Heavy Splatling
The Heavy Splatling is a main weapon in Splatoon and Splatoon 2.
The Heavy Splatling is capable of firing bursts of ink with high range, low damage, and a fast rate of fire. Each fully-charged attack consumes 22.5% of the ink tank capacity, allowing players to fire off four full charges before needing to refill. It takes approximately 0.83 seconds to reach the first level of charge and 1.25 seconds in total to reach the second level of charge. Reaching the first level of charge causes the Heavy Splatling to fire for 1.2 seconds while reaching the second level causes it to fire for 2.4 seconds. Each ink bullet does enough damage to splat opponents with four hits.
Appearance
The Heavy Splatling varies in appearance between games. In Splatoon, the Heavy Splatling consists of multiple black barrels with orange supports connected to a large water jug that changes color to match the user's ink. In Splatoon 2, the barrels are less blocky-looking, the supports are yellow, and the water jug is at a diagonal angle instead of being completely horizontal.
Splatoon
Basic information | |
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Category | Main |
Class | Splatling |
Sub | Splash Wall |
Special | Inkstrike |
Special depletion | 40% |
Range | |
Charge speed | |
Mobility | |
Obtainable at | |
Level | 6 |
Cost | 6,800 |
Specifications | |
Base damage | 28 |
Ink consumption | 22.5% (Full charge) |
Other variants | Heavy Splatling Deco Heavy Splatling Remix |
The Heavy Splatling was made available in Version 2.0.0 on 6 August 2015 at 02:00 UTC. It comes in a set with Splash Walls and the Inkstrike.
Data
Version history
Version | Adjustments |
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2.2.0 |
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2.7.0 |
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Quotes
Sheldon's Introduction
The Heavy Splatling is kind of similar to a charger, but it belongs to a whole new weapon class! Hold to pressurize the ink, and then release it to splatterize your foes like DAKKADAKKADAKKADAKKA!! But it uses a lot of ink and takes a while to charge, so this weapon can leave you exposed. Using the Splash Wall to impede your foes before unleashing an Inkstrike can be rather effective!(NA)[a] |
“ | Charge it up and let 'em have it with all six barrels! A maximum charge will unleash the full rapid-fire potential of this weapon. | ” | — In-Game Description
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“ | This baby packs six barrels full of ink. Charge it up and let your enemies have it! Need some cover? Not a problem. Throw down your Splash Wall! This bad boy also comes with the |
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- Notes
- ↑ North America
Gallery
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A roller user being targeted by a Heavy Splatling.
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A Heavy Splatling firing. (front)
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A Heavy Splatling firing. (back)
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Animated GIF of an Inkling firing a Heavy Splatling.
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Still of the same Inkling running with a Heavy Splatling.
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Another still of the same Inkling firing a Heavy Splatling.
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Another GIF of an Inkling firing a Heavy Splatling.
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An Inkling holding a Heavy Splatling.
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An Inkling hugging a Heavy Splatling.
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2D art of an Inkling hugging a Heavy Splatling.
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3D art of a female Inkling with a Heavy Splatling.
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3D art of a male Inkling with a Heavy Splatling.
Demonstration
Splatoon 2
Basic information | |
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Category | Main |
Class | Splatling |
Sub | Sprinkler |
Special | Sting Ray |
Special points | 200p |
Range | |
Charge speed | |
Mobility | |
Obtainable at | |
Level | 8 |
Cost | 7,800 |
Specifications | |
Base damage | 30 |
Ink consumption | 22.5% (Full charge) |
Other variants | Heavy Splatling Deco Heavy Splatling Remix Hero Splatling Replica |
The Heavy Splatling returns in Splatoon 2 with a new design, the main difference being a tilted barrel and it is primarily yellow instead of orange.[2] It comes with Sprinkler and Sting Ray, similar to the build of the Heavy Splatling Remix in Splatoon.
It appears in three Octo Expansion Stations:
- C11 Abracadabra Station
- G02 Hasta La Vista Station
- J03 D08 Girl Power Station (Canned)
Data
- While Main Power Up increases the number of shots fired, it does not increase the ink consumption relative to the amount charged, making the weapon comparatively more ink efficient.
Version history
Version | Adjustments |
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Base game |
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1.2.0 |
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2.2.0 |
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3.0.0 |
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4.3.0 |
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4.6.0 |
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4.8.0 |
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5.2.0 |
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Quotes
Sheldon's Introduction
The mechanics of the Heavy Splatling are similar to those of a charger, but it's in a weapon class of its own! Hold down to compress your ink, and then release to unleash a fat stream of ink! Each charge uses a huge amount of ink, and charging it leaves you exposed for a while. If you use the Sprinkler well, you can keep a route open as you prepare to deal a death blow with the Sting Ray! This Splatling cannon's power will make even charger users jealous! |
Gallery
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Official artwork for the Heavy Splatling.
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The first image released for the Heavy Splatling.
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Promo image.
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Holding the Heavy Splatling.
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Shooting ink.
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A render of an Inkling with a Heavy Splatling in Splatoon 2.
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An Inkling firing the Heavy Splatling in Humpback Pump Track. Note the appearance is similar to the first game's but yellow.
Demonstration
Strategy
For competitive tips about the Heavy Splatling
View the strategy page. |
Trivia
In Splatoon,
- The Heavy Splatling was first revealed when Splatoon was data mined on 21 June 2015.
- The Heavy Splatling was later seen in a Japanese trailer detailing Splatoon's future updates.
- The Slosher and Heavy Splatling were the first entirely new weapon classes added into the Splatoon franchise. They made their debut on 6 August 2015 at 02:00 UTC, with the release of Version 2.0.0.
In Splatoon 2,
- The weapon was first revealed to be returning in a tweet from the official Splatoon Twitter account on 24 January 2017.
Etymology
Heavy Splatling is derived from the adjective Heavy and a portmanteau of Splat and Gatling.
バレルスピナー bareru supinā is derived from Barrel and Spinner. The name Barrel Spinner is because the barrels of the Heavy Splatling rotate while charging and firing.
Names in other languages
References
- ↑ Splatoon - GatlingStandard.params
- ↑ SplatoonJP Twitter
- ↑ Splatoon 2 - Parameter Database