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{{For|the Shooter type|Blasters}}
The '''Blaster''' is [[Main Weapon]] in ''[[Splatoon]]'' and ''[[Splatoon 2]]''.
The '''Blaster''' is [[Main Weapon]] in ''[[Splatoon]]'' and ''[[Splatoon 2]]''.


{{For|the Shooter type|Blasters}}
The weapon shoots special [[ink]] rounds that burst like fireworks after traveling a certain distance. These bursts can deal damage in a wide area, allowing its user to attack opponents hiding behind obstacles and around corners. The explosive round does enough damage to splat opponents with only one direct hit, or two indirect hits. The firing rate is faster than the {{Weapon|Main|Range Blaster}}, and slower than the {{Weapon|Main|Luna Blaster}}.
 
The weapon's appearance is based on the idea of a [[Wikipedia:Hot rod|"hot rod"]], or custom, car. The rear of the weapon is a spray can, the kind of spray can that would be used to custom-paint a car. The middle of the weapon exposes the internals of the weapon, as if to make it easier for the owner to tweak and maintain any custom parts inside. The exposed spring resembles the coil springs in car [[Wikipedia:Suspension (vehicle)|suspensions]]. The front of the weapon features a flame design characteristic of custom-painted cars, which is painted on an object that resembles a [[Wikipedia:Muffler|muffler]]. The weapon even has the word "custom" in the title of its variant, the {{Weapon|Main|Custom Blaster}}.
 
== ''Splatoon'' ==
{{Infobox/Weapon
|game      = Splatoon
|category  = Main
|class    = Shooter
|sub      = Disruptor
|special  = Killer Wail
|level    = 9
|cost      = 3,500
|base      = 50 (Min. splash)<br />125 (Direct hit)
|points    = 180p
|depletion = 40%
|range    = 25
|impact    = 70
|fire_rate = 20
}}
The Blaster comes in a set with the {{Weapon|Sub|Disruptor|game=Splatoon}}s and {{Weapon|Special|Killer Wail|game=Splatoon}}. The weapon consumes 8% of the ink tank's capacity with each shot, and the ink tank refills 1.67% of its capacity between each shot, allowing for 15 shots to be fired before needing to refill on ink.
 
=== Gallery ===
<gallery>
BlasterOfficial.jpg|Official art for the Blaster.
Blaster2.jpg|An [[Inkling]] firing a Blaster shot.
Blaster3.jpg|A Blaster shot exploding in mid-air.
ForgePromo1.jpg|Promo for [[Forge]], with a male Inkling (center) holding the {{PAGENAME}}.
JPTBlaster.png|Official art of an Inkling holding the {{PAGENAME}}.
Inkling Halloween.jpg|Official art of several Inklings - the center one is holding a {{PAGENAME}}.
Concept Art - Main Weapons.png|Concept art of various [[weapons]], with the {{PAGENAME}} at the upper left.
Line stickers.jpg|Japanese promo for ''Splatoon''-themed stamps for the instant messaging app [[Wikipedia:Line (application)|LINE]], with one featuring a Blaster.
</gallery>
 
=== Demonstration ===
<embedvideo service="youtube">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFLPdhi56oo</embedvideo>
=== Version history ===
==== [[List of updates in Splatoon/Version 2.2.0|2.2.0]] ====
*{{nerf|Blast wave maximum damage|125.0|80.0 ({{tt|Noted as 100.0 in official release notes|99.9}} with [[Damage Up]])}}
==== [[List of updates in Splatoon/Version 2.7.0|2.7.0]] ====
*{{buff|Special gauge loss|50%|as low as 40%}}
 
=== Similar weapons ===
*{{Weapon|Main|Custom Blaster|game=Splatoon}}
*{{Weapon|Main|Range Blaster|game=Splatoon}}
*{{Weapon|Main|Custom Range Blaster|game=Splatoon}}
*{{Weapon|Main|Grim Range Blaster|game=Splatoon}}
{{clr}}


