REEF-LUX 450

The REEF-LUX 450 is a main weapon in.

Splatoon 3
The REEF-LUX 450 was first shown in a Salmon Run gameplay video before being officially announced or seen in-game. Compared to the Tri-Stringer, it is faster, lightweight, has a shorter range, has non-explosive shots and can hold a full charge for a short while in swim form.

While the weapon image and data for the REEF-LUX 450 could not be found in the files for the Splatoon 3 Splatfest World Premiere, dataminers were able to locate Sheldon's description of the weapon, which also names the sub and special weapons in its kit. It was officially announced on 2022-09-06.

Badges
Reaching certain Freshness levels with the REEF-LUX 450 will reward the player with special badges that they can use on their Splashtag.

Trivia

 * As it first appears in, the REEF-LUX 450 is one of four main weapons (besides reskins) to have no canonical variants, the others being the Splatana Stamper, Splatana Wiper and Tri-Stringer.
 * The REEF-LUX 450 is one of only two weapons introduced at the game’s launch to not appear in any of the missions in Return of the Mammalians, with other being the Splatana Wiper.
 * When all three shots from one charge of the weapon hit a single opponent, a special hit sound effect plays, accompanied by a visible flash.
 * This effect is shared with the H-3 Nozzlenose family and the Tri-Stringer.
 * This effect does not occur in Salmon Run Next Wave.

Etymology
REEF-LUX is a play on "reflex bow", "reef", and possibly "acid reflux" and "deluxe".

"450" refers to the 45 damage the weapon deals per shot.