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The Baller is a special weapon in Splatoon 2. It puts the user into a Inkling/Octoling-sized hamster ball that protects them and can explode on command.

Appearance

The Baller is a transparent sphere that is just large enough to encase an Inkling or Octoling. There are two white strips of tape encircling the Baller that are ripped off when it takes enough damage. A small reservoir of the user's ink rests in the bottom of the Baller.

Splatoon 2

Baller


Category	Special
Class
Sub
Special
Special points
Special depletion
Range
Damage
Impact
Fire rate
Charge speed
Ink speed
Mobility
Durability	400 / 100
Handling
Level
Cost
Requirement
Added in		Specifications
Weight
Base damage	50 (contact) 55 (splash) 180 (direct hit)
Base duration	6s (automatic detonation)
Ink consumption
Base range
Rate of fire
Muzzle velocity
Base accuracy
MPU effect
SPU effect
SPU effect
Other variant

When using the special, an Inkling or Octoling enters the Baller. This allows them to move quickly and blocks incoming damage taken while inking the ground as they move, and also allows them to roll up walls. If is held while in the bubble, or after a set time, the Baller explodes, covering the surrounding area in ink. The Baller being inked results in it shrinking, eventually disappearing, instead of the player using it taking damage. The Baller works similar to Splash Wall in matters of destructive bombs. They explode immediately upon touching it, which can be disastrous for teammates nearby.

It appears in three Octo Expansion Stations:

A04 Roll Out Station
H02 Ballercise Station
J08 F11 Whack-Fu Station

Special Power Up

Main article: Special Power Up

Equipping Special Power Up with Baller increases its durability and explosion radius. The following table shows the HP increase percentage for Baller when stacking the ability.

Abilities				Change
None				0%
Main: 0, Sub: 1				4.8%
Main: 0, Sub: 2				9.4%
Main: 0, Sub: 3				13.8%
Main: 1, Sub: 0				15.2%
Main: 0, Sub: 4				17.9%
Main: 1, Sub: 1				19.2%
Main: 0, Sub: 5				21.7%
Main: 1, Sub: 2				22.9%
Main: 0, Sub: 6				25.3%
Main: 1, Sub: 3				26.5%
Main: 2, Sub: 0				27.6%
Main: 0, Sub: 7				28.7%
Main: 1, Sub: 4				29.8%
Main: 2, Sub: 1				30.8%
Main: 0, Sub: 8				31.8%
Main: 1, Sub: 5				32.8%
Main: 2, Sub: 2				33.8%
Main: 0, Sub: 9				34.7%
Main: 1, Sub: 6				35.6%
Main: 2, Sub: 3				36.5%
Main: 3, Sub: 0				37.4%
Main: 1, Sub: 7				38.2%
Main: 2, Sub: 4				39.0%
Main: 3, Sub: 1				39.7%
Main: 1, Sub: 8				40.5%
Main: 2, Sub: 5				41.2%
Main: 3, Sub: 2				41.9%
Main: 1, Sub: 9				42.6%
Main: 2, Sub: 6				43.2%
Main: 3, Sub: 3				43.8%
Main: 2, Sub: 7				45.0%
Main: 3, Sub: 4				45.5%
Main: 2, Sub: 8				46.5%
Main: 3, Sub: 5				46.9%
Main: 2, Sub: 9				47.7%
Main: 3, Sub: 6				48.1%
Main: 3, Sub: 7				49.0%
Main: 3, Sub: 8				49.7%
Main: 3, Sub: 9				50.2%

