Crab Tank
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The Crab Tank is an upcoming special weapon in Splatoon 3.
Appearance
The Crab Tank is a crab-shaped mech that can curl up into a ball. Its outer shell changes color to match the user's ink. It is armed with three turret-like cannons, one on each front limb, and one in the center of the body.
Splatoon 3
Description
So far, it's been confirmed that it can walk and strafe like players, as well as curl up into a ball to move faster and climb up walls, inking the surface as it moves, similar to the Baller. It appears to have 2 firing modes, one shoots a ball of ink that explodes on contact, similar to the Explosher, and a second mode that shoots bullets similar to Shooters or Splatlings. These two modes seem to be activated using and . The Crab Tank will flash red when the time is almost out, warning the user the special will run out soon. Once the special ends, the crab tank will disappear and the player can move with nearly no delay.
Most statistical information, such as duration and base damage, are currently unknown. It is part of the Clash Blaster and the Splattershot Pro's sets.
Gallery
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An Inkling riding the Crab Tank.
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The Crab Tank in its ball form.
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Using the Crab Tank.
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Crab Tank shooting ink from its arms
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The Crab Tank icon in the Special gauge.
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Using the Crab Tank in Salmon Run Next Wave.
Trivia
- The Crab Tank resembles a Crash Test Dummy.
- The outside cannons resemble a style of juctioned exhaust headers mainly used in speedboat engines.
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