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[[File:Main-weapon.png|thumb|250px|A variety of main weapons]]
[[File:Main-weapon.png|thumb|250px|A variety of main weapons from {{S}}.]]
{{Quote|Your go-to weapon can be short-range, long-range, or just plain messy (like the Splat Roller). Each has its own benefits and weaknesses, so there's something for every play style!|Splatoon's official website|<ref>http://splatoon.nintendo.com/fresh-gear/</ref>}}
 
The '''main weapon''' is the primary type of [[weapon]] players use in ''[[Splatoon]]'' and ''[[Splatoon 2]]''. Each main weapon has its own set of [[sub weapon]]s and [[special weapon]]s.
{{Quote|Your go-to weapon can be short-range, long-range, or just plain messy (like the Splat Roller). Each has its own benefits and weaknesses, so there's something for every play style!|{{S}}{{'s}} official website|<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20160130083158/https://splatoon.nintendo.com/fresh-gear/ Gear page on the now-defunct official website for ''Splatoon'' for Wii U (archive.org)]</ref>}}
 
The '''main weapon''' is the primary type of [[weapon]] that players use in the {{Ss}}. Each main weapon comes with a [[sub weapon]] and [[special weapon]] to form a set.


==List of main weapons==
==List of main weapons==
=== Shooters ===
{{for|a list of all weapons and their sets by game|List of weapons in Splatoon|List of weapons in Splatoon 2|List of weapons in Splatoon 3}}
[[File:Splattershotp1.jpg|thumb|right|275px|A shooter in action.]]
 
[[Shooter]]s are guns that fire small blobs of ink in quick succession. Most shooters continuously fire when the player holds the trigger, but some have semi-automatic operation, requiring users to tap the trigger repeatedly instead of holding it.
===Shooters===
[[File:Inkling holding Splattershot.jpg|thumb|275px|An Inkling wielding the [[Splattershot]]]]
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[[Shooter]]s are guns that fire small blobs of ink in quick succession. Most shooters continuously fire when the player holds the trigger, but some shooters offer [[wikipedia:Semi-automatic firearm|semi-automatic]] or [[wikipedia:Burst mode (weapons)|burst-fire]] functionality, requiring the player to tap the trigger repeatedly instead of holding it for some or all aspects of operation.


[[Blaster (type)|Blaster]]s are shooters that fire large globs of ink with a delayed explosion. The explosion allows users to attack opponents located behind obstacles or around corners.
Prior to {{S3}}, the shooter class additionally included [[Blaster (weapon class)|blasters]], which were separated into their own class in that game.
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{{#lsth:Shooter|List of shooters}}
{{#section:Shooter|List of shooters}}
=== Rollers ===
 
[[File:Splat Roller5.jpg|thumb|right|275px|Spreading [[ink]] with the Splat Roller.]]
===Rollers===
[[Roller]]s can be pushed along the ground, leaving a trail of ink. Users can attack by flinging ink, and damage is also dealt if enemies come into contact with the weapon while it is being pushed, sometimes crushing the opponent in one hit.
[[File:Octoling holding Gold Dynamo Roller.jpg|thumb|275px|An Octoling wielding the [[Gold Dynamo Roller]]]]
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[[Roller]]s can be pushed along the ground, leaving a trail of ink. When performing an attack, a large amount of ink is flung from the roller. Damage is dealt if opponents come into contact with the weapon while it is being pushed, with most rollers being capable of crushing opponents in one hit. Starting in {{S2}}, rollers are capable of executing a thinner long-range vertical swing by swinging while in midair.


[[Brush]]es are an unofficial subclass of rollers. Brushes can be pushed especially fast, but leave a narrow trail of ink. They do not deal nearly as much contact damage, making crushing enemies virtually impossible. However, instead of flinging large waves of ink, brushes quickly swipe from side to side, flicking many smaller globs. This rapid-fire flick is their primary means of spreading ink and attacking enemies, making them ideal for fast, close-combat action.
Prior to {{S3}}, the roller class additionally included [[brush]]es, which were separated into their own class in that game.
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{{#lsth:Roller|List of rollers}}
{{#section:Roller|List of rollers}}
=== Chargers ===
 
[[File:Custome E-Liter 3k three.jpg|thumb|right|275px|Aiming a charger.]]
===Chargers===
[[Charger]]s can instantly splat opponents at long range, once charged up. Uncharged shots do not have enough range or damage to be used effectively for attacking, but they can be used for covering turf. Precision aim is required, and a laser shows where the shot will land.
[[File:Inkling holding E-liter 4K Scope.jpg|thumb|275px|An Inkling holding the [[E-liter 4K Scope]]]]
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[[Charger|Chargers]] are [[wikipedia:Sniper_rifle|sniper rifle]]-like mid- to long-range weapons that shoot extremely fast ink shots in a straight line. Chargers can instantly splat opponents at long range once they are fully charged up (with the exception of the [[Snipewriter 5H]] and [[Bamboozler]]s). Uncharged shots do not have much range or damage. While charging, a laser shows all players the direction in which the charger is being aimed. Starting in {{S2}}, some chargers allow the player to store their charge when swimming around in ink for a short period of time.
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{{#lsth:Charger|List of chargers}}
{{#section:Charger|List of chargers}}
=== Sloshers ===
 
