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{{Infobox weapon
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| image    = File:Weapon Special Echolocator.png
The '''Echolocator''' is a [[special weapon]] in ''[[Splatoon]]''.
| type    = Special
| points  = {{explain|180 before Version 2.0.0|200}}
| duration = 12s
| sets    = 11
}}


The '''Echolocator''' is a [[Special Weapon]] in ''[[Splatoon]]''. When activated, enemies' positions are revealed to the player for twelve seconds.
== Appearance ==
Once activated, a digital explosion effect occurs around the user as they send black squid-shaped arrows flying to enemy players. Said arrows are black with highlights in the user's [[ink]] color. The tagged players are encircled by the aforementioned arrows and tied to members of the Echolocator user's team with a line of the user's ink color, although each line is only visible to the member it leads to.


== Description ==
== ''Splatoon'' ==
It is similar to the [[Point Sensor]], but it allows the user and their entire team to see all enemies rather than just those in range of the Point Sensor. It also completely refills the player's ink supply upon use, like all specials.
{{Infobox/Weapon
 
| game    = Splatoon
==Usage==
| category = Special
The Echolocator must be charged before use, accomplished by spreading ink. Once charged, the player may click the right analog stick to activate it. When activated, a message with the player's image and the special used (in this case, the Echolocator) is displayed for teammates to see.
| points  = 200
 
| duration = 9 seconds
==Notes==
}}
{{quote|Echolocator instantly reveals the locations of all opponents on the stage for approximately twelve seconds. And it doesn’t just work for you. Your teammates can see the locations of the enemy too. Opponents are shown on the screen as circling squid icons. The lines extending from your character’s feet show the direction in which each opponent is located—so even if an enemy is behind you, you get an indicator. With a quick glimpse, you can see exactly where each enemy is positioned. Use Echolocator in conjunction with a teammate’s [[Killer Wail]] or [[Inkstrike]]. By knowing the locations of each enemy, aiming the Killer Wail and Inkstrike specials is much easier, resulting in more splatted opponents.|Splatoon Prima Guide}}
When activated, it [[mark]]s all active opponents with black circling squids that can be seen through obstacles by the user's team.
 
* Base marking duration is 9 seconds.
==Tips==
** The duration can be extended with [[Special Duration Up]].
*This special is especially useful for tracking players who use [[Ninja Squid]], as their locations will be revealed regardless of the [[ability]].  
** The duration is reduced by 50% if the tagged opponent has [[Cold-Blooded]].
*Since the Echolocator refills the player's ink supply upon use, but does not affect the actual weapon, it can be effectively used as a free, instant refill when ink is running low.
** The tag disappears if the opponent gets splatted and does not carry over to their next life.
*This special is very useful for [[Charger]]s, as they know exactly where all the players are, in or out of ink, allowing a much easier shot.
* The [[special gauge]] is emptied immediately upon use (instead of slowly depleting over time), allowing the user to refill it immediately after use.
*When the player uses this special, four arrows spread and fly to the enemies from the player. These effects are also able to be seen by the enemies, even if hiding in ink puddle. In the worst case, the player can be found.
 
==Countering==
*The [[ability]] [[Cold Blooded]] will reduce the amount of time the player's location is revealed by the Echolocator by 75%.
*Little else can be done to counter the effects of this special, so taking up a defensive playstyle for the duration of the special can help players stay alive.  


