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The '''Tri-Stringer''' is a [[main weapon]] in {{S3}}. | The '''Tri-Stringer''' is a [[main weapon]] in {{S3}}. It was initially shown in the announcement trailer for ''Splatoon 3'' on {{date|2021-02-17}}<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5JIjeRZpUc {{YT}} ''Splatoon 3'' – announcement trailer (Nintendo Switch)]</ref>, and its name was revealed on {{date|2022-04-22}}.<ref name=SplatoonNA>[https://twitter.com/SplatoonNA/status/1517496340044914688 {{TWI}} @SplatoonNA on Twitter]</ref> | ||
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The Tri-Stringer resembles a [[wikipedia:Bow and arrow|bow and arrow]] or a miniature [[wikipedia:Ballista|ballista]], but made out of parts of a fishing rod, including a reel and string. The reel is attached to a mechanism including three tubes, with the one in the center resembling a pump. The tubes and the string change color to match the player's ink. | |||
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When the Tri-Stringer is fired with a tap of {{button|ZR|Switch}} , it launches three projectiles of [[ink]], each dealing 30 damage. The Tri-Stringer can shoot horizontally or vertically, depending on whether the user is jumping or not (in either case, the projectiles will travel in an arc and can be used to easily target areas behind cover). The Tri-Stringer is also capable of charging its shots and incorporates elements of both [[Charger|chargers]] and [[Splatling|splatlings]]. Like chargers, the weapon has a telltale glow when charged and fires once for each release of {{button|ZR|Switch}}. However, unlike chargers, there is no visible laser sight, making it difficult to tell where a Tri-Stringer user is aiming. Much like splatlings, however, the weapon also possesses two rings indicating its charge: these signify the points at which its shots become strongest and fly furthest & closest together, respectively. To fire the weapon, the user pulls back on the string, which changes color depending on the user's ink, and then releases it after a short period. <ref>[https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1362182814502846466 {{TWI}} @NintendoAmerica on Twitter]</ref> | |||
If the weapon has been charged sufficiently (at least one ring of charge), the Tri-Stringer will shoot three projectiles resembling frozen popsicles which will explode after a few seconds. The ink tanks on the weapon and the bowstring seem to light up for a short period after being fired. Any charged 'arrows' that hit an opponent directly deal 35 damage, for a maximum of 105 damage with precise aim. Any projectiles of a charged Tri-Stringer shot that do not strike an opponent will stick to surfaces for just under a second, appearing as a small lump of ink that gradually glows brighter, and will then explode dealing 28 area-of-effect damage (per arrow, for a total of 84 damage if struck by all three explosions) and inking in a short range. | |||
It appears in 6 missions in [[Alterna]]: | It appears in 6 missions in [[Alterna]]: | ||
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* {{RotMMission|05|10}} [[Shooter on Rails]] | * {{RotMMission|05|10}} [[Shooter on Rails]] | ||
* {{RotMMission|06|08}} [[Breathe In, Breathe Out]] | * {{RotMMission|06|08}} [[Breathe In, Breathe Out]] | ||
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Revision as of 12:08, 16 March 2023
The Tri-Stringer is a main weapon in Splatoon 3. It was initially shown in the announcement trailer for Splatoon 3 on 17 February 2021[1], and its name was revealed on 22 April 2022.[2]
Appearance
The Tri-Stringer resembles a bow and arrow or a miniature ballista, but made out of parts of a fishing rod, including a reel and string. The reel is attached to a mechanism including three tubes, with the one in the center resembling a pump. The tubes and the string change color to match the player's ink.
