Inklings vs Octolings: Differences and How to Change

Splatoon 3 gives you the choice between playing as Inklings or Octolings when creating your character. See what the differences between Inklings and Octolings are, how the choice affects gameplay, as well as which to choose and how to change between both.

Inkling and Octoling Differences

Design

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The main difference between Inklings and Octolings is how they look. The design of Inklings are inspired by squids, so their suction cups are less pronounced, their tentacles end in softer edges, and their eye masks extend over the arch of their nose.

Meanwhile, Octolings are inspired by octopuses, so they often have very visible suction cups, their tentacles end in a point, and their eye masks only appear around their eyes.

Hairstyles

Another difference that you will notice right away once you begin customizing your character is that the two species have different hairstyle options available. Octolings, who have 8 available hairstyles, have half the number of options as Inklings, who get 16.

All Hairstyles and How to Change Your Hair Color

Personality

Another subtle difference that you may notice while walking around Splatsville is that Inklings and Octolings will have slightly different personalities. Inklings are generally portrayed as more kind and approachable, while Octolings are usually shown as cool and laid back.

How to Change Between Inkling and Octling

Changeable Through Player Settings

You are asked to pick between Inkling and Octoling after first booting up the game. Don't worry too much about this decision since you can also go back and change your mind by opening up Player Settings.

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How to Change Your Character

Should You Choose Inkling or Octoling?

Choose the One that Best Fits Your Style

Since the choice between Inkling and Octoling is purely cosmetic, it's only a matter of which style you prefer aesthetically. If you like all the hairstyle options available for Inklings, then that may be the best choice for you.

However, if you like the cool and laidback personality that Octolings show, then choose that species.

No Effect on Gameplay or Story

Whether you choose to play as an Inkling or an Octoling has no impact on actual gameplay, whether you're playing online or going through Hero Mode. The choice is purely cosmetic.

Which Did YOU Choose?

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