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The '''.52 Gal''' is a [[main weapon]] in ''[[Splatoon]]'' and ''[[Splatoon 2]]''.
The '''.52 Gal''' is a [[main weapon]] in ''[[Splatoon]]'' and ''[[Splatoon 2]]''.


A member of the [[Shooter]] class, this weapon distinguishes itself by outputting enough ink in each shot to splat opponents in two hits, while still having a decent rate of fire. The weapon's fire rate is lesser than the {{Weapon|Main|Splattershot Pro}} and greater than the {{Weapon|Main|.96 Gal}}. Its only major drawback is its poor accuracy; many shots deviate far enough to the left or right that they miss the target. The .52 Gal and its close relative the {{Weapon|Main|.96 Gal}} share their visual design and high-damage, low-accuracy performance.
A member of the [[shooter]] class, this weapon distinguishes itself by outputting enough ink in each shot to splat opponents in two hits, while still having a decent rate of fire. The weapon's fire rate is lesser than the {{WeaponT|S|Main|Splattershot Pro}} and greater than the {{WeaponT|S|Main|.96 Gal}}. Its only major drawback is its poor accuracy; many shots deviate far enough to the left or right that they miss the target. The .52 Gal and its close relative the {{WeaponT|S|Main|.96 Gal}} share their visual design and high-damage, low-accuracy performance.


The weapon is designed with a [[Wikipedia:Water cooler|water cooler]] bottle as a base. A grip, sight, and high-caliber gun barrel are clamped to the bottle. The parts surrounding the bottle are black plastic with pink accents, while the bottle matches the player's [[ink]] color.
The weapon is designed with a [[Wikipedia:Water cooler|water cooler]] bottle as a base. A grip, sight, and high-caliber gun barrel are clamped to the bottle. The parts surrounding the bottle are black plastic with pink accents, while the bottle matches the player's [[ink]] color.
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|fire_rate = 30
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The .52 Gal comes in a set with the {{Weapon|Sub|Splash Wall|game=Splatoon}} and {{Weapon|Special|Killer Wail|game=Splatoon}}. Each shot consumes 1.2% of the ink tank capacity, allowing for 83 shots to be fired per tank.
The .52 Gal comes in a set with the {{WeaponT|S|Sub|Splash Wall}} and {{WeaponT|S|Special|Killer Wail}}. Each shot consumes 1.2% of the ink tank capacity, allowing for 83 shots to be fired per tank.


=== Version history ===
=== Version history ===
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<gallery mode="nolines">
<gallery mode="nolines">
.52 Gal.png|Promo image.
.52 Gal.png|Promo image.
.52Galrange.jpg|The {{PAGENAME}}'s range.
.52Galrange.jpg|The .52 Gal's range.
Tentacles helmet + green striped ls + crazy arrows.png|A male [[Inkling]] firing the .52 Gal.
Tentacles helmet + green striped ls + crazy arrows.png|A male [[Inkling]] firing the .52 Gal.
Feature-new.png|Another male Inkling (far left) firing the {{PAGENAME}}.
Feature-new.png|Another male Inkling (far left) firing the .52 Gal.
119998 Shop Weapon EN.jpg|A prerelease screenshot with the original name and [[Special Weapon]] of the .52 Gal.
119998 Shop Weapon EN.jpg|A prerelease screenshot with the original name and [[special weapon]] of the .52 Gal.
JPT52Gal.png|Official art of an Inkling holding the {{PAGENAME}}.
JPT52Gal.png|Official art of an Inkling holding the .52 Gal.
Intro-purple-team.png|Art of a team of [[Inkling]]s - the farthest is holding the {{PAGENAME}}.
Intro-purple-team.png|Art of a team of [[Inkling]]s - the farthest is holding the .52 Gal.
JAPAN EXPO 2015 Promo.jpg|Art of a female Inkling holding the {{PAGENAME}}.
JAPAN EXPO 2015 Promo.jpg|Art of a female Inkling holding the .52 Gal.
Inkling Halloween.jpg|Art of a male Inkling (upper left) holding a {{PAGENAME}} inside a bouquet.
Inkling Halloween.jpg|Art of a male Inkling (upper left) holding a .52 Gal inside a bouquet.
Art book cover scan.jpg|A female Inkling brandishes the {{PAGENAME}} on the cover of the ''[[Splatoon Ikasu Artbook]]''.
Art book cover scan.jpg|A female Inkling brandishes the .52 Gal on the cover of the ''[[Splatoon Ikasu Artbook]]''.
Concept Art - .52 Gal.png|Concept art of the .52 Gal.
Concept Art - .52 Gal.png|Concept art of the .52 Gal.
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=== Similar weapons ===
=== Similar weapons ===
*{{Weapon|Main|.52 Gal Deco|game=Splatoon}}
*{{WeaponT|S|Main|.52 Gal Deco|32}}
*{{Weapon|Main|.96 Gal|game=Splatoon}}
*{{WeaponT|S|Main|.96 Gal|32}}
*{{Weapon|Main|.96 Gal Deco|game=Splatoon}}
*{{WeaponT|S|Main|.96 Gal Deco|32}}
{{clr}}
{{clr}}


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|fire_rate = 25
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The .52 Gal returns in ''[[Splatoon 2]]'', with an identical appearance but slightly changed performance. It comes with the {{Weapon|Sub|Point Sensor|game=Splatoon 2}} and {{Weapon|Special|Baller|game=Splatoon 2}}. Each shot consumes 1.3% of the ink tank capacity, allowing for 76 shots to be fired per tank.
The .52 Gal returns in ''[[Splatoon 2]]'', with an identical appearance but slightly changed performance. It comes with the {{WeaponT|S2|Sub|Point Sensor}} and {{WeaponT|S2|Special|Baller}}. Each shot consumes 1.3% of the ink tank capacity, allowing for 76 shots to be fired per tank.