[[File:Slosher deco 1.jpg|thumb|right|275px|Flinging [[ink]] from a Slosher.]]
===Sloshers===
[[Slosher (type)|Slosher]]s can hurl ink over obstacles to hit opponents.
[[File:Inkling holding Sloshing Machine.jpg|thumb|275px|An Inkling wielding the [[Sloshing Machine]]]]
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[[Slosher (weapon class)|Sloshers]] are bucket-like weapons that hurl ink in an arc. The ink can be hurled over walls or obstacles. Some sloshers have unique projectiles, such as bubbles that linger and bounce around when they hit a solid surface or long-range projectiles which explode on impact with solid surfaces.
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{{#lsth:Slosher (type)|List of Sloshers}}
{{#section:Slosher (weapon class)|List of sloshers}}
=== Splatlings ===
 
[[File:ZinkMiniSplatling1.jpg|thumb|right|275px|A Mini Splatling being fired.]]
===Splatlings===
[[Splatling]]s are [[Wikipedia:Rotary cannon|rotary cannons]] that generally have a high rate of fire and considerable range. In-game, they operate similar to chargers, but release a stream of small ink bullets instead of a single powerful one. Like chargers, a full charge is necessary to achieve the maximum potential range and firing duration.  
[[File:Octoling holding Hydra Splatling.jpg|thumb|275px|An Octoling holding the [[Hydra Splatling]]]]
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[[Splatling]]s are [[Wikipedia:Rotary cannon|rotary cannon]]- or [[Wikipedia:Minigun|minigun]]-like weapons that generally have a high rate of fire and considerable range. In-game, they operate similar to chargers but release a stream of small ink bullets instead of a single powerful shot. Like chargers, a full charge is necessary to achieve maximum potential range and firing duration.
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{{#lsth:Splatling|List of splatlings}}
{{#section:Splatling|List of splatlings}}
=== Dualies ===
 
[[File:S2_Splat_Dualies_Twitter_SplatoonJP_Image2.jpg|thumb|right|275px|Squirting Ink with the Splat Dualies.]]
===Dualies===
[[Dualie]]s are paired sets of pistols that give their user the ability to dodge roll. After a dodge roll, the two dualies are held together by the Inkling, enhancing their performance in various ways depending on the dualie. This weapon class was introduced in ''Splatoon 2''.
[[File:Octoling holding Dapple Dualies.jpg|thumb|275px|An Octoling wielding the [[Dapple Dualies]]]]
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[[Dualie]]s are paired sets of guns that give their user the ability to dodge roll. After a dodge roll, the two dualies are held together by the player, enhancing their performance in various ways depending on the dualies. This weapon class was introduced in {{S2}}.
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{{#lsth:Dualies|List of dualies}}
{{#section:Dualie|List of dualies}}
=== Brellas ===
 
[[File:S2_Splat_Brella_Twitter_SplatoonJP_Image3.jpg|thumb|right|275px|An unfolded Splat Brella.]]
===Brellas===
[[Brella]]s are shotguns with a deployable shield. Depending on the brella model, the shield can be held in front of the user or launched forward. This weapon class was introduced in ''Splatoon 2''.
[[File:Inkling holding Splat Brella.jpg|thumb|275px|An Inkling holding the [[Splat Brella]]]]
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[[Brella]]s are shotgun-like weapons with deployable shields which have large amounts of HP that can be held in front of the user. Most brellas can also launch their shield forward. This weapon class was introduced in {{S2}}.
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{{#lsth:Brella|List of brellas}}
{{#section:Brella|List of brellas}}
== Stats ==
 
{{For|detailed stats for main weapons|main weapon stats}}
===Blasters===
The following lists show the most essential stats for every main weapon. The lists include what sub and special are in the weapon's set, the cost of each weapon, and the [[level]] requirement to unlock the weapon.
[[File:Octoling holding Range Blaster.jpg|thumb|275px|An Octoling holding the [[Range Blaster]]]]
* [[List of weapons in Splatoon|List of weapons in ''Splatoon'']]
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* [[List of weapons in Splatoon 2|List of weapons in ''Splatoon 2'']]
 
[[Blaster (weapon class)|Blasters]] are weapons that fire large globs of ink with a delayed explosion, which have a spherical hitbox and are capable of hitting opponents that are behind walls or cover.
 
Blasters have been in the {{Ss}} since {{S}}. However, the blaster class was introduced in {{S3}}; prior to that game, blasters were classified as [[shooter]]s.
 
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===Brushes===
[[File:Inkling holding Inkbrush.jpg|thumb|275px|An Inkling holding the [[Inkbrush]]]]
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[[Brush]]es can be pushed along the ground, much as rollers. They are especially fast but leave a narrow trail of ink. They do not deal nearly as much contact damage, and no brush is capable of crushing opponents in one hit. However, instead of flinging large waves of ink, brushes quickly swipe from side to side, flicking many smaller globs.
 
Brushes have been in the {{Ss}} since {{S}}. However, the brush class was introduced in {{S3}}; prior to that game, brushes were classified as [[roller]]s.
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===Stringers===
[[File:Inkling Holding Tri-Stringer.png|thumb|275px|An Inkling wielding the [[Tri-Stringer]]]]
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[[Stringer]]s are bow-like weapons that generally have considerable range and middling damage. Like chargers, a full charge is necessary to achieve maximum range and damage. They have vertical and horizontal shots, similar to rollers. They shoot three strings of ink per shot. The weapon class was introduced in {{S3}}.
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===Splatanas===
[[File:Inkling holding Splatana Wiper.jpg|thumb|275px|An Inkling wielding the [[Splatana Wiper]]]]
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[[Splatana]]s are sword-like weapons that are similar to brushes, without the rolling function. Instead, when {{button|ZR|Switch}} is held, they will charge a more powerful vertical swing. All splatanas have an additional melee hitbox as the splatana itself, and when charged, this hitbox can splat opponents in one hit. The weapon class was introduced in {{S3}}.
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===Rare===
[[File:Salmon Run Rare Weapon.png|thumb|The [[Grizzco Blaster]], one of the [[Rare weapon|rare weapons]], being loaned to a player during a rotation with randomized weapons.]]
 
