Charger

Chargers are one of the three Main Weapon classifications in Splatoon. The charger has a build-up time to a powerful blast that can take enemies out immediately within a long range. It is an ideal weapon for the Inklings on guard, with the option to fire uncharged shots for quicker turf coverage.

Tips

 * When hovering above an enemy who is inside your firing range, the cross hair will turn into an X.
 * You don't always need a fully charged shot to kill enemies.
 * If an enemy is closing in or you're ambushed, you're often better off running away. If you're cornered, try shooting partly-charged shots.
 * Some Chargers will show a thin, glowing line when aiming a charged shot. This can alert enemies.
 * Keep your distance. Find a comfortable spot to shoot from, and never join close quarters combat.
 * Watch your back and the ground beneath you.

Countering

 * Move erratically
 * A Charger's weakest spots are behind them and beneath them.

List of Chargers

 * Splat Charger series
 * Splat Charger – The base Charger in Splatoon. Comes with Splat Bombs to be used in conjunction with a Bomb Rush.
 * Kelp Splat Charger – Has similar stats as the other Chargers in the Splat Charger series, but comes with the Sprinkler and Killer Wail.


 * Splatterscope series
 * Splatterscope – Has the same stats as the Splat Charger, but comes with a special scope that can be zoomed in, and Splat Bombs and Bomb Rush as secondary and special weapons, respectively.
 * Kelp Splatterscope – Part of the Splatterscope series. Same as the Kelp Splat Charger but comes with a scope when focusing.


 * Replica series
 * Hero Charger Replica – An amiibo-brand Charger based on the Hero Mode Charger with a Splat Bombs + Bomb Rush combo. It is effectively a re-skin of the standard Splat Charger.


 * Squiffer series
 * Classic Squiffer – Has less range range, but a faster charge and faster mobility with a Point Sensor for recon and a Bubbler for defense.
 * New Squiffer – Part of the Squiffer series. Has the same stats as the classic, but with Ink Mines and an Inkzooka for a more offensive set.


 * E-Liter series
 * E-Liter 3K – Has one of the best ranges, and slowest charge times, out of the Chargers with Burst Bombs and an Echolocator to find and hunt enemies.
 * Custom E-Liter 3K – The most expensive Charger. Has the same stats as the E-Liter 3K, but comes with the Squid Beakon and Kraken.
 * E-Liter 3K Scope – A currently unreleased charger in the E-liter 3K series, it will feature a scope similar to the Splatterscope.