate, some of the Inklings' moveset and actions allow them to change into their squid form, including their dash, grab, and Super Jump. Squids most often use their squid legs to produce ink, as using Super Jump in Ultimate inks opponents. Inklings also dissolve in water, a trait that is also carried over into Ultimate through Inklings taking continuous albeit nonlethal damage in water.
The Inkling outfits and headgear for Mii Fighters resemble the most prominent Inklings in promotional art, which are also used for their amiibo designs.
- An orange Inkling girl with the Hippie hairstyle wearing the White Tee and Pink Trainers, introduced in Splatoon.
- A blue Inkling boy with the Topknot hairstyle wearing the Zink Layered LS and Purple Hi-Horses, introduced in Splatoon.
- A light green Inkling squid, introduced in Splatoon.
- A pink Inkling girl with the Haircut hairstyle wearing the King Flip Mesh, White King Tank, and Mint Dakroniks, introduced in Splatoon 2.
- A green Inkling boy with the Slick hairstyle wearing the Squidfin Hook Cans, Black V-Neck Tee, and Yellow-Mesh Sneakers, introduced in Splatoon 2.
In Super Smash Bros. 4
As a costume
Promotional Inklings from the original Splatoon are the basis for two paid downloadable content costumes: the Inkling Outfit for Mii Gunners (with matching Inkling Wig headgear) and a standalone piece of headgear, the Inkling Squid Hat. Two QR codes were also released for those who wish to have the exact Miis used in the Inkling Outfit's advertising, one for the male and one for the female Inkling.
These outfits could be obtained for free with copies of Splatoon purchased from GameStop in North America before June 13th, 2015. Otherwise, they were made purchasable on the eShop on June 14th, 2015.
Trophy
The Inkling trophy is automatically unlocked after purchasing the Inkling Outfit.
- Inkling
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!
Meet the Inklings, a mysterious race of squid that can take a humanoid form at will. They like to octopi their time with frantic, multi-colored[sic] turf wars between rivals, 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 style!
: Splatoon (05/2015)
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
As a playable character
The Inklings, in female and male variations, are playable as unlockable newcomers in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The initial teaser trailer for Ultimate, before its title was revealed, featured the default female and male Inklings in their designs from the original Splatoon, though they were not explicitly confirmed to be playable until Nintendo's E3 2018 presentation. Inkling can potentially be the first character unlocked in the game as the first character in Samus’s Classic Mode character unlock tree.
As a costume
In addition to the returning Splatoon costumes from Smash 4, new costumes for the Mii Gunner based on promotional Inklings for Splatoon 2 are introduced.
Spirits
Fighter spirits
1,025. Inkling (Girl)
1,026. Inkling (Boy)
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Support spirit
| No. | Image | Name | Class | Cost | Ability | Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,027 |  |
Inkling Squid | ★★★ | 1 | Up Special ↑ | Splatoon Series |
Gallery
The Inkling Squid Hat headgear.
Inkling costume for female Mii Gunner
Inkling costume for male Mii Gunner
Inkling Squid Hat for Mii Fighter
The male Inkling as he appears in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
In other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
 Japanese |
インクリング, Inkling | — |
 English |
Inkling | — |
 French |
Fille inkling ♀ Garçon inkling ♂ |
Inkling girl Inkling boy |
 German |
Inkling | — |
 Spanish |
Inkling chica♀ Inkling chico ♂ |
Inkling girl Inkling boy |
 Italian |
Ragazza Inkling♀ Ragazzo Inkling ♂ |
Inkling girl Inkling boy |
 Chinese |
Inkling | — |
 Korean |
잉클링, Inkling | — |
 Dutch |
Inkling | — |
 Russian |
Инклинг | — |
 Portuguese |
Inkling | — |
Trivia
- The skin color for the Inkling costume in Super Smash Bros. 4 changes to match the skin color used by the Mii wearing it, mirroring the ability to customize the playable Inkling's skin color in Splatoon.
- Oddly, the European version of Super Smash Bros. 4 doesn't change the spelling in the Inkling trophy from 'colored' to 'coloured'.
- Inkling and Wii Fit Trainer are the only characters with male and female alternate costumes where the female costume is the default costume for the fighter.
- Inkling is the only character to have male and female alternate costumes where both genders have the same voice actor.
- Inkling is one of two playable fighters in the Super Smash Bros. series whose console of origin is the Wii U. The other is Alph. Unlike Alph, however, Inkling is a playable character in their own right (having their own character selection screen slot, being acknowledged by various battle records in-game, etc.) while Alph is only accessible as a playable character via Olimar's alternate costumes.
- As Alph is an alternate costume to Olimar (who instead first appeared on the GameCube), the Inkling is the only original fighter to debut on the Wii U, and Splatoon the only franchise from this console.
- As with the other fighters with male and female variants, the default male and female Inklings have been established as separate entities, being unspecified members of a larger species and appearing together in cinematics that promote Ultimate.
- In some languages, Inkling has two different names to refer to the female and male versions. Villager, Wii Fit Trainer, Pokémon Trainer, Byleth, and the Mii Fighters also share this trait. While "Inkling Girl" and "Inkling Boy" have been officially used in English as well as Japanese, German and Dutch in the Splatoon series and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, the English, Japanese, German and Dutch versions of Ultimate do not make this name distinction.
- The French localizations are the only ones not to capitalize "inkling", treating it as a species name rather than a character name.
- Inkling appears as a playable guest character in Taiko no Tatsujin: Drum 'n' Fun!, alongside Kirby, with "Splatoon 2 Medley" also being one of the game's songs.
References
| Character Inspirations for Mii Fighter Costumes in Super Smash Bros. 4 | |
|---|---|
 Mii Brawler
|
Akira · Captain Falcon · Flying Man · Heihachi · Jacky · King K. Rool · Knuckles · Toad |
 Mii Swordfighter
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Ashley · Black Knight · Chrom · Dunban · Gil · Link · Lloyd · Monster Hunter · Takamaru · Viridi · Zero |
 Mii Gunner
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Fox · Geno · Inkling · Isabelle · K.K. Slider · MegaMan.EXE · Proto Man · Samus · Tails · X |
| Headgear only | Barbara · Chain Chomp · Chocobo · Daisy · Inkling Squid · Luigi · Majora's Mask · Mario · Meta Knight · Peach · Red Shell · Sheik · Shy Guy · Spiny · Super Mushroom · Waluigi · Wario · Zelda |
 Splatoon universe
| |
|---|---|
| Fighter | Inkling (SSBU) |
| Assist Trophy | Squid Sisters |
| Stage | Moray Towers |
| Other | Judd · Octoling |
| Spirits | Spirits |
| Music | Ultimate |
