Torpedo

The Torpedo is a sub weapon in Splatoon 2 and Splatoon 3. It is a flying projectile that automatically targets opponents and explodes on impact, but can be shot down.

Appearance
The Torpedo is a clear plastic ink canister with a resealable nozzle.

The expanded Torpedo is designed after single-use soy sauce packets shaped like sea breams, popularized by Kikkoman. The weapon's front is shaped like the resealable nozzle of these packets, and its body has fish scales, fins, and eyes. The bottom of the pre-expansion projectile has a black circle which transforms into a propeller when the weapon activates.

Usage
It is a bomb-type weapon which, when thrown near an enemy, changes shape and targets the foe, exploding on impact and spraying ink around the explosion. Torpedoes thrown by opponents can be shot down with attacks by dealing 20 points of damage to them.

After being thrown, ink is spread below the player's feet. While still in the air, if an enemy is near the Torpedo it will stop in midair and change forms. After fully expanding it will slowly launch forward, ultimately exploding when touching the enemy or a wall or floor. The explosion will also spread droplets which do additional damage. A dashed circle will appear around the enemy being targeted, similar to the target markers for Tenta Missiles.

Torpedo's locked form works similar to Splash Wall in matters of lethal bombs. They explode immediately, which can be disastrous if the thrower or a teammate is too close to the Torpedo.

A direct hit from the Torpedo's explosion will deal 60 damage while the droplets will deal an additional 12 damage each. The droplets can hit up to three times, capping the damage at 96. The explosion's inking range is slightly larger than a Suction Bomb's, and the droplets will also ink the ground.

If a player attempts to throw a second torpedo while the first one is still active, a "Can't Use" prompt will appear, preventing them from using it. Therefore, Ink Saver (Sub) cannot be used to throw two, so the ability has minimal use outside of conserving your ink.

If the Torpedo touches any surface (floor, wall, grate, etc.), or does not find a target, it will not activate its second stage and will explode much like a Splat Bomb or an unshaken Fizzy Bomb, only dealing the base explosion's damage and not spreading droplets. In this case, the explosion's painting range is also much smaller.

Splatoon 2
The Torpedo was first teased in 2018-10-31 by official Nintendo social media. . It was added to the game on 2018-11-07 as part of the update.

Quotes
"A sub weapon that flies towards your enemies. When thrown near an enemy, it changes shape and targets the foe, exploding on impact and splatting ink everywhere.

You can shoot down enemy torpedoes."

- Splatoon 2 Sub & Special Guide

Splatoon 3
The Torpedo returns in Splatoon 3.

Strategy
For competitive tips about the Torpedo

Trivia

 * The Torpedo bears a resemblance to the torpedoes launched by Drizzlers. Both can be shot down in mid-air, and both stop in mid-air and change in appearance before they unleash their attack.
 * The droplets created by the explosion are similar in appearance to paintball ammunition.
 * In, the Torpedo and the Fizzy Bomb are both used in the fewest number of weapon sets (4). Both are paired with the Splashdown, Bubble Blower, and Ink Armor specials. The Torpedo is also paired with the Baller while the Fizzy Bomb's other special is the Ink Storm.
 * Likewise, the same was true at launch of Splatoon 3, Torpedo only appeared on the Splatana Wiper and Goo Tuber. Instead of Fizzy Bomb, Squid Beakon and Angle Shooter shared the trait of only being on two main weapon kits each at launch.
 * The Torpedo is not used in any Octo Expansion stations, as it was released after the Octo Expansion.