E-liter 3K

The E-liter 3K^(NA), or E-Litre 3K^(EU/OC), is a Main Weapon in Splatoon.

Description

The E-liter 3K is a type of charger. It has a long charge time but has a very impressive range, and can instantly take opponents out.

“	A charger with a high-capacity tank. By packing a lot of ink into each shot, it can strike from a great distance... at the cost of long charge time and ferocious ink consumption.	”
— In-Game Description

Notes

“	The longest-ranged weapon in the game, and thus truly terrifying on stages that allow sniping from afar. The Echolocator special helps with picking off unwary enemies and avoiding attackers from behind. The weapon suffers when engaging at close range, however, so abilities that emphasize mobility (like Run Speed Up and Swim Speed Up) are recommended.	”
— Splatoon Prima Guide

Strategy

Using the E-liter 3K

Being the second longest ranged weapon in Splatoon, the one with the largest range being the E-Liter 3K Scope, the E-liter 3K can deal with opposing chargers. They are essential in providing cover and locking down choke points on a stage, allowing the rest of the team to move. The Burst Bombs can be used to more effectively to take out enemies who get too close then follow up with semi-fire. The charger can splat on about 75% charge. Meanwhile, the Echolocator can track enemy Inklings submerged in ink or who are approaching.

Against Shooters

Splat shooters before they get too close. If they do, either use Burst Bombs to kill/slow down the enemy, or swim back to regain the range advantage.

Against Rollers

Splat rollers before they get too close. This should be easy, as Rollers are exposed out of ink a lot more than other Weapon classes. However, Inkbrushes are trickier since they move quickly. Treat these like Shooters or relocate.

Against other Chargers

Use range to simply pick off other chargers. This is what the E-liter 3K does best.

Going against an E-liter-3K

Charger-type weapons don't cover as much turf as the Shooter or Roller weapon types. If the player with the weapon is camping, they are essentially not contributing in Turf War. If possible, use another route to continue progressing whilst they do nothing. Alternatively, splat them from behind whilst they are looking down the scope. Short-range is a charger's nightmare. If the charger is locking down a choke-hold, lay down ink and rush with your teammates or use Sub Weapons or Special Weapons to get them to move.

Trivia

• The E-liter 3K is designed to look like a gas pump.
• Its name is a reference to the Nintendo E3 Engine.
• Its name is also a pun between elite and liter (the metric measurement), as it has the best-capacity tank.

Similar Weapons

• Custom E-liter 3K
• E-liter 3K Scope

Gallery

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  Showing the full range of the E-liter 3K at Arowana Mall.

Names in other languages

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