Charger

Chargers are one of the five 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.
 * Chargers will show a thin, glowing line when aiming a charged shot. This can alert enemies of your presence.
 * 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.
 * Hero Charger Replica – An amiibo-brand Charger based on the Octo Valley Charger with a Splat Bombs + Bomb Rush combo. It is effectively a re-skin of the standard Splat Charger.


 * Splatterscope series
 * Splatterscope – Has slightly better range than the Splat Charger and it comes with a special scope that can be zoomed in. Splat Bombs and Bomb Rush are its 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.


 * 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 – Has a slightly better range than the E-liter 3K, and it features a scope similar to that of the Splatterscope. It comes in a set with Burst Bombs and the Echolocator.


 * Bamboozler series
 * Bamboozler 14 Mk I – This gun is a modernized version of a weapon used in the Great Turf War. The charger has the fastest charge time of them all, as well as a good range, but is also the only charger that does not splat Inklings in one hit when fully charged. It comes in a set with the Splash Wall and the Killer Wail.