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The '''Rapid Blaster''' is a [[main weapon]] in ''[[Splatoon]]'' and ''[[Splatoon 2]]''. | The '''Rapid Blaster''' is a [[main weapon]] in ''[[Splatoon]]'' and ''[[Splatoon 2]]''. | ||
The Rapid Blaster is a [[Shooter]]-class weapon that is similar to the {{ | The Rapid Blaster is a [[Shooter]]-class weapon that is similar to the {{Weapon|S|Main|Blaster}}, but fires much faster and has greater range. However, this comes at the cost of less [[Ink]] coverage, a smaller blast radius, and weaker shots. At minimum, it takes one direct hit and one indirect hit to splat an opponent with this weapon. Its close relative, the {{Weapon|S|Main|Rapid Blaster Pro}}, has slightly longer range and a slightly slower firing rate. | ||
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The Rapid Blaster comes in a set with {{ | The Rapid Blaster comes in a set with {{Weapon|S|Sub|Ink Mine}}s and {{Weapon|S|Special|Bubbler}}. Each shot consumes 8% of the [[ink tank]] capacity, and the ink rank recovers 1.67% of its capacity between each shot, allowing the player to fire 15 shots before needing to refill the tank. | ||
=== Version history === | === Version history === | ||
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=== Similar weapons === | === Similar weapons === | ||
*{{ | *{{Weapon|S|Main|Rapid Blaster Deco}} | ||
*{{ | *{{Weapon|S|Main|Rapid Blaster Pro}} | ||
*{{ | *{{Weapon|S|Main|Rapid Blaster Pro Deco}} | ||
{{clr}} | {{clr}} | ||
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|fire_rate = 75 | |fire_rate = 75 | ||
}} | }} | ||
The Rapid Blaster returns in [[Splatoon 2]] with an identical appearance but slightly tweaked performance. It comes with the {{ | The Rapid Blaster returns in [[Splatoon 2]] with an identical appearance but slightly tweaked performance. It comes with the {{Weapon|S2|Sub|Ink Mine}} and {{Weapon|S2|Special|Splat-Bomb Launcher}}. Each shot consumes 7% of the [[ink tank]] capacity, allowing the player to fire 14 shots before needing to refill the tank. | ||
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=== Similar weapons === | === Similar weapons === | ||
*{{ | *{{Weapon|S2|Main|Rapid Blaster Pro}} | ||
{{clr}} | {{clr}} | ||
Revision as of 01:27, 25 November 2017
The Rapid Blaster is a main weapon in Splatoon and Splatoon 2.
The Rapid Blaster is a Shooter-class weapon that is similar to the Blaster, but fires much faster and has greater range. However, this comes at the cost of less Ink coverage, a smaller blast radius, and weaker shots. At minimum, it takes one direct hit and one indirect hit to splat an opponent with this weapon. Its close relative, the Rapid Blaster Pro, has slightly longer range and a slightly slower firing rate.
Splatoon
Basic information | |
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Category | Main |
Class | Shooter |
Sub | Ink Mine |
Special | Bubbler |
Special points | 180pp |
Special depletion | 40% |
Range | |
Impact | |
Fire rate | |
Obtainable at | |
Level | 14 |
Cost | 10,000 |
Specifications | |
Base damage | 25 (Min. splash) 80 (Direct hit) |
The Rapid Blaster comes in a set with Ink Mines and Bubbler. Each shot consumes 8% of the ink tank capacity, and the ink rank recovers 1.67% of its capacity between each shot, allowing the player to fire 15 shots before needing to refill the tank.
Version history
2.2.0
- ▲ Fire rate when firing from a Squid state: 0.28 → 0.20
- ▲ Recovery time after firing: 0.43 sec. → 0.33
2.7.0
- ▲ Special gauge loss: 50% → as low as 40%
2.8.0
- ▲ Movement speed while firing increased by about 12%
Gallery
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An Inkling firing the Rapid Blaster at an early version of Blackbelly Skatepark.
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The Rapid Blaster's range.
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Official art of an Inkling holding the Rapid Blaster.
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Official art of a team of Inklings - the farthest is brandishing a Rapid Blaster.
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Concept art of an Inkling wielding the Rapid Blaster.
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Concept art of various weapons, with the Rapid Blaster at the lower left.
Demonstration
Similar weapons
Splatoon 2
Basic information | |
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Category | Main |
Class | Shooter |
Sub | Ink Mine |
Special | Splat-Bomb Launcher |
Special points | 210pp |
Range | |
Impact | |
Fire rate | |
Obtainable at | |
Level | 13 |
Cost | 9,800 |
Specifications | |
Base damage | 35 (Min. splash) 85 (Direct hit) |
The Rapid Blaster returns in Splatoon 2 with an identical appearance but slightly tweaked performance. It comes with the Ink Mine and Splat-Bomb Launcher. Each shot consumes 7% of the ink tank capacity, allowing the player to fire 14 shots before needing to refill the tank.
Version history
Base game
- ▲ Ink consumption per shot: 8.0% → 7.0%
- ▲ Direct hit damage: 80 → 85
- ▲ Minimum splash damage: 25 → 35
- ▼ Movement speed while firing: 0.616 → 0.55
1.3.0
- ▼ Points to fill special gauge: 180 → 210
Gallery
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Promo image.
Demonstration
Similar weapons
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