'''[[Rare weapon]]s''' are modified weapons from existing classes. During wildcard rotations of [[Salmon Run]] and [[Salmon Run Next Wave|Salmon Run: Next Wave]], one of [[Mr. Grizz]]'s personal weapons are accidentally added to the mix.<ref>{{TWI}} [[Inkipedia:Twitter_archive/2017/September#907893421146226688|@SplatoonJP on Twitter]] [https://splatoonus.tumblr.com/post/165299606129 {{SRL}} Live from Squid Research Lab — We received an urgent notification from Grizzco...]</ref> Rare weapons are tweaked versions of normal weapons with much more powerful stats. These weapons are only available at certain times and are only used within Salmon Run.
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== Abilities ==
==Abilities==
[[Ability|Abilities]] on a player's [[gear]] can affect main weapons. The following abilities have effects that directly improve the performance of main weapons.
[[gear ability|Abilities]] on a player's [[gear]] can affect main weapons. The following abilities have effects that directly improve the performance of main weapons.


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|-
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| {{Ability|S|Damage Up|32}}
| {{Ability|S|Damage Up|32}}
| Increases damage dealt by weapons.
| Increases damage dealt by weapons.
| {{ya}}
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| {{Ability|S2|Ink Saver (Main)|32}}
| {{Ability|S3|Ink Saver (Main)|32}}
| Reduces the amount of ink consumed by main weapons.
| Reduces the amount of ink consumed by main weapons.
| {{ya}}
| {{yea}}
| {{ya}}
| {{yea}}
| {{yea}}
|-
|-
| {{Ability|S2|Object Shredder|32}}
| {{Ability|S3|Object Shredder|32}}
| Increases damage dealt by weapons to non-player targets.
| Increases damage dealt by weapons to non-player targets.
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!
| {{ya}}
| {{yea}}
| {{yea}}
|-
| {{Ability|S2|Main Power Up|32}}
| Increases the power of the selected weapon.
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| {{yea}}
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| {{Ability|S3|Intensify Action|32}}
| Makes Squid Rolls and Squid Surges easier to do and steadies the aim when firing after jumping.
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| {{yea}}
|}
|}


== Gallery ==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Concept Art - Main Weapons.png|Concept art of various main weapons.
File:Concept Art - Main Weapons.png|Concept art of various main weapons.<ref group="notes"> Concept art shows a few early versions of different weapons. From left to right, and top to bottom: a [[Blaster]], a [[Sploosh-o-matic]], a sub weapon that is possibly a [[Seeker]], an [[Inkbrush]], a [[Carbon Roller]] (from the side), a [[Killer Wail]], an [[Octobrush]], the [[Hero Shot]], an unknown weapon, the [[Inkstrike]] and its GamePad-like device, a [[Splattershot Jr.]], a [[Rapid Blaster]], an [[E-liter 3K]], and the [[Hero Charger]]</ref>
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Names in other languages==
== Names in other languages ==
{{Foreignname
{{Localized name
|Jap=メインウェポン
|Jap=メインウェポン
|JapR=Mein Wepon
|JapR=mein wepon
|JapM=Main Weapon
|JapM=Main weapon
|Dut=Hoofdwapen
|Dut=Hoofdwapen
|DutM=Main weapon
|DutM=Main weapon
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|Rus=Основное оружие
|Rus=Основное оружие
|RusR=Osnovnoy oruzhiye
|RusR=Osnovnoy oruzhiye
|RusM=Main weapons
|RusM=Main weapon
|Spa=Armas principales
|Spa=Armas principales
|SpaM=Main weapon
|SpaM=Main weapon
|Dan=Hovedvåben<br>Normale våben
|Dan=Hovedvåben<br>Normale våben
|DanM=Main weapon<br>Normal weapon
|DanM=Main weapon<br>Normal weapon
|Nor=Hovedvåpen<br>Vanligt våpen
|Nor=Hovedvåpen<br>Vanligt våpen({{S}})
|NorM=Main weapon<br>Usual weapon
|NorM=Main weapon<br>Usual weapon
|Swe=Huvudvapen
|Swe=Huvudvapen
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== References ==
==See also==
{{Reflist}}
* See [[main weapon data]] for detailed stats for main weapons.
 
The following lists show the most essential stats for every main weapon. The lists include what sub and special are in the weapon's set, the cost of each weapon, and the [[level]] requirement to unlock the weapon.
* [[List of weapons in Splatoon|List of weapons in ''Splatoon'']]
* [[List of weapons in Splatoon 2|List of weapons in ''Splatoon 2'']]
* [[List of weapons in Splatoon 3|List of weapons in ''Splatoon 3'']]
 
==Notes==
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==References==
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[[Category:Equipment]]
[[Category:Main weapons]]

Latest revision as of 15:57, 17 May 2024

A variety of main weapons from Splatoon.
“ Your go-to weapon can be short-range, long-range, or just plain messy (like the Splat Roller). Each has its own benefits and weaknesses, so there's something for every play style! ”
— Splatoon's official website, [1]

The main weapon is the primary type of weapon that players use in the Splatoon series. Each main weapon comes with a sub weapon and special weapon to form a set.

List of main weapons

For a list of all weapons and their sets by game, see List of weapons in Splatoon, List of weapons in Splatoon 2, and List of weapons in Splatoon 3.