Version history

Version	Adjustments
1.2.0	▲ During use, reduced amount of damage received from opponent Shooters (excluding Blasters), Splatlings, and Dualies by 40%.
1.3.0	▲ Made the Baller less likely to be knocked back when hit with enemy attacks. ▲ Increased durability of the Baller by about 33% when the gear ability "Special Power Up" isn't being used. (Durability when using the maximum amount of "Special Power Up" remains unchanged.) ▲ Increased damage radius of explosion by roughly 17% and radius of ink coverage by roughly 7%. ▲ Increased minimum damage caused by explosion: 30.0 → 55.0. ▲ Increased power of explosion to knock back opponents.
1.4.0	▲ Increased damage dealt to opposing Ballers by bursting bubbles by roughly 150%. ▼ Made movement of the Baller easier to hear for surrounding players. ▼ Decreased the radius of minimum damage (55 damage) dealt by the explosion of the Baller by roughly 14% when Special Power Up isn't being used. Due to changes in gear ability balancing, this radius will be the same as it was previously when the maximum amount of Special Power Up is being used.
2.3.0	▲ Made it so the player can change direction of movement more quickly than before.
3.0.0	▲ Climbing surfaces where inkable walls connect to non-inkable walls will now be easier.
4.3.0	▲ Greatly increased damage dealt to opponent Brellas. Increased damage to opponent Brellas varies from roughly 3 to 4.8 times the previous amount depending on the Brella.
5.1.0	▼ Decreased duration of active time from roughly 7 to roughly 6 seconds.
5.2.0	▼ Can now be affected by Toxic Mist. ▼ Extended the time the Button has to be held down to trigger this by roughly 16/60 of a second: 30 frames → 46 frames. ▲ When a weapon that has a fast walking speed when not firing or a fast squid-form swimming speed is equipped, increased acceleration on the ground to allow the player to move more quickly. This applies to the following weapons that can use a Baller. Aerospray RG Luna Blaster Inkbrush Nouveau Undercover Sorella Brella ▼ When a weapon that has a slow walking speed when not firing or a slow squid-form swimming speed is equipped, reduced maximum speed by roughly 14%. This applies to the following weapon that can use a Baller. Custom Explosher

Quotes

“

Enter a defensive ball that protects you from a certain amout of damage as you play.

The ball will eventually explode, allowing you to use the moment you emerge from it as an attack.

You can also hold to build up power and cause the ball to explode yourself.

”

— Splatoon 2 Sub & Special Guide

Sets

Weapons with Baller in Splatoon 2

Main	#ID	Sub	Special	Special Points	Level	Price	Class	Introduced
.52 Gal	50	Point Sensor	Baller	170p	14	9500	Shooter	7 July 2017 (1.0.0)
Aerospray RG	31	Sprinkler	Baller	180p	28	16900	Shooter	7 July 2017 (1.0.0)
Custom Explosher	3041	Point Sensor	Baller	220p	22	12400	Slosher	5 December 2018 (4.3.0)
Glooga Dualies Deco	5021	Splash Wall	Baller	180p	24	13700	Dualie	25 April 2018 (3.0.0)
Inkbrush Nouveau	1101	Ink Mine	Baller	180p	7	7000	Roller	11 November 2017
Kensa Charger	2012	Sprinkler	Baller	190p	19	14500	Charger	14 September 2018 (4.0.0)
Kensa Rapid Blaster	242	Torpedo	Baller	200p	21	13500	Shooter	5 December 2018 (4.3.0)
Kensa Splat Dualies	5012	Suction Bomb	Baller	200p	16	13000	Dualie	14 September 2018 (4.0.0)
Kensa Splatterscope	2022	Sprinkler	Baller	190p	28	20400	Charger	14 September 2018 (4.0.0)
Krak-On Splat Roller	1011	Squid Beakon	Baller	170p	12	9200	Roller	7 July 2017 (1.0.0)
L-3 Nozzlenose	300	Curling Bomb	Baller	220p	18	10400	Shooter	7 July 2017 (1.0.0)
Luna Blaster	200	Splat Bomb	Baller	170p	19	12100	Shooter	7 July 2017 (1.0.0)
Nautilus 47	4040	Point Sensor	Baller	180p	26	14700	Splatling	1 August 2018
New Squiffer	2001	Autobomb	Baller	180p	17	11000	Charger	25 April 2018 (3.0.0)
Slosher Deco	3001	Sprinkler	Baller	210p	8	8000	Slosher	15 December 2017
Undercover Sorella Brella	6021	Splat Bomb	Baller	180p	19	11900	Brella	1 June 2018

Gallery

Baller promo image.
An Inkling in the Baller.
Agent 8 in the Baller.
Render
Artwork for Koshien 2020

Strategy

For competitive tips about the Baller

View the strategy page.

