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** Targets within 50 [[Distance unit|DU]] – one distance line away in the [[Shooting Range]] – will receive 220 damage — more than enough to splat most opponents. | ** Targets within 50 [[Distance unit|DU]] – one distance line away in the [[Shooting Range]] – will receive 220 damage — more than enough to splat most opponents. | ||
** Targets between 50 DU and 80 DU – a little over 1.5 distance lines away – will receive 30 damage, which is sometimes enough to splat weakened opponents. | ** Targets between 50 DU and 80 DU – a little over 1.5 distance lines away – will receive 30 damage, which is sometimes enough to splat weakened opponents. | ||
Otherwise, Suction Bombs can be used in a similar fashion as can Splat Bombs | Otherwise, Suction Bombs can be used in a similar fashion as can Splat Bombs: | ||
* Throw a Suction Bomb forward to lead pushes into a Splat Zone or any other important area of the stage, such as the opponents' [[Competitive:Callouts#Location naming|street]] or platform. | * Throw a Suction Bomb forward to lead pushes into a [[Splat Zones|Splat Zone]] or any other important area of the stage, such as the opponents' [[Competitive:Callouts#Location naming|street]] or platform. | ||
* They can also flush out opposing [[Community Glossary#Anchor|anchors]] from perches and clear other critical areas, such as the Tower. | * They can also flush out opposing [[Community Glossary#Anchor|anchors]] from perches and clear other critical areas, such as the Tower. | ||
** Unless a Suction Bomb is perfectly upright on the stake atop the Tower, an opponent riding the Tower can use this stake to take cover from the blast radius. Therefore, to stall or slow down the Tower's progress, | ** Unless a Suction Bomb is perfectly upright on the stake atop the Tower, an opponent riding the Tower can use this stake to take cover from the blast radius. Therefore, to stall or slow down the Tower's progress, throw a Suction Bomb onto one side of the Tower and fire upon the other side.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_I1cz7ktFY&t=3986s {{YT}} "''Splatoon 2'' North American Open September 2020 - Finals - Part 3"] Game 5, Burstie (FTWin) throws a Suction Bomb onto the Tower, splatting Jared (Starburst) and forcing Ice and Ant to reposition themselves</ref> | ||
* They can also be used to poke at and zone out opponents during the [[Community Glossary#Phases|neutral phase]], stall an opponent's push, or provide space to escape. | * They can also be used to poke at and zone out opponents during the [[Community Glossary#Phases|neutral phase]], stall an opponent's push, or provide space to escape. | ||
* | * A Suction Bomb can damage or destroy an opponent's [[brella]] shield, [[Competitive:Splash Wall|Splash Wall]], or [[Competitive:Baller|Baller]] or the [[Rainmaker shield]], while detonating on contact. | ||
** Any opponents caught | ** Any opponents caught within the Splat Bomb's explosion will get damaged or splatted.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fJQ5uQc_I4&t=350s {{YT}} "How To Get Good Using The N-Zap 8X?! (+ Handcam) | ''Splatoon 2''"] ThatSrb2DUDE, formerly of Team Olive, splats an opposing Tenta Brella user by throwing a Suction Bomb into the rear of their brella shield</ref> | ||
** | ** It will also inflate or pop a teammate's [[Competitive:Bubble Blower|bubbles]] but deflate or diffuse an opponent's bubbles, while still detonating on contact.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56qTKIPl5hQ&t=382s {{YT}} "Qualifier Finals Part 2 | ''Splatoon 2'' North America Inkling Open 2019"] Game 2, Ross (ɪик Sigma) splats Arashi (Lowkey) with a Fizzy Bomb thrown onto bubbles launched by Astrocities (ɪик Sigma)</ref> | ||
* An opponent's [[Splashdown]] or [[Booyah Bomb]] will defuse any Suction Bombs it touches, so hold off throwing them until after the special weapon finishes. | * An opponent's [[Competitive:Splashdown|Splashdown]] or [[Competitive:Booyah Bomb|Booyah Bomb]] will defuse any Suction Bombs it touches, so hold off throwing them until after the special weapon finishes. | ||
===Synergy=== | ===Synergy=== | ||
Lethal | Lethal bombs – particularly either Splat or Suction Bombs – provide its user's team many advantages over another team that has no lethal bombs in its [[Community Glossary#Composition|composition]]:<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1nk1nxrMlg&t=638s {{YT}} "''Splatoon 2'' - What is a good team comp? (TOP 6 mistakes)"] by [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWbJLXByvsfQvTcR4HLPs5Q Sendou], formerly of Team Olive</ref> | ||