Shooters

An Inkling wielding the Splattershot
Main article: Shooter

Shooters are guns that fire small blobs of ink in quick succession. Most shooters continuously fire when the player holds the trigger, but some shooters offer semi-automatic or burst-fire functionality, requiring the player to tap the trigger repeatedly instead of holding it for some or all aspects of operation.

Prior to Splatoon 3, the shooter class additionally included blasters, which were separated into their own class in that game.

Note: The series are arranged by their respective order in the weapon select screen with the Main filter.

Series Description Variants Games

Sploosh-o-matic 		A mid-damage, close-range shooter with a high fire rate. It features the highest damage output per second in its class, at the cost of having the shortest range. Sploosh-o-matic ✓ ✓ ✓
Neo Sploosh-o-matic ✓ ✓ ✓
Sploosh-o-matic 7 ✓ ✓

Splattershot Jr. 		The first weapon given to the player upon starting the game. It is a low-damage, close-range shooter with a high fire rate. Its fire rate and ink efficiency ensure that new players will be able to accomplish something. Splattershot Jr. ✓ ✓ ✓
Custom Splattershot Jr. ✓ ✓ ✓
Kensa Splattershot Jr. ✓

Splash-o-matic 		A low-damage, mid-range shooter with a high fire rate. It features perfect accuracy, the best among all automatic shooters. Splash-o-matic ✓ ✓ ✓
Neo Splash-o-matic ✓ ✓ ✓

Aerospray 		A low-damage, close-range shooter with a high fire rate. It has the widest shot spread and the fastest firing rate in its class, allowing it to excel at covering turf. Aerospray MG ✓ ✓ ✓
Aerospray RG ✓ ✓ ✓
Aerospray PG ✓ ✓

Splattershot 		A mid-damage, mid-range shooter with an average fire rate. It has no real weaknesses and can adapt to any situation. Splattershot ✓ ✓ ✓
Tentatek Splattershot ✓ ✓ ✓
Wasabi Splattershot ✓
Kensa Splattershot ✓
Hero Shot Replica ✓ ✓ ✓
Octo Shot Replica ✓ ✓ ✓
Order Shot Replica ✓

.52 Gal 		A high-damage, mid-range shooter with a slow fire rate. This weapon suffers from low accuracy. .52 Gal ✓ ✓ ✓
.52 Gal Deco ✓ ✓ ✓
Kensa .52 Gal ✓

N-ZAP 		A low-damage, mid-range shooter with a fast fire rate. It has the fastest strafe speed in its class. N-ZAP '85 ✓ ✓ ✓
N-ZAP '89 ✓ ✓ ✓
N-ZAP '83 ✓ ✓

Dual Squelcher 		A low-damage, mid-range shooter with an average fire rate. Dual Squelcher ✓
Custom Dual Squelcher ✓

Splattershot Pro 		A mid-damage, long-range shooter with a slow fire rate. Notably, this weapon has very high ink consumption. Splattershot Pro ✓ ✓ ✓
Forge Splattershot Pro ✓ ✓ ✓
Berry Splattershot Pro ✓
Kensa Splattershot Pro ✓

.96 Gal 		A high-damage, long-range shooter with a very slow fire rate. As a trade-off for its power and range, this weapon suffers from low accuracy, and it consumes more ink per shot than any other weapon in its class. .96 Gal ✓ ✓ ✓
.96 Gal Deco ✓ ✓ ✓

Jet Squelcher 		A low-damage, long-range shooter with a slow fire rate. It has the longest range in its class. Jet Squelcher ✓ ✓ ✓
Custom Jet Squelcher ✓ ✓ ✓

Splattershot Nova 		A low-damage, mid-range shooter with an average fire rate. It has good ink efficiency, but is in turn less accurate. Splattershot Nova ✓
Annaki Splattershot Nova ✓
Burst-fire or semi-automatic

L-3 Nozzlenose 		A low-damage, mid-range shooter. It is a burst fire weapon, firing three bullets after a pull of the trigger. Well-timed button presses are required to maintain an optimal fire rate. L-3 Nozzlenose ✓ ✓ ✓
L-3 Nozzlenose D ✓ ✓ ✓
Kensa L-3 Nozzlenose ✓

H-3 Nozzlenose 		A mid-damage, long-range shooter. It is burst-fire, firing three bullets after a pull of the trigger. H-3 Nozzlenose ✓ ✓ ✓
H-3 Nozzlenose D ✓ ✓ ✓
Cherry H-3 Nozzlenose ✓ ✓

Squeezer 		A shooter with two firing modes: semi-automatic and fully automatic. Pulling the trigger once will squirt out a single long range, mid-power shot with perfect accuracy. Holding the button leads to successive low range, high spread, lower-powered shots. The trigger can be tapped repeatedly to maintain the high-power mode. Squeezer ✓ ✓
Foil Squeezer ✓ ✓


Rollers

An Octoling wielding the Gold Dynamo Roller
Main article: Roller

Rollers can be pushed along the ground, leaving a trail of ink. When performing an attack, a large amount of ink is flung from the roller. Damage is dealt if opponents come into contact with the weapon while it is being pushed, with most rollers being capable of crushing opponents in one hit. Starting in Splatoon 2, rollers are capable of executing a thinner long-range vertical swing by swinging while in midair.

Prior to Splatoon 3, the roller class additionally included brushes, which were separated into their own class in that game.

Note: The series are arranged by their respective order in the weapon select screen with the Main filter.

