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|base = 180 (Direct hit)<br>30 ([[Damage#Splash damage|Splash]]) | |base = 180 (Direct hit)<br>30 ([[Damage#Splash damage|Splash]]) | ||
|ink = ??% | |ink = ??% | ||
|strengths = Lethal damage, quick detonation, good splash radius | |strengths = Lethal damage, quick detonation, good splash radius, [[Community Glossary#Area denial|area denial]], [[Community Glossary#Zoning|zoning]], poking | ||
|weaknesses = | |weaknesses = Has a smaller splash radius and requires more precise aim than a [[Competitive:Suction Bomb|Suction Bomb]] | ||
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Returning in {{S3}}, the '''Splat Bomb''' is a staple of the ''[[Splatoon (series)|Splatoon]]'' series alongside other weapons, such as the [[Competitive:Splattershot|Splattershot]] and the [[Competitive:Splat Roller|Splat Roller]]. As the first sub weapon introduced in the game, it retains its trademark versatility, providing great utility for almost every main weapon, regardless of range or role. | Returning in {{S3}}, the '''Splat Bomb''' is a staple of the ''[[Splatoon (series)|Splatoon]]'' series alongside other weapons, such as the [[Competitive:Splattershot|Splattershot]] and the [[Competitive:Splat Roller|Splat Roller]]. As the first sub weapon introduced in the game, it retains its trademark versatility, providing great utility for almost every main weapon, regardless of range or role. | ||
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* Compared to those in {{S2}}, Splat Bombs in ''Splatoon 3'' have a slightly smaller lethal radius but the same damage radius. | * Compared to those in {{S2}}, Splat Bombs in ''Splatoon 3'' have a slightly smaller lethal radius but the same damage radius. | ||
* The Splat Bomb's one-second detonation timer begins as soon as it contacts any surface. Therefore, its user can exploit this trait in a couple of ways: | * The Splat Bomb's one-second detonation timer begins as soon as it contacts any surface. Therefore, its user can exploit this trait in a couple of ways:<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/shorts/WckHzSfjx10 {{YT}} "Rolling Splat Bombs - Squid School ''Splatoon 2'' Competitive Basics #shorts"] by Gem of [https://www.youtube.com/c/SquidSchool Squid School]</ref> | ||
** Simply dropping a Splat Bomb at your feet can provide time and space to flee from an opponent pursuing you, particularly if you are in a disadvantageous position, such as… | ** Simply dropping a Splat Bomb at your feet can provide time and space to flee from an opponent pursuing you, particularly if you are in a disadvantageous position, such as… | ||
*** …if you are wielding a slow-firing or long-ranged weapon, such as the [[Competitive:Splat Charger|Splat Charger]], while the opponent has a rapid-firing, high [[Community Glossary#Damage per second|DPS]] weapon. | *** …if you are wielding a slow-firing or long-ranged weapon, such as the [[Competitive:Splat Charger|Splat Charger]], while the opponent has a rapid-firing, high [[Community Glossary#Damage per second|DPS]] weapon. | ||
*** …if your team is currently outnumbered and you need to [[Super Jump]] back to your [[spawn point]] to preserve your [[special gauge]] progress. | *** …if your team is currently outnumbered and you need to [[Super Jump]] back to your [[spawn point]] to preserve your [[special gauge]] progress. | ||
** Rolling the Splat Bomb like a bowling ball enables | ** Rolling the Splat Bomb like a bowling ball enables its user to deny space, poke at opponents, or force them to move in a certain direction.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/shorts/StfKIV42-II {{YT}} "Sub Weapons Tips & Tricks part 1 - Squid School #shorts"] by Gem of Squid School</ref> | ||
* Its resulting explosion also [[Community Glossary#Turfing|turfs]] any nearby [[surfaces]], helping its user's team gain or maintain [[Community Glossary#Map control|map control]], capture [[Splat Zones]], and build up their special gauge. | * Its resulting explosion also [[Community Glossary#Turfing|turfs]] any nearby [[surfaces]], helping its user's team gain or maintain [[Community Glossary#Map control|map control]], capture [[Splat Zones]], and build up their special gauge. | ||
