Hydra Splatling
The Hydra Splatling is a main weapon in Splatoon and Splatoon 2.
The Hydra Splatling must be charged up to fire a continuous spray of ink, like all splatlings. It distinguishes itself from the others by having the longest range and slowest charge time. It is the only splatling capable of splatting opponents with three ink bullets, as it has an exclusive high-damage feature that activates when the weapon is fully charged. The Hydra Splatling's weight class is heavyweight, so mobility will be impaired when it is equipped, even when not attacking with the weapon. Each full charge consumes 35% of the ink tank capacity, allowing players to fire only two full charges (or five half charges) before needing to refill their ink supply.
Splatoon
Basic information | |
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Category | Main |
Class | Splatling |
Sub | Splat Bomb |
Special | Echolocator |
Special depletion | 40% |
Range | |
Charge speed | |
Mobility | |
Obtainable at | |
Level | 11 |
Cost | 11,600 |
Specifications | |
Base damage | 28 35 (Full charge) |
Ink consumption | 35% (Full charge) |
Other variant | Custom Hydra Splatling |
The Hydra Splatling was released on 21 November 2015 at 02:00 UTC.[1] It comes in a set with Splat Bombs and Echolocator.
Data
Details
- The Hydra Splatling has an extremely long range with a massive damage output. Even if the enemy uses Bubbler to defend against its wave of pain, still firing at the protected players will launch them across the stage, potentially into water or out of bounds where they will meet a different demise.
Data
The Hydra Splatling take 1.8 seconds to reach the first level of charge, and 2.25 seconds in total to reach the second level of charge. Once the first level of charge is reached, the Hydra Splatling will fire for 1.6 seconds, and once the second level of charge is reached, it will fire for 3.2 seconds.
Version history
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2.7.0 |
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Quotes
Sheldon's Introduction
The Hydra Splatling is a Splatling designed to really pressure your opponents' turf with a barrage of ink! However, a long charge time and large ink consumption make it a liability in close quarters! The Splat Bomb sub weapon can be used to repel any opponents who get too close. The Echolocator allows you to advance forward without fear of being flanked!
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Sheldon's Introduction
The Hydra Splatling is a Splatling designed to really pressure your opponents' turf with a barrage of ink! However, a long charge time and large ink consumption make it a liability at close quarters! The Splat Bomb Sub weapon can be used to repel any opponents who get too close. The Echolocator allows you to provide effective rearguard support for a forward offensive.
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“ | A fire hydrant that's been converted into a powerful long-range Splatling cannon. It's slow to charge, but the long period of sustained fire makes up for it. | ” | — In-game description
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“ | The Hydra Splatling is slow to charge but powerful, so avoid using in close combat. Every Hydra Splatling comes with Splat Bombs and an Echolocator. | ” |
- Notes
Gallery
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Promo image.
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An Inkling charging up the Hydra Splatling. (behind)
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An Inkling holding the Hydra Splatling at Bluefin Depot.
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The Hydra Splatling being fired. (front)
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A close-up of an Inkling holding the Hydra Splatling.
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The Hydra Splatling at rest.
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Official art of an Inkling holding the Hydra Splatling.
Demonstration
Splatoon 2
Basic information | |
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Category | Main |
Class | Splatling |
Sub | Autobomb |
Special | Splashdown |
Special points | 170p |
Range | |
Charge speed | |
Mobility | |
Obtainable at | |
Level | 27 |
Cost | 18,500 |
Specifications | |
Base damage | 32 40 (Full charge) |
Ink consumption | 35% (Full charge) |
Other variant | Custom Hydra Splatling |
The Hydra Splatling was released on 25 November 2017 at 02:00 UTC[3][4]. It comes as a set with Autobombs and Splashdown.
Data
- A fully charged Hydra Splatling has enough power to shoot down somebody using the Booyah Bomb and still have shots left to spare. Unfortunately, the window of time required to properly execute this is fairly tight, almost always requiring the Hydra to have been charged preemptively.
- It takes exactly 21 shots from a fully-charged Hydra Splatling to destroy the shield, with an additional 3 to splat the user.
Version history
Version | Adjustments |
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Base game |
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2.3.0 |
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3.2.0 |
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4.1.0 |
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4.3.0 |
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4.3.1 |
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Quotes
Sheldon's Introduction
The Hydra Splatling is a splatling designed to really pressure your opponents' turf with extreme firepower! However, a very long charge time and heavy ink consumption make it a liability in close quarters! Use the Autobombs to keep foes at bay so you can maintain the range at which this set excels! Opponents about to pounce when you've finished shooting? Let 'em get close, and then spring the trap with your Splashdown special! Are you the type that likes to keep your distance? This is the set for you! |
Gallery
Demonstration
Trivia
- At 35% of the ink capacity for full charges, the Hydra Splatling is the most ink-hungry weapon in both games.
- The 2.0.0 Nintendo Direct showed that the Hydra Splatling would have Ink Armor as its special weapon, but its special later got changed to the Splashdown
- This weapon is used on the following Octo Expansion levels:
Etymology
Hydra Splatling is derived from Hydra, a mythological multi-headed water monster, and a portmanteau of Splat and Gatling. Hydra may also be short for Hydrant, since the Hydra Splatling is based on a fire hydrant in design.
ハイドラント Haidoranto is derived from Hydrant and refers to a fire hydrant.
Names in other languages
References
- ↑ Live from Squid Research Lab
- ↑ Splatoon - GatlingHyper.params
- ↑ SplatoonJP on Twitter
- ↑ Live from Squid Research Lab
- ↑ Splatoon 2 - Parameter Database