Splatoon 3
| Basic information | |
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| Category | Main |
| Class |  Stringer
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| Sub |  Toxic Mist
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| Special |  Killer Wail 5.1
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| Special points | 190p |
| Range | |
| Charge speed | |
| Mobility | |
| Obtainable at | |
| Level | 4 |
| Specifications | |
| Base damage | 30–35 (Partial charge) 35 (Full charge) 28 (Projectile explosion) |
When the Tri-Stringer is fired with a tap of , it launches three projectiles of ink, each dealing 30 damage. The Tri-Stringer can shoot horizontally or vertically, depending on whether the user is jumping or not (in either case, the projectiles will travel in an arc and can be used to easily target areas behind cover). The Tri-Stringer is also capable of charging its shots and incorporates elements of both chargers and splatlings. Like chargers, the weapon has a telltale glow when charged and fires once for each release of . However, unlike chargers, there is no visible laser sight, making it difficult to tell where a Tri-Stringer user is aiming. Much like splatlings, however, the weapon also possesses two rings indicating its charge: these signify the points at which its shots become strongest and fly furthest & closest together, respectively. To fire the weapon, the user pulls back on the string, which changes color depending on the user's ink, and then releases it after a short period. [3]
If the weapon has been charged sufficiently (at least one ring of charge), the Tri-Stringer will shoot three projectiles resembling frozen popsicles which will explode after a few seconds. The ink tanks on the weapon and the bowstring seem to light up for a short period after being fired. Any charged 'arrows' that hit an opponent directly deal 35 damage, for a maximum of 105 damage with precise aim. Any projectiles of a charged Tri-Stringer shot that do not strike an opponent will stick to surfaces for just under a second, appearing as a small lump of ink that gradually glows brighter, and will then explode dealing 28 area-of-effect damage (per arrow, for a total of 84 damage if struck by all three explosions) and inking in a short range.
It appears in 6 missions in Alterna:
- 0109 The String's the Thing
- 0404 Splash the Block Party
- 0504 Barriers! They've Got You Covered
- 0507 One-Way Ride through Target Town
- 0510 Shooter on Rails
- 0608 Breathe In, Breathe Out
Version history
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Quotes
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Sheldon's Introduction
I am so excited to share this new weapon tech with you. Behold the Tri-Stringer - a stringer-type weapon that fires in three directions at once! Press while standing or running, and the ink will fire horizontally. Press while jumping for a shot that's concentrated vertically. The flexibility is unparalleled! And that's not even the best part. You can hold down to charge a shot! The ink will fly farther AND explode if it hits a wall or the floor. I could go on all day about stringers, but I should mention that the Toxic Mist sub is great for keeping enemies at bay, or at least slowing them down. And for enemies that you can't even reach with a charged shot, you've got the Killer Wail 5.1 with supersonic range at your disposal. I hope you'll give one of the new stringers a try! |
| “ | Behold! We've captured footage of a stringer type weapon. This is the Tri-Stringer, which can fire in three directions simultaneously and unleash charged shots that briefly freeze before exploding. Our lab is hoping to obtain one of these for further |
” | — @SplatoonNA[2]
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Badges
- Main article: Badge#Weapon freshness
Reaching certain Freshness levels with the Tri-Stringer will reward the player with special badges that they can use on their Splashtag.
| Tri-Stringer Badges | ||
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4★ Tri-Stringer User | |
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5★ Tri-Stringer User | |
Gallery
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Promo image
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An Inkling holding the Tri-Stringer
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The Tri-Stringer being fired while jumping
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The Tri-Stringer being fired by an Inkling jumping on a grate
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The Tri-Stringer charging its shot
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An Inkling readying the Tri-Stringer to fire
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Key art with the Tri-Stringer
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Horizontal key art with the Tri-Stringer
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Icon with the Tri-Stringer
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Render of an Inkling with the Tri-Stringer
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An Octoling using the Tri-Stringer
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Held by the Inkling on the right
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2D icon
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Early footage of the Tri-Stringer being used in Splatoon 3 gameplay. (link to file)
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Tri-Stringer model rotating (link to file)
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Inkling with the Tri-Stringer shoots strings of ink. (link to file)
Trivia
- The Tri-Stringer was originally shown in pre-release footage to have Splat Bombs and the Trizooka as its kit before it was changed to Toxic Mist and the Killer Wail 5.1. Its previous kit was given to the Clash Blaster.
- The Tri-Stringer was one of the 26 weapons available to use in the Splatoon 3 Splatfest World Premiere.
- It is the only weapon in the stringer class featured in this event.
- Before the release of Splatoon 3, the Tri-Stringer was unable to shoot explosive arrows and had the ability to store its charge.[4] These abilities were removed and given to the REEF-LUX 450.
- As it first appears in Splatoon 3, the Tri-Stringer is one of seven main weapons (besides reskins) to have no canonical variants, the others being the Splatana Stamper, Splatana Wiper, REEF-LUX 450, Splattershot Nova, Big Swig Roller and Snipewriter 5H.
- When all three shots from one charge of the weapon hit a single opponent, a special hit sound effect plays, accompanied by a visible flash.
- This effect is shared with the H-3 Nozzlenose family and the REEF-LUX 450.
- This effect does not occur in Salmon Run Next Wave.
