Killer Wail 5.1
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The Killer Wail 5.1 is an upcoming special weapon in Splatoon 3.
Appearance
The Killer Wail 5.1 consists of six floating speakers, in contrast to the Killer Wail's singular megaphone. Each floating speaker can fire a laser beam for a total of six laser beams. The back of each speaker bears a strong resemblance to the Suction Bomb.
Splatoon 3
Description
The Killer Wail 5.1 appears to be a modified version of the Killer Wail from Splatoon.[1] The laser beams shot out by these contraptions have the ability to go through walls, similar to the Sting Ray and the original Killer Wail. The speakers tend to target slowly towards the user's opponents on their own. When the special is activated, the speakers will follow the user, and then fire at the opponent. Some of the speakers seem to fire earlier than others.
Most statistical information, such as duration and base damage, are currently unknown, though it has been confirmed that the Killer Wail 5.1 is part of the Range Blaster, Sloshing Machine, .52 Gal, and Tri-Stringer's set.
The Killer Wail 5.1 is also confirmed to appear in Salmon Run Next Wave, where it can be seen shooting two beams at once, and then shooting the other four one after another.
Gallery
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The Killer Wail 5.1 in action
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The Sloshing Machine with the Killer Wail 5.1.
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Back view.
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A view of the lasers.
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Another view.
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The Killer Wail 5.1's special gauge icon in Salmon Run Next Wave.
Trivia
- The number refers to the 5.1 surround sound audio system, commonly used in home theatres.
- 5.1 capable audio systems consist of five relatively similar full spectrum speakers, as well as an additional low frequency speaker. Despite this, the Killer Wail 5.1's six speakers all appear to be identical.
Etymology
The weapon and the name are a reference to 5.1 surround sound, the most common format for surround sound systems. Notably, the Wii U and the Switch both support 5.1 output.
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