Baller

The Baller is a special weapon in Splatoon 2. It resembles a beach ball, and is similar to the Bubbler from Splatoon.

Splatoon 2

Baller


Category	Special
Class
Sub
Special
Special points
Special depletion
Range
Damage
Impact
Fire rate
Charge speed
Ink speed
Mobility
Durability
Handling
Level
Cost
Requirement
Added in		Specifications
Weight
Base damage	50 (Contact) 55 (Splash) 180 (Direct hit)
Base duration	6s (automatic detonation)
Ink consumption
Base range
Rate of fire
Muzzle velocity
Base accuracy
MPU effect
SPU effect
SPU effect
Other variant

When using the special move, an Inkling will enter the Baller. This allows them to move quickly and blocks incoming damage taken while inking the ground as they move, and also allows them to walk up walls. If is held while in the bubble, or after a set period of time, the Baller explodes, covering the surrounding area in ink. The Baller being inked results in it shrinking, eventually disappearing, instead of the Inkling using it taking damage.

Use

The Baller can be used as a type of panic button to protect yourself similar to the Bubbler in Splatoon.
Players are completely immune to the effects of Toxic Mist while using the Baller. Since the player wouldn't actually be exposed to the mist while inside the air tight ball.

Version history

Version	Adjustments
1.2.0	▲ During use, reduced amount of damage received from opponent Shooters (excluding Blasters), Splatlings, and Dualies by 40%.
1.3.0	▲ Made the Baller less likely to be knocked back when hit with enemy attacks. ▲ Increased durability of the Baller by about 33% when the gear ability “Special Power Up” isn’t being used. (Durability when using the maximum amount of “Special Power Up” remains unchanged. ) ▲ Increased damage radius of explosion by roughly 17% and radius of ink coverage by roughly 7%. ▲ Increased minimum damage caused by explosion: 30.0 → 55.0 ▲ Increased power of explosion to knock back opponents.
1.4.0	▲ Increased damage dealt to opposing Ballers by bursting bubbles by roughly 150%. ▼ Made movement of the Baller easier to hear for surrounding players. ▼ Decreased the radius of minimum damage (55 damage) dealt by the explosion of the Baller by roughly 14% when Special Power Up isn’t being used. ※ Due to changes in gear ability balancing, this radius will be the same as it was previously when the maximum amount of Special Power Up is being used.
2.3.0	▲ Made it so the player can change direction of movement more quickly than before.
3.0.0	▲ Climbing surfaces where inkable walls connect to non-inkable walls will now be easier.
4.3.0	▲ Increased damage dealt to brella canopy's from 300% to 480%. ▼ Increased damage taken by Splashdown by 250%.

Sets

Weapons with Baller in Splatoon 2

Main	#ID	Sub	Special	Special Points	Level	Price	Class	Introduced
.52 Gal	50	Point Sensor	Baller	170p	14	9500	Shooter	7 July 2017 (1.0.0)
Aerospray RG	31	Sprinkler	Baller	180p	28	16900	Shooter	7 July 2017 (1.0.0)
Custom Explosher	3041	Point Sensor	Baller	220p	22	12400	Slosher	5 December 2018 (4.3.0)
Glooga Dualies Deco	5021	Splash Wall	Baller	180p	24	13700	Dualie	25 April 2018 (3.0.0)
Inkbrush Nouveau	1101	Ink Mine	Baller	180p	7	7000	Roller	11 November 2017
Kensa Charger	2012	Sprinkler	Baller	190p	19	14500	Charger	14 September 2018 (4.0.0)
Kensa Rapid Blaster	242	Torpedo	Baller	200p	21	13500	Shooter	5 December 2018 (4.3.0)
Kensa Splat Dualies	5012	Suction Bomb	Baller	200p	16	13000	Dualie	14 September 2018 (4.0.0)
Kensa Splatterscope	2022	Sprinkler	Baller	190p	28	20400	Charger	14 September 2018 (4.0.0)
Krak-On Splat Roller	1011	Squid Beakon	Baller	170p	12	9200	Roller	7 July 2017 (1.0.0)
L-3 Nozzlenose	300	Curling Bomb	Baller	220p	18	10400	Shooter	7 July 2017 (1.0.0)
Luna Blaster	200	Splat Bomb	Baller	170p	19	12100	Shooter	7 July 2017 (1.0.0)
Nautilus 47	4040	Point Sensor	Baller	180p	26	14700	Splatling	1 August 2018
New Squiffer	2001	Autobomb	Baller	180p	17	11000	Charger	25 April 2018 (3.0.0)
Slosher Deco	3001	Sprinkler	Baller	210p	8	8000	Slosher	15 December 2017
Undercover Sorella Brella	6021	Splat Bomb	Baller	180p	19	11900	Brella	1 June 2018