.96 Gal

The .96 Gal is a Main Weapon in Splatoon and Splatoon 2.

Description
The .96 Gal is an improved version of the .52 Gal, with more stability, range, and power. However, it consumes ink extremely quickly. This weapon comes in a set with the Sprinkler and Echolocator. "Similar to the .52 Gal, but with an improved mechanism and a more stable shot. Range and power have been increased...at the cost of being even more ink hungry."

- In-Game Description❌

"Similar to the .52 Gal, but with an improved mechanism and a more stable shot. Range and power have been increased - at the cost of being even more ink hungry."

- In-Game Description

Demonstration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCQzzrDgcb8

The is an extremely ink-hungry weapon, so mitigating this is a good idea, with Ink Recovery Up allowing for long term and frequent map presence.

With the Version 2.7.0 update, the can be reduced to a 3-hit kill with just one Defense Up main ability or 3 Defense Up sub-abilities. Since the fires slowly for a shooter, a single extra hit needed makes a significant difference, so at least a small amount of Damage Up is strongly recommended.

Ink Resistance Up allows more maneuverability and speed while walking or swimming through it, and is effective in escaping tough situations, particularly when out of ink to reduce damage taken and increase the probability of survival

Trivia

 * This is the last of the original weapons to receive a re-skin of itself, as the .96 Gal Deco came out on July 7, 2015.

Name Origin
.96 Gal is short for .96 Gallon. "Gal" is also a play on Cal, short form of Caliber, a term commonly used when describing the diameter of bullets for fire-arms.

.96ガロン .96 Garon has the same origin as the English name, but without Gallon shortened to Gal.