Version 5.1.0 (Splatoon 2)

Version 5.1.0
For Splatoon 2

5.0.1 ⟶ 5.1.0 Version history

Version 5.1.0 is an update for Splatoon 2 that is due to be released on 6 January 2020 at 02:00 UTC.

Balance changes

Main weapons

Specifications for some of the main weapons have been changed.

Weapon	Change
Splattershot Tentatek Splattershot Kensa Splattershot Hero Shot Replica Octo Shot Replica	▲ Ink consumption has been reduced by about 8%.
Luna Blaster Luna Blaster Neo Kensa Luna Blaster	▲ After firing, the time limit before acting has been reduced by about 4/60 seconds. ▲ Ink consumption has been reduced by about 17%.
L-3 Nozzlenose L-3 Nozzlenose D Kensa L-3 Nozzlenose	▼ Increased ink consumption by about 15%. ▼ Reduced the effect of the gear ability Main Power Up. The number of slots required to reach 33.3 damage has been changed from 1.8 mains to 2.4 mains. Each sub slot is equivalent to 0.3 main slots.
Splat Charger Firefin Splat Charger Kensa Charger Hero Charger Replica	▼ Reduced the width of ink shots.
Splatterscope Firefin Splatterscope Kensa Splatterscope	▼ Reduced the width of ink shots.
Bamboozler 14 Mk I Bamboozler 14 Mk II Bamboozler 14 Mk III	▼ Reduced the effect of the gear ability Main Power Up. The number of slots required to reach full 99.9 damage has been changed from 4.1 mains to 4.4 mains. Each sub slot is equivalent to 0.3 main slots.

Special weapons

Specifications for some of the special weapons have been changed.

Weapon	Change
Splashdown	▲ The range of damage has been extended upwards. With this change, it is easier to do large amounts of damage to opponents in the air, even if you are further away. Damage to opponents at or below the center of the explosion remains the same. ▲ Increased damage to opponent's Baller by about 21%.
Baller	▼ Duration has been reduced from about 7 seconds to about 6 seconds.

Special gauge

Points required to fill the special gauge for some weapons have been changed.

Weapon	Adjustment
Tentatek Splattershot Octo Shot Replica	▲ 210 → 200
Octobrush Herobrush Replica	▲ 180 → 170
Enperry Splat Dualies	▲ 210 → 200
L-3 Nozzlenose	▼ 190 → 210
L-3 Nozzlenose D	▼ 180 → 200
Bamboozler 14 Mk I	▼ 180 → 200
Soda Slosher	▼ 200 → 210
Tenta Camo Brella	▼ 200 → 210

External links

• Nintendo support page for Splatoon 2 updates
• Nintendo JP support page for Splatoon 2 updates