💡 Leverage the Weapon Smuggler Power for Tactical Advantage
Ink Game, a heart-pounding Roblox survival experience inspired by Netflix’s Squid Game, has amassed over 1.2 billion visits since its 2025 launch, thrusting players into deadly minigames like Red Light, Green Light and Sky Squid Game. Among its expanding roster of powers, the Weapon Smuggler emerges as an Epic-tier ability introduced in Update 2, offering a unique edge with a hidden weapon stash and a decoy tool. This power is perfect for outsmarting opponents and surviving chaotic brawls, making it a fan favorite as of August 2025. This 1200+ word guide details how to unlock and use Weapon Smuggler effectively in Ink Game, providing strategies for each minigame, based on Update 2 mechanics, community insights from the Ink Game Discord, and sources like Kongbakpao and Sportskeeda, updated for today, Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at 06:22 PM CDT.
🔁 Updated: August 20, 2025, 06:22 PM CDT
Reflects Update 2 and the latest community-verified strategies. Check back weekly for power adjustments or new content.
🎯 How to Unlock Weapon Smuggler Power
Weapon Smuggler is a scheduled reward power, not a random Power Roll drop, ensuring a clear path to acquisition. Here’s how to get it:
- Claim the Daily Reward Track:
- Log into Ink Game daily via Roblox to advance the free reward track.
- Weapon Smuggler is granted on day 25 of the second schedule reward season, a recent addition in Update 2.
- Note: Logins can be non-consecutive, but the track has a limited duration, so aim for consistency to hit day 25 by late August or early September 2025.
- Purchase Option:
- For instant access, buy Weapon Smuggler for 799 Robux in the Game Store (shopping basket icon), skipping the wait.
- Equip the Power:
- Access the Power menu (smiling avatar icon) and equip Weapon Smuggler once unlocked. It remains available unless unequipped.
Tip: The daily method is free but requires patience, while the Robux option suits players ready to dominate now. Track your progress on the reward UI.
🎮 How to Use Weapon Smuggler Abilities
Weapon Smuggler provides two key tools: a hidden weapon stash and a decoy. Here are the controls and mechanics:
- Hidden Weapon Stash:
- PC: Press 1 to cycle to the stash, then left-click to use (e.g., Fork, Bottle, or Glass Shard).
- Console: Press LB (Xbox) or L1 (PlayStation) to cycle, then X or Square to use.
- Mobile: Tap the Stash icon to cycle, then tap the weapon to equip and use.
- Effect: Grants access to three random weapons from the minigame pool (e.g., Fork in Lights Out, Glass Shard in Sky Squid Game). Weapons have limited durability (5-10 uses) and vary by game mode.
- Cooldown: None for cycling, but weapon use follows individual item cooldowns (e.g., 2 seconds for Fork swing).
- Use: Switch to a weapon mid-game for surprise attacks or defense.
- Decoy:
- PC: Hold Right-click, aim, and release to deploy.
- Console: Hold Right trigger, aim with the joystick, and release.
- Mobile: Tap and hold the Decoy icon, drag to aim, and release.
- Cooldown: 15 seconds.
- Effect: Creates a fake player that mimics your movements for 10 seconds, distracting opponents.
- Use: Deploy to lure enemies into traps or buy time to escape.
Synergy Tip: Use the decoy to distract, then switch to a hidden weapon like the Bottle to knock out unsuspecting foes, especially in Lights Out.
🏆 Strategies for Using Weapon Smuggler in Each Minigame
Weapon Smuggler shines in combat and deception scenarios. Here’s how to maximize it:
1. Red Light, Green Light
- Hidden Weapon Stash: Equip a Glass Shard (if available) to throw at opponents during green light, potentially knocking them into Young-Hee’s range.
- Decoy: Deploy to mislead players into thinking you’re ahead, then slide past during green light.
- Tip: Save the decoy for late stages when players bunch up, using the 15-second cooldown wisely.
2. Dalgona (Cookie Cutting)
- Hidden Weapon Stash: Use a Fork to nudge players, risking their cookie break, but avoid overusing to protect your own.
- Decoy: Place it near the cookie station to distract others, giving you a clear cutting spot.
- Tip: Focus on cutting precision, using weapons or decoys only if someone invades your space.
