Bomb Launcher

The Bomb Launcher is a special weapon in Splatoon 2.

Description
The special is very similar in function to the Bomb Rush special from Splatoon, but allows players to throw the bombs farther and with greater accuracy. It separates itself from the Bomb Rush since the bombs fired are not dependent on the player's sub weapon.

Unlike any other weapon in Splatoon, the Bomb Launcher is thrown from the left side of the Inkling and not from the right side.


 * As a sub weapon, the size of Curling Bombs will now change depending on how long the R button is held, but Curling Bombs generated by the Curling Bomb Launcher will always be the same size, regardless of button press duration.
 * As a sub weapon, the size of Curling Bombs will now change depending on how long the R button is held, but Curling Bombs generated by the Curling Bomb Launcher will always be the same size, regardless of button press duration.

Tips

 * A good time to use this special is during Splat Zones, enemies will be forced to get out of the way, leaving a clear field for your teammates to quickly take the zones.

Trivia

 * The Bomb Launcher is designed after the Ultra Machine, a batting toy made by Nintendo in 1967.
 * As visible in the promo image, the Bomb Launcher has its own ink reservoir, explaining why throwing bombs during the special does not drain the player's own ink.
 * While there currently no sets that have them, data mining has revealed future weapon sets may have and  as their Special, including images for the weapon icons.
 * Early datamining of Splatoon 2 showed that the was meant to be the only weapon set to have  as its special, and the icon for this special was also found. The data miners even recorded footage of it in action on the Shooting Range. However, its Special got changed to the, meaning no weapon would get the Autobomb Launcher as its Special. However, up-to-date data mining shows, that instead, the  will get the Autobomb Launcher.