N-ZAP '85

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The N-ZAP '85 is a main weapon in the Splatoon series. It has a high rate of fire and takes four hits to splat an opponent. It highly resembles the original North American NES Zapper, an accessory for the Nintendo Entertainment System released in 1985, hence its name.

Appearance

The N-ZAP '85 consists of a mid-length gray barrel connected to a gray handhold with a white body. Some words are written along the side of the body in red Inkling text, and attached to the handhold is a red trigger.

Splatoon

N-ZAP '85

N-ZAP '85

Basic information
Category Main
Class Shooter
Sub S Weapon Sub Splat Bomb.png Splat Bomb
Special S Weapon Special Echolocator.png Echolocator
Special points
Special depletion Special gauge 40%
Range
50 / 100
Damage
27 / 100
Impact
Fire rate
75 / 100
Charge speed
Ink speed
Mobility
Durability
Handling
Obtainable at
Level 5
Cost Cash 3,500
Requirement
Introduced
Specifications
Weight
Base damage 28
Base duration
Ink consumption 0.8%
Base range
Rate of fire
Muzzle velocity
Base accuracy

MPU effect
SPU effect
SPU effect
Other variants N-ZAP '89 N-ZAP '89
N-ZAP '83 N-ZAP '83

The N-ZAP '85 was the first weapon to be added post-release. It was released on 1 June 2015 alongside the stage Port Mackerel and Ranked Battles. It is weaker than the Splattershot but it makes up for it with a higher rate of fire. It comes with Splat Bombs and the Echolocator.

Data

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Version history

Version Adjustments
2.2.0
  • Walk speed while firing increased by 11%.
2.7.0
  • The radius of the droplets that fall before the shot hits has been increased by about 7%.
  • Intervals between the droplets that fall before the shot hits have been reduced.
  • Special gauge loss: 50% → as low as 40%

Quotes

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Sheldon's Introduction

The N-ZAP '85 is a Shooter with excellent ink efficiency and rapid-fire capability! Its attack power isn't all that, but it's fabulous at quickly charging up the Echolocator special weapon. Combined with Splat Bombs, this set caters to fighters who like to cover a lot of ground in battle!(NA)[a]

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Sheldon's Introduction

The N-ZAP '85 is a Shooter that boasts incredible ink efficiency and rapid-firing capability! Its attack power is low, but it excels at hounding foes long after their weapons have run out of ink! With the Echolocator and Splat Bombs, this set suits fighters who like to cover a lot of ground in battle!(EU/OC)[b]

Each shot is kind of weak, but the high rate of fire makes up for it. This weapon's popularity is due not only to its helpful special but also to its snazzy futuristic design.
— In-Game Description
A new weapon called the N-ZAP '85 has been added to Splatoon! It's apparently based on the design of something called the NES Zapper that was released in 1985? Doesn't ring a bell. While it's not the most powerful weapon out there, it's got a great rate of fire and it comes in a set with Splat Bombs and the Echolocator.
Notes
  1. North America
  2. Europe and Oceania

Gallery

Demonstration

Splatoon 2

N-ZAP '85
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Basic information
Category Main
Class Shooter
Sub S2 Weapon Sub Suction Bomb.png Suction Bomb
Special S2 Weapon Special Ink Armor.png Ink Armor
Special points 200p
Special depletion
Range
50 / 100
Damage
22 / 100
Impact
Fire rate
75 / 100
Charge speed
Ink speed
Mobility
Durability
Handling
Obtainable at
Level 9
Cost Cash 7,100
Requirement
Introduced
Specifications
Weight
Base damage 28
Base duration
Ink consumption 0.8%
Base range
Rate of fire
Muzzle velocity
Base accuracy

MPU effect
SPU effect
SPU effect
Other variants N-ZAP '89 N-ZAP '89
N-ZAP '83 N-ZAP '83

The N-ZAP '85 returns in Splatoon 2, looking identical to how it did in the first game. It comes with Suction Bombs and Ink Armor.

It appears in one Octo Expansion station:

Data

Template:Shooter data[2][3]

Version history

Version Adjustments
Base game
  • Shot deviation angle while jumping: 15 degrees → 12 degrees
  • Increase in chance to shoot towards the outer reticle per shot: 2% → 1%
  • Droplet rate: 1.65 → 1.4
  • Distance between droplets: 100 units → 110 units
  • Near droplet paint radius: 19.2 units → 18 units
  • Far droplet paint radius: 18 units → 16 units
  • Droplet paint radius: 12.8 units → 11.6 units
1.1.2
1.3.0
  • Points to fill special gauge: 200 → 190
1.4.0
  • Changed to match the faster movement speed and swim speed when not shooting of weapons like the Sploosh-o-matic and Splattershot Jr.
    • Weight class: Middleweight → lightweight
  • Increased movement speed while shooting by roughly 5%.: 0.8 → 0.84
  • Made it easier to ink the area around your feet.
    • If a paint droplet has not fell within 11 units of the player for 4 shots, the next shot will force a paint droplet to appear at the player's feet.
2.2.0
  • Special points: 190 → 210
4.2.0
  • Reduce the interval between firing and when you're able to become a squid/octopus or use sub weapon by 3/60 of a second.
4.4.0
  • Reduced the time to shoot from squid/octopus form by 1/60 of a second.
4.6.0
  • Painting radius around your feet increased by 6%.
  • Main Power Up effectiveness increased with less gear slots.
4.7.0
  • When using Main Power Up, in addition to the previous effects, the accuracy when firing on the ground increases.
  • Points to fill special gauge: 210 → 200
5.0.0
  • Increased damage dealt to the Booyah Bomb armor by roughly 17%.

Quotes

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Sheldon's Introduction

The N-ZAP '85 is a shooter with excellent ink efficiency and rapid-fire capability! Its attack power isn't all that, but you can use its features to ink turf quickly as you pursue your opponents! Use the Suction Bombs to further stick it to the baddies, and as you close in on them, pop your Ink Armor and watch them squirm! This weapon is the very definition of "reliable." I recommend it for players who put a big emphasis on ink coverage!

Gallery

Demonstration

Splatoon 3

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Fuuuuuture!
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The N-ZAP '85 returns in Splatoon 3, looking identical to how it did in the previous games. It is currently unknown if it will keep its attributes from the previous games or what its kit will be.

Strategy

For competitive tips about the N-ZAP '85

Click to view the strategy for N-ZAP '85. View the strategy page.

Trivia

  • In Splatoon, the N-ZAP '85 was the first post-release weapon to added.

Etymology

N-ZAP '85 is a shortened form of NES Zapper 1985. '85 is based on the year the original NES Zapper model was released.

The N-ZAP '85 has the same name origin in all regions.

Names in other languages

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References