Do Inklings wear eye masks?

Inklings have large, sensitive eyes that are outlined by a mask that connect at the bridge of the nose. The mask has a rougher texture than the surrounding flesh and contains concentrated amounts of melanin.

Are the inklings wearing masks?

the high resolution artwork of inklings in humanoid form have consistently had these rough eye masks, even in early splatoon 1 renders (which you can see in the original post).

Why do inklings have black around their eyes?

My personal theory is that the black skin acts as a protective membrane that keeps ink from getting in their eyes. If you notice, when you hit an Inkling or Octoling with ink, the only spots that the ink never spreads to are the eyes AND the black part around them.

Are inklings smarter than Octolings?

They are not as intelligent as Octolings. In battle, Octolings can outsmart inklings with enough tricks and tactics.

Do inklings have blood?

No. The sunken scrolls say that Inklings have no bones, but they do have organs, meaning they are flesh and blood. Inklings stand by using a system of fluid-filled bladders, possibly blood, ink, or another fluid. The pressurized fluid makes their limbs rigid.

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Why do Inklings say Woomy?

”WOOMY” This could be a general sound of excitement, such as “Booyah!”.

How do Inklings give birth?

Inklings lay eggs in squid form on a random day, and the next day has the inkling turning into a squid and going to live in the water, getting a regular squid life and eventually dying.

Can Inklings feel pain?

If a player is hit by an enemy's ink and is close to being splatted, when they submerge back into their ink to heal, the Inkling can be heard quietly moaning in pain.

Can Inklings change gender?

Fun fact: in Splatoon 2, you can change your inkling avatar's gender at any time (as is explained by this adorable child(Opens in a new tab) who everyone should aspire to be when they grow up).

Can Inklings get scars?

0. Apparently, Splatoon 3 was planned to have the option for freckles or scars on your inkling/octoling, but the idea was scrapped.

Why do Inklings sway their hips?

They also sway their hips while standing idle in the lobby or a shop. They're even overtly expressive with their actions. All of these tend to be seen as feminine. Regardless of gender, all Inklings and Octolings display feminine qualities, like standing with more weight one one side and a hand on a hip.

Why is water toxic to Inklings?

While the Salmonids can swim within water and move on land, the Inklings, Octarians, and Octolings (which were derived from squids and octopi) will dissolve if they touch water because their fragile bodies consist of Ink, which also allows them to swim within Ink, but not water.

Are Inklings genderless?

As players have pointed out, it appears there are no gender options for Splatoon 3's inklings and octolings. The first menu in character customization asks the player to choose between an inkling or an octoling, then asks the player to choose a skin tone, which also looks to have a broad range, similar to Splatoon 2.

What do Inklings smell like?

The scent is a light sandalwood blended with a hint of musk and orchid.

How old are Inklings canonically?

The first ancestors of modern Inklings are recorded to have lived around 5,000 years after the destruction of the human settlement of Alterna.

Why are there no red Inklings?

It is revealed in the Sunken Scrolls, the Ink goes away after every Turf War. Ink colors in Ranked Battles have slightly different shades from ink in Regular Battles. The fact that Splatoon lacks red ink may be to avoid the thought of it being blood.

Which Splatoon character is non-binary?

The Verge wanted to get to the bottom of the speculation and find out whether or not Shiver is actually non-binary. The site got an official response from Nate Bihldorff, Nintendo's SVP of development and publishing, who confirmed to The Verge that Shiver identifies as female.

Can Inklings shower?

Inklings and Octolings have been said to have weak, thin skin. While having thin skin, it's been shown by our research in Salmon Run and Mahi-Mahi Resort that the player can still be within water. Yes- Inklings can shower.

Do Inklings like humans?

For the most part, Inklings get along well with humans, as they are similar enough and share much of the same traits. Some Inklings, however, see humans as below inklings, believing inklings are both physically and mentally superior than humans.

Can Inklings purr?

Inklings can purr! Usually it's subconscious, like a sort of rumbling in the throat. Octolings are very confused (and a little scared) the first time they hear it.

How do Inklings cry?

Losing with a gun-type weapon will have them slamming their weapon to the ground out of frustration. Losing with a Charger as a female Inkling will cause her to fall and cry. Losing with a Slosher as a female will have the Inkling throw the bucket up into the air and hit her on the head, which also makes her cry.

Do Inklings have tongues?

According to the lore, inklings and octolings do not have tongues.

Are Inklings all female?

Trivia! You can choose either a female or male Inkling, much like an Animal Crossing Villager. Inklings (when in squid form) show some resemblance to Bloopers, another ink-squirting character from the Mario series.