Hydra Splatling

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The Hydra Splatling is a main weapon in the Splatoon series.

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 mobility is low, so speed impaired when it is equipped, even when not attacking with the weapon.

Splatoon

Hydra Splatling

Hydra Splatling

Basic information
Category Main
Class Splatling
Sub S Weapon Sub Splat Bomb.png Splat Bomb
Special S Weapon Special Echolocator.png Echolocator
Special points
Special depletion Special gauge 40%
Range
87 / 100
Damage
Impact
Fire rate
Charge speed
10 / 100
Ink speed
Mobility
18 / 100
Durability
Handling
Obtainable at
Level 11
Cost Cash 11,600
Requirement
Introduced
Specifications
Weight
Base damage 28
35 (Full charge)
Base duration
Ink consumption 35% (Full charge)
Base range
Rate of fire
Muzzle velocity
Base accuracy

MPU effect
SPU effect
SPU effect
Other variant Custom Hydra Splatling 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

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Details

  • The Hydra Splatling has an extremely long range with massive damage output. Even if the enemy uses Bubbler, still firing at the protected players launches them across the stage, potentially into water or out of bounds.

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 fires for 1.6 seconds, and once the second level of charge is reached, it fires for 3.2 seconds.

Version history

Version Adjustments
2.7.0
  • Swim speed decreased by about 10%.
  • Increased the damage per shot when fully charged: 28 → 35
  • Special gauge loss: 50% → as low as 40%

Quotes

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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 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!(NA)[a]

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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.(EU/OC)[b]

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
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
  1. North America
  2. Europe and Oceania

Gallery

Demonstration

Splatoon 2

Hydra Splatling

Hydra Splatling

Basic information
Category Main
Class Splatling
Sub S2 Weapon Sub Autobomb.png Autobomb
Special S2 Weapon Special Splashdown.png Splashdown
Special points 170p
Special depletion
Range
85 / 100
Damage
Impact
Fire rate
Charge speed
10 / 100
Ink speed
Mobility
20 / 100
Durability
Handling
Obtainable at
Level 27
Cost Cash 18,500
Requirement
Introduced
Specifications
Weight
Base damage 32 Template:MPU damage (Partial charge)
40 (Full charge)
Base duration
Ink consumption 35% (Full charge)
Base range
Rate of fire
Muzzle velocity
Base accuracy

MPU effect
SPU effect
SPU effect
Other variant Custom Hydra Splatling 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.

It appears in four Octo Expansion Stations:

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.

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Version history

Version Adjustments
Base game
  • Movement speed while not charging or firing is reduced by 8.3%
  • Charge time increased: 2.25s → 2.5s
  • Firing time at max charge decreased: 3.6s → 3.2s
  • Radius of paint droplets near the player: 19.2 units → 17.5 units
  • Radius of paint droplets far from the player: 18 units → 16 units
  • Radius of standard paint droplets: 12 units → 11.2 units
2.3.0
  • Firing time at max charge increased by 25%: 3.2s → 4s
3.2.0
  • Damage increased when not fully charged: 28 → 32
  • Damage increased when fully charged: 35 → 40
4.1.0
  • Points to fill special gauge: 190 → 170
4.3.0
  • Increased the effect of the Run Speed Up gear ability: 30% → 35%
4.3.1
  • Decreased the effect of the Main Power Up gear ability.
  • Changed the number of gear abilities required for the damage of less than fully-charged shots to reach 33.3 from 0.9 basic gear abilities to 1.5 basic gear abilities. Additional gear abilities have 0.3 the effect of a basic gear ability. The damage of a fully-charged shot remains unchanged.

Quotes

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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

Splatoon 3

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The Hydra Splatling returns in Splatoon 3 with a slightly updated design. It is currently unknown if it will keep its attributes from the previous games, or what its set will be.

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Trivia

  • At 35% of the ink capacity for full charges, the Hydra Splatling is the most ink-hungry weapon in both games.
  • This weapon has the highest damage per second in Splatoon 2 with a full charge, with 600 damage per second.
  • The Version 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.

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

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Translation notes


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