== Splatoon 2 ==
== ''Splatoon 2'' ==
{{Infobox/Weapon
{{Infobox/Weapon
|game      = Splatoon 2
|game      = Splatoon 2
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|fire_rate = 20
|fire_rate = 20
}}
}}
The '''Blaster''' returns in [[Splatoon 2]] looking identical to how it did in the first game. It comes with the {{Weapon|Sub|Toxic Mist|game=Splatoon 2}} and {{Weapon|Special|Splashdown|game=Splatoon 2}}.
The Blaster returns in ''[[Splatoon 2]]'' with the same appearance and slightly changed performance. It comes with the {{Weapon|Sub|Toxic Mist|game=Splatoon 2}} and {{Weapon|Special|Splashdown|game=Splatoon 2}}. The weapon consumes 10% of the ink tank's capacity with each shot, allowing for 10 shots to be fired before needing to refill on ink.


{{SheldonsIntroduction|The '''Blaster''' main in this set is a relative of the shooter family, but it fires balls of ink that explode in midair! It's a bit lacking in the range and fire-rate departments, but when it hits...it HITS. Even near misses deal damage thanks to the ink explosion! Pin the enemy down with the {{Weapon|Sub|Toxic Mist|game=Splatoon 2}} sub, then hit 'em like BLAM! If they escape the mist, drop the hammer on 'em with {{Weapon|Special|Splashdown|game=Splatoon 2}}! This high-octane set is perfect for battlers who like to bring it on!}}
<!--=== Demonstration ===
<embedvideo service="youtube"></embedvideo>-->
=== Version history ===
=== Version history ===
==== Base game ====
==== Base game ====
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==== [[List of updates in Splatoon 2/Version 1.3.0|1.3.0]] ====
==== [[List of updates in Splatoon 2/Version 1.3.0|1.3.0]] ====
*{{buff|Points to fill special gauge|180|170}}
*{{buff|Points to fill special gauge|180|170}}
=== Gallery ===
=== Gallery ===
<gallery>
<gallery>
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S2_Blaster_Twitter_SplatoonJP_Image3.jpg|Shooting [[Ink]].
S2_Blaster_Twitter_SplatoonJP_Image3.jpg|Shooting [[Ink]].
</gallery>
</gallery>
=== Similar weapons ===
*{{weapon2|Custom Blaster}}
*{{weapon2|Hero Blaster Replica}}
{{clr}}


== Splatoon ==
<!--=== Demonstration ===
{{Infobox/Weapon
<embedvideo service="youtube"></embedvideo>-->
|game      = Splatoon
|category  = Main
|class    = Shooter
|sub      = Disruptor
|special  = Killer Wail
|level    = 9
|cost      = 3,500
|base      = 50 (Min. splash)<br />125 (Direct hit)
|points    = 180p
|depletion = 40%
|range    = 25
|impact    = 70
|fire_rate = 20
}}
The '''Blaster''' shoots special [[ink]] rounds that burst like fireworks after traveling a certain distance. These bursts can deal damage in a wide area, making it great for exposing hidden foes. It is a one-hit-kill (for a direct hit) but has a very slow firing rate. The Blaster comes in a set with the {{Weapon|Sub|Disruptor|game=Splatoon}}s and {{Weapon|Special|Killer Wail|game=Splatoon}}.


