Killer Wail

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For the similarly named special weapon in Splatoon 3, see Killer Wail 5.1.

The Killer Wail is a special weapon in Splatoon.

While the normal Killer Wail never appeared in Splatoon series sequels, variants with new or improved functionality have appeared. In Splatoon 2, A Killer Wail like weapon called the Princess Cannon appears. In Splatoon 3, the Killer Wail 5.1, which consists of six small Killer Wails, is available as a special weapon in online battles.

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Killer Wail

Killer Wail

Category Special
Class
Sub
Special
Special points 160p
Special depletion
Range
Damage
Impact
Fire rate
Charge speed
Ink speed
Mobility
Durability
Handling
Level
Cost
Requirement
Introduced Specifications
Weight
Base damage 10 per frame
Base duration Aiming: 10 seconds
Active: 2 seconds
Ink consumption
Base range
Rate of fire
Muzzle velocity
Base accuracy
MPU effect
SPU effect
SPU effect
Other variant

When activated, the Killer Wail projects a series of concentric circles in its intended path for a moment before firing massive sound waves in the user's ink color shortly after. They splat any enemies they touch, ignoring buildings or other obstacles. While the Killer Wail does not spread any ink of its own unless an opponent is splatted, it is useful for gaining or keeping control of the stage.

Use

  • Use the Killer Wail through walls to surprise unsuspecting enemies that pass by.
  • It is advisable to activate the Killer Wail from around a corner as a surprise attack, to watch the enemy run into it and splat themselves.
  • It requires approximately two seconds to channel and activate the Killer Wail. Make sure it is activated early to get the hit.
  • Though the main use of the Killer Wail is to splat people, it is also excellent for chasing away enemies. Aim it at popular pathways, common sniping spots, Splat Zones, or Tower routes to essentially lock out enemies from these areas.
  • The Killer Wail is excellent against the Kraken or Bubbler because of its huge knockback. For instance, teammates sharing a Bubbler on top of the tower in Tower Control can all be pushed off with a well-aimed Killer Wail.
  • The Killer Wail is excellent to use at corridors where the enemy has a hard time to move aside. It is very strong on stages such as Walleye Warehouse, Port Mackerel and Camp Triggerfish.
  • The Killer Wail leaves a set of circles when it is about to activate. Watch out for them when they are visible and dodge it in squid form.
  • If an enemy has the Killer Wail as their special, take caution when walking around corners as they may silently channel it as a surprise.
  • The Killer Wail makes a loud guitar noise. This allows the player to know that someone is preparing an ambush. Use the noise to dodge it before retaliating.
  • Repeating the final boss level can help practice dodging the Killer Wail, as one of his attacks uses the Killer Wail.

Version history

Version Adjustments
2.0.0
  • Decreased the amount of turf needed to be inked for filling the Special Gauge: 180p → 160p
2.6.0
  • Shortened the period of decreased character control after using the Killer Wail when equipped with Special Duration Up.
  • Changed how the Killer Wail's aiming prediction is displayed.

Quotes

Killer Wail is an extremely powerful special, ideal for splatting opponents caught within its lethal sonic cone. When activated, you're prompted to aim the device, which appears like a large megaphone. In addition to rotating the device, you can also tilt it, aiming it up or down. Once set, shoot the Killer Wail to send a sonic blast through the stage. This wave travels through the entire stage, passing through walls and other objects. Given the special's linear attack, aim it down narrow corridors or high-traffic chokepoints. While the Killer Wail doesn't spread ink, any opponents unlucky enough to be caught within its blast will explode, spreading your team's ink over a small area.
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Sets