Series Description Variants Games

Carbon Roller 		A light, mobile roller that has a fast rolling speed. It has extremely fast flicks in exchange for a short range. It is unable to crush opponents in one hit. Carbon Roller ✓ ✓ ✓
Carbon Roller Deco ✓ ✓ ✓

Splat Roller 		The standard roller. It has decent range and mobility. Splat Roller ✓ ✓ ✓
Krak-On Splat Roller ✓ ✓ ✓
CoroCoro Splat Roller ✓
Kensa Splat Roller ✓
Hero Roller Replica ✓ ✓
Order Roller Replica ✓

Dynamo Roller 		A heavy roller. It deals high damage and can throw ink farther than all other rollers. However, it is very slow and consumes the most ink of any roller. Dynamo Roller ✓ ✓ ✓
Gold Dynamo Roller ✓ ✓ ✓
Tempered Dynamo Roller ✓
Kensa Dynamo Roller ✓

Flingza Roller 		A roller that changes shape when performing a vertical swing. Its horizontal swing and rolling capabilities are similar to that of the Splat Roller, while its vertical swing is slow but has better range, inking, and damage. Flingza Roller ✓ ✓
Foil Flingza Roller ✓ ✓

Big Swig Roller 		A roller with exceptional inking capabilities and wider range. It is extremely ink efficient and fast while rolling. Its swings are somewhat quick but tend to be weaker compared to other rollers. It cannot splat opponents with a single horizontal swing, and it cannot crush opponents in one hit. Big Swig Roller ✓
Big Swig Roller Express ✓


Chargers

An Inkling holding the E-liter 4K Scope
Main article: Charger

Chargers are sniper rifle-like mid- to long-range weapons that shoot extremely fast ink shots in a straight line. Chargers can instantly splat opponents at long range once they are fully charged up (with the exception of the Snipewriter 5H and Bamboozlers). Uncharged shots do not have much range or damage. While charging, a laser shows all players the direction in which the charger is being aimed. Starting in Splatoon 2, some chargers allow the player to store their charge when swimming around in ink for a short period of time.

Note: The series are arranged by their respective order in the weapon select screen with the Main filter.

Series Description Variants Games

Squiffer 		A short-range charger with a fast charge time that is unaffected while in mid-air. Classic Squiffer ✓ ✓ ✓
New Squiffer ✓ ✓ ✓
Fresh Squiffer ✓ ✓

Splat Charger 		The standard charger, featuring a long range and a decent charge time. Splat Charger ✓ ✓ ✓
Kelp Splat Charger ✓
Bento Splat Charger ✓
Firefin Splat Charger ✓
Kensa Charger ✓
Hero Charger Replica ✓ ✓
Z+F Splat Charger ✓
Order Charger Replica ✓

Splatterscope 		A Splat Charger with a scope, for extra range and precision at the cost of the inability to store charges. Splatterscope ✓ ✓ ✓
Kelp Splatterscope ✓
Bento Splatterscope ✓
Firefin Splatterscope ✓
Kensa Splatterscope ✓
Z+F Splatterscope ✓

E-liter 		A charger with extreme range and damage in exchange for a slow charge time and heavy ink consumption. E-liter 3K ✓
Custom E-liter 3K ✓
E-liter 4K ✓ ✓
Custom E-liter 4K ✓ ✓

E-liter Scope 		An E-liter with a stronger scope than the Splatterscope, allowing for more range and extra precision. However, it cannot store its charge. E-liter 3K Scope ✓
Custom E-liter 3K Scope ✓
E-liter 4K Scope ✓ ✓
Custom E-liter 4K Scope ✓ ✓

Bamboozler 14 		A mid-range charger with an extremely fast charge time. However, its fully charged shots cannot splat opponents in a single hit. It also lacks the ability to store its charge and pierce targets. Bamboozler 14 Mk I ✓ ✓ ✓
Bamboozler 14 Mk II ✓ ✓ ✓
Bamboozler 14 Mk III ✓ ✓

Goo Tuber 		A mid-range charger that can hold both full and partial charges for an exceptionally long time at the cost of a slow charge time. A single partially charged shot from this weapon can deal enough damage to splat an undamaged target on its own. Goo Tuber ✓ ✓
Custom Goo Tuber ✓ ✓

Snipewriter 		A long-range charger that holds five, medium-damage shots per full charge, requiring two hits to splat an opponent. It lacks the ability to store its charge and pierce targets. Snipewriter 5H ✓
Snipewriter 5B ✓


Sloshers

An Inkling wielding the Sloshing Machine
Main article: Slosher (weapon class)

Sloshers are bucket-like weapons that hurl ink in an arc. The ink can be hurled over walls or obstacles. Some sloshers have unique projectiles, such as bubbles that linger and bounce around when they hit a solid surface or long-range projectiles which explode on impact with solid surfaces.

Note: The series are arranged by their respective order in the weapon select screen with the Main filter.

Series Description Variants Games

Slosher 		The standard slosher, with balanced performance. It can curve its sloshes to cover a wider area. Slosher ✓ ✓ ✓
Slosher Deco ✓ ✓ ✓
Soda Slosher ✓ ✓
Hero Slosher Replica ✓
Order Slosher Replica ✓

Tri-Slosher 		A slosher that throws ink in three directions simultaneously. It has a high fire rate, but lower damage output and range. Tri-Slosher ✓ ✓ ✓
Tri-Slosher Nouveau ✓ ✓ ✓

Sloshing Machine 		A slosher that launches a small mortar-like glob that is trailed by a vortex of ink. The vortex does splash damage in a small radius, while the glob itself does higher damage, with a smaller hitbox. Sloshing Machine ✓ ✓ ✓
Sloshing Machine Neo ✓ ✓ ✓
Kensa Sloshing Machine ✓

