.96 Gal

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The .96 Gal is a Main Weapon in Splatoon.

Description

The .96 Gal is an improved version of the .52 Gal, with more stability, range, and power. However, it consumes ink extremely quickly. This weapon comes in a set with the Sprinkler and Echolocator.

Similar to the .52 Gal, but with an improved mechanism and a more stable shot. Range and power have been increased...at the cost of being even more ink hungry.
— In-Game Description(NA)[a]
Similar to the .52 Gal, but with an improved mechanism and a more stable shot. Range and power have been increased - at the cost of being even more ink hungry.
— In-Game Description(EU/OC)[b]
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Sheldon's Introduction

The .96 Gal's main weapon has an extra-large ink tank, allowing for powerful shots with a lot of range! And the Sprinkler and Echolocator can be used to keep foes riiiiiiight where you want them.

So it's an excellent weapon for fighters who want to control the pace of battle!

(NA)[a]

Notes

This weapon's slow fire rate and high ink consumption make it a poor choice for Turf War. But its range and power make up for its lack of coverage in Splat Zones. Since you can only have one Sprinkler on the field at a time, consider using the Ink Saver (Main) ability over Ink Saver (Sub). This will let you make the most of what ink you have left after using a Sprinkler.
— Splatoon Prima Guide

Demonstration

Version history

2.7.0

  • Damage per shot: 62 → 52
  • Spread reduced by about 11%.
  • Special gauge loss: 50% → as low as 40%

Recommended Abilities

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The .96 Gal is an extremely ink-hungry weapon, so mitigating this is a good idea, with Ink Recovery Up allowing for long term and frequent map presence.

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With the Version 2.7.0 update, the .96 Gal can be reduced to a 3-hit kill with just one Defense Up main ability or 3 Defense Up sub-abilities. Since the .96 Gal fires slowly for a shooter, a single extra hit needed makes a significant difference, so at least a small amount of Damage Up is strongly recommended.

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Ink Resistance Up allows more maneuverability and speed while walking or swimming through it, and is effective in escaping tough situations, particularly when out of ink to reduce damage taken and increase the probability of survival

Trivia

  • This is the last of the original weapons to receive a re-skin of itself, as the .96 Gal Deco came out on July 7, 2015.

Gallery

Similar weapons

Name Origin

.96 Gal is short for .96 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.

.96ガロン .96 Garon has the same origin as the English name, but without Gallon shortened to Gal.

Names in other languages

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