Weapons with Killer Wail in Splatoon
Main #ID Sub Special Special Depletion Level Price Class Introduced
S Weapon Main .52 Gal.png .52 Gal 50 S Weapon Sub Splash Wall.png Splash Wall S Weapon Special Killer Wail.png Killer Wail Special gaugeMedium 5 Cash 3000 Shooter 28 May 2015 (1.0.0)​​​​​​
S Weapon Main Bamboozler 14 Mk I.png Bamboozler 14 Mk I 2050 S Weapon Sub Splash Wall.png Splash Wall S Weapon Special Killer Wail.png Killer Wail Special gaugeLight 15 Cash 6200 Charger 29 August 2015​​​​​
S Weapon Main Blaster.png Blaster 210 S Weapon Sub Disruptor.png Disruptor S Weapon Special Killer Wail.png Killer Wail Special gaugeLight 9 Cash 3500 Shooter 28 May 2015 (1.0.0)​​​​​​
S Weapon Main Custom Dual Squelcher.png Custom Dual Squelcher 81 S Weapon Sub Squid Beakon.png Squid Beakon S Weapon Special Killer Wail.png Killer Wail Special gaugeLight 18 Cash 12800 Shooter 27 June 2015​​​​​​​​​​​​​
S Weapon Main Grim Range Blaster.png Grim Range Blaster 222 S Weapon Sub Burst Bomb.png Burst Bomb S Weapon Special Killer Wail.png Killer Wail Special gaugeLight 20 Cash 14000 Shooter 8 June 2016 (2.8.0)​​​​
S Weapon Main Heavy Splatling Remix.png Heavy Splatling Remix 4012 S Weapon Sub Sprinkler.png Sprinkler S Weapon Special Killer Wail.png Killer Wail Special gaugeLight 20 Cash 17900 Splatling 8 June 2016 (2.8.0)​
S Weapon Main Hero Roller Replica.png Hero Roller Replica 1013 S Weapon Sub Suction Bomb.png Suction Bomb S Weapon Special Killer Wail.png Killer Wail Special gaugeLight 3 Cash 1200 Roller 28 May 2015 (1.0.0)​​​​​
S Weapon Main Kelp Splat Charger.png Kelp Splat Charger 2011 S Weapon Sub Sprinkler.png Sprinkler S Weapon Special Killer Wail.png Killer Wail Special gaugeMedium 4 Cash 2500 Charger 28 May 2015 (1.0.0)
S Weapon Main Kelp Splatterscope.png Kelp Splatterscope 2021 S Weapon Sub Sprinkler.png Sprinkler S Weapon Special Killer Wail.png Killer Wail Special gaugeMedium 17 Cash 7800 Charger 28 May 2015 (1.0.0)​
S Weapon Main L-3 Nozzlenose.png L-3 Nozzlenose 300 S Weapon Sub Disruptor.png Disruptor S Weapon Special Killer Wail.png Killer Wail Special gaugeLight 9 Cash 5800 Shooter 17 June 2015​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
S Weapon Main Rapid Blaster Pro Deco.png Rapid Blaster Pro Deco 241 S Weapon Sub Disruptor.png Disruptor S Weapon Special Killer Wail.png Killer Wail Special gaugeLight 20 Cash 18200 Shooter 25 December 2015​​​​​​​​
S Weapon Main Splat Roller.png Splat Roller 1010 S Weapon Sub Suction Bomb.png Suction Bomb S Weapon Special Killer Wail.png Killer Wail Special gaugeLight 3 Cash 1000 Roller 28 May 2015 (1.0.0)​​​​
S Weapon Main Sploosh-o-matic.png Sploosh-o-matic 0 S Weapon Sub Squid Beakon.png Squid Beakon S Weapon Special Killer Wail.png Killer Wail Special gaugeLight 12 Cash 7500 Shooter 8 July 2015
S Weapon Main Tempered Dynamo Roller.png Tempered Dynamo Roller 1022 S Weapon Sub Seeker.png Seeker S Weapon Special Killer Wail.png Killer Wail Special gaugeMedium 20 Cash 36800 Roller 13 April 2016 (2.7.0)​​​​​


Gallery

Splatoon 2

The S2 Weapon Special Princess Cannon.png Princess Cannon in the Octo Expansion.

In Splatoon 2, as explained in Sunken Scroll 11, no special weapons from the first game return. The role of the Killer Wail was indirectly replaced by the Sting Ray, in that they both shoot an extremely long beam that can pass through walls.

Princess Cannon

Main article: Princess Cannon

During the final boss Turf War in the Octo Expansion, after the player has successfully completed the objective, Pearl uses a customized Killer Wail known as the Princess Cannon together with her battle cry to defeat the final boss.

After its appearance in the Octo Expansion, the Princess Cannon returned during the Chaos vs. Order Splatfest as a special weapon that could be obtained and then used by any player at the center of MC.Princess Diaries one minute before the end of battle.

Trivia

  • Killer Wail is a pun on the name the killer whale.
  • When launched, the Killer Wail emits a sound like a guitar chord that lasts for a few seconds.
  • The Killer Wail most likely causes Inklings and Octolings to disintegrate, as they are supposedly made of liquid.[1]
  • A Killer Wail is used by the final boss of Octo Valley in the second phase and later. It is different in the boss battle. It takes longer to activate and is narrower than in multiplayer.
  • There are no sloshers with the Killer Wail as their special weapon.
  • There is only one splatling with the Killer Wail as its special weapon.

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

The Inkling fighter in this game uses the Killer Wail as their Final Smash. When activated it takes a few seconds to activate. While it is being activated, everything is slowed down. When activated, anything that touches the Killer Wail's laser will be dealt damage. The Killer Wail can be moved up and down by moving the L stick up and down.

Names in other languages

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See Also

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