Weapon

"As an Inkling, you can use weapons and ink your turf. Be sure to experiment with different weapon sets!"

- Splatoon official site

Weapons are tools used in Splatoon and Splatoon 2 to spread ink and splatter enemy Inklings. They can be purchased from Ammo Knights with Cash earned from online multiplayer matches. Weapons are always in a predefined set of a Main Weapon, a Sub Weapon, and a Special Weapon. Sub Weapons, or secondary weapons, consume considerably more ink than Main Weapons and usually serve specialized purposes limited to specific combat situations. Special Weapons are powerful weapons that can only be used after filling up the Special Gauge by covering enough ground with ink.

Splatoon
All weapons have two versions: the original, and an alternate with a different Sub and Special Weapon setup and a slightly different appearance. With the addition of Sheldon's Picks, some weapons gained a third version with yet another set of Sub and Special Weapons.

Splatoon 2
In Splatoon 2 new weapons have been added, and returning weapons have all new designs. Because no Special Weapons return from the first game, all the Special weapons are changed as well. While some weapons retain the same Sub Weapon others have the Sub Weapon changed, such as the Splat Roller, which has Curling Bombs instead of Suction Bombs. Blasters and Brushes have also been recognized as their own weapon classes.

Shooters

 * The Splattershot Jr. series
 * - Returns as the first weapon unlocked, with poor range and firepower offset by high fire rate and low ink consumption. It is equipped with Splat Bombs and Ink Armor.
 * The Splattershot series
 * - The standard weapon returns from the first game with a new design, and still acts as the base and average shooter. It still has Burst Bombs but now has Splashdown instead of Bomb Rush.
 * - The Tentatek version of the Splattershot, now equipped with Splat Bombs and the Inkjet.
 * - A Splattershot reskin resembling the new version of the Hero Shot, unlocked by clearing all Hero Mode stages with the Hero Shot.
 * The Splattershot Pro series
 * - The Splattershot Pro returns for Splatoon 2 with the Point Sensor sub and the Ink Storm special.
 * The Splash-o-matic series
 * - The Splash-o-matic returns for Splatoon 2. It comes with the Toxic Mist sub and the Inkjet special.
 * The Jet Squelcher series
 * The N-ZAP series
 * The Aerospray series
 * The Gal series
 * The Nozzlenose series
 * The Gal series
 * The Nozzlenose series
 * The Gal series
 * The Nozzlenose series
 * The Nozzlenose series
 * The Nozzlenose series

Blasters

 * The Standard Blaster series
 * - The Blaster returns for Splatoon 2. It comes with the Toxic Mist sub and the Splashdown special.
 * - A reskin of the Blaster based on the Hero Blaster. It is unlocked by completing all Hero Mode stages with the Hero Blaster.
 * The Rapid Blaster series
 * The Luna Blaster series
 * The Clash Blaster series
 * - The clash blaster is a new Blaster that fires shots exceptionally quickly. It takes multiple direct hits to splat enemies. It comes with Splat Bombs as the sub and the Sting Ray Special.
 * The Clash Blaster series
 * - The clash blaster is a new Blaster that fires shots exceptionally quickly. It takes multiple direct hits to splat enemies. It comes with Splat Bombs as the sub and the Sting Ray Special.

Dualies
Dualies are a new weapon class introduced in Splatoon 2 that utilize 2 shooters instead of one allowing a wider range. Dualies also gain the ability to roll by jumping twice, from boosters built into the guns, and the player can roll twice in a row as well. The screen displays two targets, which briefly merge into one after a roll.
 * The Splat Dualies Series
 * - The first and base Dualie weapon unveiled for Splatoon 2, which comes with Burst Bombs and the Tenta Missiles.
 * - A reskin of the Splat Dualies based on the Hero Dualies, unlocked by clearing all Hero Mode stages with the Hero Dualies.
 * The Dapple Dualies series
 * - Another type of Dualie weapon. They have a quicker dodge roll and a shorter range than the standard Splat Dualies. They come with Squid Beakons and the Suction Bomb Launcher.
 * The Dualie Squelchers series
 * The Dualie Squelchers series