* Their one-hit-splat offers its user's team chances of instantly gaining a numbers advantage, from which a game-winning push can arise. | * Their one-hit-splat offers its user's team chances of instantly gaining a numbers advantage, from which a game-winning push can arise. | ||
* Their lethal explosion provides space for its user's team to either push into an area held by the opponent or stall an opponent's push. | * Their lethal explosion provides space for its user's team to either push into an area held by the opponent or stall an opponent's push. | ||
* The turf inked by the resulting explosion contributes to both maintaining [[Community Glossary#Map control|map control]] and building up the [[special gauge]]. | * The turf inked by the resulting explosion contributes to both maintaining [[Community Glossary#Map control|map control]] and building up the [[special gauge]]. | ||
A player with Suction Bombs | A player with Suction Bombs in their weapon's kit – especially one whose main weapon lacks either range or damage – can provide valuable support for any teammate: | ||
* If using a short-ranged main weapon, cooperate with the teammate using primarily Suction Bombs when engaging an opponent: attack from different angles, or force the opponent to come within range of the teammate's weapon. | * If using a short-ranged main weapon, cooperate with the teammate using primarily Suction Bombs when engaging an opponent: attack from different angles, or force the opponent to come within range of the teammate's weapon. | ||
* If your teammate gets splatted and an opponent is still present, then determine whether you can easily finish them off. If your weapon is either too weak or too short-ranged or if the opponent either is too healthy or has a teammate, then strongly consider retreating instead of risking getting splatted. | * If your teammate gets splatted and an opponent is still present, then determine whether you can easily finish them off. If your weapon is either too weak or too short-ranged or if the opponent either is too healthy or has a teammate, then strongly consider retreating instead of risking getting splatted. | ||
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===Countermeasures=== | ===Countermeasures=== | ||
* While the lethal damage of the Suction Bomb can only be avoided by dodging, its splash damage of 30 HP can be reduced by equipping [[Bomb Defense Up DX]]. Just three [[ability point]]s | * While the lethal damage of the Suction Bomb can only be avoided by dodging, its splash damage of 30 HP can be reduced by equipping [[Bomb Defense Up DX]]. Just three [[ability point]]s, or one [[Community Glossary#Main and Sub|sub]], offer good utility against Suction Bombs:<ref name="''Splatoon 2'' - The Ultimate Gear Guide! (Tips and Tricks + all Abilities explained)">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ygwtq03MrM&t=1177s {{YT}} "''Splatoon 2'' - The Ultimate Gear Guide! (Tips and Tricks + all Abilities explained)"] by [https://www.youtube.com/user/TheWadsm Wadsm]</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nk_N7VDQxiY&t=304s {{YT}} "How To Make A PERFECT Gear Build for ALL WEAPONS?! (Gear Building Guide) | ''Splatoon 2''"] by ThatSrb2DUDE, formerly of Team Olive</ref><ref>[https://selicia.github.io/en_US/#0003000000000000000000000 loadout.ink - Stat Calculator & Gear Planner for ''Splatoon 2''], applicable for Version 4.8.0</ref> | ||
** A player who has taken at least 30 HP of damage from the opponent (thus, has no more than 70 HP) will be visible on the opponents' [[map]]. Bomb Defense Up DX prevents its user from being exposed by the splash damage of a single Splat Bomb. | ** A player who has taken at least 30 HP of damage from the opponent (thus, has no more than 70 HP) will be visible on the opponents' [[map]]. Bomb Defense Up DX prevents its user from being exposed by the splash damage of a single Splat Bomb. | ||
** [[Ink Armor]] will not break due to splash damage from bombs whose splash damage normally inflicts 30 HP damage.<ref name="''Splatoon 2'' - The Ultimate Gear Guide! (Tips and Tricks + all Abilities explained)"/> With Ink Armor still intact, its wearer will only suffer a maximum of 80 HP of damage from a single hit, allowing them to withstand a single powerful attack, such as that from a [[Splat Charger]]. | ** [[Ink Armor]] will not break due to splash damage from bombs whose splash damage normally inflicts 30 HP damage.<ref name="''Splatoon 2'' - The Ultimate Gear Guide! (Tips and Tricks + all Abilities explained)"/> With Ink Armor still intact, its wearer will only suffer a maximum of 80 HP of damage from a single hit, allowing them to withstand a single powerful attack, such as that from a [[Splat Charger]]. |
Revision as of 00:17, 9 April 2021
- For information about the Suction Bomb, see Suction Bomb.
