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The '''Rapid Blaster''' is a [[main weapon]] in the {{Ss}}. | The '''Rapid Blaster''' is a [[main weapon]] in the {{Ss}}. | ||
The Rapid Blaster is a [[Shooter]]-class weapon that is similar to the [[Blaster]], but fires much faster and has greater range. However, this comes at the cost of less [[Ink]] coverage, a smaller blast radius, and weaker shots. At minimum, it takes one direct hit and one indirect hit to splat an opponent with this weapon. Its close relative, the [[Rapid Blaster Pro]], has slightly longer range and a slightly slower firing rate. The fire rate is faster than the [[Luna Blaster]], and slower than the [[Clash Blaster]]. | The Rapid Blaster is a [[Shooter]]-class weapon (offically part of the [[Blaster (weapon class)| Blaster Class]] in {{S3}}) that is similar to the [[Blaster]], but fires much faster and has greater range. However, this comes at the cost of less [[Ink]] coverage, a smaller blast radius, and weaker shots. At minimum, it takes one direct hit and one indirect hit to splat an opponent with this weapon. Its close relative, the [[Rapid Blaster Pro]], has slightly longer range and a slightly slower firing rate. The fire rate is faster than the [[Luna Blaster]], and slower than the [[Clash Blaster]]. | ||
== Appearance == | == Appearance == |
Revision as of 22:12, 25 October 2022
The Rapid Blaster is a main weapon in the Splatoon series.
The Rapid Blaster is a Shooter-class weapon (offically part of the Blaster Class in Splatoon 3) that is similar to the Blaster, but fires much faster and has greater range. However, this comes at the cost of less Ink coverage, a smaller blast radius, and weaker shots. At minimum, it takes one direct hit and one indirect hit to splat an opponent with this weapon. Its close relative, the Rapid Blaster Pro, has slightly longer range and a slightly slower firing rate. The fire rate is faster than the Luna Blaster, and slower than the Clash Blaster.
Appearance
The Rapid Blaster is mainly red with a black handle. Attached to the nozzle is a gray part. The weapon has many odd attachments, including a bolt on the bottom part and a metal grate above the handle.
Splatoon
Basic information | |
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Category | Main |
Class | Shooter |
Sub | Ink Mine |
Special | Bubbler |
Special depletion | 40% |
Range | |
Impact | |
Fire rate | |
Obtainable at | |
Level | 14 |
Cost | 10,000 |
Specifications | |
Base damage | 12.5–40 (Splash) 25–80 (Blast) 80 (Direct hit) |
Ink consumption | 8% |
Other variant | Rapid Blaster Deco |
The Rapid Blaster comes with Ink Mines and Bubbler. Each shot consumes 8% of the ink tank capacity, and the ink tank recovers 1.67% of its capacity between each shot, allowing the player to fire 15 shots before needing to refill the tank.
Data
Version history
Version | Adjustments |
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2.2.0 |
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2.7.0 |
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2.8.0 |
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Quotes
Sheldon's Introduction
The Rapid Blaster is a Blaster modified to increase its rate of fire and ink efficiency. It's not as powerful as the Blaster, but its fast shots and powerful Ink Mines are great for pressuring foes. With a Bubbler as well, it's probably the easiest blaster to use, so I'd recommend giving it a try!(NA)[a] |
“ | Mitigates the weaknesses of the regular Blaster by giving up a little shot power for a better rate of fire. | ” | — In-Game Description(NA/EU/OC)[b]
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Gallery
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Promo image
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An Inkling firing the Rapid Blaster at an early version of Blackbelly Skatepark
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The Rapid Blaster's range
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Official art of an Inkling holding the Rapid Blaster
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Official art of a team of Inklings - the farthest is brandishing a Rapid Blaster
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Concept art of an Inkling wielding the Rapid Blaster
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Concept art of various weapons, with the Rapid Blaster at the lower left
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The second farthest left Inkling wields the Rapid Blaster
Demonstration
Splatoon 2
Basic information | |
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Category | Main |
Class | Shooter |
Sub | Ink Mine |
Special | Splat-Bomb Launcher |
Special points | 200p |
Range | |
Impact | |
Fire rate | |
Obtainable at | |
Level | 13 |
Cost | 9,800 |
Specifications | |
Base damage | 17.5 (Splash) 35 (Blast) 85 (Direct hit) |
Ink consumption | 7% |
Other variants | Rapid Blaster Deco Kensa Rapid Blaster |
The Rapid Blaster returns in Splatoon 2 looking identical to how it was in the first game, but with a slightly tweaked performance. It comes with Ink Mines and Splat-Bomb Launcher. Each shot consumes 7% of the ink tank capacity, allowing the player to fire 14 shots before needing to refill the tank.
It appears in five Octo Expansion Stations:
- E09 Squee-G Funk Station
- F06 Duh-Oh Station
- F08 Jump Station
- H04 Shooter McStation
- J06 D11 Ink & Watch Station
Data
Version history
Version | Adjustments |
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Base game |
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1.3.0 |
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3.2.0 |
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4.0.0 |
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4.5.0 |
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4.9.0 |
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Quotes
Sheldon's Introduction
The Rapid Blaster features an improved rate of fire and reduced ink consumption. It comes with the trade-off of less attack power, but you can reveal your opponents' positions to teammates with the Ink Mine! Finish off the tracked opponents with the Splat-Bomb Launcher! Recommended for players that like to work closely with their team! |
Gallery
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Promo image
Demonstration
Splatoon 3
Basic information | |
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Category | Main |
Class | Blaster |
Sub | Ink Mine |
Special | Triple Inkstrike |
Special points | 200p |
Range | |
Impact | |
Fire rate | |
Obtainable at | |
Level | 7 |
The Rapid Blaster returns in Splatoon 3 with an updated design, and has Ink Mines as its sub and Triple Inkstrike as its special.
It appears in only 1 mission in Alterna:
Quotes
Sheldon's Introduction
The Rapid Blaster lives up to its name with an improved rate of fire and modest ink consumption. Now, if you know me at all, you know I'm going to tell you about a big trade-off, and it's this: low power. But using the Ink Mine to reveal enemy positions helps make up for it. What I'd do with a combo like this is use the Rapid Blaster to create a whirlwind of ink, then take it to the next level with a Triple Inkstrike. This setup lets you focus in on key areas of the map - whether you're defending the home base or pushing an advance into hostile territory. |
Gallery
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An Inkling holding the Rapid Blaster while placing Ink Mines
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2D icon
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Tableturf Battle card art
Trivia
- This weapon resembles a toy dart gun.
- Despite being called the Rapid Blaster, the fire rate of this blaster is slower than the Clash Blaster's.
- The orange cap on the tip of the Rapid Blaster's barrel in Splatoon 3 resembles those seen on toy guns in the United States, which requires toy firearms to be painted partially or completely in safety orange to avoid confusion with real ones. This cap is also seen on the Rapid Blaster Pro.
Names in other languages
References
- ↑ Splatoon - NormalShotExplosionLight.params
- ↑ Splatoon 2 - Parameter Database
- ↑ Splatoon 2 - Weapon and Gear Database