Horrorboros

"That's a orange. Do I even need to tell you to avoid the bombs that it periodically launches out of its mouth?"

- Mr. Grizz

Horrorboroses are King Salmonid that appear in Salmon Run Next Wave during an Xtrawave. They are the second type of King Salmonid to debut in Splatoon 3.

Description
Horrorboros is a large, dragon-like Salmonid. It has a large mouth with a weapon device similar to that of the Steelhead's bomb. It spawns at the water's edge, slowly rises into the air, and slowly moves around the map, floating in a dragon-like manner. It uses an attack similar to the Booyah Bomb weapon as its main attack (albeit larger), charging it up using the contraption in its mouth and launching it down towards the players. Players can attack Horrorboros' body directly, or attack the bomb from its mouth until it bursts. Its bomb takes 2,500 damage to burst (each damage hurts Horrorboros directly), and the burst damage is 5,000. In other words, each successful burst cycle deals 7,500 damage to Horroboros. Since each Egg Cannon shot only deals 800 damage to its body, it is advised to aim the shots at its bomb for massive damage.

Horrorboros' health, like Cohozuna, depends on the hazard level. When facing a team of Overachievers 0/99 or above, it will have a maximum of 55,000 HP.


 * Hazard level 0% ~ 7.8%: 38,500 HP (0.7x)
 * Hazard level 8.0% ~ 19.8%: 40,700 HP (0.74x)
 * Hazard level 20.0% ~ 39.8%: 44,000 HP (0.8x)
 * Hazard level 40.0% ~ 59.8%: 49,500 HP (0.9x)
 * Hazard level 60.0%+: 55,000 HP (1x)

Tips

 * In a similar manner to the Steelhead, the bomb Horrorboros charges up can be attacked. If destroyed, this will deal a huge amount of damage to Horrorboros and cancel its Booyah Bomb attack.
 * Additionally, try to hit the bomb early before it gets too big. This way it is easier to destroy it and can be done much faster.
 * Throwing Golden Eggs at the bomb can deal significant damage to the bomb which is faster than most supplied weapons. If you cannot connect a clear shot with a golden egg to the bomb, do not hesistate to throw the golden egg at Horrorboros normally, as every second counts.
 * Horrorboros' large size and floating nature allows the team to deal damage to it virtually anywhere on the map.

Quotes
"We're probably legally required to inform you that a new type of King Salmonid may begin appearing in March. It's a giant, terrifying serpent called Horrorboros, and did we mention that it flies? But... you'll probably be fine. Remember - you can earn a sticker!"

- @SplatoonNA on Twitter

"Finally, we'd be remiss not to mention the upcoming Big Run infestation scheduled for 4 PM PT on 3/3 through 4 PM PT on 3/5 at Inkblot Art Academy. We're already hearing reports—mostly in the form of screams—about the new King Salmonid known as Horrorboros. So, uh...good luck!"

- @SplatoonNA on Twitter

"A new King Salmonid has been sighted snaking through the skies in #Splatoon3! Witnesses are referring to it as ' Horrorboros ' ..."

- @NintendoEurope on Twitter

Rewards
Splatting Horrorboroses a specific number of times in Salmon Run: Next Wave will reward the player with special badges that they can use on their Splashtag.

Horrorboros figure locker decorations are also available as Big Run rewards.

Trivia

 * Horrorboros' hair is similar to that of Stingers.
 * Horrorboros' bomb is similar to the Steelhead's, only it is larger, has more health and creates a Booyah Bomb explosion.

Etymology
Horrorboros is a portmanteau of "horror" and "ouroboros", an ancient symbol of a serpent or dragon that is eating its own tail.