Trivia

When a player is splatted by a Baller's explosion, a message with "The Baller Inksploded!" appears. The message "Splatted by Baller!" appears in other instances.
Baller, Splashdown, and Ink Armor are the only special weapons to appear on at least one weapon in every class.
According to The Art of Splatoon 2, researchers made the Baller to find out how to contain ink released by Inklings when they used a special weapon.
- It was revealed that to hold all the ink, the Baller would have to be 7 times its volume than the prototype, although it would become unable to roll around the stage.
- They settled on having the Baller hold a portion of ink and releasing the rest as the user moved around inside.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	イカスフィア Ikasufia	Squid Sphere
Dutch	Barstbubbel	Burst Bubble
French	Chromo-sphère	Color-sphere
German	Sepisphäre	Sepia sphere
Italian	Cromosfera	Color Sphere
Russian	Шарокат Sharokat	From шар shar (ball) and кат kat (roll)
Spanish	Esfera tintera	Ink Sphere

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 {{InfoboxGobbler}}
-The '''Baller''' is a [[special weapon]] in ''[[Splatoon 2]]''. It resembles an [[Inkling]] or [[Octoling (playable)|Octoling]]-sized hamster ball, and is similar to both the [[Bubbler]] and [[Kraken]] from ''[[Splatoon]]''.
+The '''Baller''' is a [[special weapon]] in {{S2}}. It puts the user into a [[Inkling]]/[[Octoling]]-sized hamster ball that protects them and can explode on command.
+== Appearance ==
+The Baller is a transparent sphere that is just large enough to encase an [[Inkling]] or [[Octoling]]. There are two white strips of tape encircling the Baller that are ripped off when it takes enough damage. A small reservoir of the user's [[ink]] rests in the bottom of the Baller.
 ==''Splatoon 2''==
@@ Line 10: / Line 13: @@
 | durability = 400
 }}
-When using the special move, an [[Inkling]] or [[Octoling (playable)|Octoling]] enters the Baller. This allows them to move quickly and blocks incoming damage taken while [[ink]]ing the ground as they move, and also allows them to roll up walls. If {{Button|ZR}} is held while in the bubble, or after a set time, the Baller explodes, covering the surrounding area in ink. The Baller being inked results in it shrinking, eventually disappearing, instead of the player using it taking damage. The Baller works similar to [[Splash Wall]] in matters of destructive bombs. They explode immediately upon touching it, which can be disastrous for teammates nearby.
+When using the special, an [[Inkling]] or [[Octoling]] enters the Baller. This allows them to move quickly and blocks incoming damage taken while [[ink]]ing the ground as they move, and also allows them to roll up walls. If {{Button|ZR|Switch}} is held while in the bubble, or after a set time, the Baller explodes, covering the surrounding area in ink. The Baller being inked results in it shrinking, eventually disappearing, instead of the player using it taking damage. The Baller works similar to [[Splash Wall]] in matters of destructive bombs. They explode immediately upon touching it, which can be disastrous for teammates nearby.
-===Use===
+It appears in three ''Octo Expansion'' Stations:
-* There is a slight but critical startup delay from the time the player activates Baller to the time they enter it. Therefore, it is advised to activate the Baller in a relatively safe place before taking enemy fire. Also, while the Baller can be used as a type of panic button to protect oneself, similar to the [[Bubbler]] in ''Splatoon'', activating it too late will cause the player to get splatted before benefiting from its protection.
+* {{OctoExpansionStation|A|04}} [[Roll Out Station]]
