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{{InfoboxWeapon
| color  = {{SiteColor|Generic}}
| title  = Rapid Blaster
| image  = Rapid Blaster HQ.png
| type    = [[Main Weapon|Main]], [[Shooter]]
| level  = 14 ({{S}}) <br> 13 ({{S2}})
| cost    = 10,000 ({{S}}) <br> 9,800 ({{S2}})
| minsplash = 25 ({{S}})<br/>35 ({{S2}})
| directhit = 80 ({{S}})<br/>85 ({{S2}})
| range  = {{Bar|45|100}}
| impact  = {{Bar|35|100}}
| fire    = {{Bar|40|100}}
| sub    = {{tempweapon|Ink Mine|Sub}}
| special = {{tempweapon|Bubbler|Special}} ({{S}})<br>{{weapon2|Splat-Bomb Launcher|Special}} ({{S2}})
| specdep = {{explain|40%|Light}}
| brand  = Deco
}}
The '''Rapid Blaster''' is a [[Main Weapon]] in ''[[Splatoon]]'' and ''[[Splatoon 2]]''.
The '''Rapid Blaster''' is a [[Main Weapon]] in ''[[Splatoon]]'' and ''[[Splatoon 2]]''.


==Description==
== Splatoon 2 ==
The Rapid Blaster is a [[Shooter]] that is similar to the [[Blaster]], but is much faster and has an impressive range, the longest out of all Blaster-type weapons. However, this comes at the cost of less [[Ink]] coverage, a smaller blast radius, and weaker shots, making it the only Blaster that cannot splat an enemy with one direct hit. It uses a laser effect when fired, and is in a set with the [[Ink Mine]] and [[Bubbler]]. {{Quote|Mitigates the weaknesses of the regular [[Blaster]] by giving up a little shot power for a better rate of fire.|In-Game Description{{nAEUOC}}}}
{{Infobox/Weapon
|game      = Splatoon 2
|category  = Main
|class    = Shooter
|sub      = Ink Mine
|special  = Splat-Bomb Launcher
|level    = 13
|cost      = 9,800
|base      = 35 (Min. splash)<br />85 (Direct hit)
|points    = 180p
|range    = 50
|impact    = 25
|fire_rate = 75
}}
The '''Rapid Blaster''' returns in [[Splatoon 2]] looking identical to how it did in the first game. It comes with the {{Weapon|Sub|Ink Mine|game=Splatoon 2}} and {{Weapon|Special|Splat-Bomb Launcher|game=Splatoon 2}}.


{{SheldonsIntroduction|The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is Blaster modified to increase its rate of fire and ink efficiency.
=== Version history ===
It's not as powerful as the Blaster, but its fast shots and powerful [[Ink Mine]]s are great for pressuring foes.
==== Base game ====
*{{buff|Ink consumption per shot|8.0%|7.0%}}
*{{buff|Direct hit damage|80|85}}
*{{buff|Minimum splash damage|25|35}}
*{{nerf|Movement speed while firing|0.616|0.55}}
=== Gallery ===
{{Image}}
<!--=== Similar weapons ===
*{{weapon2|Rapid Blaster Deco}}-->
{{clr}}


With a [[Bubbler]] as well, it's probably the easiest blaster to use, so I'd recommend giving it a try!
== Splatoon ==
{{Infobox/Weapon
|game      = Splatoon
|category  = Main
|class    = Shooter
|sub      = Ink Mine
|special  = Bubbler
|level    = 14
|cost      = 10,000
|base      = 25 (Min. splash)<br />80 (Direct hit)
|points    = 180p
|depletion = 40%
|range    = 45
|impact    = 35
|fire_rate = 40
}}
The Rapid Blaster is a [[Shooter]] that is similar to the [[Blaster]], but is much faster and has an impressive range, the longest out of all Blaster-type weapons. However, this comes at the cost of less [[Ink]] coverage, a smaller blast radius, and weaker shots, making it the only Blaster that cannot splat an enemy with one direct hit. It uses a laser effect when fired, and is in a set with the {{Weapon|Sub|Ink Mine|game=Splatoon}}s and {{Weapon|Special|Bubbler|game=Splatoon}}.


