Splatana
Splatanas are one of the main weapon classes in the Splatoon series.
Splatanas are sword-like weapons that send horizontal blades of ink flying with each slash of the weapon. They are also capable of charging to perform a higher-damage slash.
Splatanas were first introduced in Splatoon 3.
General mechanics
As a charging-type weapon class, splatanas will make use of not only basic slashes with repeated taps of , but also the higher-powered charge slashes when holding .
All slashes produce both an ink projectile as well as a close-ranged melee hitbox. The charged slash possesses not only higher damage on its ink projectile, but also extreme damage capable of a one-hit splat on its melee hitbox. To increase the efficacy of this attack, splatanas are also capable of performing a quick forward lunge before attacking on the ground by releasing a charge while holding .
List of splatanas
Note: The series are arranged by their respective order in the weapon select screen with the Main filter.
Series | Description | Variants | Games |
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Splatana Stamper |
A splatana with high range and solid mobility and damage. | Splatana Stamper | ✓ |
Splatana Stamper Nouveau | ✓ | ||
Order Splatana Replica | ✓ | ||
Splatana Wiper |
A lightweight splatana with exceptional mobility but low damage and middling range. | Splatana Wiper | ✓ |
Splatana Wiper Deco | ✓ | ||
Decavitator |
A splatana which fires a unique horizontal attack on a charge swing, at the cost of it having lower range and mobility. | Mint Decavitator | ✓ |
Charcoal Decavitator | ✓ |
Special Splatanas
The following splatana(s) are only available outside of battles as part of other modes:
Weapon | Description | Games |
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Grizzco Splatana |
A modified rare weapon based on the Splatana Stamper, only available in Salmon Run Next Wave. It is a considerably slow and short-ranged weapon, having a long charge time and no projectiles. In return it possesses extremely high damage overall and an armor-piercing effect when charged, allowing it to defeat almost any regular Boss Salmonid in one hit, as well as an extremely long-ranged lunging attack. | ✓ |
Order Splatana |
A splatana similar to the Splatana Stamper only used in Side Order when equipping Frye's Palette. Upon successful completion of a run with this Palette equipped, the player will unlock the Order Splatana Replica for use in battles. | ✓ |
Sets
Main | #ID | Sub | Special | Special Points | Level | Price | Class | Introduced | |
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Charcoal Decavitator | 8021 | Splash Wall | Inkjet | 200p | 25 | 1 | Splatana | Version 8.0.0 (Sizzle Season 2024) | |
Mint Decavitator | 8020 | Suction Bomb | Big Bubbler | 200p | 21 | 1 | Splatana | Version 8.0.0 (Sizzle Season 2024) | |
Order Splatana Replica | 8005 | Burst Bomb | Zipcaster | 210p | 1 | Splatana | Version 7.0.0 (Side Order) | ||
Splatana Stamper | 8000 | Burst Bomb | Zipcaster | 210p | 15 | 1 | Splatana | Version 1.0.0 (Drizzle Season 2022) | |
Splatana Stamper Nouveau | 8001 | Toxic Mist | Crab Tank | 210p | 20 | 1 | Splatana | Version 6.0.0 (Chill Season 2023) | |
Splatana Wiper | 8010 | Torpedo | Ultra Stamp | 190p | 5 | 1 | Splatana | Version 1.0.0 (Drizzle Season 2022) | |
Splatana Wiper Deco | 8011 | Squid Beakon | Tenta Missiles | 190p | 10 | 1 | Splatana | Version 4.0.0 (Sizzle Season 2023) |
Animations
Splatoon 3
Spawner pose:
- All styles: Points the weapon forward at a downward angle, gripping the handle with both hands in a stance with their left foot forward.
Victory:
- Flip Out: Jumps and slams the weapon into the ground point-first, then lands and leans against it with their arms and legs folded.
- Reppin' Inkopolis: Twirls the weapon around with a smile before putting it down point-first with a hand on their hip. (Added in Version 7.0.0. Versions prior used the same animation as Flip Out.)
- The Square Show-Off: Swings the weapon like a charged swing before smiling with a pose.
Quotes
“ | SRL back and fully recovered from our wild day of tweeting with new research on splatana-type weapons. These swordlike implements can fire a horizontal slash of ink quickly or charge up to fire a powerful vertical blast. You can use both moves to slice and dice the competition! | ” | — @SplatoonNA on Twitter[1]
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Gallery
2D icons
In-game
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An Octoling throwing a Burst Bomb while holding a Splatana Stamper.
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A promo image of the Splatana Wiper
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The Splatana Wiper in the Direct
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Art
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A promo image for Splatoon 3 featuring the Splatana Wiper.
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Agent 8 holding an Order Splatana.
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A promotional image for the countdown.
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Power vs. Wisdom vs. Courage promotional image.
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The Splatana Wiper Deco in the selection of Sizzle Season Tableturf Battle cards.
Promotional renders for Splatoon 3
Tableturf Battle cards for Splatoon 3
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An early design for the Splatana Wiper's Tableturf Battle card
Etymology
Splatana is a portmanteau of "splat" and "katana".
Names in other languages
Language | Name | Meaning |
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Japanese | ワイパー waipā |
Wiper |
Dutch | Zwieper | From zwiepen ("to sway, to rock") or zwieper ("a fast uncontrollable motion") |
French (NOE) | Éclatana | "Écla" From "Éclaboussure" translation of Splat word |
German | Splatana | Same as English name |
Italian | Lama | Blade |
Russian | Сплат-катана Splat katana |
Splat-katana |
Spanish | Azotintador | From azote ("whip") + entintador ("inker") |
Chinese (Traditional) | 刮水刀 guāshuǐdāo (Mandarin) |
Wiper |
Korean | 와이퍼 waipeo |
Same as Japanese name |
Portuguese | Splatana | Same as English |
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