-* The Baller cannot travel through grates or mesh that a morphed Inkling or Octoling can swim through, such as the gate leading to the court on [[Goby Arena]]. Keep this in mind when either pursuing an opponent with the Baller or escaping an opponent using the Baller.
+* {{OctoExpansionStation|H|02}} [[Ballercise Station]]
-* Before Version {{Ver|S2|5.2.0}}, players were completely immune to the effects of [[Toxic Mist]] while using the Baller. However, this is not the case for [[Point Sensor]]s, as going through one will cause the player to be tracked as normal.
+* {{OctoExpansionStation|J|08}} {{OctoExpansionStation|F|11}} [[Whack-Fu Station]]
-* A player in a Baller who touches the [[Rainmaker (weapon)|Rainmaker]] after its shield is broken automatically picks up the Rainmaker and exits the Baller without exploding it. Make sure not to accidentally touch the unshielded Rainmaker when using the Baller.
-* A Baller can force its user's opponent to move in a direction different from where the opponent intended, especially in narrow passages.
-* Even with the added protection, a Baller user can greatly benefit from the shelter of a coordinated [[special weapon]], such as the [[Booyah Bomb]], [[Bubble Blower]], or [[Ink Storm]].
-* While the resulting ink coverage of a Baller's explosion occurs more slowly than that of a [[Splashdown]], a player inside the Baller is more likely to survive enemy fire, such as blaster shots or the bursting of bubbles from the Bubble Blower.
-* There is a small moment before the explosion in which the Baller is invulnerable to enemy attacks. A Baller user can use this to their advantage to avoid having the Baller being broken by multiple high damage special weapons (such as the Splashdown) that have been used in the same area and potentially splat nearby opponents.
-* The [[Special Power Up]] [[ability]] increases both the durability of the Baller and the hitbox of its explosion.
-* After the Baller's explosion, nearby opponents not splatted are often damaged enough for one or two shots to splat them.
-* The Baller is preferred over the [[Inkjet]] whenever an enemy should be pushed back and advance into their territory, as the Inkjet forces its user to return to the launching point at the end of its duration.
-===Strategy===
+===Special Power Up===
-====As a Baller user====
+{{main|Special Power Up}}
-* At the start of a battle, it is advised to pull open the map with {{Button|X}} and see if any opponents have [[Object Shredder]], as it will be easier for those with it to destroy the Baller, thus players should be wary of such opponents.
+Equipping Special Power Up with Baller increases its durability and explosion radius. The following table shows the HP increase percentage for Baller when stacking the ability.
-* Unless the player can catch the opponents by surprise, or are under the protection of a teammate's special weapon such as the Bubble Blower, reserve the use of Baller against single targets, as multiple players who focus fire and [[bomb]]s on a Baller will eventually break it.
+{{Stacking
-* Certain stages, such as [[Kelp Dome]], [[Port Mackerel]], and [[Walleye Warehouse]], have a [[Competitive:Callouts#Location naming|street]] that is easily defensible in both [[Rainmaker]] and [[Clam Blitz]]. A well-timed Baller, especially with other coordinated specials, can help break through the stalemate and lay siege onto the enemy's position.
+|game=Splatoon 2
-* In [[Splat Zones]], a single Baller's explosion is usually enough to either un-capture a single zone held by the enemy or capture one of two zones on a dual-zone stage. The Baller user and their teammates must be able to follow this up to fully capture either the single zone or the second of two dual zones.
+|ability=Special Power Up
