Dark Tetra Dualies
The Dark Tetra Dualies are a main weapon in Splatoon 2 and Splatoon 3. They were announced on 11 February 2018 at 14:00 UTC[1] and released on 2 March 2018 at 02:00 UTC.[2]
Each pistol has two muzzles and four dodge roll nozzles, which allows the user to perform up to four dodge rolls in a row. The dodge rolls are however somewhat slower than the regular Splat Dualies and it takes longer to start rolling and moving normally again. This weapon also allows the user to continue shooting while rolling.
Players must land four hits to splat an opponent, doing the same damage as the Dualie Squelchers but having worse accuracy pre-roll. Dodge roll ink consumption is lower than all other dualies', complementing the weapon's ability to roll four times in quick succession. In the post-roll state, the weapon's firing rate and accuracy are improved.
Appearance
The Dark Tetra Dualies each consist of two main parts, each in a crescent shape. The main white part of each dualie serves as a front plate, housing two muzzles and four compartments-one for each dodge roll. It has green and purple highlights. The main black part is smaller than the white part and serves as a handle. It has white highlights.
Splatoon 2
| Basic information | |
|---|---|
| Category | Main |
| Class | Dualie |
| Sub |  Autobomb
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| Special |  Splashdown
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| Special points | 190p |
| Range | |
| Damage | |
| Mobility | |
| Obtainable at | |
| Level | 14 |
| Cost |  10,700
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| Specifications | |
| Base damage | 28 |
| Ink consumption | 0.8% 3% (Roll) |
| Other variant |  Light Tetra Dualies
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The Dark Tetra Dualies come in a set with Autobombs and Splashdown.
They appear in one Octo Expansion Station:
- F09 Bring It Station
Data
Rolling
Details
- The weapon suffers from inferior accuracy before dodge rolling.
- While the weapon can shoot while dodge rolling, the accuracy increase received from dodge rolls will not take effect for these shots. Accuracy will only be increased while the player is locked in place.
Version history
| Version | Adjustments |
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| 3.1.0 |
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| 3.2.0 |
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| 4.4.0 |
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Quotes
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Sheldon's Introduction
The Dark Tetra Dualies feature four ink-ejecting nozzles that allow you to execute up to four dodge rolls in a row! Crazy, right?! And because you can shoot while rolling, you'll be able to zip around stages with ease and roll your way to victory. Sniff out sneaky enemies with the Autobomb sub weapon, then zip in with a roll and lay the splat down! With the Splashdown special, this is a set for squidkids who like to get up close and personal! |
| “ | Our Squid Research colleagues in Japan have just discovered details on a weapon currently in development. The Dark Tetra Dualies feature four ink-ejecting nozzles that allow you to execute up to four dodge rolls in a row! How is that even possible?? | ” | — Live from Squid Research Lab[1]
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| “ | Thanks to the four ink-spraying nozzles on the new Dark Tetra Dualies, you can perform up to four dodge rolls in a row, and even shoot while rolling! They'll be added to Splatoon 2 soon. | ” | —
 Squid Research Lab Bulletin (Nintendo Switch news channel for Splatoon 2) | ||
| “ | With the Dark Tetra Dualies, coming soon to #Splatoon2, you can perform up to four dodge rolls in a row, and even shoot while rolling! | ” | — @NintendoEurope on Twitter[4]
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Gallery
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Promo image.
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Demonstration
Splatoon 3
| Basic information | |
|---|---|
| Category | Main |
| Class |  Dualie
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| Sub |  Autobomb
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| Special |  Reefslider
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| Special points | 200p |
| Range | |
| Damage | |
| Mobility | |
| Obtainable at | |
| Level | 17 |
The Dark Tetra Dualies return in Splatoon 3, looking identical to the previous game. Its kit has Autobombs and Reefslider.
It appears in only one mission in Alterna:
Quotes
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Sheldon's Introduction
The Dark Tetra Dualies feature four ink-ejecting nozzles that allow you to execute up to four Dodge Rolls in a row! Yes, I said FOUR! And because you can shoot while rolling, you'll be able to zip around stages with ease and roll your way to victory. This loadout also comes with Autobombs, which almost seems unfair. You can use those to chase your opponents out of hiding spots, and then swoop in with the splat. And if they slip away? Fire up the Reefslider and hunt 'em down, shark-style. I recommend this set for those who want to set up their own pincer moves and pressure the enemy! |
Badges
- Main article: Badge#Weapon freshness
Reaching certain Freshness levels with the Dark Tetra Dualies will reward the player with special badges that they can use on their Splashtag.
| Dark Tetra Dualies Badges | ||
|---|---|---|
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4★ Dark Tetra Dualies User | |
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5★ Dark Tetra Dualies User | |
Gallery
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2D icon
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Tableturf Battle card art
Strategy
For competitive tips about the Dark Tetra Dualies
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View the strategy page. |
Trivia
- The ancient Greek word and modern-day numerical prefix "tetra" means "four". This refers to the weapon's ability to dodge roll 4 times in a row.
- The Tetra is also a species of freshwater fish.
- Although they have collaborated with "Splat" to create the Tentatek Splattershot, the Dark Tetra Dualies are the first weapons to be fully produced by Tentatek.
- They seem to be created from derringer pistols attached to the sole and pull tab of a basketball shoe.
- This fits the Tentatek brand, which specializes in sports clothing.
- The Dark Tetra Dualies are one of the few weapons where it is not apparent by their name that they are the first kit for that weapon. The other weapons that share this distinction are the Classic Squiffer and the Nautilus 47.
- The announcement and release of this weapon set was at the same time as Goby Arena, and both its promo images are shot in it. This ties into the basketball theme for the Dark Tetra Dualies as well.
- This is one of the weapons available to use in the Splatoon 3 Splatfest World Premiere.