== Sets ==
===Version history===
{{SetList}}
{| class="wikitable sitecolor-s"
<onlyinclude>|-
! Version !! Adjustments
|{{weapon|Custom Splattershot Jr.}}
|{{weapon|Disruptor|Sub}}
|{{weapon|Echolocator|Special}}
|-
|-
|{{weapon|N-ZAP '85}}
| '''{{Ver|S|2.0.0}}''' ||
|{{weapon|Splat Bomb|Sub}}
*{{nerf|Increased the amount of turf needed to be inked for filling the Special Gauge|180p|200p}}
|{{weapon|Echolocator|Special}}
|-
|{{weapon|Dual Squelcher}}
|{{weapon|Splat Bomb|Sub}}
|{{weapon|Echolocator|Special}}
|-
|{{weapon|.96 Gal}}
|{{weapon|Sprinkler|Sub}}
|{{weapon|Echolocator|Special}}
|-
|{{weapon|E-liter 3K}}
|{{weapon|Burst Bomb|Sub}}
|{{weapon|Echolocator|Special}}
|-
|{{weapon|E-liter 3K Scope}}
|{{weapon|Burst Bomb|Sub}}
|{{weapon|Echolocator|Special}}
|-
|{{weapon|Dynamo Roller}}
|{{weapon|Sprinkler|Sub}}
|{{weapon|Echolocator|Special}}
|-
|{{weapon|H-3 Nozzlenose}}
|{{weapon|Suction Bomb|Sub}}
|{{weapon|Echolocator|Special}}
|-
|{{weapon|Bamboozler 14 Mk II}}
|{{weapon|Disruptor|Sub}}
|{{weapon|Echolocator|Special}}
|-
|{{weapon|Hydra Splatling}}
|{{weapon|Splat Bomb|Sub}}
|{{weapon|Echolocator|Special}}
|-
|-
|{{weapon|Tri-Slosher Nouveau}}
| '''{{Ver|S|2.7.0}}''' ||
|{{weapon|Seeker|Sub}}
*{{nerf|Decreased the base duration|12s|9s}}
|{{weapon|Echolocator|Special}}
|}
|}</onlyinclude>
 
{{-}}


==Version history==
=== Quotes ===
===[[2.0.0]]===
{{quote|Echolocator instantly reveals the locations of all opponents on the stage for approximately twelve seconds. And it doesn't just work for you. Your teammates can see the locations of the enemy too. Opponents are shown on the screen as circling squid icons. The lines extending from your character's feet show the direction in which each opponent is located—so even if an enemy is behind you, you get an indicator. With a quick glimpse, you can see exactly where each enemy is positioned. Use Echolocator in conjunction with a teammate's [[Killer Wail]] or [[Inkstrike]]. By knowing the locations of each enemy, aiming the Killer Wail and Inkstrike specials is much easier, resulting in more splatted opponents.|Splatoon Prima Guide}}
*{{nerf|Increased the amount of turf needed to be inked for filling the Special Gauge|180p|200p}}


==Trivia==
=== Sets ===
*The name "Echolocator" is based on the term [[wikipedia:Animal echolocation|Echolocation]], a means of navigation used by many marine [[animal]]s, such as dolphins, porpoises, and toothed whales.
{{Weapons/S Weapons|special=Echolocator|collapsed=true}}


== Gallery ==
=== Gallery ===
<gallery>
<gallery>
Echolocator HQ.png|Echolocator HQ image.
EcholocatorUse.png|An [[Inkling]] using the Echolocator.
EcholocatorUse.png|An [[Inkling]] using the Echolocator.
Echolocatorp1.jpg|{{GP}} showing targets tracked with the Echolocator.
Echolocatorp1.jpg|{{GP}} showing targets tracked with the Echolocator.
JPTCustomSplattershotJr.png|Official art of an Inkling using the Echolocator with a [[Custom Splattershot Jr.]]
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Names in other languages==
== Strategy ==
{{Foreignname
''For competitive tips about the Echolocator''
{{Strategy}}
 
== Trivia ==
*In ''[[Splatoon 3]]'', Echolocator's role is indirectly replaced by the [[Wave Breaker]], in that they both [[mark]] opponents.
 
== Etymology ==
The weapon's name is based on the term [[wikipedia:Animal echolocation|echolocation]], a means of navigation used by many marine [[animal]]s, such as dolphins, porpoises, and toothed whales.
 
=== Names in other languages ===
{{Localized name
|color=Splatoon
|Jap=スーパーセンサー
|Jap=スーパーセンサー
|JapR=sūpā sensā
|JapR=Sūpā Sensā
|JapM=super sensor
|JapM=Super Sensor
|SpaA=Ecolocalizador
|Dut=Echolokalisator<ref>[https://www.nintendo.nl/Games/Wii-U/Splatoon-892510.html#gameDetails {{NES}} From Splatoon's electronic manual on nintendo.nl]</ref>
|SpaAM=Echolocator
|DutM=Echolocator
|SpaE=Superdetector
|SpaEM=Superdetector
|Fre=Sonar
|Fre=Sonar
|FreM=Sonar
|FreM=Sonar
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|Ita=Calamaradar
|Ita=Calamaradar
|ItaM=From Calamari and radar.
|ItaM=From Calamari and radar.
|Rus=Эхолот<ref>[https://www.nintendo.ru/-/-Wii-U/Splatoon-892510.html#gameDetails {{NES}} From ''Splatoon'''s electronic manual on nintendo.ru]</ref>
|RusR=Ekholot
|RusM=Echo sounder
|SpaA=Ecolocalizador
|SpaAM=Echolocator
|SpaE=Superdetector
|SpaEM=Superdetector
|Por=Ecolocalizador<ref>[https://www.nintendo.pt/Jogos/Jogos-para-a-Wii-U/Splatoon-892510.html#gameDetails {{NES}} From ''Splatoon'''s electronic manual on nintendo.pt]</ref>
|PorM=Echolocator
}}
}}


