Octoling

Humanoid octopus people serving as Octarian special combat soldiers

Humanoid octopus people serving as Octarian special combat soldiers. In battle, they shoot ink at each other and can dive into ink. A powered-up version called 'Elite Octoling' also exists.

Trivia

  • Octolings are modeled after Amazons.
  • Elite Octolings are enhanced versions of standard Octolings and appear as strong enemies.
  • The intelligence of the Octarian army is said to be proportional to the number of legs.
  • In Hero Mode, you battle Elite Octolings four times.
  • Like Inklings, they possess the ability to dive into ink.
  • Although Octolings are enemy characters in the game, they are highly popular throughout the series.

Alternate names

Octoling Octo Soldier Special Combat Soldier Octarian Warrior

Tags

Profile

Species
Humanoid Octopus

Appearance

Overall appearance
Appearance of humanoid octopus people. The head has parts resembling octopus tentacles, and the limbs are relatively close to humanoid. They carry advanced equipment and have a form specialized for combat.
Eye color
Brown
Distinguishing features
  • Tentacle-like hair
  • Humanoid limbs
  • Iconic design of the Octarian legion
Iconic items
  • Shooter
  • Bomb
  • Ink Tank
  • Hero Suit
  • Special Weapon

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Combative
Detailed personality
Elite combat soldiers of the Octarian army, known as calm and valiant warriors. They excel in both stealth and frontal combat by utilizing their ink diving ability.
Keywords
  • Calm
  • Brave
  • Combative
  • Skilled in stealth
  • Special soldier
Talents
  • Advanced combat ability
  • Ink diving ability
  • Machine operation
  • Tactical judgment
Skills
  • Shooting technique
  • Bomb throwing
  • Stealth tactics
  • Team tactics
Motivation
Fulfill the Octarian mission and aim for task success.
Favorite foods
Octopus dishes, Squid rings
Favorite colors
Purple, Navy blue

History

Backstory
Octolings are special soldiers of the Octarian legion, created as humanoid octopus people. Through advanced technology and combat training, they established their status as elites and have fought countless times against the Inklings of the squid legion.
Debut date
May 28, 2015
Work title
Splatoon
Media type
Game

Hero Mode Appearance

Significant event
Hero Mode Appearance
Description
In offline mode, Octolings and Elite Octolings appear as bosses. They serve as strong enemies for the player in combat and story progression.

Battle with Elite Octoling

Significant event
Battle with Elite Octoling
Description
The enhanced version Octoling 'Elite Octoling' appears, facing the player four times.

New Weapons Added in Updates

Significant event
New Weapons Added in Updates
Description
Updates added new combat weapons and equipment, diversifying Octoling tactics.

Relationships

Octarian

Ally

Soldiers of the allied legion aiming to invade Inkopolis City together

DJ Octavio

Leader

Commander of the Octoling unit and final boss

Octarian Legion

Octarian Legion: elite-soldier

Media appearances

Splatoon

Game / Supporting

2015 Wii U

Splatoon 2

Game / Supporting

2017 Nintendo Switch

Splatoon 3

Game / Supporting

2022 Nintendo Switch

Voice cast and creators

Nintendo Information Development Division Production Group No. 2

Creator name
Nintendo Information Development Division Production Group No. 2
Role
Original author

Nintendo

Creator name
Nintendo
Role
Animation studio

unknown

Creator name
unknown
Role
Writer

Keisuke Nishimori

Creator name
Keisuke Nishimori
Role
Character designer

Related goods

amiibo (Octoling)

Item name
amiibo (Octoling)
Category
Accessory
Availability
Regular

Octoling Figure

Item name
Octoling Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Limited