Bloblobber 		A mid- to long-ranged slosher. Each swing lobs a volley of four, slow-moving "blobs" which bounce along the ground and reflect off of walls. It's the only slosher that can splat in one swing. Bloblobber ✓ ✓
Bloblobber Deco ✓ ✓

Explosher 		A slosher that launches a slow, long-range projectile that explodes on impact with solid surfaces. It has high ink consumption and poor mobility, but in return has strong inking capabilities. Uniquely, the projectile and the explosion deal damage separately. Explosher ✓ ✓
Custom Explosher ✓ ✓

Dread Wringer 		A slosher that sloshes two times in succession, allowing it to cover a wider area with a single swing, or focus one area for maximum damage. It has better range and inking capabilities than the standard Slosher, but at the cost of a lower fire rate. Dread Wringer ✓
Dread Wringer D ✓


Splatlings

An Octoling holding the Hydra Splatling
Main article: Splatling

Splatlings are rotary cannon- or minigun-like weapons that generally have a high rate of fire and considerable range. In-game, they operate similar to chargers but release a stream of small ink bullets instead of a single powerful shot. Like chargers, a full charge is necessary to achieve maximum potential range and firing duration.

Note: The series are arranged by their respective order in the weapon select screen with the Main filter.

Series Description Variants Games

Mini Splatling 		A light splatling with a short charge time but shorter range. It allows users to strafe quickly while charging and firing. Mini Splatling ✓ ✓ ✓
Zink Mini Splatling ✓ ✓ ✓
Refurbished Mini Splatling ✓
Kensa Mini Splatling ✓

Heavy Splatling 		The standard splatling. Its stats are well-rounded, having no glaring strengths or weaknesses. Heavy Splatling ✓ ✓ ✓
Heavy Splatling Deco ✓ ✓ ✓
Heavy Splatling Remix ✓ ✓
Hero Splatling Replica ✓
Order Splatling Replica ✓

Hydra Splatling 		The Splatling with the longest range in its class. It can fire continuously for a lengthy period of time, with the drawback being its ink hunger and high charge time. When fully charged, a high-damage feature activates, allowing users to splat opponents with three hits. Hydra Splatling ✓ ✓ ✓
Custom Hydra Splatling ✓ ✓ ✓

Ballpoint Splatling 		A Splatling with two different firing modes, an initial short ranged firing mode with a high fire rate and a secondary firing mode that has a slower fire rate but longer range and perfect accuracy. Unlike most other splatlings, it can interrupt its fire to recharge. Upon completing a full charge, subsequent charges will retain the secondary mode attributes until the charge is entirely expended. Ballpoint Splatling ✓ ✓
Ballpoint Splatling Nouveau ✓ ✓

Nautilus 		A shorter ranged Splatling with a medium charge rate. The weapon boasts the ability to store its charge much like some chargers and can interrupt its fire to recharge. Its accuracy in the air is comparable to its accuracy when grounded. Nautilus 47 ✓ ✓
Nautilus 79 ✓ ✓

Heavy Edit Splatling 		A Splatling with a slow charge time, but a very high fire rate when fully charged. Heavy Edit Splatling ✓
Heavy Edit Splatling Nouveau ✓


Dualies

An Octoling wielding the Dapple Dualies
Main article: Dualie

Dualies are paired sets of guns that give their user the ability to dodge roll. After a dodge roll, the two dualies are held together by the player, enhancing their performance in various ways depending on the dualies. This weapon class was introduced in Splatoon 2.

Note: The series are arranged by their respective order in the weapon select screen with the Main filter.

Series Description Variants Games

Dapple Dualies 		Lightweight dualies that have quick dodge rolls, a high fire rate, and middling damage. However, they have poor range, and their dodge rolls only cover a short distance. Dapple Dualies ✓ ✓
Dapple Dualies Nouveau ✓ ✓
Clear Dapple Dualies ✓

Splat Dualies 		The first available pair of dualies in the Splatoon series. They feature balanced performance, having a high fire rate to compensate for the low damage typical of the class. Splat Dualies ✓ ✓
Enperry Splat Dualies ✓ ✓
Kensa Splat Dualies ✓
Hero Dualie Replicas ✓
Order Dualie Replicas ✓

Glooga Dualies 		A mid-range, mid-damage pair of dualies with a low fire rate. Their dodge rolls are slow, but shot damage and range increase after a dodge roll instead of fire rate, allowing it to splat opponents with one fewer shot at greater distances. Glooga Dualies ✓ ✓
Glooga Dualies Deco ✓ ✓
Kensa Glooga Dualies ✓

Dualie Squelchers 		A long-range pair of dualies with unique dodge rolls. Its dodge rolls are quick and allow the user to slide instead of being locked in place, but they do not increase the weapon's fire rate. Dualie Squelchers ✓ ✓
Custom Dualie Squelchers ✓ ✓

Tetra Dualies 		These mid-range dualies put a significant emphasis on mobility. They allow up to four consecutive dodge rolls instead of the normal two, and can also shoot while rolling. Dark Tetra Dualies ✓ ✓
Light Tetra Dualies ✓ ✓

Douser Dualies FF 		A long-range pair of Dualies that can only perform one dodge roll. After rolling, the weapon's range decreases, and its fire rate increases drastically. Douser Dualies FF ✓


Brellas

An Inkling holding the Splat Brella
Main article: Brella

Brellas are shotgun-like weapons with deployable shields which have large amounts of HP that can be held in front of the user. Most brellas can also launch their shield forward. This weapon class was introduced in Splatoon 2.

Note: The series are arranged by their respective order in the weapon select screen with the Main filter.