{{WeaponsPro}}
== See Also ==
[[Category:Weapons]]
* [[Point Sensor]]
[[Category:Special Weapons]]
* [[Ink Mine]]
* [[Angle Shooter]]
* [[Wave Breaker]]
 
== Notes ==
{{note list}}
 
== References ==
<references/>
 
{{Navbox/S Weapons}}
 
[[es:Superdetector]]
[[fr:Sonar]]

Revision as of 17:58, 22 March 2024

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The Echolocator is a special weapon in Splatoon.

Appearance

Once activated, a digital explosion effect occurs around the user as they send black squid-shaped arrows flying to enemy players. Said arrows are black with highlights in the user's ink color. The tagged players are encircled by the aforementioned arrows and tied to members of the Echolocator user's team with a line of the user's ink color, although each line is only visible to the member it leads to.

Splatoon

Echolocator

Echolocator

Category Special
Class
Sub
Special
Special points 200p
Special depletion
Range
Damage
Impact
Fire rate
Charge speed
Ink speed
Mobility
Durability
Handling
Level
Cost
Requirement
Added in Specifications
Weight
Base damage
Base duration 9 seconds
Ink consumption
Base range
Rate of fire
Muzzle velocity
Base accuracy
MPU effect
SPU effect
SPU effect
Other variant

When activated, it marks all active opponents with black circling squids that can be seen through obstacles by the user's team.

  • Base marking duration is 9 seconds.
    • The duration can be extended with Special Duration Up.
    • The duration is reduced by 50% if the tagged opponent has Cold-Blooded.
    • The tag disappears if the opponent gets splatted and does not carry over to their next life.
  • The special gauge is emptied immediately upon use (instead of slowly depleting over time), allowing the user to refill it immediately after use.

Version history

Version Adjustments
2.0.0
  • ▼ Increased the amount of turf needed to be inked for filling the Special Gauge: 180p → 200p
2.7.0
  • ▼ Decreased the base duration: 12s → 9s

Quotes

“ Echolocator instantly reveals the locations of all opponents on the stage for approximately twelve seconds. And it doesn't just work for you. Your teammates can see the locations of the enemy too. Opponents are shown on the screen as circling squid icons. The lines extending from your character's feet show the direction in which each opponent is located—so even if an enemy is behind you, you get an indicator. With a quick glimpse, you can see exactly where each enemy is positioned. Use Echolocator in conjunction with a teammate's Killer Wail or Inkstrike. By knowing the locations of each enemy, aiming the Killer Wail and Inkstrike specials is much easier, resulting in more splatted opponents. ”
— Splatoon Prima Guide