=== Version history ===
=== Version history ===
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=== Similar weapons ===
=== Similar weapons ===
*{{Weapon|Main|.96 Gal|game=Splatoon 2}}
*{{WeaponT|S2|Main|.96 Gal|32}}
{{clr}}
{{clr}}


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== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
*The .52 Gal's name may be a reference to its base damage per shot of 52. The {{Weapon|Main|.96 Gal|game=Splatoon}}'s damage per shot is not 96, however.
*The .52 Gal's name may be a reference to its base damage per shot of 52. The {{WeaponT|S|Main|.96 Gal}}'s damage per shot is not 96, however.
*The .52 Gal was originally called the "5.2 Gallon" came with the {{Weapon|Special|Inkstrike|game=Splatoon}} instead of the {{Weapon|Special|Killer Wail|game=Splatoon}}. This can be seen in an image from before ''[[Splatoon]]'''s release.
*The .52 Gal was originally called the "5.2 Gallon" came with the {{WeaponT|S|Special|Inkstrike}} instead of the {{WeaponT|S|Special|Killer Wail}}. This can be seen in an image from before ''[[Splatoon]]'''s release.


== Etymology ==
== Etymology ==

Revision as of 19:09, 24 November 2017

The .52 Gal is a main weapon in Splatoon and Splatoon 2.

A member of the shooter class, this weapon distinguishes itself by outputting enough ink in each shot to splat opponents in two hits, while still having a decent rate of fire. The weapon's fire rate is lesser than the Template:WeaponT and greater than the Template:WeaponT. Its only major drawback is its poor accuracy; many shots deviate far enough to the left or right that they miss the target. The .52 Gal and its close relative the Template:WeaponT share their visual design and high-damage, low-accuracy performance.

The weapon is designed with a water cooler bottle as a base. A grip, sight, and high-caliber gun barrel are clamped to the bottle. The parts surrounding the bottle are black plastic with pink accents, while the bottle matches the player's ink color.

Splatoon

.52 Gal

.52 Gal

Basic information
Category Main
Class Shooter
Sub S Weapon Sub Splash Wall.png Splash Wall
Special S Weapon Special Killer Wail.png Killer Wail
Special points 180pp
Special depletion Special gauge 60%
Range
50 / 100
Damage
70 / 100
Impact
Fire rate
30 / 100
Charge speed
Ink speed
Mobility
Durability
Handling
Obtainable at
Level 5
Cost Cash 3,000
Requirement
Added in
Specifications
Weight
Base damage 52
Base duration
Ink consumption
Base range
Rate of fire
Muzzle velocity
Base accuracy
MPU effect
SPU effect
SPU effect
Other variant

The .52 Gal comes in a set with the Template:WeaponT and Template:WeaponT. Each shot consumes 1.2% of the ink tank capacity, allowing for 83 shots to be fired per tank.

Version history

2.7.0

  • ▼ Special gauge loss: 50% → up to 60%

Gallery

Demonstration

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Splatoon 2

.52 Gal

.52 Gal

Basic information
Category Main
Class Shooter
Sub S2 Weapon Sub Point Sensor.png Point Sensor
Special S2 Weapon Special Baller.png Baller
Special points 190pp
Special depletion
Range
50 / 100
Damage
75 / 100
Impact
Fire rate
25 / 100
Charge speed
Ink speed
Mobility
Durability
Handling
Obtainable at
Level 14
Cost Cash 9,500
Requirement
Added in
Specifications
Weight
Base damage 52
Base duration
Ink consumption
Base range
Rate of fire
Muzzle velocity
Base accuracy
MPU effect
SPU effect
SPU effect
Other variant

The .52 Gal returns in Splatoon 2, with an identical appearance but slightly changed performance. It comes with the Template:WeaponT and Template:WeaponT. Each shot consumes 1.3% of the ink tank capacity, allowing for 76 shots to be fired per tank.

Version history

Base game

  • ▼ Ink consumption: 1.2% → 1.3%

1.4.0

  • ▼ Points to fill special gauge: 180 → 190
  • ▲ Increased firing range by roughly 6% while not changing the range at which each shot deals more than 50 damage.

Gallery

Demonstration

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Similar weapons

Click to view the quotes for .52 Gal. View the quotation page.

Trivia

  • The .52 Gal's name may be a reference to its base damage per shot of 52. The Template:WeaponT's damage per shot is not 96, however.
  • The .52 Gal was originally called the "5.2 Gallon" came with the Template:WeaponT instead of the Template:WeaponT. This can be seen in an image from before Splatoon's release.

Etymology

.52 Gal is short for .52 Gallon. "Gal" is also a play on Cal, short form of Caliber, a term commonly used when describing the diameter of bullets for fire-arms.

.52ガロン .52 Garon has the same origin as the English name, but without Gallon shortened to Gal.

Names in other languages

Template:Foreignname

Template:WeaponsPro Template:WeaponsPro2

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