Series Description Variants Games

Splat Brella 		The standard brella, featuring middling range, damage, and shield durability. Splat Brella ✓ ✓
Sorella Brella ✓ ✓
Hero Brella Replica ✓
Order Brella Replica ✓

Tenta Brella 		A heavy brella with a larger, more durable shield. Its shots have more range and it can deal lethal damage in one shot, at the cost of a slow rate of fire. Tenta Brella ✓ ✓
Tenta Sorella Brella ✓ ✓
Tenta Camo Brella ✓

Undercover Brella 		A lightweight brella that can be fired while its shield is open. It has a quick rate of fire, but its damage and shield durability are low. It cannot launch its shield. Undercover Brella ✓ ✓
Undercover Sorella Brella ✓ ✓
Kensa Undercover Brella ✓

Recycled Brella 24 		A brella with extremely low shield durability, but powerful shots with very little spread. The shield launches and regenerates very quickly. Recycled Brella 24 Mk I ✓
Recycled Brella 24 Mk II ✓


Blasters

An Octoling holding the Range Blaster
Main article: Blaster (weapon class)

Blasters are weapons that fire large globs of ink with a delayed explosion, which have a spherical hitbox and are capable of hitting opponents that are behind walls or cover.

Blasters have been in the Splatoon series since Splatoon. However, the blaster class was introduced in Splatoon 3; prior to that game, blasters were classified as shooters.

Note: The series are arranged by their respective order in the weapon select screen with the Main filter.

Series Description Variants Games

Luna Blaster 		A blaster with short range but above average fire rate, blast radius, and ink efficiency. It is capable of splatting an opponent with one direct hit. Luna Blaster ✓ ✓ ✓
Luna Blaster Neo ✓ ✓ ✓
Kensa Luna Blaster ✓
Order Blaster Replica ✓

Blaster 		The standard blaster. Has a slow firing speed but is well-rounded otherwise. Blaster ✓ ✓ ✓
Custom Blaster ✓ ✓ ✓
Hero Blaster Replica ✓

Range Blaster 		A revised version of the Blaster that boasts higher range at the cost of a slower fire rate. Range Blaster ✓ ✓ ✓
Custom Range Blaster ✓ ✓ ✓
Grim Range Blaster ✓ ✓

Clash Blaster 		A blaster that fires huge short-ranged blasts in very quick succession, but its low damage makes it hard to splat opponents with it. Clash Blaster ✓ ✓
Clash Blaster Neo ✓ ✓

Rapid Blaster 		A blaster that fires long range blasts at a good fire rate, with reduced damage and blast radius. Rapid Blaster ✓ ✓ ✓
Rapid Blaster Deco ✓ ✓ ✓
Kensa Rapid Blaster ✓

Rapid Blaster Pro 		This modified version of the Rapid Blaster can hit at even longer ranges, but has a slower fire rate, and uses more ink per shot. Rapid Blaster Pro ✓ ✓ ✓
Rapid Blaster Pro Deco ✓ ✓ ✓

S-BLAST 		A slow-firing, one-shot capable blaster with two firing modes, short-range and long-range. The short-range mode is triggered by pressing after jumping, and fires a huge short-ranged blast. The long-range mode is triggered by pressing on the ground, and fires a long-ranged, high-velocity shot with a small blast radius. Notably, this mode can also be triggered in the air by falling without a preceding jump, or by jumping immediately after pressing . S-BLAST '92 ✓
S-BLAST '91 ✓


Brushes

An Inkling holding the Inkbrush
Main article: Brush

Brushes can be pushed along the ground, much as rollers. They are especially fast but leave a narrow trail of ink. They do not deal nearly as much contact damage, and no brush is capable of crushing opponents in one hit. However, instead of flinging large waves of ink, brushes quickly swipe from side to side, flicking many smaller globs.

Brushes have been in the Splatoon series since Splatoon. However, the brush class was introduced in Splatoon 3; prior to that game, brushes were classified as rollers.

Note: The series are arranged by their respective order in the weapon select screen with the Main filter.

Series Description Variants Games

Inkbrush 		A fast but short-ranged brush. When pushed along the ground, the user moves at extremely high speed, and leaves behind a narrow trail of ink. Inkbrush ✓ ✓ ✓
Inkbrush Nouveau ✓ ✓ ✓
Permanent Inkbrush ✓ ✓

Octobrush 		A slower brush with decent range. Movement speed while sliding along the ground is a bit slower compared to the Inkbrush. Octobrush ✓ ✓ ✓
Octobrush Nouveau ✓ ✓ ✓
Kensa Octobrush ✓
Herobrush Replica ✓
Orderbrush Replica ✓

Painbrush 		An even slower brush that must wind up before it can start swinging. In return, it has greater range, power, and inking capabilities. Painbrush ✓
Painbrush Nouveau ✓


Stringers

An Inkling wielding the Tri-Stringer
Main article: Stringer

Stringers are bow-like weapons that generally have considerable range and middling damage. Like chargers, a full charge is necessary to achieve maximum range and damage. They have vertical and horizontal shots, similar to rollers. They shoot three strings of ink per shot. The weapon class was introduced in Splatoon 3.

Note: The series are arranged by their respective order in the weapon select screen with the Main filter.

Series Description Variants Games

Tri-Stringer 		The standard stringer, with long range but no charge hold. Reaching the first level of charge allows its shots to lodge themselves in terrain briefly before exploding. Tri-Stringer ✓
Inkline Tri-Stringer ✓
Order Stringer Replica ✓

REEF-LUX 450 		A lightweight stringer that can store its charge, but cannot fire explosive shots. It charges quickly and does more damage than the Tri-Stringer, but it is lacking in range. REEF-LUX 450 ✓
REEF-LUX 450 Deco ✓
Wellstring V A stringer with five explosive shots. Wellstring V ✓
Custom Wellstring V ✓


Splatanas

An Inkling wielding the Splatana Wiper
Main article: Splatana

Splatanas are sword-like weapons that are similar to brushes, without the rolling function. Instead, when is held, they will charge a more powerful vertical swing. All splatanas have an additional melee hitbox as the splatana itself, and when charged, this hitbox can splat opponents in one hit. The weapon class was introduced in Splatoon 3.

