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'''Chargers''' are one of the [[main weapon]] classifications in the | '''Chargers''' are one of the [[main weapon]] classifications in the [[Splatoon (series)|''Splatoon'' series]]. The charger has a build-up time to a powerful blast that can take enemies out immediately within a long range. It is an ideal weapon for players on guard, with the option to fire uncharged shots for quicker turf coverage. In ''[[Splatoon 2]]'', the ability for most chargers to store a charge was added. By holding {{button|ZR}} while swimming in [[ink]], a charge can be held for a few seconds. This is available for all non-scoped chargers except the Bamboozler 14. | ||
With the [[Inkling Girl amiibo]], the player can use the [[Hero Charger]] for [[Octo Valley (mode)|Octo Valley]] missions to win a [[Hero Charger Replica]]. | With the [[Inkling Girl amiibo]], the player can use the [[Hero Charger]] for [[Octo Valley (mode)|Octo Valley]] missions to win a [[Hero Charger Replica]]. | ||
Revision as of 17:21, 22 February 2021
- Sniper redirects here. For the Octarian unit, see Octosniper.
Chargers are one of the main weapon classifications in the Splatoon series. The charger has a build-up time to a powerful blast that can take enemies out immediately within a long range. It is an ideal weapon for players on guard, with the option to fire uncharged shots for quicker turf coverage. In Splatoon 2, the ability for most chargers to store a charge was added. By holding 
while swimming in ink, a charge can be held for a few seconds. This is available for all non-scoped chargers except the Bamboozler 14.
With the Inkling Girl amiibo, the player can use the Hero Charger for Octo Valley missions to win a Hero Charger Replica.
List of chargers
| Series | Description | Variants | Games | |
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 Squiffer |
A quick charger. Its light nature allows users to strafe quickly while charging. It has the lowest range in its class. As of Splatoon 2, this weapon has the ability to store its charge. |  Classic Squiffer
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Template:Ya | Template:Ya |
 New Squiffer
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Template:Ya | Template:Ya | ||
 Fresh Squiffer
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Template:Ya | Template:Ya | ||
 Splat Charger |
The standard charger. It has good range and a decent charge time. As of Splatoon 2, this weapon has the ability to store its charge. |  Splat Charger
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Template:Ya | Template:Ya |
 Kelp Splat Charger
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Template:Ya | |||
 Bento Splat Charger
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Template:Ya | |||
 Firefin Splat Charger
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Template:Ya | |||
 Hero Charger Replica
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Template:Ya | Template:Ya | ||
 Kensa Charger
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Template:Ya | |||
 Splatterscope |
A Splat Charger with a scope, for extra range and precision. |  Splatterscope
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Template:Ya | Template:Ya |
 Kelp Splatterscope
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Template:Ya | |||
 Bento Splatterscope
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Template:Ya | |||
 Firefin Splatterscope
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Template:Ya | |||
 Kensa Splatterscope
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Template:Ya | |||
 E-liter |
A charger with extreme range. However, it has a slow charge time and heavy ink consumption. As of Splatoon 2, this weapon has the ability to store its charge. |  E-liter 3K
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Template:Ya | |
 Custom E-liter 3K
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Template:Ya | |||
 E-liter 4K
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Template:Ya | |||
 Custom E-liter 4K
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Template:Ya | |||
 E-liter Scope |
An E-liter with a scope, for extra range and precision. |  E-liter 3K Scope
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Template:Ya | |
 Custom E-liter 3K Scope
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Template:Ya | |||
 E-liter 4K Scope
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Template:Ya | |||
 Custom E-liter 4K Scope
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Template:Ya | |||
 Bamboozler 14 |
A charger with a charge time even quicker than the Squiffer. Its damage output is weaker than the other chargers, so users will need to land two hits to splat an opponent. It lacks the ability to store charge, an ability present in all other non-scoped chargers in Splatoon 2, but it compensates with the ability to charge in mid-air. |  Bamboozler 14 Mk I
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Template:Ya | Template:Ya |
 Bamboozler 14 Mk II
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Template:Ya | Template:Ya | ||
 Bamboozler 14 Mk III
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Template:Ya | Template:Ya | ||
 Goo Tuber |
A charger that can hold its charge for an exceptionally long time in comparison with the other chargers. |  Goo Tuber
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Template:Ya | |
 Custom Goo Tuber
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Template:Ya | |||
Sets
Chargers in Splatoon
Chargers in Splatoon 2
Tips
- The reticle will turn into an X when it is over an enemy that is not hiding in ink inside the charger's range.