* Carefully lobbing a Splat Bomb at an opponent who is advantageously positioned (e.g., on their [[Competitive:Callouts#Location naming|Snipe]] or another elevated location) can affect their aim and force them to vacate their position — even a brief distraction can help your team push the objective. | * Carefully lobbing a Splat Bomb at an opponent who is advantageously positioned (e.g., on their [[Competitive:Callouts#Location naming|Snipe]] or another elevated location) can affect their aim and force them to vacate their position — even a brief distraction can help your team push the objective. | ||
* A Splat Bomb can damage or destroy an opponent's [[brella]] shield, [[Competitive:Splash Wall|Splash Wall]], or [[Competitive:Big Bubbler|Big Bubbler]] or the [[Rainmaker shield]], while detonating on contact. Any opponents caught within the Splat Bomb's explosion will get damaged or splatted. | * A Splat Bomb can damage or destroy an opponent's [[brella]] shield, [[Competitive:Splash Wall|Splash Wall]], or [[Competitive:Big Bubbler|Big Bubbler]] or the [[Rainmaker shield]], while detonating on contact. Any opponents caught within the Splat Bomb's explosion will get damaged or splatted. | ||
* Using any special weapon also provides a free [[ink tank]] refill. For example, a [[Competitive:Splattershot Jr.|Splattershot Jr.]] user can throw a bomb or two before and after using Big Bubbler. | |||
While very useful, Splat Bombs are not without a few weaknesses, some in comparison to Suction Bombs: | |||
* Suction Bombs have larger damage and turfing radii than Splat Bombs, making them more effective at area denial and turfing. | |||
* When aiming at small raised areas, such as the [[Tower Control|Tower]], a Splat Bomb requires more precise aiming due to its tendency to roll along surfaces. | |||
* An opponent's [[Competitive:Booyah Bomb|Booyah Bomb]] or [[Competitive:Ultra Stamp|Ultra Stamp]] will defuse any Splat Bombs it touches, so hold off using them until after their special weapon finishes. | * An opponent's [[Competitive:Booyah Bomb|Booyah Bomb]] or [[Competitive:Ultra Stamp|Ultra Stamp]] will defuse any Splat Bombs it touches, so hold off using them until after their special weapon finishes. | ||
===Synergy=== | ===Synergy=== | ||
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* Their lethal explosion provides space for its user's team to either push into an area held by the opponent or stall an opponent's push. | * Their lethal explosion provides space for its user's team to either push into an area held by the opponent or stall an opponent's push. | ||
* The turf inked by the resulting explosion contributes to both maintaining [[Community Glossary#Map control|map control]] and building up the [[special gauge]]. | * The turf inked by the resulting explosion contributes to both maintaining [[Community Glossary#Map control|map control]] and building up the [[special gauge]]. | ||
* In [[Rainmaker]], lethal bombs become even more valuable for many reasons, including some mentioned above:<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z25MxBDd9e4 {{YT}} "Rainmaker Guide - Squid School"] by Gem of Squid School</ref> | |||
** They inflict double their usual damage onto the Rainmaker shield, hastening the process of popping it. | |||
** Their one-hit-splat gives its user the potential to instantly stop an opposing Rainmaker push, especially near the end of the game or during [[Overtime]]. | |||
** Because of their one-hit-splat potential, they can be used to slow opposing Rainmaker pushes by denying opponents the space just in front of them. | |||
===Countermeasures=== | ===Countermeasures=== | ||
Splat Bombs provide an opponent – especially a skilled one – the potential to splat you or your teammates in one hit, which also enable them to poke at your team's territory, deny your team space, and even ink turf — all from a relatively safe position. Since a large number of weapons sets include Splat Bombs (and other lethal bombs), it would be wise to prepare yourself for any Splat Bombs that might come your way. | |||