Splatoon
Splatoon 2
File:S2 Suction Bomb promo render.jpg
Base damage | 30 (Splash) 220 (Direct hit) |
Ink consumption | 70% |
Strengths | Lethal damage, large splash radius, zoning, poking, area denial, can attach to surfaces[1] |
Weaknesses | Longer detonation time than other bombs |
The Suction Bomb is one of four lethal bombs available in Splatoon 2, having the largest splash radius and, from Version 4.7.0 onwards, the highest damage available. Its versatility makes its both similar to and reliable as Splat Bombs, although its differences allow it to be used in a few unique ways.
Use
While Suction Bombs can be used in a similar fashion to Splat Bombs, there are a few key differences that affect how they can be used:
- They can attach to surfaces, which offers two advantages over Splat Bombs:
- They take two seconds after attaching to a surface to detonate, as opposed to one second for a Splat Bomb, so plant Suction Bombs earlier than usual.
- They inflict more damage from a direct hit and have a larger overall radius of damage.
- Targets within 50 DU – one distance line away in the Shooting Range – will receive 220 damage — more than enough to splat most opponents.
- Targets between 50 DU and 80 DU – a little over 1.5 distance lines away – will receive 30 damage, which is sometimes enough to splat weakened opponents.
Otherwise, Suction Bombs can be used in a similar fashion as can Splat Bombs:
- Throw a Suction Bomb forward to lead pushes into a Splat Zone or any other important area of the stage, such as the opponents' street or platform.
- They can also flush out opposing anchors from perches and clear other critical areas, such as the Tower.
- Unless a Suction Bomb is perfectly upright on the stake atop the Tower, an opponent riding the Tower can use this stake to take cover from the blast radius. Therefore, to stall or slow down the Tower's progress, throw a Suction Bomb onto one side of the Tower and fire upon the other side.[2]
- They can also be used to poke at and zone out opponents during the neutral phase, stall an opponent's push, or provide space to escape.
- A Suction Bomb can damage or destroy an opponent's brella shield, Splash Wall, or Baller or the Rainmaker shield, while detonating on contact.
- An opponent's Splashdown or Booyah Bomb will defuse any Suction Bombs it touches, so hold off throwing them until after the special weapon finishes.
Synergy
Lethal bombs – particularly either Splat or Suction Bombs – provide its user's team many advantages over another team that has no lethal bombs in its composition:[5]
- Their one-hit-splat offers its user's team chances of instantly gaining a numbers advantage, from which a game-winning push can arise.
- Their lethal explosion provides space for its user's team to either push into an area held by the opponent or stall an opponent's push.
- The turf inked by the resulting explosion contributes to both maintaining map control and building up the special gauge.
A player with Suction Bombs in their weapon's kit – especially one whose main weapon lacks either range or damage – can provide valuable support for any teammate:
- If using a short-ranged main weapon, cooperate with the teammate using primarily Suction Bombs when engaging an opponent: attack from different angles, or force the opponent to come within range of the teammate's weapon.
