Splat Charger

The Splat Charger is a main weapon in the Splatoon series.

The Splat Charger, like other charger-type weapons, can be charged up before firing. The more it is charged, the farther the ink will go and the more damage it will deal. Only a fully charged shot will splat an enemy in one hit. It also creates a thick line of ink, rather than many small blobs like shooter-class weapons do. This weapon is the most basic form of charger in the Splatoon series, with all-around average performance. The weapon consumes 18% of the ink tank capacity with each fully charged shot, allowing the player to fire 5 shots before needing to refill the tank.

Appearance

The Splat Charger, like many other Chargers, has an ink tank at the back and a long barrel with the handle and trigger situated at the back end of the barrel. The ink tank changes color to match the user's ink. In Splatoon, the handle is yellow, the trigger, nozzle, and the back part of the barrel are red, and there is a large, dark green block in the middle of the barrel, leaving the rest of the barrel white. In Splatoon 2, the Splat Charger's appearance is less blocky and more stylized to fit the rest of the game. The barrel is completely white with some empty purple and green scope mounts, the handle is mainly blueish purple, and there is a green sight mounted to the end of the barrel.

Splatoon

Splatoon

Splat Charger

Basic information
Category	Main
Class	Charger
Sub	Splat Bomb
Special	Bomb Rush
Special points
Special depletion	75%
Range	87 / 100
Damage
Impact
Fire rate
Charge speed	50 / 100
Ink speed
Mobility	40 / 100
Durability
Handling
Obtainable at
Level	3
Cost	1,000
Requirement
Added in
Specifications
Weight
Base damage	40–100 (Partial charge) 160 (Full charge)
Base duration
Ink consumption	2.25% (No charge) 18% (Full charge)
Base range
Rate of fire
Muzzle velocity
Base accuracy
MPU effect
SPU effect
SPU effect
Other variants	Kelp Splat Charger Bento Splat Charger Hero Charger Replica

The Splat Charger comes with Splat Bombs and the Bomb Rush.

Version history

Version	Adjustments
2.7.0	▼ Special gauge loss: 50% → up to 75%. ▼ Range when not fully charged reduced by about 20%. ▲ Range when fully charged increased by about 4%.

Quotes

Sheldon's Introduction The Splat Charger is a Charger-type weapon, designed for long-range offense. Hold down to charge up ink, and then release to fire it all out at once, inking a long path in an instant! With this weapon type's debut, Turf Wars expanded from mid-range battles to something more complex! With easy-to-use Splat Bombs and Bomb Rush, this is a good set to get used to the charger fighting style!(NA)

Sheldon's Introduction The Splat Charger is a Charger-type weapon, designed for long-range offence. Hold down to build up ink, then release to fire it all out at once, painting a long path in an instant! With this weapon type's debut, Turf Wars expanded from mid-range battles to something more complex! With the easy-to-use Splat Bombs and Bomb Rush, this is a good set to get used to the charger fighting style!(EU/OC)

“

Charges up before releasing a concentrated, high-powered burst with excellent range. Charging takes a while, so be careful not to open yourself up to attack!

”

— In-Game Description

“

News flash! We’ve just confirmed that this weapon is called a Splat Charger. Apparently ink is pressurized in the tank and then fired off in powerful blasts that are super effective at hitting long-range targets. Sooo sweet!

”

— Live from the Squid Research Lab

Gallery

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  Promo image.

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  3D art.

• File:Splat charger firing.gif

  An Inkling splatting an enemy with the Splat Charger at an early version of Camp Triggerfish.

• File:Splat charger @ blackbelly.gif

  An Inkling holding the Splat Charger at Blackbelly Skatepark.

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  An Inkling running with the Splat Charger at an early version of Blackbelly Skatepark.

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  Official art of an Inkling holding the Splat Charger.

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  Art of a team of Inklings - the second is holding a Splat Charger.

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  Art of three female Inklings, with the left one holding a Splat Charger.

• File:Turf War16.jpg

  A female Inkling holding a Splat Charger.

• File:Turf War12.jpg

  The same Inkling aiming with the Splat Charger.