-* The Baller can provide a Tower rider in [[Tower Control]] ample protection from enemy fire, even from three [[Sting Ray]], similar to how both the Bubbler and [[Kraken]] were used in ''[[Splatoon]]''. Position yourself between the enemy fire and the middle post of the Tower to avoid getting knocked off. This tactic is most optimally used for clearing checkpoints, where the Tower is stationary and vulnerable to enemy attack.
+|main0sub0=0%
-* One of the most effective means of scoring in Clam Blitz, especially on stages that are medium to large, involves the Baller providing a safe [[Super Jump]] landing point for teammates carrying Power Clams:
+|main0sub1=4.8%
-** To conceal one's position, the Baller player should not carry a Power Clam, as doing so would mark one with a [[File:Mode Icon Ranked Battle 2.png|24px]] Ranked Battle symbol on the screen. If one obtains a Power Clam, they should pass it to a teammate, preferably the [[Community Glossary#Roles and Positions|Anchor]], who will remain relatively safe until a Super Jump opportunity presents itself.
+|main0sub2=9.4%
-** Once the Baller player has built up their [[special gauge]] and at least one teammate has a Power Clam, the Baller player activates it in a spot that is nearby the enemy Clam Basket but relatively safe from attack, then rolls underneath the basket, and detonates the Baller, spreading ink around the basket, all while signalling their teammates with {{Button|DPad}}, indicating that they are within throwing range of the enemy Clam Basket.
+|main0sub3=13.8%
-*** Using a [[Sprinkler]] (with the [[Kensa Charger]], [[Kensa Splatterscope]], [[Aerospray RG]], or [[Slosher Deco]]), [[Tenacity]] and [[Special Charge Up]] will each help charge a Baller more quickly.
+|main1sub0=15.2%
-** Any of the Baller's teammates who has a Power Clam will Super Jump to the Baller's position, landing within a throw's reach of the enemy Clam Basket, and toss their clams (Power Clams first) into the basket.
+|main0sub4=17.9%
-*** [[Ink Armor]] and [[Stealth Jump]] will improve the survivability of teammates who super jump toward the enemy basket. Activating the Splashdown just before landing can also clear out the landing point of enemies and claim a large area of turf, but note that doing so will force its user to drop all clams in possession.
+|main1sub1=19.2%
+|main0sub5=21.7%
-====Versus a Baller user====
+|main1sub2=22.9%
-* Study the display to determine both which, if any, opponents have the Baller in their weapon builds and when it is fully charged. This early intelligence is valuable in any mode, especially in Clam Blitz.
+|main0sub6=25.3%
-* If multiple players are in the firing range of an enemy Baller, concentrate fire to quickly destroy and pop it. Both bombs and [[Object Shredder]] can help speed up the destruction and pop of a Baller. Bombs that strike an enemy Baller will immediately detonate, not only damaging it but also damaging or splatting any of the Baller user's teammates nearby.
+|main1sub3=26.5%
-* The Splashdown is often powerful enough to destroy a Baller, but be wary of the Baller's explosion.
+|main2sub0=27.6%
-* In Tower Control, fire at an enemy Baller at a proper angle to knock it off of the Tower. With a mesh brim surrounding the Tower, the Baller cannot climb back on without the assistance of another structure.
+|main0sub7=28.7%
+|main1sub4=29.8%
+|main2sub1=30.8%
+|main0sub8=31.8%
+|main1sub5=32.8%
+|main2sub2=33.8%
+|main0sub9=34.7%
+|main1sub6=35.6%
+|main2sub3=36.5%
+|main3sub0=37.4%
+|main1sub7=38.2%
+|main2sub4=39.0%
+|main3sub1=39.7%
+|main1sub8=40.5%
+|main2sub5=41.2%
+|main3sub2=41.9%
+|main1sub9=42.6%
+|main2sub6=43.2%
+|main3sub3=43.8%
+|main2sub7=45.0%
+|main3sub4=45.5%
+|main2sub8=46.5%
+|main3sub5=46.9%
+|main2sub9=47.7%
+|main3sub6=48.1%
+|main3sub7=49.0%
+|main3sub8=49.7%
+|main3sub9=50.2%
+}}
 ===Version history===
@@ Line 54: / Line 77: @@
 | '''{{Ver|S2|1.3.0}}''' ||
