Inkling

> *This article is about Inkling's appearance in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo Switch. For other uses, see Inklings.*
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## Character Statistics

### Has a Tether

No

**Inkling** (インキリング, *Inkiringu*) is a playable newcomer in Super Smash Bros. Switch, representing the fairly new Splatoon series. They were one of the first characters to be announced during E3 2018, however, they were not announced during the main reveal trailer. Instead, they had their own trailer, being one of the first characters to have their own trailer. Both genders are voice provided by Yuki Tsuji in all versions of the game.

Inkling's design is taken from the first Splatoon game, with most of their weapons and moveset being taken from the various weapons found in both the first and second games. They are also able to "transform" into their squid forms.

## Attributes

> *NOTE: This infomation is being written based off of the info we recieved from the E3 2018 Super Smash Bros. For Nintendo Switch Developer Direct. Infomation will be updated later on.*
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Inkling is the Smash series' first "stance" character. Inkling's gameplay consists of it changing from one form to the other, and flipping between it's humanoid and squid forms, each with their own attributes.

In their humanoid form, they are one of the slowest characters in the game, both in walking and running speed. This, along with a short jump height and being lightweight causes Inkling to have lackluster movement, and forces them to play a very cautious defense game, as they can get easily overwhelmed. However, when in their squid form, they become much quicker. When moving, they move slightly underground, as long as there's Ink, and can move as fast as Sheik, however, they become the lightest characters in the game, being able to get KO'd by attacks very easily, as far as dying as low as 40% to certain attacks.

If an Inkling is standing over their own Ink, by pressing the control stick down, they turn into their squid form. Here, they recieve a massive boost in speed and jump height. And being able to spread around Ink is their biggest asset and job in a match. An Inkling without Ink is very acceptable to getting KO'd very easily.

Ink can be used in many ways. For recovery, an Inkling in it's squid form can recover very easily, and an Inklings' recovery is fantastic overall. If an Inkling is on top of it's own Ink, they also are able to cancel any move into another move as long as they are on Ink. Landing lag is severly reduced if an Inkling lands in Ink while performing a midair attack, which makes follow ups much easier to do.

When an Inkling spawns in, they will always make a puddle of Ink underneath them.

## Moveset

 **Final Smash** | Rainmaker

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### On-Screen Appearance

While in it's squid form, Inkling super jumps onto the stage, landing and creating a puddle of ink, reverting back into it's humanoid form. The patch of ink stays on stage and is usable.

### Taunts

* Side - Squints it's eyes, and points it's current weapon around, as if it's being cautious of it's surroundings.
* Up - Tosses it's weapon up in the air, and peforms a backflip-like breakdance move, ending in a pose and catching their weapon. If the Inkling gets it, the weapon itself will have to be picked up to be used again. The weapon doesn't disappear, and will stay on stage until Inkling collects it.
* Down - Turns into it's squid form, and flips around. This can spread ink around the Inkling's general area.

### Idle Poses

* Looks around as it bobs back and forth.
* Brushes off the top of it's current weapon.

## Victory

### Theme

A rock remix of the theme that plays when you win a match in Splatoon.