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The '''Blaster''' is a [[main weapon]] in the [[Splatoon (series)|''Splatoon'' series]], created by [[Custom (brand)|Custom]]. | The '''Blaster''' is a [[main weapon]] in the [[Splatoon (series)|''Splatoon'' series]], created by [[Custom (brand)|Custom]]. |
Revision as of 13:28, 3 September 2022
- For the main weapon type, see Blaster (weapon class).
The Blaster is a main weapon in the Splatoon series, created by Custom.
The weapon shoots special ink rounds that burst like fireworks after traveling a certain distance. These bursts can deal damage in a wide area, allowing its user to attack opponents hiding behind obstacles and around corners. The explosive round does enough damage to splat opponents with only one direct hit or two indirect hits. The firing rate is faster than the Range Blaster, and slower than the Luna Blaster.
Appearance
The Blaster's appearance is based on the idea of a "hot rod", or custom, car. The rear of the weapon is a spray can, the kind of spray can that would be used to custom-paint a car. The middle of the weapon exposes the internals of the weapon as if to make it easier for the owner to tweak and maintain any custom parts inside. The exposed spring resembles the coil springs in car suspensions. The front of the weapon features a flame design characteristic of custom-painted cars, which is painted on an object that resembles a muffler.
Splatoon
Basic information | |
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Category | Main |
Class | Shooter |
Sub | Disruptor |
Special | Killer Wail |
Special depletion | 40% |
Range | |
Impact | |
Fire rate | |
Obtainable at | |
Level | 9 |
Cost | 3,500 |
Specifications | |
Base damage | 25–40 (Splash) 50–80 (Blast) 125 (Direct hit) |
Ink consumption | 8% |
Other variant | Custom Blaster |
The Blaster comes in a set with the Disruptors and Killer Wail. The weapon consumes 8% of the ink tank's capacity with each shot, and the ink tank refills 1.67% of its capacity between each shot, allowing for 15 shots to be fired before needing to refill on ink.
Data
Version history
Version | Adjustments |
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2.2.0 | |
2.7.0 |
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Quotes
Sheldon's Introduction
The Blaster fires ink shots that explode a short while after they've been shot. It's specialised in offense!
Rapid fire and range aren't its strong points, but the powerful shots can damage anyone within their blast!
Use the included Disruptors to disable your foes before you take them down. Great for coolheaded fighters!(NA)[a] |
Sheldon's Introduction
The Blaster fires ink shots that explode a short while after they've been shot. It's specialised for offence!
Rapid fire and range aren't its strong points, but the powerful shots can damage anyone within their blast!
Use the included Disruptors to disable your foes before you take them down. Great for cool-headed fighters!(EU/OC)[b] |
“ | Fires a special ink shot that explodes in mid-air. This explosion can be used to attack a wide area. | ” | — In-Game Description(NA)[a]
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“ | Fires a special ink shot that explodes in mid-air. This explosion can be used to attack a wide area at once. | ” | — In-Game Description(EU/OC)[b]
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“ | We’ve just confirmed that this weapon is called a Blaster. It shoots special ink rounds that burst like fireworks once they’ve traveled a certain distance! Apparently these bursts can deal damage in a pretty wide area, so this weapon is great for exposing hidden foes. | ” |
- Notes
Gallery
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Promo image of the Blaster.
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3D art of the Blaster.
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An Inkling firing a Blaster shot.
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A Blaster shot exploding in mid-air.
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Promo for Forge, with a male Inkling (center) holding the Blaster.
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Official art of an Inkling holding the Blaster.
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Official art of several Inklings - the center one is holding a Blaster.
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Concept art of various weapons, with the Blaster at the upper left.
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Japanese promo for Splatoon-themed stamps for the instant messaging app LINE, with one featuring a Blaster.
Demonstration
Splatoon 2
Basic information | |
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Category | Main |
Class | Shooter |
Sub | Toxic Mist |
Special | Splashdown |
Special points | 170p |
Range | |
Impact | |
Fire rate | |
Obtainable at | |
Level | 5 |
Cost | 3,000 |
Specifications | |
Base damage | 25–35 (Splash) 50–70 (Blast) 125 (Direct hit) |
Ink consumption | 10% |
Other variants | Custom Blaster Hero Blaster Replica |
The Blaster returns in Splatoon 2 with the same appearance and slightly changed performance. It comes with Toxic Mist and Splashdown. The weapon consumes 10% of the ink tank's capacity with each shot, allowing for 10 shots to be fired before needing to refill ink.
It appears in six Octo Expansion Stations:
- A06 Bounce with Me Station
- B16 Pop Rock Station
- C09 Bodacious 8-Ball Station
- F05 Popalicious Station
- H03 Sweet Ride Station
- J03 D08 Girl Power Station (Canned)
Data
Version history
Version | Adjustments |
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Base game |
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1.2.0 |
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1.3.0 |
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2.0.0 |
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2.1.0 |
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3.0.0 |
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3.1.0 |
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4.8.0 |
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5.0.0 |
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Quotes
Sheldon's Introduction
The Blaster main in this set is a relative of the shooter family, but it fires balls of ink that explode in midair! It's a bit lacking in the range and fire-rate departments, but when it hits...it HITS. Even near misses deal damage thanks to the ink explosion! Pin the enemy down with the Toxic Mist sub, then hit 'em like BLAM! If they escape the mist, drop the hammer on 'em with Splashdown! This high-octane set is perfect for battlers who like to bring it on! |
Gallery
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Promo image.
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Holding the Blaster.
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Shooting ink.
Demonstration
Splatoon 3
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Basic information | |
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Category | Main |
Class | File:S3 Icon Blaster (weapon class).png Blaster (weapon class) |
Sub | Autobomb |
Special | Big Bubbler |
Special points | 180p |
Range | |
Impact | |
Fire rate | |
Obtainable at | |
Level | 3 |
The Blaster returns in Splatoon 3 with a slightly updated design.
Gallery
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An Octoling holding a Blaster (left)
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An Inkling using the Blaster
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An Inkling holding the Blaster tossing out Autobombs
Strategy
For competitive tips about the Blaster
View the strategy page. |
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
The Blaster appears as Inkling's up smash attack in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, alongside a variety of other weapons that Inkling uses in their attacks.
When attacking, Inkling charges up their attack and fires the Blaster upwards to deal damage to opponents above them. This attack has a large radius, much like the blaster in the Splatoon franchise, and can sometimes deal damage to opponents around Inkling if they're close enough. This also coats opponents in ink, as do most of Inkling's attacks, but does not ink the ground. It deals much lower damage if Inkling is out of ink.
Trivia
- Concept art for the Blaster reveals that the rear of the weapon was originally designed after a gumball machine or gachapon instead of the spray can that was used in the final design.
- This gumball machine design is similar to the Octotrooper Bonbon's vehicle.
- This is one of the weapons available to use in the Splatoon 3 Splatfest World Premiere.
Names in other languages
References
- ↑ Splatoon - NormalShotExplosionMiddle.params
- ↑ Noted as 100.0 in official release notes
- ↑ Splatoon 2 - Parameter Database
- ↑ Splatoon 2 - Weapon and Gear Database