* While the lethal damage of the Splat Bomb can only be avoided by dodging, its splash damage can be reduced by equipping [[Sub Resistance Up]]. Just three [[ability point]]s, or one [[Community Glossary#Main and Sub|sub]], offer good utility against Splat Bombs: | * While the lethal damage of the Splat Bomb can only be avoided by dodging, its splash damage can be reduced by equipping [[Sub Resistance Up]]. Just three [[ability point]]s, or one [[Community Glossary#Main and Sub|sub]], offer good utility against Splat Bombs: | ||
** A player who has taken at least 30 HP of damage from the opponent (thus, has no more than 70 HP) will be visible on the opponents' [[map]]. Sub Resistance Up prevents its user from being exposed by the splash damage of a single Splat Bomb. | ** A player who has taken at least 30 HP of damage from the opponent (thus, has no more than 70 HP) will be visible on the opponents' [[map]]. Sub Resistance Up prevents its user from being exposed by the splash damage of a single Splat Bomb. | ||
Revision as of 01:27, 29 August 2022
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Splatoon 2
Splat Bomb
| Base damage | 30 (Splash) 180 (Direct hit) |
| Ink consumption | 70% |
| Strengths | Lethal damage, decent splash radius, zoning, poking, area denial, versatility[1] |
| Weaknesses | Requires precise aiming, less damage and smaller splash radius than a Suction Bomb |
The Splat Bomb is the first sub weapon to be introduced in the game, alongside the Splattershot Jr. It is a strong offensive and zoning weapon to more than compensate for the first main weapon's weaknesses and is a versatile sub weapon found in a variety of kits, from short-ranged slayer's and support weapons to long-ranged anchor's weapons.
Use
The Splat Bomb is both powerful and versatile:
- The Splat Bomb's one-second detonation timer begins as soon as it contacts any surface. Therefore, rolling the Splat Bomb like a bowling ball will produce the quickest explosion for instant area denial.[2]
- If using a long-ranged weapon, such as a Splat Charger or Gold Dynamo Roller, and an opponent gets too close, either dropping a Splat Bomb at your feet or rolling it like a bowling ball can provide time and space to escape.
- The damage an exploding Splat Bomb inflicts onto a target depends on the distance between them:[3]
- Targets within 40 DU – a little under one distance line away in the Shooting Range – will receive 180 HP, or health points, of damage — more than enough to splat most opponents.
- Targets between 40 DU and 70 DU – just shy of 1.5 distance lines away – will receive 30 HP of damage, which is sometimes enough to splat weakened opponents.
- When attacking an opponent's position, try to throw Splat Bombs behind the opponent. This more effectively cuts off their potential escape routes.
- Splat Bombs are great at poking at and zoning out opponents during the neutral phase, stalling an opponent's push, or providing cover while fleeing.
- Carefully lobbing a Splat Bomb at an opposing anchor positioned on their snipe will hinder their ability to control space with their range.
- A Splat Bomb can damage or destroy an opponent's brella shield, Splash Wall, or Baller or the Rainmaker shield, while detonating on contact.
- An opponent's Splashdown, Booyah Bomb, or Ultra Stamp will defuse any Splat Bombs it touches, so hold off using them until after their special weapon finishes.
- Using any special weapon also provides a free ink tank refill. For example, a Splattershot Jr. user can throw a bomb or two before and after using Ink Armor.
Synergy
Lethal bombs – particularly either Splat or Suction Bombs – provide its user's team many advantages over another team that has no lethal bombs in its composition:[6]
- Their one-hit-splat offers its user's team chances of instantly gaining a numbers advantage, from which a game-winning push can arise.
- Their lethal explosion provides space for its user's team to either push into an area held by the opponent or stall an opponent's push.