{{NA}}}}
{{Quote|Mitigates the weaknesses of the regular [[Blaster]] by giving up a little shot power for a better rate of fire.|In-Game Description{{nAEUOC}}}}


==Notes==
{{SheldonsIntroduction|The '''Rapid Blaster''' is Blaster modified to increase its rate of fire and ink efficiency.
{{Quote|It takes two hits from the Rapid Blaster to splat your opponents, but you'll need to get in close to score direct hits. Bubbler is essential for surviving these close-quarter encounters. Special Charge Up, Special Duration Up,  and the Special Saver abilities let you activate Bubbler with greater frequency.|Splatoon Prima Guide}}
It's not as powerful as the Blaster, but its fast shots and powerful {{Weapon|Sub|Ink Mine|game=Splatoon}}s are great for pressuring foes.


==Demonstration==
With a {{Weapon|Special|Bubbler|game=Splatoon}} as well, it's probably the easiest blaster to use, so I'd recommend giving it a try!{{NA}}}}
 
=== Demonstration ===
<embedvideo service="youtube">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEz2h3aEoMk</embedvideo>
<embedvideo service="youtube">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEz2h3aEoMk</embedvideo>
 
=== Version history ===
==Tips==
==== [[List of updates in Splatoon/Version 2.2.0|2.2.0]] ====
*{{buff|Fire rate when firing from a Squid state|0.28|0.20}}
*{{buff|Recovery time after firing|0.43 sec.|0.33}}
==== [[List of updates in Splatoon/Version 2.7.0|2.7.0]] ====
*{{buff|Special gauge loss|50%|as low as 40%}}
==== [[List of updates in Splatoon/Version 2.8.0|2.8.0]] ====
*{{buff|Movement speed while firing increased by about 12%}}
=== Tips ===
*Avoid fighting up close as you would with other blasters. The Rapid Blaster's strengths are its significantly better fire rate (the highest of all Blaster weapons) and range (second longest to the Rapid Blaster Pro). Attacking from the edge of its range allows for consistent and safe attacks which make use of both its direct damage and burst.
*Avoid fighting up close as you would with other blasters. The Rapid Blaster's strengths are its significantly better fire rate (the highest of all Blaster weapons) and range (second longest to the Rapid Blaster Pro). Attacking from the edge of its range allows for consistent and safe attacks which make use of both its direct damage and burst.
*Use Ink Mines as a fortification and barrier. The Rapid Blaster's inability to one-shot enemies and weakness at close ranges make it a tempting target for Aerospray, Splash/Sploosh-o-Matic, and N-ZAP users. Well-placed mines can prevent or punish attempts to close the distance.
*Use Ink Mines as a fortification and barrier. The Rapid Blaster's inability to one-shot enemies and weakness at close ranges make it a tempting target for Aerospray, Splash/Sploosh-o-Matic, and N-ZAP users. Well-placed mines can prevent or punish attempts to close the distance.
 
=== Recommended Abilities ===
==Recommended Abilities==
{{collapse||
==={{Ability|Damage Up}}===
* {{Ability|Damage Up}}
An indirect hit from the {{PAGENAME}} deals variable damage based on the foe's distance from the center. It is recommended that players stack the equivalent of 3-4 mains of Damage Up to reduce a 3 to 4-burst splat to more consistent 2 bursts and potential one shot splats, crucial for this weapon's effectiveness
:An indirect hit from the {{PAGENAME}} deals variable damage based on the foe's distance from the center. It is recommended that players stack the equivalent of 3-4 mains of Damage Up to reduce a 3 to 4-burst splat to more consistent 2 bursts and potential one shot splats, crucial for this weapon's effectiveness
 
* {{Ability|Swim Speed Up}}
==={{Ability|Swim Speed Up}}===
:The {{PAGENAME}} benefits greatly from any means of escaping nearby enemies or disadvantageous positions. Swim Speed allows for continued field presence or quick repositioning.
The {{PAGENAME}} benefits greatly from any means of escaping nearby enemies or disadvantageous positions. Swim Speed allows for continued field presence or quick repositioning.
* {{Ability|Ink Resistance Up}}
 
:As a weapon with relatively awkward ink output, Ink Resistance Up enables more effective escapes from enemy ink, when out of ink and in dangerous situations, while itself preventing one shot kills from other Rapid Blasters as well
==={{Ability|Ink Resistance Up}}===
}}
As a weapon with relatively awkward ink output, Ink Resistance Up enables more effective escapes from enemy ink, when out of ink and in dangerous situations, while itself preventing one shot kills from other Rapid Blasters as well
=== Countering ===
 
==Countering==
Rapid Blasters are weakest at close range, where their tight cone of fire and reduced damage often limit their effectiveness. Countering the weapon generally focuses first and foremost on getting into your weapon's ideal range.
Rapid Blasters are weakest at close range, where their tight cone of fire and reduced damage often limit their effectiveness. Countering the weapon generally focuses first and foremost on getting into your weapon's ideal range.
Swim Speed Up can help to close this distance and avoid the Rapid Blaster's shots, and Defense Up protects from enemy fire
Swim Speed Up can help to close this distance and avoid the Rapid Blaster's shots, and Defense Up protects from enemy fire
 
