Competitive:REEF-LUX 450

Splatoon 3

REEF-LUX 450

Abbreviations	REEF-LUX, Reef, Flux
Sub	Curling Bomb
Special	Tenta Missiles
Base damage	(per projectile) 30 (without charging) >30 to <45 (with charge, but before 1st level of charging) 45 (1st and 2nd level of charging)
Base duration
Ink consumption
Special points	210p
Special depletion
Role	Support/Slayer
Strengths	Turfing, high damage, mobility with charge storing, Tenta Missile farming
Weaknesses	Short range compared to other slayer weapons, inconsistent damage, vulnerable while charging

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For information about the REEF-LUX 450, see REEF-LUX 450.

Splatoon 3

Use

The REEF-LUX 450 is both a support and slayer-type weapon, part of the Stringer class. Similar to the Tri-Stringer, this weapon launches a trio of ink bullets that can immediately splat enemies if charged long enough. Dissimilarly, this weapon charges faster, can hold a full charge in swim form, but cannot fire exploding projectiles.

• The REEF-LUX 450 is a support weapon because:
  • Its fast fire rate and excellent turfing ability allows it to provide map control for teammates.
  • Its paints for the special Tenta Missiles, which help your team push forward to certain areas on the stage.
• The REEF-LUX is a slayer weapon because:
  • It can charge its fatal ink bullets almost instantly, similar to the Squiffer.

Synergy

• As a slayer, this weapon does well with backup from frontline slayers and/or supporting fire from other support weapons, as this weapon is not as independent as others.
• In Tacticooler comps, the REEF-LUX does well. Tacticooler's effects increase the mobility of the REEF-LUX further. Tacticooler's Special Saver can be good to preserve REEF-LUX's Tenta Missiles after its splatted, and its Quick Respawn can help REEF-LUX get back quickly after its splatted when on the battlefield.