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The Ballpoint Splatling returns in {{S3}} with a slightly updated design. It has [[Fizzy Bomb]] and [[Inkjet]] as its kit. | The Ballpoint Splatling returns in {{S3}} with a slightly updated design. It has [[Fizzy Bomb]] and [[Inkjet]] as its kit. | ||
It appears in only | It appears in only one mission in [[Alterna]]: | ||
*[[Eco-Forest Treehills]]: 12. [[You'll Go Far If You Shoot Far]] | *[[Eco-Forest Treehills]]: 12. [[You'll Go Far If You Shoot Far]] | ||
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* '''{{color|—|gray}}''' Fixed an issue when firing at long range where the variation of the speed of the [[ink]] fired was greater than intended. | |||
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===Quotes=== | ===Quotes=== |
Revision as of 18:35, 26 October 2022
The Ballpoint Splatling is a main weapon in Splatoon 2 and Splatoon 3. It is a splatling that changes its rate of fire and range drastically after firing a short duration.[1]
This splatling works differently from other splatlings, as its fire range is split into two stages. The first stage, which lasts a quarter-ring charge, is a short-range burst with a range equivalent to the Splattershot Jr. This stage fires faster compared to other splatlings, and has mobility slightly higher than the Mini Splatling. When charged more than a quarter ring, the range increases dramatically, having a range in between the Heavy Splatling and Hydra Splatling, and has perfect accuracy, but fires at a slightly slower rate compared to other splatlings.
The Ballpoint Splatling has the ability to recharge itself by pressing at any time while it is firing. When recharging, the weapon maintains the property of whichever stage it was on. However, a charge exceeding 1¾ rings automatically defaults the weapon back to the first stage. Additionally, the weapon is able to maintain its stage-two charge even after it has finished firing by starting another charge within a second.
Appearance
The Ballpoint Splatling resembles an enlarged multi-color ballpoint pen, hence the name, with four ballpoint cartridges inside a clear cover. The grip is silver-colored and is shaped like a pen clip, while the stock is mostly black with four tabs that go around the stock; these tabs, along with the butt of the weapon, change color to match the player's ink. The forestock is translucent, and houses four tipped ink chambers that serve as barrels, which also change color depending on the player's ink. On the bottom of the forestock is a white grip. On the side of the stock is the Nouveau logo in white. While charging, the clickers, cartridges, and butt glow in the player's ink.
Splatoon 2
Basic information | |
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Category | Main |
Class | Splatling |
Sub | Toxic Mist |
Special | Inkjet |
Special points | 200p |
Range | |
Charge speed | |
Mobility | |
Obtainable at | |
Level | 25 |
Cost | 11,600 |
Specifications | |
Base damage | 28 (Short) 30 (Long) |
Ink consumption | 25% (Full charge) |
Other variant | Ballpoint Splatling Nouveau |
The Ballpoint Splatling was released on 1 July 2018 at 00:00 UTC.[2] It comes with Toxic Mist and the Inkjet.
Data
First stage
Second stage
- Due to the Ballpoint Splatling's unique ability to recharge at any time, the weapon is able to maintain its full-powered second stage charge even when the player has no ink.
- The weapon still suffers from the general slower charge rate, however, but can bypass the extra slow initial charge and inferior initial range that other splatling weapons suffer from with low ink.
Version history
Version | Adjustments |
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3.2.0 |
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4.3.1 |
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4.4.0 |
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4.8.0 |
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4.9.0 |
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5.2.0 |
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Quotes
Sheldon's Introduction
The Ballpoint Splatling is a splatling cannon with two different firing ranges!
It spins super fast when you start shooting, letting you ink turf like crazy and splat foes in a flash!
Once the spin slows down a bit, you can target far-off opponents with pinpoint accuracy!
But that's not all it does, oh no... Unlike other splatlings, you can stop firing at any time to recharge!
Plus, it comes with a Toxic Mist sub and an Inkjet special for maximum splattitude! |
“ | Make your point with this PENsive weapon. The Ballpoint Splatling is a Splatling cannon with two different firing rates! It brings exceptional flexibility to the battlefield and is quite the signature weapon.
