Blaster
The Blaster is Main Weapon in Splatoon and Splatoon 2.
- For the Shooter type, see Blasters.
Splatoon 2
| Basic information | |
|---|---|
| Category | Main |
| Class | Shooter |
| Sub |  Toxic Mist
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| Special |  Splashdown
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| Special points | 170pp |
| Range | |
| Impact | |
| Fire rate | |
| Obtainable at | |
| Level | 5 |
| Cost |  3,000
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| Specifications | |
| Base damage | 50 (Min. splash) 125 (Direct hit) |
The Blaster returns in Splatoon 2 looking identical to how it did in the first game. It comes with the File:S2 Weapon Toxic Mist .png [[]] and File:S2 Weapon Splashdown .png [[]].
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Sheldon's Introduction
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 File:S2 Weapon Toxic Mist .png [[]] sub, then hit 'em like BLAM! If they escape the mist, drop the hammer on 'em with File:S2 Weapon Splashdown .png [[]]! This high-octane set is perfect for battlers who like to bring it on! |
Demonstration
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
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Promo image.
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Holding the Blaster.
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Shooting Ink.
Similar weapons
Splatoon
| Basic information | |
|---|---|
| Category | Main |
| Class | Shooter |
| Sub |  Disruptor
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| Special |  Killer Wail
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| Special points | 180pp |
| Special depletion |  40%
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| Range | |
| Impact | |
| Fire rate | |
| Obtainable at | |
| Level | 9 |
| Cost |  3,500
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| Specifications | |
| Base damage | 50 (Min. splash) 125 (Direct hit) |
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 File:S Weapon Disruptor .png [[]]s and File:S Weapon Killer Wail .png [[]].
| “ | Fires a special ink shot that explodes in mid-air. This explosion can be used to attack a wide area. | ” |
— In-Game Description(NA)[a]
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| “ | 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(EU/OC)[b]
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| “ | 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. | ” |
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Sheldon's Introduction
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 File:S Weapon Disruptor .png [[]]s to disable your foes before you take them down. Great for coolheaded fighters!(NA)[a] |
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Sheldon's Introduction
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 File:S Weapon Disruptor .png [[]]s to disable your foes before you take them down. Great for cool-headed fighters!(EU/OC)[b] |
Demonstration
Version history
2.2.0
- ▼ Blast wave maximum damage: 125.0 → 80.0 (Template:Tt with Damage Up)
2.7.0
- ▲ Special gauge loss: 50% → as low as 40%
Recommended Abilities
- Lua error in Module:Ability at line 29: attempt to concatenate local 'linkText' (a nil value).
- 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.
- Lua error in Module:Ability at line 29: attempt to concatenate local 'linkText' (a nil value).
- 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.
- Lua error in Module:Ability at line 29: attempt to concatenate local 'linkText' (a nil value).
- 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!
- Lua error in Module:Ability at line 29: attempt to concatenate local 'linkText' (a nil value).
- 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.
- Lua error in Module:Ability at line 29: attempt to concatenate local 'linkText' (a nil value).
- Since mobility can always be a challenge, consider equipping Swim Speed Up to make fast escapes from advancing foes.
Gallery
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Official art for the Blaster.
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An Inkling firing a Blaster shot.
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A Blaster shot exploding in mid-air.
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Promo for Forge, with a male Inkling (center) holding the Blaster.
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Official art of an Inkling holding the Blaster.
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Official art of several Inklings - the center one is holding a Blaster.
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Concept art of various weapons, with the Blaster at the upper left.
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Japanese promo for Splatoon-themed stamps for the instant messaging app LINE, with one featuring a Blaster.
Similar weapons
Trivia
- The Blaster appears to be designed after a series of car parts.
Names in other languages
See Also
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