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
In Splatoon and Splatoon 2, 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.
In Splatoon 3, the frontal part is much bigger, less cylinder-like, and partially covers the aforementioned metal supports. The main body is thicker and has four tubes connected to it.
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 | |
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)[b] |
“ | 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)[b]
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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)[c]
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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. | ” |
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
Basic information | |
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Category | Main |
Class | Blaster |
Sub | Suction Bomb |
Special | Wave Breaker |
Special points | 200p |
Range | |
Impact | |
Fire rate | |
Obtainable at | |
Level | 11 |
The Range Blaster returns in Splatoon 3 with a new design. Its front shell vaguely resembles the headlight of a motorcycle, keeping with the vehicular, hot rod motif of the standard Blaster. It was originally shown with Killer Wail 5.1 as its special, but it was changed to Suction Bomb and Wave Breaker.
Quotes
“ | In the meantime, let's look at the Range Blaster. This is a powerful weapon that can fully coat an opponent in ink from any range... but it fires... so... so... painfully... slowly. Huh. You'd think the flames would make it fast! Maybe they should try painting it red... | ” | — @SplatoonNA on Twitter[6]
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“ | The Range Blaster is a powerful weapon that can fully coat an opponent in ink from any range... but it fires... so... so... slowly. | ” | — @NintendoUKVS on Twitter[7]
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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.
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3D art of an Octoling wielding the Range Blaster.
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3D art of an Octoling wielding the Range Blaster with a transparent background.
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A promotional render
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2D icon
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Model of the Range Blaster rotating (link to file)
Strategy
For competitive tips about the Range Blaster
View the strategy page. |
Trivia
- Despite being called the Range Blaster, the Rapid Blaster has more range.
Names in other languages
Notes
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
- ↑ @SplatoonNA on Twitter
- ↑ @NintendoUKVS on Twitter