Charger
In Splatoon 2 the player can now charge up a shot, go into squid form, and for a brief period of time they can turn back into a kid and the charger shoots automatically. The player now lights up while charging a shot, and if the player is charging a shot, and goes into squid form, the player also glows.
 * The Splat Charger series
 * - The standard Charger returns from the first game with a new design, and still acts as the base and average charger. It can hold fully charged shots under ink.It still has Splat Bombs but now has the Sting Ray instead of Bomb Rush.
 * - A reskin of the Splat Charger, based on the new appearance of the Hero Charger. It is unlocked by completing all Hero Mode stages with the Hero Charger.
 * - The standard scoped Charger returns from the first game with a new design, and still acts as the base and average charger. Its loadout is identical to the regular Splat Charger.
 * The Goo Tuber series
 * - A new charger that can hold charge shots for an exceptionally long time in comparison with the Splat Charger. The official Sub Weapon and Special Weapon are currently unknown.
 * The E-Liter 4K series
 * - A new charger that can hold charge shots for an exceptionally long time in comparison with the Splat Charger. The official Sub Weapon and Special Weapon are currently unknown.
 * The E-Liter 4K series

Roller
In Splatoon 2, the Player now flicks the Roller vertically in the air while jumping, ink travels in a vertical line rather than a horizontal splash, and it travels much farther than a grounded flick.
 * The Splat Roller series
 * - The standard Roller returns from the first game with a new design, and still acts as the base and average roller. It now has Curling Bombs instead of Suction Bombs and the Splashdown instead of the Killer Wail.
 * The Dynamo series
 * - The Dynamo Roller returns for Splatoon 2. It comes with the Ink Mines sub and the Sting Ray special.
 * The Flingza Roller series
 * - The Flingza Roller is a Roller weapon announced for Splatoon 2. It moves and flings horizontally in a manner similar to the Carbon Roller, whilst its vertical swings are slow and heavy like a Dynamo Roller.
 * The Carbon Roller series
 * - The Flingza Roller is a Roller weapon announced for Splatoon 2. It moves and flings horizontally in a manner similar to the Carbon Roller, whilst its vertical swings are slow and heavy like a Dynamo Roller.
 * The Carbon Roller series

Brushes

 * The Octobrush series
 * - The Octobrush returns for Splatoon 2. It comes with the Autobomb sub and the Inkjet special.
 * The Inkbrush series
 * The Inkbrush series

Slosher

 * The Slosher series
 * - The Slosher returns for Splatoon 2. It comes with the Suction Bomb sub and the Tenta Missiles special.
 * The Tri-Slosher series
 * The Tri-Slosher series

Splatlings

 * The Heavy Splatling series
 * - The Heavy Splatling returns for Splatoon 2. It comes with the Sprinkler sub and the Sting Ray special.
 * The Mini Splatling' series
 * The Mini Splatling' series

Brellas
Brellas are a new class of weapon that will be added as part of an update for Splatoon 2. They are somewhat slow-firing weapons that feature an umbrella that opens up when is held, which protects against frontal attacks. Holding it down for longer than 2 seconds launches the umbrella forward, inking the ground as it moves while retaining its ability to deflect shots. However, doing so disables usage of the umbrella for a short time afterwards.
 * The Splat Brella series
 * - The first and currently only known Brella weapon, which is yet to be released.

Classes
Sub Classes are a way to distinguish different weapons of one weapon type. For example the Aerospray RG and the Dual Squelcher are both considered Shooter weapons but differ in many ways. A more explicit example would be the Splat Roller compared to the Inkbrush. Those are both considered Rollers, although the Inkbrush is far from being a Roller. These Sub Classes are not officially recognized in-game, but since they have noticeably different playstyles, they are worth unofficially recognizing. Thus, this section shows all types of Sub Classes existing in the game so far.

 Shooter Sub Classes

 Roller Sub Classes

 Charger Sub Classes

 Slosher Sub Classes

 Splatling Sub Classes

Splatoon

 *  - The Burst Bomb is a water balloon-esque bomb that explodes on impact. Because it contains less ink than a Splat Bomb, multiple can be thrown quickly and two must be used in order to splat an opponent.
 *  - The Disruptor slows enemies down and lowers their abilities.
 *  - The Ink Mine can be hidden in ink, and will explode after a short amount of time or when an enemy touches it.
 *  - The Point Sensor reveals the locations of enemies and marks them for all teammates to see for easy tracking.
 *  - The Seeker is a mechanical device that follows enemies and leaves a trail of ink behind. Upon reaching its target or after a certain amount of time, it explodes into a large burst of ink.
 *  - The Splash Wall forms a barrier made of falling ink that prevents enemy movement and fire.
 *  - The Splat Bomb is the standard Sub Weapon. It is a pyramidal container filled with ink that explodes after a short period of time.
 *  - The Sprinkler can be thrown onto a variety of surfaces and sprays out spurts of ink in a circular motion for a short amount of time.
 *  - The Squid Beakon is a device that allows teammates to Super Jump directly to its location.
 *  - The Suction Bomb sticks to walls and other surfaces, exploding shortly after.