{{Quote|Fires a special ink shot that explodes in mid-air. This explosion can be used to attack a wide area.|In-Game Description{{NA}}}}
{{Quote|Fires a special ink shot that explodes in mid-air. This explosion can be used to attack a wide area at once.|In-Game Description{{EUOC}}}}
{{Quote|We’ve just confirmed that this weapon is called a Blaster. It shoots special ink rounds that burst like fireworks once they’ve traveled a certain distance! Apparently these bursts can deal damage in a pretty wide area, so this weapon is great for exposing hidden foes.|[[Live from the Squid Research Lab]]}}
{{SheldonsIntroduction|The '''Blaster''' fires ink shots that explode a short while after they've been shot. It's specialised in offense!
Rapid fire and range aren't its strong points, but the powerful shots can damage anyone within their blast!
Use the included {{Weapon|Sub|Disruptor|game=Splatoon}}s to disable your foes before you take them down. Great for coolheaded fighters!{{NA}}}}
{{SheldonsIntroduction|The '''Blaster''' fires ink shots that explode a short while after they've been shot. It's specialised for offence!
Rapid fire and range aren't its strong points, but the powerful shots can damage anyone within their blast!
Use the included {{Weapon|Sub|Disruptor|game=Splatoon}}s to disable your foes before you take them down. Great for cool-headed fighters!{{EUOC}}}}
=== Demonstration ===
<embedvideo service="youtube">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFLPdhi56oo</embedvideo>
=== Version history ===
==== [[List of updates in Splatoon/Version 2.2.0|2.2.0]] ====
*{{nerf|Blast wave maximum damage|125.0|80.0 ({{tt|Noted as 100.0 in official release notes|99.9}} with [[Damage Up]])}}
==== [[List of updates in Splatoon/Version 2.7.0|2.7.0]] ====
*{{buff|Special gauge loss|50%|as low as 40%}}
=== Recommended Abilities ===
{{collapse||
* {{Ability|Damage Up}}
:Since [[Version 2.2.0]], no amount of Damage Up will allow you to splat an opponent with one indirect blast.  However, Damage Up can help ensure it takes no more than two hits to splat an opponent.  Without Damage Up, an Inkling caught at the extreme edge of a blast, or within the blast of a shot that struck a wall or the floor, can take less than 50 damage.
* {{Ability|Ink Saver (Main)}}
:Even Blasters can run out of ink when somebody least expects it- they run out of ink surprisingly fast. Equipping Ink Saver Main reduces the amount of ink per shot, so the ink tank won't run out as fast.
* {{Ability|Ink Recovery Up}}
:Ink Recovery Up fills the ink tank faster in squid form- great for blaster users, as they can spend less time refilling the tank and more time battling!
* {{Ability|Special Charge Up}}
:The [[Killer Wail]] is a very useful [[Special Weapon]], and since Blasters are poor at inking turf, the special gauge can fill up quite slowly. Special Charge Up will increase the rate at which the special gauge fills.
* {{Ability|Swim Speed Up}}
:Since mobility can always be a challenge, consider equipping Swim Speed Up to make fast escapes from advancing foes.
}}
=== Gallery ===
<gallery>
BlasterOfficial.jpg|Official art for the Blaster.
Blaster2.jpg|An [[Inkling]] firing a Blaster shot.
Blaster3.jpg|A Blaster shot exploding in mid-air.
ForgePromo1.jpg|Promo for [[Forge]], with a male Inkling (center) holding the {{PAGENAME}}.
JPTBlaster.png|Official art of an Inkling holding the {{PAGENAME}}.
Inkling Halloween.jpg|Official art of several Inklings - the center one is holding a {{PAGENAME}}.
Concept Art - Main Weapons.png|Concept art of various [[weapons]], with the {{PAGENAME}} at the upper left.
Line stickers.jpg|Japanese promo for ''Splatoon''-themed stamps for the instant messaging app [[Wikipedia:Line (application)|LINE]], with one featuring a Blaster.
</gallery>
=== Similar weapons ===
=== Similar weapons ===
*{{tempweapon|Custom Blaster}}
*{{Weapon|Main|Custom Blaster|game=Splatoon 2}}
*{{tempweapon|Range Blaster}}
*{{Weapon|Main|Hero Blaster Replica|game=Splatoon 2}}
*{{tempweapon|Custom Range Blaster}}
*{{tempweapon|Grim Range Blaster}}
{{clr}}
{{clr}}


<!--
== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
*The Blaster appears to be designed after a series of car parts.
-->


== Names in other languages ==
== Names in other languages ==
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}}
}}


== See Also ==
== See also ==
*[[List of weapons in Splatoon]]
*[[List of weapons in Splatoon]]
*[[List of weapons in Splatoon 2]]
*[[List of weapons in Splatoon 2]]

Revision as of 03:47, 3 November 2017

For the Shooter type, see Blasters.

The Blaster is Main Weapon in Splatoon and Splatoon 2.

The weapon shoots special ink rounds that burst like fireworks after traveling a certain distance. These bursts can deal damage in a wide area, allowing its user to attack opponents hiding behind obstacles and around corners. The explosive round does enough damage to splat opponents with only one direct hit, or two indirect hits. The firing rate is faster than the File:S Weapon Range Blaster .png [[]], and slower than the File:S Weapon Luna Blaster .png [[]].