Sets

Weapons with Echolocator in Splatoon
Main #ID Sub Special Special Depletion Level Price Class Introduced​​
S Weapon Main .96 Gal.png .96 Gal 70 S Weapon Sub Sprinkler.png Sprinkler S Weapon Special Echolocator.png Echolocator Special gaugeLight 12 Cash 7600 Shooter 28 May 2015 (1.0.0)​​​​​
S Weapon Main Bamboozler 14 Mk II.png Bamboozler 14 Mk II 2051 S Weapon Sub Disruptor.png Disruptor S Weapon Special Echolocator.png Echolocator Special gaugeLight 17 Cash 8300 Charger 18 November 2015​
S Weapon Main Bento Splat Charger.png Bento Splat Charger 2012 S Weapon Sub Splash Wall.png Splash Wall S Weapon Special Echolocator.png Echolocator Special gaugeMedium 20 Cash 4700 Charger 8 June 2016 (2.8.0)
S Weapon Main Bento Splatterscope.png Bento Splatterscope 2022 S Weapon Sub Splash Wall.png Splash Wall S Weapon Special Echolocator.png Echolocator Special gaugeMedium 20 Cash 11500 Charger 8 June 2016 (2.8.0)​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
S Weapon Main Custom Splattershot Jr..png Custom Splattershot Jr. 11 S Weapon Sub Disruptor.png Disruptor S Weapon Special Echolocator.png Echolocator Special gaugeLight 2 Cash 800 Shooter 28 May 2015 (1.0.0)
S Weapon Main Dual Squelcher.png Dual Squelcher 80 S Weapon Sub Splat Bomb.png Splat Bomb S Weapon Special Echolocator.png Echolocator Special gaugeLight 16 Cash 9800 Shooter 28 May 2015 (1.0.0)
S Weapon Main Dynamo Roller.png Dynamo Roller 1020 S Weapon Sub Sprinkler.png Sprinkler S Weapon Special Echolocator.png Echolocator Special gaugeHeavy 15 Cash 10000 Roller 28 May 2015 (1.0.0)
S Weapon Main E-liter 3K.png E-liter 3K(NA)[a]
E-Litre 3K(EU/OC)[b] 		2030 S Weapon Sub Burst Bomb.png Burst Bomb S Weapon Special Echolocator.png Echolocator Special gaugeMedium 18 Cash 12500 Charger 28 May 2015 (1.0.0)
S Weapon Main E-liter 3K Scope.png E-liter 3K Scope(NA)[a]
E-Litre 3K Scope(EU/OC)[b] 		2040 S Weapon Sub Burst Bomb.png Burst Bomb S Weapon Special Echolocator.png Echolocator Special gaugeMedium 19 Cash 13400 Charger 22 July 2015​​​​
S Weapon Main H-3 Nozzlenose.png H-3 Nozzlenose 310 S Weapon Sub Suction Bomb.png Suction Bomb S Weapon Special Echolocator.png Echolocator Special gaugeLight 10 Cash 7500 Shooter 12 September 2015​​​​​​​
S Weapon Main Hydra Splatling.png Hydra Splatling 4020 S Weapon Sub Splat Bomb.png Splat Bomb S Weapon Special Echolocator.png Echolocator Special gaugeLight 11 Cash 11600 Splatling 21 November 2015​​​​​​​​​​​​
S Weapon Main N-ZAP '85.png N-ZAP '85 60 S Weapon Sub Splat Bomb.png Splat Bomb S Weapon Special Echolocator.png Echolocator Special gaugeLight 5 Cash 3500 Shooter 2 June 2015​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
S Weapon Main Tri-Slosher Nouveau.png Tri-Slosher Nouveau 3011 S Weapon Sub Seeker.png Seeker S Weapon Special Echolocator.png Echolocator Special gaugeLight 15 Cash 9900 Slosher 19 December 2015​​

Gallery

  • Echolocator HQ image.

    Echolocator HQ image.

  • An Inkling using the Echolocator.

    An Inkling using the Echolocator.

  • showing targets tracked with the Echolocator.

    width=auto showing targets tracked with the Echolocator.

  • Official art of an Inkling using the Echolocator with a Custom Splattershot Jr.

    Official art of an Inkling using the Echolocator with a Custom Splattershot Jr.

Strategy

For competitive tips about the Echolocator

Click to view the strategy for Echolocator. View the strategy page.

Trivia

Etymology

The weapon's name is based on the term echolocation, a means of navigation used by many marine animals, such as dolphins, porpoises, and toothed whales.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese スーパーセンサー
Sūpā Sensā		 Super Sensor
Netherlands Dutch Echolokalisator[1] Echolocator
CanadaFrance French Sonar Sonar
Germany German Echolokator Echolocator
Italy Italian Calamaradar From Calamari and radar.
Russia Russian Эхолот[2]
Ekholot		 Echo sounder
Mexico Spanish (NOA) Ecolocalizador Echolocator
Spain Spanish (NOE) Superdetector Superdetector
Portugal Portuguese Ecolocalizador[3] Echolocator

See Also

Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 North America
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Europe and Oceania

References

  1. ↑ Nintendo From Splatoon's electronic manual on nintendo.nl
  2. ↑ Nintendo From Splatoon's electronic manual on nintendo.ru
  3. ↑ Nintendo From Splatoon's electronic manual on nintendo.pt
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