- The turf inked by the resulting explosion contributes to both maintaining map control and building up the special gauge.
A player with Splat Bombs in their weapon's kit – especially one whose main weapon lacks either range or damage – can provide valuable support for any teammate:
- If using a short-ranged main weapon, cooperate with the teammate using primarily Splat Bombs when engaging an opponent: attack from different angles, or force the opponent to come within range of the teammate's weapon.
- When using a longer-ranged weapon–especially a very long-ranged weapon, such as a Splat Charger–use your main weapon more often than Splat Bombs for support fire. However, do not overlook opportunities to use Splat Bombs, particularly when restricting your opponents' movement options.
- If your teammate gets splatted and an opponent is still present, then determine whether you can easily finish them off. If your weapon is either too weak or too short-ranged or if the opponent either is too healthy or has a teammate, then strongly consider retreating instead of risking getting splatted.
Countermeasures
- While the lethal damage of the Splat Bomb can only be avoided by dodging, its splash damage can be reduced by equipping Bomb Defense Up DX. Just three ability points, or one sub, offer good utility against Splat Bombs:[7][8][9][10]
- A player who has taken at least 30 HP of damage from the opponent (thus, has no more than 70 HP) will be visible on the opponents' map. Bomb Defense Up DX prevents its user from being exposed by the splash damage of a single Splat Bomb.
- Ink Armor will not break due to splash damage from a single bomb whose splash damage normally inflicts 30 HP of damage.[9][10] With Ink Armor still intact, its wearer will only suffer a maximum of 80 HP of damage from a single hit, allowing them to withstand a single powerful attack, such as that from a Splat Charger.
- Be aware of your opponents' locations before using a brella shield, Splash Wall, Baller, or Bubble Blower, as an opponent's Splat Bombs will detonate upon impact with any of these, potentially splatting you or your teammates if caught within their lethal radius.
- When pursuing an opponent whose kit includes a lethal bomb, such as Splat Bombs, be wary of any bombs they might drop while retreating, such as around a corner or after climbing a ledge.
- Certain special weapons – such as Splashdown, Booyah Bomb, and Ultra Stamp – can negate any of the opponents' Splat Bombs.
References
- ↑
"The Best Special ISN'T Ink Armor?! - Splatoon 2 Patch 5.5 Tier List (Subs And Specials)" by Chara, formerly of Prophecy and Climb
- ↑ "Splatoon 2 North American Open September 2020 - Finals - Part 3" Game 1, Ant (Starburst) splatting two members of FTWin with a single Splat Bomb
- ↑ Splatoon 2 - Parameter Database by Lean
- ↑ "How To Get Good Using The N-Zap 8X?! (+ Handcam) | Splatoon 2" ThatSrb2DUDE, formerly of Team Olive, splats an opposing Tenta Brella user by throwing a Suction Bomb into the rear of their brella shield
- ↑ "Qualifier Finals Part 2 | Splatoon 2 North America Inkling Open 2019" Game 2, Ross (ɪик Sigma) splats Arashi (Lowkey) with a Fizzy Bomb thrown onto bubbles launched by Astrocities (ɪик Sigma)
- ↑ "Splatoon 2 - What is a good team comp? (TOP 6 mistakes)" by Sendou, formerly of Team Olive
- ↑ loadout.ink - Stat Calculator & Gear Planner for Splatoon 2, applicable for Version 4.8.0
- ↑ "How To Make A PERFECT Gear Build for ALL WEAPONS?! (Gear Building Guide) | Splatoon 2" by ThatSrb2DUDE, formerly of Team Olive
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Splatoon 2 - The Ultimate Gear Guide! (Tips and Tricks + all Abilities explained)" by Wadsm
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 "Add 3 Abilities To EASILY Improve Your Gear on ANY Weapon (Splatoon 2 Gear Guide Pt 1)" by Chara, formerly of Prophecy and Climb
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