REEF-LUX 450

The REEF-LUX 450 is a main weapon in Splatoon 3.

Appearance

The REEF-LUX 450 appears to be based on a knot assist, a tool used for fishing, and a reflex bow. The bottle at the tip also shares similarities to a yakult bottle.

Splatoon 3

Splatoon 3

REEF-LUX 450

Basic information
Category	Main
Class	Stringer
Sub	Curling Bomb
Special	Tenta Missiles
Special points	210p
Special depletion
Range	60 / 100
Damage
Impact
Fire rate
Charge speed	75 / 100
Ink speed
Mobility	60 / 100
Durability
Handling
Obtainable at
Level	10
Cost
Requirement
Added in
Weight
Base damage
Base duration
Ink consumption
Base range
Rate of fire
Muzzle velocity
Base accuracy
MPU effect
SPU effect
SPU effect
Other variant

The REEF-LUX 450 was first shown in a Salmon Run gameplay video before being officially announced or seen in-game. Compared to the Tri-Stringer, it is faster, lightweight, has a shorter range, has non-explosive shots and can hold a full charge for a short while in swim form.

While the weapon image and data for the REEF-LUX 450 could not be found in the files for the Splatoon 3 Splatfest World Premiere, dataminers were able to locate Sheldon's description of the weapon, which also names the sub and special weapons in its kit. It was officially announced on 6 September 2022.

Version history

Version	Adjustments
1.2.0	▼ Points to fill special gauge: 200 → 210.

Quotes

Sheldon's Introduction The REEF-LUX 450 is a lighter version of the Tri-Stringer that's a bit more user-friendly for folks who are new to stringer-type weapons. Like most lightweight weapons, it doesn't pack the biggest punch or range - no exploding charged shots here - but it does offer the ability to store a charge. This set comes with Curling Bombs to help you close the gap into enemy turf quickly, letting you take full advantage of the nimble nature of your main weapon. And when you want to make a big impact in a hurry, don't forget about your Tenta Missiles. You can make it rain missiles on opponents out of range of the REEF-LUX. This is a highly mobile loadout that lets you fight with flexibility and still take down powerhouse opponents. I hope you give it a try!

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SRL here with findings on a new stringer: the REEF-LUX 450! We believe the "450" refers to the 45 damage this exceedingly mobile stringer deals with each shot. It can store a charge, but be warned - ink shots do NOT explode on impact. You'll need to hit opponents directly!

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— @SplatoonNA on Twitter

Badges

Main article: Badge#Weapon freshness

Reaching certain Freshness levels with the REEF-LUX 450 will reward the player with special badges that they can use on their Splashtag.

REEF-LUX 450 Badges
	4★ REEF-LUX 450 User
	5★ REEF-LUX 450 User

Gallery

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  Promo image

• File:S3 Weapon Main REEF-LUX 450 Flat.png

  2D icon

• File:S3 Tableturf Card REEF-LUX 450.png

  The Tableturf card icon of the REEF-LUX 450

• Model of the REEF-LUX 450 rotating (link to file)

Trivia

• As it first appears in Splatoon 3, the REEF-LUX 450 is one of seven main weapons (besides reskins) to have no canonical variants, the others being the Splatana Stamper, Splatana Wiper, Tri-Stringer, Splattershot Nova, Big Swig Roller and Snipewriter 5H.
• The REEF-LUX 450 is one of only two weapons introduced at the game's launch to not appear in any of the missions in Return of the Mammalians, with other being the Splatana Wiper.
• When all three shots from one charge of the weapon hit a single opponent, a special hit sound effect plays, accompanied by a visible flash.
  • This effect is shared with the H-3 Nozzlenose family and the Tri-Stringer.
  • This effect does not occur in Salmon Run Next Wave.

Etymology

REEF-LUX is a play on "reflex bow", "reef", and possibly "acid reflux" and "deluxe".

"450" refers to the 45 damage the weapon deals per shot.