Slosher

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For the main weapon type, see Slosher (weapon class).
For other items commonly referred to as buckets, see bucket.

The Slosher is a main weapon in the Splatoon series.

The Slosher is a bucket of ink that can be swung to splatter turf and enemies in a straight line. The trajectory of the ink can be adjusted to strike enemies behind walls or on above high surfaces. It's strong enough to splat opponents in only two shots.

The Slosher deals constant damage no matter how far away the ink travels, as opposed to rollers and shooters dealing less damage as ink travel farther due to fall-off damage. However, there is still fall-off damage when targeting opponents below the player, dealing less than maximum damage.

Appearance

The Slosher is a black bucket surrounded by metal supports that double as handles. Two springs are included in this structure, one on each side of the bucket. In Splatoon, the supports are pink and purple and the springs yellowish-orange. In Splatoon 2, the supports are reddish-orange and the springs black. In both games, the main handle is silver, but in Splatoon 2, there is some black padding that covers the main part of the handle. There is a reservoir of ink inside the bucket itself that changes color to match that of the user. There is a Deco logo on the back of the top of the bucket. In Splatoon 3, the supports are a gradient from the user's current ink color and purple and the springs are a metallic silver.

Splatoon

Slosher

Slosher

Basic information
Category Main
Class Slosher
Sub S Weapon Sub Burst Bomb.png Burst Bomb
Special S Weapon Special Inkstrike.png Inkstrike
Special points
Special depletion Special gauge 40%
Range
52 / 100
Damage
90 / 100
Impact
Fire rate
Charge speed
Ink speed
Mobility
Durability
Handling
54 / 100
Obtainable at
Level 5
Cost Cash 2,500
Requirement
Introduced
Specifications
Weight
Base damage 70
Base duration
Ink consumption 7%
Base range
Rate of fire
Muzzle velocity
Base accuracy

MPU effect
SPU effect
SPU effect
Other variants Slosher Deco Slosher Deco
Soda Slosher Soda Slosher

The Slosher was made available with the 2.0.0 update on 6 August 2015 at 02:00 UTC. It comes in a set with the Burst Bomb and Inkstrike. The Slosher deals constant 70 damage no matter how far away the ink travels, or what part the opponent is hit by.

Data

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Version history

Version Adjustments
2.2.0
  • Damage against Rainmaker shields increased by about 33%.
2.7.0
  • Special gauge loss: 50% → as low as 40%
  • Reduced time needed to fire by about 20%.
  • Reduced the amount of time a player suffers reduced movement after firing a shot by 26%.

Quotes

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Sheldon's Introduction

The Slosher is the most basic Slosher-type weapon, able to fling a large amount of ink directly ahead. It's also remarkably effective at splatting opponents who are up high or behind a wall! The Slosher lacks rapid-fire capabiliteis, so the Burst Bombs should help out there! And the Inkstrike special can deliver a powerful blow to unsuspecting opponents as well.(NA)[a]

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Sheldon's Introduction

The Slosher is the most basic Slosher-type weapon, able to fling a large amount of ink directly ahead. This weapon type is remarkably effective at splatting opponents who are up high or behind walls! However, they don't have any rapid fire capabilities, so the Burst Bombs should help out there! And with the Inkstrike, you can deliver a powerful attack to far-off opponents as well!(EU/OC)[b]

A weapons-grade bucket that hurls ink straight ahead over an impressive range. By adjusting the angle, it can be used to hit opponents who are up high or even on the other side of a wall.
— In-Game Description
This might look like an ordinary bucket, but it’s actually a weapons-grade bucket! Hurl ink straight ahead over an impressive range, and adjust your angles to hit opponents above you or behind walls. The Slosher comes with Burst Bombs and the special is a hot pastrami on rye! Er, wait. Sorry. I mean Inkstrike. Got a little excited about today’s lunch delivery.
Notes
  1. North America
  2. Europe and Oceania

Gallery

Demonstration

Splatoon 2

Slosher
S2 Weapon Main Slosher.png
Basic information
Category Main
Class Slosher
Sub S2 Weapon Sub Suction Bomb.png Suction Bomb
Special S2 Weapon Special Tenta Missiles.png Tenta Missiles
Special points 190p
Special depletion
Range
58 / 100
Damage
85 / 100
Impact
Fire rate
Charge speed
Ink speed
Mobility
Durability
Handling
50 / 100
Obtainable at
Level 5
Cost Cash 2,500
Requirement
Introduced
Specifications
Weight
Base damage 70 (Direct hit)
50 (Base trail)
Base duration
Ink consumption 7%
Base range
Rate of fire
Muzzle velocity
Base accuracy

MPU effect
SPU effect
SPU effect
Other variants Slosher Deco Slosher Deco
Soda Slosher Soda Slosher
Hero Slosher Replica Hero Slosher Replica

In Splatoon 2, the Slosher returns with a new design that is primarily orange instead of pink and has a redesigned handle and suspension.[2] It comes with Suction Bombs and Tenta Missiles. As of Version 4.0, the weapon no longer does a consistent 70 damage, but will deal a max of 50 damage if they're hit from above by the trail of ink between the primary glob and the player.