Note: The series are arranged by their respective order in the weapon select screen with the Main filter.

Series Description Variants Games

Splatana Stamper 		A heavier splatana compared to the standard. It has a slower rate of fire, but its ink projectiles are wider, travel further, and deal more damage. Splatana Stamper ✓
Splatana Stamper Nouveau ✓
Order Splatana Replica ✓

Splatana Wiper 		The standard splatana, with decent range but low damage. It moves quickly when slashing and charging, and has good ink efficiency. Splatana Wiper ✓
Splatana Wiper Deco ✓
Decavitator A splatana with a long-ranged horizontal lunging attack, which can be redirected while mid-lunge. Mint Decavitator ✓
Charcoal Decavitator ✓


Rare

The Grizzco Blaster, one of the rare weapons, being loaned to a player during a rotation with randomized weapons.

Rare weapons are modified weapons from existing classes. During wildcard rotations of Salmon Run and Salmon Run: Next Wave, one of Mr. Grizz's personal weapons are accidentally added to the mix.[2] Rare weapons are tweaked versions of normal weapons with much more powerful stats. These weapons are only available at certain times and are only used within Salmon Run.

Rare weapon Description Games

Grizzco Blaster 		Modified Blaster. A moderate-damage, close-range blaster with a fast rate of fire and low ink consumption.
It debuted on 16 September 2017. 		✓ ✓

Grizzco Brella 		Modified Splat Brella. A moderate-damage, mid-range brella with a fast rate of fire and low ink consumption. There is no canopy on this brella, so it cannot be opened; instead, it fires rapidly when the trigger is held.
It debuted on 15 October 2017. 		✓ ✓

Grizzco Charger 		Modified Bamboozler 14. A high-damage, long-range charger with high ink consumption. It charges instantly but cannot store a charge.
It debuted on 29 April 2018. 		✓ ✓

Grizzco Slosher 		Modified Sloshing Machine. A high-damage, long-range slosher with a slow rate of fire and high ink consumption. The projectiles penetrate armor and keep moving after hitting enemies, then drop vertically at the end of their arc.
It debuted on 17 June 2018. 		✓ ✓

Grizzco Stringer 		Modified Tri-Stringer. A high-damage, long-range stringer with high ink consumption. It fires nine projectiles per shot and charges quickly but has low accuracy due to its irregular spread pattern.
It debuted on 1 October 2022. 		✓

Grizzco Splatana 		Modified Splatana Stamper. A high-damage, close-range splatana with low ink consumption. Both slashes have extremely limited range, but are highly damaging. The charged slash can pierce armor and has a long distance dash but has a long charge time.
It debuted on 2 December 2022. 		✓

Grizzco Dualies 		Modified Splat Dualies. Extremely close-range dualies with a fast rate of fire, moderate damage, and low ink consumption. Performing a dodge roll with them creates a small burst of ink around the user's body, dealing heavy damage to nearby foes. The player can dodge roll up to 9 times in a row.
They debuted during the Big Run starting on 2 September 2023. 		✓

Abilities

Abilities on a player's gear can affect main weapons. The following abilities have effects that directly improve the performance of main weapons.

Ability Effect Games
Damage Up Increases damage dealt by weapons. ✓
Ink Saver (Main) Reduces the amount of ink consumed by main weapons. ✓ ✓ ✓
Object Shredder Increases damage dealt by weapons to non-player targets. ✓ ✓
Main Power Up Increases the power of the selected weapon. ✓
Intensify Action Makes Squid Rolls and Squid Surges easier to do and steadies the aim when firing after jumping. ✓

Gallery

  • Concept art of various main weapons.[a]

    Concept art of various main weapons.[a]

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese メインウェポン
mein wepon		 Main weapon
Netherlands Dutch Hoofdwapen Main weapon
CanadaFrance French Armes principales Main weapon
Germany German Hauptwaffen Main weapon
Italy Italian Armi principali Main weapon
Russia Russian Основное оружие
Osnovnoy oruzhiye		 Main weapon
SpainMexico Spanish Armas principales Main weapon
Denmark Danish Hovedvåben
Normale våben		 Main weapon
Normal weapon
Norway Norwegian Hovedvåpen
Vanligt våpen(Splatoon)		 Main weapon
Usual weapon
Sweden Swedish Huvudvapen Main weapon

See also

The following lists show the most essential stats for every main weapon. The lists include what sub and special are in the weapon's set, the cost of each weapon, and the level requirement to unlock the weapon.

Notes

  1. ↑ Concept art shows a few early versions of different weapons. From left to right, and top to bottom: a Blaster, a Sploosh-o-matic, a sub weapon that is possibly a Seeker, an Inkbrush, a Carbon Roller (from the side), a Killer Wail, an Octobrush, the Hero Shot, an unknown weapon, the Inkstrike and its GamePad-like device, a Splattershot Jr., a Rapid Blaster, an E-liter 3K, and the Hero Charger

References

  1. ↑ Gear page on the now-defunct official website for Splatoon for Wii U (archive.org)
  2. ↑ Twitter @SplatoonJP on Twitter Squid Research Lab Live from Squid Research Lab — We received an urgent notification from Grizzco...
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