Splatoon 2

 *  - A new Sub Weapon that is a walking robot bomb. It does not leave an ink trail.
 *  - Returning from the first game, the Burst Bomb is a water balloon-esque bomb that explodes on impact. Because it contains less ink than a Splat Bomb, multiple can be thrown quickly and two must be used in order to splat an opponent.
 *  - A new Sub Weapon that leaves a trail of ink behind it and bounces off walls and obstacles before exploding in a burst of ink.
 *  - Returning from the first game, the Ink Mine can be hidden in ink, and will explode after a short amount of time or when an enemy touches it. Two mines can now be placed during a game.
 *  - Returning from the first game, the Point Sensor temporary reveals the locations of enemies and marks them for all teammates to see for easy tracking.
 *  - Returning from the first game, the Splash Wall forms a barrier made of falling ink that prevents enemy movement and fire.
 *  - Returning from the first game, the Splat Bomb is the standard Sub Weapon. It is a pyramidal container filled with ink that explodes after a short period of time.
 *  - Returning from the first game, the Sprinkler can be thrown onto a variety of surfaces and sprays out spurts of ink in a circular motion for a short amount of time.
 *  - Returning from the first game, the Squid Beakon is a device that allows teammates to Super Jump directly to its location.
 *  - Returning from the first game, the Suction Bomb sticks to walls and other surfaces, exploding shortly after.
 *  - A new Sub Weapon that works similarly to the Disruptor.

Splatoon

 *  - The Bomb Rush allows the player to use their Sub Weapon with no Ink restriction for a short time.
 *  - The Bubbler is a spherical force field that rebounds enemy attacks and can be spread to teammates. It is available for a short amount of time.
 *  - The Echolocator reveals the locations of all enemies for teammates to see on the field and on the map. It is available normally for twelve seconds.
 *  - The Inkstrike can be placed using and causes a large, swirling vortex of ink to appear.
 *  - The Inkzooka shoots tall, narrow twisters of ink in rapid succession, allowing for quick placement of linear paths and splatting of enemies.
 *  - The Killer Wail blasts a large sound wave in a certain direction that obliterates all enemies in its path and travels through walls.
 *  - The Kraken allows Inklings to temporarily transform into large, invincible, kraken-like creatures with enhanced mobility and power.

Splatoon 2
In Splatoon 2 all the Special Weapons are brand new and no Specials return from the first game.
 *  - Similar to the Bomb Rush, the Bomb Launcher allows the player to quickly throw Bombs with no Ink restriction for a short time. However, the bombs used are independent from those equipped as a Sub Weapon (if any) and can be thrown further than usual.
 * - The Ink Armor allows the user and teammates nearby to nullify the damage from a single attack.
 *  - The Inkjet gives the ability for the Inkling to fly in the air and shoot powerful Blaster-like projectiles. Once the Special is over, the Inkling automatically Super Jumps back to the place where the player first activated it.
 *  - The Ink Storm, that once thrown, produces a large rain cloud raining Ink.
 *  - The Splashdown makes the player jump in the air and strike the ground with heavy force causing an Ink explosion. Inklings can also do this in the middle of Super Jumping.
 *  - The Sting Ray allows the player to fire a continuous laser of Ink that can go through walls. The Inkling moves the laser very slowly, and can't walk whilst doing so.
 *  - The Tenta Missiles allow players to lock on to other Inklings, and for every Inkling locked on it will fire 4 missiles towards them.

List of Weapon Sets
In Splatoon, each weapon comes as a predefined set. For example, the standard Splat Roller comes with the Suction Bomb and the Killer Wail as its sub and special weapons, respectively. It is impossible to have a Splat Roller with Seekers and the Inkstrike, as there is no predefined set for the Splat Roller that includes them.

However, there are alternates of every set. An example of this is the Krak-On Splat Roller, which uses the Squid Beakon and Kraken rather than the Suction Bomb and Killer Wail that the classic Splat Roller sports.

Splatoon

 * There are a total of 91 main weapons, 10 sub weapons and 7 special weapons as of Version 2.12.0.
 * To purchase every weapon set, a total of is needed.

Names in other languages
Armes