It appears in seven Octo Expansion Stations:

Data

Template:Slosher data[3]

Version history

Version Adjustments
Base game
  • Movement speed while firing: 0.50 → 0.40
1.1.2
1.2.0
  • Salmon Run worker's Slosher:
    • Fixed an issue where the Slosher dealt significantly different damage to Salmonids when standing in slightly different positions.
1.4.0
  • Points to fill special gauge: 190 → 180
  • Fixed an issue causing Slosher-type weapons to shoot ink from a higher position than they appeared to.
2.2.0
  • Reduced movement penalty after firing by 4/60 of a second.
  • Increased the size of the closest ink generated, and the likelihood that it will be generated at the players' feet.
3.2.0
  • Points to fill special gauge: 180 → 190
4.0.0
  • Reduced maximum damage when hitting a target with the base of the ink from 70.0 to 50.0.

Quotes

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Sheldon's Introduction

The Slosher can be a brutal weapon in the right hands. It's basically a bucket of ink that you can toss straight at an opponent! Slosher-type weapons can do things other weapons only wish they could. It’s great for attacking elevated positions behind walls. It can’t fire rapidly, but if you combine it with the Suction Bomb's explosion, you can defeat opponents without being seen! Reveal your opponents' locations with the Tenta Missiles, and then fire away! It’s a great weapon for Slosher newbs!

Gallery

Demonstration

Splatoon 3

Slosher

Slosher

Basic information
Category Main
Class S3 Icon Slosher.png Slosher
Sub S3 Weapon Sub Splat Bomb Flat.png Splat Bomb
Special S3 Weapon Special Triple Inkstrike.png Triple Inkstrike
Special points 200p
Special depletion
Range
58 / 100
Damage
85 / 100
Impact
Fire rate
Charge speed
Ink speed
Mobility
Durability
Handling
50 / 100
Obtainable at
Level 3
Cost
Requirement
Introduced
Specifications
Weight
Base damage 70 (Direct Hit)
? (Base Trail)
Base duration
Ink consumption
Base range
Rate of fire
Muzzle velocity
Base accuracy
MPU effect
SPU effect
SPU effect
Other variant

The Slosher was first shown in the Release Date Revealed trailer. Its sub is Splat Bombs and its special is the Triple Inkstrike.

Quotes

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Sheldon's Introduction

The Slosher is one of the most technologically advanced weapons I have had the privilege of demoing. I'm kidding! It's a bucket of ink! But that doesn't mean it can't be absolutely brutal in the right hands. See, slosher-type weapons are perfect for attacking enemies in elevated positions or hiding behind walls. They think they're safe, and then... SPLOOOSH! You can't rapid-fire a bucket, of course, but in conjunction with Splat Bombs, you can stop almost anyone in their tracks. And with the Triple Inkstrike special, you have the ability to blindside the other team before moving in for the splat. This loadout is a bucketload of fun!

Gallery

Strategy

For competitive tips about the Slosher

Click to view the strategy for Slosher. View the strategy page.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

The Slosher appears as Inkling's down smash attack in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, alongside a variety of other weapons that she uses in her attacks.

When attacking, she charges up and swings the Slosher to the left and right to deal damage. This also coats opponents in ink but does not ink the ground. It deals much lower damage if Inkling is out of ink. In a victory scene, Inkling spins the Slosher like in Splatoon.

Trivia

  • In Splatoon,
    • The Slosher was first discovered in the June 24th datamine.
    • This weapon was later shown in a Japanese trailer detailing future Splatoon updates.
    • The Slosher alongside the Heavy Splatling would be the first entirely new weapon classes to added into the Splatoon franchise. Making their debut on 6 August 2015 at 02:00 UTC, with the release of 2.0.0.
  • In Splatoon 2,
    • The weapon was first revealed to be returning in a tweet from the official Splatoon Twitter account on the 24th January 2017.
  • This is one of the weapons available to use in the Splatoon 3 Splatfest World Premiere.

Etymology

Slosher is derived from the verb to slosh.

バケットスロッシャー baketto surosshā is derived from Bucket and the verb to slosh.

Names in other languages

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References