It comes with the Toxic Mist sub & Inkjet special ability. Get clicking and check it out tomorrow night (6/30) at Ammo Knights! |
” |
Gallery
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An Octoling girl (right) holding the Ballpoint Splatling.
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Different views of the Ballpoint Splatling.
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An official teaser image.
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Promo image.
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An Octoling holding the Ballpoint Splatling at Blackbelly Skatepark.
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Demonstration
Splatoon 3
Basic information | |
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Category | Main |
Class | Splatling |
Sub | Fizzy Bomb |
Special | Inkjet |
Special points | 200p |
Range | |
Charge speed | |
Mobility | |
Obtainable at | |
Level | 30 |
The Ballpoint Splatling returns in Splatoon 3 with a slightly updated design. It has Fizzy Bomb and Inkjet as its kit.
It appears in only one mission in Alterna:
Version history
Version | Adjustments |
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1.2.0 |
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Quotes
Sheldon's Introduction
Let me introduce you to a very special weapon -- this is called the Ballpoint Splatling, and it has a unique dual fire rate! Here's how it works. When you start firing, the barrel spins super fast, spraying everything around you with tons of ink. It's great for covering turf quickly. But once the spin slows a bit, the weapon transforms into a long-range ace! You can target faraway enemies with shocking accuracy. And that's not all! Sorry -- I've been watching infomercials. The Ballpoint can be paused midfire to recharge. Not all splatlings can do that! Now, with all of these features, this weapon might take some getting used to, so I recommend taking it for a test run on the firing range before heading straight into battle. In conjunction with Fizzy Bombs and the Inkjet special, this loadout may not be for beginners, but it's a technical wizard's dream come true. |
Gallery
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2D icon
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Tableturf Battle card art
Strategy
For competitive tips about the Ballpoint Splatling
View the strategy page. |
Trivia
- The Ballpoint Splatling was first shown during the Splatoon 2 World Championship 2018, as part of the announcement of updates extending until December 2018.
- The Ballpoint Splatling's stats, under the codename "Downpour", were datamined from the Version 3.0.0 data prior to its official announcement.
- Excluding rolling brushes and the rolling Carbon Roller, with enough Run Speed Up abilities, the Ballpoint Splatling's close-range firing mode has the second-highest movement speed of all weapons in Splatoon 2, maxing out at 1.2 du/f. For reference, a rolling Carbon Roller moves at 1.28du/f, and a firing Mini Splatling with a full set of Run Speed Up moves at around 1.21 du/f.
- The Ballpoint Splatling functions like a reverse Squeezer - it starts off shooting at a short range and then starts firing further and straighter.
- The shape of the Ballpoint Splatling resembles a shuttle ballpoint pen.
- The Ballpoint Splatling's fire rate in the first mode is the fastest firing weapon available in multiplayer, exceeding that of other splatlings and the Dapple Dualies' post-dodge roll fire rate, firing once every three frames. Other splatlings fire once every four frames.
- The only weapons to match the Ballpoint Splatling's firing rate are the upgraded Hero Shot, Hero Dualies, and Hero Splatling. The Hero Dualies still boast the fastest firing rate in the game, firing once every two frames, post-dodge roll.
- The Ballpoint Splatling's fire rate in the first mode fires faster than the game's tick rate, which sends and receives data every 3.75 frames.
- The Ballpoint Splatling shares its combination and level with the Splash-o-matic in Splatoon 2 and costs only 400 Cash more.
- The Ballpoint Splatling has the fastest Inkjet possible, which can be achieved with a full Run Speed Up gear set.
- This weapon is tied with the Enperry Splat Dualies, L-3 Nozzlenose D, Octo Shot Replica, and Tentatek Splattershot for the most expensive Inkjet in the game with 200p.
- Due to being released after it, the Ballpoint Splatling, along with the Nautilus, Explosher and Bloblobber are the only main weapons not included in the Octo Expansion.
- Unlike other Splatlings which are held parallel against the ground, the Ballpoint Splatling is held at a slight raised angle and is slightly rotated away from the body.
- As of Version 5.5.0 (Splatoon 2) the Ballpoint Splatling along with the Explosher and the Bloblobber are the only main weapons in Splatoon 2 to posses the dubious distinction of exclusively receiving nerfs through the various updates that followed their release.
Names in other languages
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