=== Gallery ===
==Version history==
===''[[Splatoon]]''===
====[[2.2.0]]====
*{{buff|Fire rate when firing from a Squid state|0.28|0.20}}
*{{buff|Recovery time after firing|0.43 sec.|0.33}}
====[[2.7.0]]====
*{{buff|Special gauge loss|50%|as low as 40%}}
====[[2.8.0]]====
*{{buff|Movement speed while firing increased by about 12%}}
 
===''[[Splatoon 2]]''===
====Base game====
*{{buff|Ink consumption per shot|8.0%|7.0%}}
*{{buff|Direct hit damage|80|85}}
*{{buff|Minimum splash damage|25|35}}
*{{nerf|Movement speed while firing|0.616|0.55}}
 
==Similar weapons==
*{{tempweapon|Rapid Blaster Deco}}
*{{tempweapon|Rapid Blaster Pro}}
*{{tempweapon|Rapid Blaster Pro Deco}}
 
{{clr}}
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Rapid blaster firing.gif|An [[Inkling]] firing the Rapid Blaster at an early version of [[Blackbelly Skatepark]].
Rapid blaster firing.gif|An [[Inkling]] firing the Rapid Blaster at an early version of [[Blackbelly Skatepark]].
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Concept Art - Main Weapons.png|Concept art of various [[weapons]], with the {{PAGENAME}} at the lower left.
Concept Art - Main Weapons.png|Concept art of various [[weapons]], with the {{PAGENAME}} at the lower left.
</gallery>
</gallery>
=== Similar weapons ===
*{{tempweapon|Rapid Blaster Deco}}
*{{tempweapon|Rapid Blaster Pro}}
*{{tempweapon|Rapid Blaster Pro Deco}}
{{clr}}


==Names in other languages==
== Names in other languages ==
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{{WeaponsPro}}
== See Also ==
{{Weapons2}}
*[[List of weapons in Splatoon]]
[[Category:Weapons]]
*[[List of weapons in Splatoon 2]]
*[[Main Weapon]]
 
[[Category:Main Weapons]]
[[Category:Main Weapons]]
[[Category:Shooter]]
[[Category:Blaster]]
[[Category:Blaster]]
[[Category:Shooter]]
[[Category:Main Weapons with Ink Mine]]
[[Category:Main Weapons with Ink Mine]]
[[Category:Main Weapons with Bubbler]]
[[Category:Main Weapons with Bubbler]]
[[Category:Main Weapons with Ink Mine and Bubbler]]
[[Category:Main Weapons with Ink Mine and Bubbler]]
[[Category:Main Weapons with Splat-Bomb Launcher]]
[[Category:Main Weapons with Ink Mine and Splat-Bomb Launcher]]
[[Category:Splatoon]]
[[Category:Splatoon 2]]
[[Category:Splatoon Version 1.0.0]]
[[Category:Splatoon 2 Version 1.0.0]]

Revision as of 15:11, 26 August 2017

The Rapid Blaster is a Main Weapon in Splatoon and Splatoon 2.

Splatoon 2

Rapid Blaster

Rapid Blaster

Basic information
Category Main
Class Shooter
Sub Ink Mine
Special Splat-Bomb Launcher
Special points 180pp
Special depletion
Range
50 / 100
Damage
Impact
25 / 100
Fire rate
75 / 100
Charge speed
Ink speed
Mobility
Durability
Handling
Obtainable at
Level 13
Cost Cash 9,800
Requirement
Added in
Specifications
Weight
Base damage 35 (Min. splash)
85 (Direct hit)
Base duration
Ink consumption
Base range
Rate of fire
Muzzle velocity
Base accuracy
MPU effect
SPU effect
SPU effect
Other variant

The Rapid Blaster returns in Splatoon 2 looking identical to how it did in the first game. It comes with the File:S2 Weapon Ink Mine .png [[]] and File:S2 Weapon Splat-Bomb Launcher .png [[]].