- If an enemy has taken some damage already, a fully charged shot may not be necessary to splat them.
- If an enemy is closing in or launches a surprise attack, it is a good idea to run away; chargers are weak at close-quarters combat.
- If cornered, shooting a few well-aimed semi-charged shots at the opposing player may help the user to stay alive. Spamming shots (especially when playing with motion controls) can throw a player's aim off, and, more than likely, the other player may have taken a bit of damage. It is faster to hit them with one well-aimed charged shot than multiple uncharged shots.
- Chargers will show a thin glowing line when aiming a charged shot, revealing one's position. This can make it easier for enemies to dodge, so it is advised to limit the amount of time spent aiming.
- An effective way around this is to hold the reticle off to a side, and at the last second, quickly move it and fire in order to stop the enemy from dodging the shot.
- It is also possible to scare opposing teammates into going a different direction by using the laser sight.
- In Splatoon 2, storing one's charge will make the laser disappear from the sight of other players while a faint, translucent reticle will remain on the user's screen and show where they are aiming.
- Keeping some distance from the main area where the battle is taking place and finding a comfortable spot to shoot from are necessary to play chargers to the best of their ability.
- As a result, it is advised to stay out of close-quarters situations, as chargers perform poorly in these scenarios.
- As a charger user, it is important to have an eye on the surrounding area - sneak attacks are very dangerous.
- It is best to cover lots of turf around the user so they do not get stuck on un-inked turf in case of a surprise attack.
- Jumping and shooting can help to level a player's aim in certain situations, allowing them to splat more players.
- It can also be used to hide the charger's laser sight.
- Sometimes as a charger user, it is best to make short cuts and try not to cover tons of ground.
- If using a charger, the player's main focus is to splat people, not cover ground. This way, it is possible to get more splats and ground coverage. Let the rollers, sloshers, shooters, and splatlings cover ground.
- If ground must be covered, do not spam shots to try and cover turf. It is more effective to charge a shot up and shoot it forward in a straight line.
- Even with low ink, chargers can still charge up to a full shot with the same power.
Judd's Advice
Meow! (Chargers deal a clawful lot of damage with each shot! But even so...if you only focus on one-shotting foes, you're gonna have a bad time. Try using your first shot to cut off an opponent's path with your ink... and then you can take them out more easily with the second! Inking the ground like this will help your team too, so get shooting!)
Countering
- If targeted by a charger, moving erratically may cause them to miss.
- Jumping is a bad tactic to avoid chargers, as changing velocity while jumping is really hard and usually leads to the charger user getting an easy splat.
- A charger's weakest spots are behind them and beneath them; surprising them from an unexpected angle is almost a guaranteed splat.
- Closing in on chargers quickly gives them little time to react.
- Forcing a charger user out of their chosen position and into one where they are vulnerable is a great way to give a player the advantage over chargers.
- One way to do this is to stay just out of their range or line of sight, forcing them to give chase.
- Another way is through the use of special weapons, such as the
Inkstrike and the 
Killer Wail in Splatoon or the 
Sting Ray and the 
Tenta Missiles in Splatoon 2, which, when directed at their chosen spot, will either catch them by surprise or make them move out of the way.
- In the case of attentive chargers that are good at dodging special weapons and foiling sneak attacks, another option is to simply avoid them. Go ink a different area, one that they are not paying attention to.
- In Splatoon 2, if there is a glowing, white circle inside enemy ink, it is advised to stay hidden, as this is an enemy charger that is currently storing their charge and may be aiming to splat someone.
- The glowing, white circle also shows the charger's current location while they are storing their charge. One can use this to their advantage if attempting to splat the charger.
Trivia
Splatoon
- There are no chargers with the Seeker as their sub weapon.
- Inklings will close one eye when aiming with a charger.
- However, if they are moving while aiming, both of their eyes will remain open.
Gallery
SplatNet icons
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The Splat Charger.
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The Kelp Splat Charger.
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The Hero Charger Replica.
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The Bento Splat Charger.
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The Splatterscope.
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The Kelp Splatterscope.
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The Bento Splatterscope.
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The Classic Squiffer.
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The New Squiffer.
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The Fresh Squiffer.
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The E-liter 3K.
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The Custom E-liter 3K.
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The E-liter 3K Scope.
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The Bamboozler 14 Mk I.
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The Bamboozler 14 Mk II.
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The Bamboozler 14 Mk III.
Art
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Hero Charger Replica and School Gear
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New Squiffer and Ink Mine
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Inkling girl with a charger from Splatoon 2.