3. Lights Out
- Hidden Weapon Stash: Switch to a Bottle or Fork for close combat, swinging to knock back or kill. The stash’s randomness adds unpredictability.
- Decoy: Deploy to lure attackers, then ambush with a weapon from behind.
- Tip: Hide near walls, use the decoy to bait, and strike with a fresh weapon during the 15-second cooldown.
4. Tug of War
- Hidden Weapon Stash: Less effective during the tug, but use a Glass Shard post-game to fend off losers.
- Decoy: Place it to confuse the opposing team during critical pulls.
- Tip: Save abilities for the endgame chaos rather than the tug itself.
5. Mingle
- Hidden Weapon Stash: Equip a Fork to push excess players out of rooms, securing your spot.
- Decoy: Deploy to distract players blocking rooms, aiding your entry.
- Tip: Use the decoy early, then switch to a weapon if the room count tightens.
6. Sky Squid Game (4-8 Survivors)
- Hidden Weapon Stash: Use a Glass Shard or Bottle to knock opponents off platforms during the 2.5-minute phases. Each elimination advances you.
- Decoy: Place it on an edge to trick foes into falling, then follow with a weapon throw.
- Tip: Manage the 15-second decoy cooldown by alternating with weapon swings, targeting edge players.
7. Rebel Ending
- Hidden Weapon Stash: Switch to a Fork or Bottle to fight guards, aiding your escape or ally support against the Frontman.
- Decoy: Deploy to distract guards, creating openings to grab weapons or reach cover.
- Tip: Coordinate with teammates, using the decoy to split guard attention while you strike.
🎮 Advanced Tips for Weapon Smuggler Mastery
- Practice in Private Servers: Join a free private server to test weapon cycling and decoy placement without pressure.
- Cooldown Management: The 15-second decoy cooldown requires planning—use hidden weapons during this window to stay active.
- Won Boost: Upgrade with Won Boost (Game Store) to earn more Won (4.56M per player win), funding rewards or Robux purchases.
- Positioning: Stay near chokepoints (e.g., Mingle rooms) or edges (Sky Squid Game) to maximize decoy and weapon impact.
- Avoid Overuse: Deploying the decoy too often or wasting weapon durability on walls reduces effectiveness. Aim precisely.
- AFK World: Spend 6 hours for a free Power Roll, stacking chances for complementary powers like Parkour Artist.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I get Weapon Smuggler without waiting 25 days?
A: Yes, purchase it for 799 Robux in the Game Store to skip the daily reward track.
Q: Why can’t I use Weapon Smuggler in Glass Stepping Stones?
A: Powers, including Weapon Smuggler, are disabled in Glass Stepping Stones and the final Squid Game to prevent exploits. Use it in Lights Out or Sky Squid Game instead.
Q: Is Weapon Smuggler better than Baseball Star?
A: Weapon Smuggler offers deception with the decoy and weapon variety, excelling in tactical play. Baseball Star’s knockback and ragdoll suit direct combat. Choose based on style.
Q: What weapons can I get in the stash?
A: Random weapons like Fork, Bottle, or Glass Shard depend on the minigame (e.g., Fork in Lights Out). Durability varies (5-10 uses).
🌐 Join the Ink Game Community
Stay updated on powers and strategies:
- Discord: Join the Ink Game server for tips and event schedules (#announcements).
- Twitter/X: Follow @InkGameRoblox for updates.
- YouTube: Watch RobloxBattles for Weapon Smuggler tutorials.
- Roblox Group: Join the Ink Game group for rewards.
📌 Final Thoughts
The Weapon Smuggler power in Ink Game transforms you into a cunning survivor with its hidden weapon stash and decoy, perfect for outsmarting foes in minigames like Sky Squid Game and Rebel Ending. Unlock it via the 25-day reward track or 799 Robux purchase, equip it in the Power menu, and master its use in private servers. This guide, grounded in Update 2 and community insights as of August 20, 2025, 06:22 PM CDT, equips you to excel. Bookmark it for weekly updates on new powers or tweaks. For more Ink Game guides, see our How to Slide in Ink Game or Sky Squid Game Guide.
📤 Share Your Weapon Smuggler Moments
Fooled a rival with a decoy or clinched a kill with a hidden weapon? Share your tips and clips in the comments to inspire the community!