- If your teammate gets splatted and an opponent is still present, then determine whether you can easily finish them off. If your weapon is either too weak or too short-ranged or if the opponent either is too healthy or has a teammate, then strongly consider retreating instead of risking getting splatted.
- When attacking the Tower with a teammate, attack from a different angle from your teammate and throw a Suction Bomb onto the side of the Tower opposite from your teammate, who can directly assault the other side to dislodge the opposing Tower rider.[6]
Countermeasures
- While the lethal damage of the Suction Bomb can only be avoided by dodging, its splash damage of 30 HP can be reduced by equipping Bomb Defense Up DX. Just three ability points, or one sub, offer good utility against Suction Bombs:[7][8][9]
- A player who has taken at least 30 HP of damage from the opponent (thus, has no more than 70 HP) will be visible on the opponents' map. Bomb Defense Up DX prevents its user from being exposed by the splash damage of a single Splat Bomb.
- Ink Armor will not break due to splash damage from bombs whose splash damage normally inflicts 30 HP damage.[7] With Ink Armor still intact, its wearer will only suffer a maximum of 80 HP of damage from a single hit, allowing them to withstand a single powerful attack, such as that from a Splat Charger.
- Because a Suction Bomb takes two seconds to detonate, one can ignore it for about a second before moving. However, take into account its larger splash radius.
- If an opponent throws a Suction Bomb onto the Tower while you are riding it, you can move to the other side of the Tower and use the stake for cover from the blast. However, be ready to fend off any opponents – including the one who threw the Suction Bomb – who attempt to attack this other side.[10]
- Be aware of your opponents' locations before using a brella shield, Splash Wall, Baller, or Bubble Blower, as an opponent's Suction Bombs will detonate upon impact with any of these, potentially splatting you or your teammates if caught within their lethal radius.
- Certain special weapons, such as Splashdown and Booyah Bomb, can negate any of the opponents' Suction Bombs.
References
- ↑ "Splatoon 2 5.3 Tier List Part 1 (Sub Weapons - Top Tiers) (Splat Zones Only)" by Chara of Climb
- ↑ "Splatoon 2 North American Open September 2020 - Finals - Part 3" Game 5, Burstie (FTWin) throws a Suction Bomb onto the Tower, splatting Jared (Starburst) and forcing Ice and Ant to reposition themselves
- ↑ "How To Get Good Using The N-Zap 8X?! (+ Handcam) | Splatoon 2" ThatSrb2DUDE, formerly of Team Olive, splats an opposing Tenta Brella user by throwing a Suction Bomb into the rear of their brella shield
- ↑ "Qualifier Finals Part 2 | Splatoon 2 North America Inkling Open 2019" Game 2, Ross (ɪик Sigma) splats Arashi (Lowkey) with a Fizzy Bomb thrown onto bubbles launched by Astrocities (ɪик Sigma)
- ↑ "Splatoon 2 - What is a good team comp? (TOP 6 mistakes)" by Sendou, formerly of Team Olive
- ↑ "Transatlantic Splatoon League 2 Europe Pool Week 4 - RADIANCE vs. Lemonade" Game 4, Kiver and Obito (RADIANCE) attack both sides of the Tower, forcing ARM (Lemonade) off before splatting him
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Splatoon 2 - The Ultimate Gear Guide! (Tips and Tricks + all Abilities explained)" by Wadsm
- ↑ "How To Make A PERFECT Gear Build for ALL WEAPONS?! (Gear Building Guide) | Splatoon 2" by ThatSrb2DUDE, formerly of Team Olive
- ↑ loadout.ink - Stat Calculator & Gear Planner for Splatoon 2, applicable for Version 4.8.0
- ↑ "Transatlantic Splatoon League 2 Europe Pool Week 5 - RADIANCE vs. Usual Guys" Game 1, Obito (RADIANCE) avoids two Suction Bombs thrown onto the Tower while riding it
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