 * {{buff|Made the Baller less likely to be knocked back when hit with enemy attacks.}}
-* {{buff|Increased durability of the Baller by about 33% when the [[gear]] [[ability]] "[[Special Power Up]]" isn't being used. (Durability when using the maximum amount of "Special Power Up" remains unchanged.)}}
+* {{buff|Increased durability of the Baller by about 33% when the [[gear]] [[gear ability|ability]] "[[Special Power Up]]" isn't being used. (Durability when using the maximum amount of "Special Power Up" remains unchanged.)}}
 * {{buff|Increased damage radius of explosion by roughly 17% and radius of [[ink]] coverage by roughly 7%.}}
 * {{buff|Increased minimum damage caused by explosion|30.0|55.0.}}
@@ Line 80: / Line 103: @@
 || '''{{Ver|S2|5.2.0}}''' ||
 * {{nerf|Can now be affected by [[Toxic Mist]].}}
-* {{nerf|Extended the time the {{button|ZR}} Button has to be held down to trigger this by roughly 16/60 of a second|30 frames|46 frames.}}
+* {{nerf|Extended the time the {{button|ZR|Switch}} Button has to be held down to trigger this by roughly 16/60 of a second|30 frames|46 frames.}}
 * {{buff|When a weapon that has a fast walking speed when not firing or a fast squid-form swimming speed is equipped, increased acceleration on the ground to allow the player to move more quickly.}}
 * This applies to the following weapons that can use a Baller.
@@ Line 96: / Line 119: @@
 The ball will eventually explode, allowing you to use the moment you emerge from it as an attack.
-You can also hold {{button|ZR}} to build up power and cause the ball to explode yourself.|{{S2}} [[Sub weapon|Sub]] & [[Special weapon|Special]] Guide}}
+You can also hold {{button|ZR|Switch}} to build up power and cause the ball to explode yourself.|{{S2}} [[Sub weapon|Sub]] & [[Special weapon|Special]] Guide}}
 ===Sets===
@@ Line 105: / Line 128: @@
 Baller.jpg|Baller promo image.
 BallerRoll.jpg|An [[Inkling]] in the Baller.
-Agent 8 In Baller.jpeg|[[Agent 8]] in the Baller.
+Agent 8 In Baller.jpg|[[Agent 8]] in the Baller.
+S2 Inkling in Baller render.jpg|Render
+Splatoon Koshien 2020 Octoling in Baller.png|Artwork for Koshien 2020
 </gallery>
+==Strategy==
+''For competitive tips about the Baller''
+{{Strategy}}
 ==Trivia==
 * When a player is splatted by a Baller's explosion, a message with "The Baller Inksploded!" appears. The message "Splatted by Baller!" appears in other instances.
-* The weapons with the smallest special gauges for Baller are tied with the [[.52 Gal]], and [[Krak-On Splat Roller]] at 170p each. The largest are the [[L-3 Nozzlenose]], [[Slosher Deco]] and [[Custom Explosher]] at 220p each.
 * Baller, [[Splashdown]], and [[Ink Armor]] are the only special weapons to appear on at least one weapon in every class.
-*The Baller is used in the following Octo Expansion levels:
+* According to ''[[The Art of Splatoon 2]]'', researchers made the Baller to find out how to contain [[ink]] released by [[Inkling]]s when they used a [[special weapon]].
-**[[Roll Out Station]]
+** It was revealed that to hold all the [[ink]], the Baller would have to be 7 times its volume than the prototype, although it would become unable to roll around the [[stage]].
-**[[Whack-Fu Station]]
+** They settled on having the Baller hold a portion of [[ink]] and releasing the rest as the user moved around inside.
-*The Baller experiences a large speed decrease when it travels over an enemy [[Sponge Block]], as if it was in enemy ink.
 ==Names in other languages==
-{{Foreignname
+{{Localized name
 |color=Splatoon 2
 |Jap=イカスフィア
@@ Line 130: / Line 157: @@
 |GerM=Sepia sphere
 |Ita=Cromosfera
-|ItaM=''Cromo'' is an unspecified color-related suffix (that could be translated simply as "colored"), ''Sfera'' (ball)
+|ItaM=Color Sphere
 |Rus=Шарокат
 |RusR=Sharokat

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