The weapon's appearance is based on the idea of a "hot rod", or custom, car. The rear of the weapon is a spray can, the kind of spray can that would be used to custom-paint a car. The middle of the weapon exposes the internals of the weapon, as if to make it easier for the owner to tweak and maintain any custom parts inside. The exposed spring resembles the coil springs in car suspensions. The front of the weapon features a flame design characteristic of custom-painted cars, which is painted on an object that resembles a muffler. The weapon even has the word "custom" in the title of its variant, the File:S Weapon Custom Blaster .png [[]].

Splatoon

Blaster

Blaster

Basic information
Category Main
Class Shooter
Sub S Weapon Sub Disruptor.png Disruptor
Special S Weapon Special Killer Wail.png Killer Wail
Special points 180pp
Special depletion Special gauge 40%
Range
25 / 100
Damage
Impact
70 / 100
Fire rate
20 / 100
Charge speed
Ink speed
Mobility
Durability
Handling
Obtainable at
Level 9
Cost Cash 3,500
Requirement
Added in
Specifications
Weight
Base damage 50 (Min. splash)
125 (Direct hit)
Base duration
Ink consumption
Base range
Rate of fire
Muzzle velocity
Base accuracy
MPU effect
SPU effect
SPU effect
Other variant

The Blaster comes in a set with the File:S Weapon Disruptor .png [[]]s and File:S Weapon Killer Wail .png [[]]. The weapon consumes 8% of the ink tank's capacity with each shot, and the ink tank refills 1.67% of its capacity between each shot, allowing for 15 shots to be fired before needing to refill on ink.

Gallery

  • Official art for the Blaster.

    Official art for the Blaster.

  • An Inkling firing a Blaster shot.

    An Inkling firing a Blaster shot.

  • A Blaster shot exploding in mid-air.

    A Blaster shot exploding in mid-air.

  • File:ForgePromo1.jpg

    Promo for Forge, with a male Inkling (center) holding the Blaster.

  • Official art of an Inkling holding the Blaster.

    Official art of an Inkling holding the Blaster.

  • Official art of several Inklings - the center one is holding a Blaster.

    Official art of several Inklings - the center one is holding a Blaster.

  • Concept art of various weapons, with the Blaster at the upper left.

    Concept art of various weapons, with the Blaster at the upper left.

  • Japanese promo for Splatoon-themed stamps for the instant messaging app LINE, with one featuring a Blaster.

    Japanese promo for Splatoon-themed stamps for the instant messaging app LINE, with one featuring a Blaster.

Demonstration

Load video
YouTube

Version history

2.2.0

2.7.0

  • ▲ Special gauge loss: 50% → as low as 40%

Similar weapons

Splatoon 2

Blaster

Blaster

Basic information
Category Main
Class Shooter
Sub S2 Weapon Sub Toxic Mist.png Toxic Mist
Special S2 Weapon Special Splashdown.png Splashdown
Special points 170pp
Special depletion
Range
27 / 100
Damage
Impact
70 / 100
Fire rate
20 / 100
Charge speed
Ink speed
Mobility
Durability
Handling
Obtainable at
Level 5
Cost Cash 3,000
Requirement
Added in
Specifications
Weight
Base damage 50 (Min. splash)
125 (Direct hit)
Base duration
Ink consumption
Base range
Rate of fire
Muzzle velocity
Base accuracy
MPU effect
SPU effect
SPU effect
Other variant

The Blaster returns in Splatoon 2 with the same appearance and slightly changed performance. It comes with the File:S2 Weapon Toxic Mist .png [[]] and File:S2 Weapon Splashdown .png [[]]. The weapon consumes 10% of the ink tank's capacity with each shot, allowing for 10 shots to be fired before needing to refill on ink.

Version history

Base game

  • ▼ Ink consumption per shot: 8.0% → 10.0%

1.2.0

  • ▲ Reduced duration of wobble time when firing after jumping by 1/4 of a second

1.3.0

  • ▲ Points to fill special gauge: 180 → 170

Gallery


Similar weapons


Names in other languages

Template:Foreignname

See also

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