Hero Shot Replica

The Hero Shot Replica is a main weapon in the Splatoon series. It is a reskin of the Splattershot.

Appearance
The Hero Shot Replica, like the Splattershot and Hero Shot, vastly differs in appearance between games. In, the Hero Shot Replica is identical to its game's Hero Shot with no upgrades, being mainly black and yellow with blue lights. In, it is again identical to its relative game's Hero Shot, this time being mainly yellow with some black parts and being based on the Level 3 Hero Shot, which in turn resembles the real-life FN P90. In Splatoon 3, it is also identical to that of the single player's Hero Shot in appearance.

Splatoon
The Hero Shot Replica is a reskin of the Splattershot, with the same stats and loadout (Burst Bombs and Bomb Rush). It is only available from the Inkling Squid after completing all of its Octo Valley challenges.

The Hero Shot Replica is based on the Hero Shot, the main Shooter only usable in Octo Valley and during the Inkling Squid amiibo challenges. However, when the blueprints are given to Sheldon at Ammo Knights, the player is informed that he cannot recreate the technology used in the original gun, so only a replica could be made.

The design appears to be modeled after a typical paint-ball gun.

Unlock
To unlock the Hero Shot Replica, the player must play the last set of missions from the Inkling Squid amiibo:


 * 23. Spongy Observatory
 * 24. Pinwheel Power Plant
 * 25. Far-Flung Flooders
 * Boss 5: Enter the Octobot King!

Once the last challenge is finished, the Inkling Squid will award the player with cash and the blueprints for the Hero Shot, created by Ammoses Shellendorf, Sheldon's grandfather. Upon entering Ammo Knights, Sheldon will inform the player that although he cannot replicate the original technology, he can recreate it in design.

Quotes

 * Notes

Demonstration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JL07u6Bo894

Splatoon 2
The Hero Shot Replica returns to Splatoon 2 with an updated model that is visually identical to the Level 3 Hero Shot from this game. However, it is once again mechanically identical to the Splattershot. It comes with the sub Burst Bomb and the special Splashdown. It is seemingly modeled after the real-life firearm, the FN Herstal P-90.

Unlock
To unlock the Hero Shot Replica, the player must complete every level with the Hero Shot in Octo Canyon.

Demonstration
https://youtu.be/CZXFGRZ3QN8

Splatoon 3
The Hero Shot Replica returns in with a new design. It has the same kit as the Splattershot. Its appearance is based on the Hero Shot after purchasing the Even Better Hero Shot upgrade from the Hero Gear.

Unlock
To unlock the Hero Shot Replica, the player must complete Return of the Mammalians.

Badges
Reaching certain Freshness levels with the Hero Shot Replica will reward the player with special badges that they can use on their Splashtag.

Strategy
For competitive tips about the Hero Shot Replica

Note: the strategy advice for Splattershot also applies to Hero Shot Replica, so they share the same strategy page.