Version history

Base game

  • ▲ Ink consumption per shot: 8.0% → 7.0%
  • ▲ Direct hit damage: 80 → 85
  • ▲ Minimum splash damage: 25 → 35
  • ▼ Movement speed while firing: 0.616 → 0.55

Gallery

Template:Image

Splatoon

Rapid Blaster

Rapid Blaster

Basic information
Category Main
Class Shooter
Sub Ink Mine
Special Bubbler
Special points 180pp
Special depletion Special gauge 40%
Range
45 / 100
Damage
Impact
35 / 100
Fire rate
40 / 100
Charge speed
Ink speed
Mobility
Durability
Handling
Obtainable at
Level 14
Cost Cash 10,000
Requirement
Added in
Specifications
Weight
Base damage 25 (Min. splash)
80 (Direct hit)
Base duration
Ink consumption
Base range
Rate of fire
Muzzle velocity
Base accuracy
MPU effect
SPU effect
SPU effect
Other variant

The Rapid Blaster is a Shooter that is similar to the Blaster, but is much faster and has an impressive range, the longest out of all Blaster-type weapons. However, this comes at the cost of less Ink coverage, a smaller blast radius, and weaker shots, making it the only Blaster that cannot splat an enemy with one direct hit. It uses a laser effect when fired, and is in a set with the File:S Weapon Ink Mine .png [[]]s and File:S Weapon Bubbler .png [[]].

“ Mitigates the weaknesses of the regular Blaster by giving up a little shot power for a better rate of fire. ”
— In-Game Description(NA/EU/OC)[a]
 Sheldon's Introduction

The Rapid Blaster is Blaster modified to increase its rate of fire and ink efficiency. It's not as powerful as the Blaster, but its fast shots and powerful File:S Weapon Ink Mine .png [[]]s are great for pressuring foes.

With a File:S Weapon Bubbler .png [[]] as well, it's probably the easiest blaster to use, so I'd recommend giving it a try!(NA)[b]

Demonstration

Load video
YouTube

Version history

2.2.0

  • ▲ Fire rate when firing from a Squid state: 0.28 → 0.20
  • ▲ Recovery time after firing: 0.43 sec. → 0.33

2.7.0

  • ▲ Special gauge loss: 50% → as low as 40%

2.8.0

  • ▲ Movement speed while firing increased by about 12%

Tips

  • Avoid fighting up close as you would with other blasters. The Rapid Blaster's strengths are its significantly better fire rate (the highest of all Blaster weapons) and range (second longest to the Rapid Blaster Pro). Attacking from the edge of its range allows for consistent and safe attacks which make use of both its direct damage and burst.
  • Use Ink Mines as a fortification and barrier. The Rapid Blaster's inability to one-shot enemies and weakness at close ranges make it a tempting target for Aerospray, Splash/Sploosh-o-Matic, and N-ZAP users. Well-placed mines can prevent or punish attempts to close the distance.

Recommended Abilities

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An indirect hit from the Rapid Blaster deals variable damage based on the foe's distance from the center. It is recommended that players stack the equivalent of 3-4 mains of Damage Up to reduce a 3 to 4-burst splat to more consistent 2 bursts and potential one shot splats, crucial for this weapon's effectiveness
  • Lua error in Module:Ability at line 29: attempt to concatenate local 'linkText' (a nil value).
The Rapid Blaster benefits greatly from any means of escaping nearby enemies or disadvantageous positions. Swim Speed allows for continued field presence or quick repositioning.
  • Lua error in Module:Ability at line 29: attempt to concatenate local 'linkText' (a nil value).
As a weapon with relatively awkward ink output, Ink Resistance Up enables more effective escapes from enemy ink, when out of ink and in dangerous situations, while itself preventing one shot kills from other Rapid Blasters as well

Countering

Rapid Blasters are weakest at close range, where their tight cone of fire and reduced damage often limit their effectiveness. Countering the weapon generally focuses first and foremost on getting into your weapon's ideal range. Swim Speed Up can help to close this distance and avoid the Rapid Blaster's shots, and Defense Up protects from enemy fire

Gallery

  • An Inkling firing the Rapid Blaster at an early version of Blackbelly Skatepark.

    An Inkling firing the Rapid Blaster at an early version of Blackbelly Skatepark.

  • The Rapid Blaster's range.

    The Rapid Blaster's range.

  • Official art of an Inkling holding the Rapid Blaster.

    Official art of an Inkling holding the Rapid Blaster.

  • Official art of a team of Inklings - the farthest is brandishing a Rapid Blaster.

    Official art of a team of Inklings - the farthest is brandishing a Rapid Blaster.

  • Concept art of an Inkling wielding the Rapid Blaster.

    Concept art of an Inkling wielding the Rapid Blaster.

  • Concept art of various weapons, with the Rapid Blaster at the lower left.

    Concept art of various weapons, with the Rapid Blaster at the lower left.

Similar weapons

Names in other languages

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See Also


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