Range Blaster
The Range Blaster is a main weapon in the Splatoon series.
The Range Blaster, as its name implies, is a variation of a regular Blaster with shots that travel farther before exploding. As a tradeoff, this blaster has a lower rate of fire and higher ink consumption.
Appearance
The Range Blaster is similar in appearance to the Blaster. However, the front and back parts of the Range Blaster have been pushed further apart by some metal supports.
Splatoon
Basic information | |
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Category | Main |
Class | Shooter |
Sub | Splash Wall |
Special | Inkstrike |
Special depletion | 40% |
Range | |
Impact | |
Fire rate | |
Obtainable at | |
Level | 14 |
Cost | 8,000 |
Specifications | |
Base damage | 25–40 (Splash) 50–80 (Blast) 125 (Direct hit) |
Ink consumption | 10% |
Other variants | Custom Range Blaster Grim Range Blaster |
The Range Blaster was released on 1 August 2015 02:00 UTC.[1] It comes with the Splash Wall and Inkstrike. Each shot consumes 10% of the ink tank capacity, and the ink tank recovers 1.67% of its capacity between each shot, allowing the player to fire 11 shots before needing to refill the tank.
Data
Version history
Version | Adjustments |
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2.2.0 |
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2.7.0 |
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Quotes
Sheldon's Introduction
As the name suggests, the Range Blaster is a Blaster with shots that travel farther before exploding.
Its fire rate is reduced, but the combination of explosive power and range can be positively deadly!
Complemented by the Splash Wall and Inkstrike, it's perfect for distance fighters!(NA)[a] |
“ | A modified Blaster with a shot that travels farther before exploding. The ability to attack opponents who are farther away comes at the cost of short-range power. | ” | — In-Game Description(NA)[a]
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“ | A modified Blaster with a shot that travels further before exploding. The ability to attack opponents who are further away comes at the cost of short-range power. | ” | — In-Game Description(EU/OC)[b]
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“ | As the name suggests, the Range Blaster is a Blaster with shots that travel farther before exploding. It has a lower rate of fire, but who cares when you’re taking people out from clear across the battle field!? The Range Blaster comes complete with the Splash Wall and Inkstrike. | ” |
- Notes
Gallery
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Promo image.
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An Inkling running with the Range Blaster equipped.
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Firing a shot from the Range Blaster (behind)
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Firing a shot from the Range Blaster (front)
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Official art of an Inkling with the Range Blaster.
Demonstration
Splatoon 2
Basic information | |
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Category | Main |
Class | Shooter |
Sub | Suction Bomb |
Special | Ink Storm |
Special points | 200p |
Range | |
Impact | |
Fire rate | |
Obtainable at | |
Level | 14 |
Cost | 9,300 |
Specifications | |
Base damage | 25–35 (Splash) 50–70 (Blast) 125 (Direct hit) |
Ink consumption | 11% |
Other variants | Custom Range Blaster Grim Range Blaster |
The Range Blaster returns in Splatoon 2 looking identical to how it did in the first game. It was released on 21 October 2017 at 02:00 UTC[3]. It comes with Suction Bombs and Ink Storm. Each shot consumes 11% of the ink tank capacity, allowing the player to fire nine shots before needing to refill the tank.
It appears in two Octo Expansion Stations:
- B04 Rad Ride Station
- I07 G07 Ride with Me Station
Data
Version history
Version | Adjustments |
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Base game |
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2.0.0 |
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2.1.0 |
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5.0.0 |
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Quotes
Sheldon's Introduction
The Range Blaster delays the oxidization of ink, which extends the range before it explodes!
Its special construction reduces the fire rate slightly, but its long range and Suction Bombs let you put the squeeze on your opponents!
The Ink Storm helps cover the surrounding area, too, so I'd recommend this for players that are on the hunt for ink! |
Gallery
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Promo image
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Shooting ink
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Holding the Range Blaster
Demonstration
Splatoon 3
The Range Blaster returns in Splatoon 3 with a new design. It has been modified so that the end part of the blaster is less-cylinder like and much bigger. It is currently unknown if it will keep its attributes from the previous games, or what its set will be. It appears to have the Killer Wail 5.1 in its set.
Gallery
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The newly designed Range Blaster (right)
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The Octoling on the further right is holding the Range Blaster on a Spawner drone.
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A player holding the Range Blaster using the Killer Wail 5.1.
Trivia
- Despite being called the Range Blaster, the Rapid Blaster has more range.
Names in other languages
References
- ↑ Splatoon Squid Research Lab on Tumblr. SplatoonUS (2015-07-31). Retrieved on 2015 July 31.
- ↑ Splatoon - NormalShotExplosionLong.params
- ↑ SplatoonJP on Twitter
- ↑ Splatoon 2 - Parameter Database
- ↑ Splatoon 2 - Weapon and Gear Database