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

Splatoon

Range Blaster

Basic information
Category	Main
Class	Shooter
Sub	Splash Wall
Special	Inkstrike
Special points
Special depletion	40%
Range	35 / 100
Damage
Impact	60 / 100
Fire rate	10 / 100
Charge speed
Ink speed
Mobility
Durability
Handling
Obtainable at
Level	14
Cost	8,000
Requirement
Added in
Specifications
Weight
Base damage	25–40 (Splash) 50–80 (Blast) 125 (Direct hit)
Base duration
Ink consumption	10%
Base range
Rate of fire
Muzzle velocity
Base accuracy
MPU effect
SPU effect
SPU effect
Other variants	Custom Range Blaster Grim Range Blaster

The Range Blaster was released on 1 August 2015 02:00 UTC. 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.

Version history

Version	Adjustments
2.2.0	▼ Blast wave maximum damage: 125.0 → 80.0 (99.9 with Damage Up)
2.7.0	▲ Special gauge loss: 50% → as low as 40%

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 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 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)

“

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.

”

— Live from the Squid Research Lab

Gallery

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  Promo image.

• 

  An Inkling running with the Range Blaster equipped.

• 

  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

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Splatoon 2

Splatoon 2

Range Blaster

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Basic information
Category	Main
Class	Shooter
Sub	Suction Bomb
Special	Ink Storm
Special points	200p
Special depletion
Range	56 / 100
Damage
Impact	70 / 100
Fire rate	10 / 100
Charge speed
Ink speed
Mobility
Durability
Handling
Obtainable at
Level	14
Cost	9,300
Requirement
Added in
Specifications
Weight
Base damage	25–35 (Splash) 50–70 (Blast) 125 (Direct hit)
Base duration
Ink consumption	11%
Base range
Rate of fire
Muzzle velocity
Base accuracy
MPU effect
SPU effect
SPU effect
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. 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

Version history

Version	Adjustments
Base game	▲ Near damage radius of the explosion: 9 units → 10 units ▲ Paint splash size when the shot hits a wall: 18 units → 22 units ▲ Angle of shot deviation while jumping: 10 degrees → 8 degrees ▼ Max damage dealt by splash damage reduced: 80 → 70 ▼ Ink consumption per shot: 10.0% → 11.0% ▼ Time taken to begin recovering ink after shooting: 0.83 seconds → 1.17 seconds ▼ Initial chance to shoot towards the outer reticle after jumping: 40% → 50% ▼ Paint splash size when the shot explodes in the air: 32 units → 30 units
2.0.0	▼ Points to fill special gauge: 180 → 190
2.1.0	▼ Points to fill special gauge: 190 → 200
5.0.0	Salmon Run worker's Range Blaster: ▲ Reduced ink consumption by roughly 8%.

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

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Splatoon 3

Splatoon 3

Range Blaster

Basic information
Category	Main
Class	Blaster
Sub	Suction Bomb
Special	Wave Breaker
Special points	200p
Special depletion
Range	56 / 100
Damage
Impact	70 / 100
Fire rate	10 / 100
Charge speed
Ink speed
Mobility
Durability
Handling
Obtainable at
Level	11
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 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

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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

“

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

Gallery

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  The newly designed Range Blaster (right)

• File:S3 first twitter preview - spawner drones.jpg

  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.

• 

  A promotional render

• File:S3 Weapon Main Range Blaster Flat.png

  2D icon

• 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.