Inkling (SSBU)

Inkling; in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
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Universe	Splatoon
Availability	Unlockable
Final Smash	Killer Wail

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This article is about Inkling's appearance in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. For the character in other contexts, see Inkling.

“	Attacks with a variety of weapons. Covering opponents with ink leads to more and more damage—plus these Inklings are really fashionable!	”
—"Today's Fighter" Super Smash Blog description

Inkling (インクリング, Inkling) is a playable character in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Although the default form is female, both male and female forms of this character are playable. They were the first character suggested to appear in the then unnamed Ultimate in its first teaser trailer at the end of the March 8th, 2018 Nintendo Direct, and officially announced as a newcomer in Ultimate's E3 2018 trailer released on June 12th.

Attributes

Some of Inkling's attacks use up and apply ink. Characters that are painted with ink take additional damage from all attacks. However, certain attacks use up some of the ink in the Ink Tank, which can be replenished by pressing "B" while using the Shield. Ink also resets when Inkling is KO'd. If Inkling's ink levels are too low, many of her moves will deal less damage and certain specials will have no effect at all.
When the ground is inked, foes who move over it will have lessened mobility; a trait taken from the Splatoon games.
Inkling will transform into squid form while dashing and dodging.

Moveset

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Ground attacks

Neutral attack: A two-hit combo consisting of a quick finger jab then a kick, followed by a rapid series of spurts from the Splattershot that concludes with a single blast that launches the enemy. The rapid jab covers opponents in ink.
Forward tilt: Swings the Splattershot horizontally ahead.
Up tilt: A swinging kick above her head.
Down tilt: A breakdance attack that hits twice.
Dash attack: A lunging elbow strike after transforming back into humanoid form from squid form.

Smash attacks

Forward smash: Swings the Inkbrush. Covers opponents in ink.
Up smash: Fires a burst from the Blaster above her head. There is a hitbox next to the Inkling that launches the enemy above her before the shot goes off, setting the enemy up for the attack. Covers opponents in ink.
Down smash: Empties out a Slosher on either side of herself, starting with the front then the back. Covers opponents in ink.

Aerial attacks

Neutral aerial: A spinning kick that hits on either side of herself.
Forward aerial: Dropkicks ahead of herself.
Back aerial: Swings the Splattershot straight behind herself.
Up aerial: Two spinning kicks that swing in an arc above herself.
Down aerial: Swings the Splattershot straight below herself.

Grab attacks

Grab: Reaches out to seize the opponent.
Pummel: Stomps the grabbed opponent.
Forward throw: Fires the Splattershot directly at the opponent, angled diagonally upwards. Covers opponents in ink.
Back throw: Transforms into her squid form, then spins and tosses the opponent behind Inkling with her tentacles.
Up throw: Tosses the opponent upward, then turns into her squid form to headbutt them from below.
Down throw: Slams the opponent head-first into the ground with one hand.

Get-up attacks

Floor attack (front):
Floor attack (back):
Floor attack (trip):
Edge attack: Swings her Splattershot.

Special attacks

On-screen appearance

Lands with a splash of ink in her squid form before transforming back, then flaps her arms excitedly before drawing her Splattershot. This is the Inkling's entrance animation from Octo Valley in Splatoon and Octo Canyon in Splatoon 2.

Taunts

Fires her Splattershot into the air with one hand while making a "gun" sign with their other hand.
Jumps happily on the spot while smiling. Based off of the "Booyah" taunt animation from Splatoon.
Raises her Splattershot several times into the air in a celebratory cheer. Based off of the "Come On/This Way" taunt animation from Splatoon.

Idle Poses

Casually sways her Splattershot behind her, with her other hand on her hip.

Victory poses

Spins the Slosher on one finger. Directly based on the female Inkling’s victory screen animation when using a Slosher-type weapon in Splatoon.
Jumps for joy, spins around, and poses with the Splattershot. Directly based on the victory screen animation when using a Shooter-type weapon in Splatoon 2. This pose is slightly altered for the male Inkling.
Sways the Splat Roller from side to side, before striking a pose, Directly based on the victory screen animation when using a Roller-type weapon in Splatoon.