Rapid Blaster
The Rapid Blaster is a main weapon in Splatoon and Splatoon 2.
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.
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 | 25–75.9 (Splash) 80 (Direct hit) |
Ink consumption | 8% |
Other variant | Rapid Blaster Deco |
The Rapid Blaster comes in a set 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 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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- Notes
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
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 | 35 (Splash) 85 (Direct hit) |
Ink consumption | 7% |
Other variants | Rapid Blaster Deco Kensa Rapid Blaster |
The Rapid Blaster returns in Splatoon 2 with an identical appearance but slightly tweaked performance. It comes with the Ink Mine 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.
Data
Recommended Abilities
Ability | Purpose |
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Ink Saver (Sub) | Allows for more frequent use of Ink Mines |
Comeback | Increases ink efficiency and movement speed for a while after respawning}} |
Explosion
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
Trivia
- This weapon is used in the following Octo Expansion levels:
Names in other languages
References
- ↑ Splatoon - NormalShotExplosionLight.params
- ↑ Splatoon 2 - Parameter Database