Demonstration

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Splatoon 2

Splatoon 2

Splat Charger

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Basic information
Category	Main
Class	Charger
Sub	Splat Bomb
Special	Sting Ray
Special points	220p
Special depletion
Range	88 / 100
Damage
Impact
Fire rate
Charge speed	50 / 100
Ink speed
Mobility	40 / 100
Durability
Handling
Obtainable at
Level	3
Cost	2,200
Requirement
Added in
Specifications
Weight
Base damage	40–80 (Partial charge) 160 (Full charge)
Base duration
Ink consumption	2.25% (No charge) 18% (Full charge)
Base range
Rate of fire
Muzzle velocity
Base accuracy
MPU effect
SPU effect
SPU effect
Other variants	Firefin Splat Charger Kensa Charger Hero Charger Replica

The Splat Charger returns for Splatoon 2 with a new visual design and a new charge-holding mechanic. The player can now store a charge for one second. It comes in a set with Splat Bombs and Sting Ray.

• Unlike Damage Up in Splatoon, while Main Power Up increases damage, it does not allow shots below full charge to reach 100.0 damage.

It appears in fourteen Octo Expansion Stations:

• C08 Right Round Station
• D04 Mad Props Station
• D05 All That 8-Ball Station
• E10 Cratebuster Station
• F03 Pop Star Station
• F07 C12 Matchmaker Station
• G04 B10 Ink 'n' Slide Station
• G05 Bustalicious Station
• H01 D03 Slap Bracelet Station
• H04 Shooter McStation
• I06 All Eyez Station
• I09 B02 Poppin' Fresh Station
• J02 Matchmaster Station
• J03 D08 Girl Power Station (Canned)

Version history

Version	Adjustments
Base game	▲ Ability to store a full charge for one second in squid form added. ▲ Range when not fully charged is no longer reduced by about 20%. ▼ Range decreased by about 8%. ▼ Max range: 260 units → 240.37 units. ▼ Maximum damage without full charge: 100 → 80. ▼ Time taken to fully charge increased by 4/60 seconds. ▼ There is a glow while charging and gets brighter the more the weapon is charged, increasing visibility for opponents.
1.2.0	▲ Time taken to fully charge reduced by 4/60 seconds.
1.3.0	▼ Points to fill special gauge: 180 → 190.
1.4.0	▲ Increased damage dealt to opposing Ballers when flinging ink by roughly 30%. ▲ When storing a charged shot with a charger, swimming into enemy ink and being returned to kid form now allows you to maintain the charge you had stored. — Fixed an issue preventing players using a charger from shooting when pressing again after releasing the button once a stored charged shot had expired.
2.0.0	▲ Increased the amount of ink splattered by each shot when it hits the ground.
3.0.0	▲ Area at player's feet will now always be inked when firing.
4.1.0	▼ Points to fill special gauge: 190 → 200.
4.2.0	▼ Points to fill special gauge: 200 → 210.
4.3.0	▼ Slightly narrowed the spread of ink created by shots.
4.8.0	▼ Points to fill special gauge: 210 → 220.
5.1.0	▼ Slightly narrowed the area covered by ink droplets from fired shots.
5.2.0	▲ Reduced the time from releasing a charge shot to being ready to shoot by roughly 2/60 of a second.

Quotes

Sheldon's Introduction The Splat Charger is a charger-type weapon designed for long-range offense. Hold down to charge up ink, and then release the button to fire it out all at once, inking a long path in an instant! Sure, it's a bit unwieldy, but this baby can store its charge, allowing you to swim for a short while without losing your charge. The Splat Bombs and Sting Ray that accompany the weapon complement the long-range nature of the charger. This set is a great starting point on your journey to charger mastery!

“

A long-range weapon suited for picking off distant foes. Hold to charge and then release it to fire. Enter squid form () while holding to store your charge for a bit.

”

— Splatoon 2 Switch event demo

Gallery

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  2D artwork of the Splat Charger in Splatoon 2.

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  Promo image.

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  Aiming a target.

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  Holding the Splat Charger.

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  A GIF of the Splat Charger storing its charge.

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  The select screen from the Switch event demo selecting the Splat Charger.

• File:S2 Spalt Charger demo info.png

  The info page on for the Splat Charger from the Switch event demo.

Demonstration

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Splatoon 3

Fuuuuuture!

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The Splat Charger returns in Splatoon 3, with a new design. It is unknown if it will keep the same attributes from past games, or what its kit will be.

• File:Splat Charger in Splatoon 3.jpg
• File:Splat Charger 3.jpg

Strategy

For competitive tips about the Splat Charger

View the strategy page.

Trivia

• The Splat Charger in Splatoon 2 looks slightly similar to the real-life rifle M24 Sniper Weapon System, an iconic weapon and the standard for many armies and special forces around the world. However, the M24 has a scope mounted while the Splat Charger does not.
• This weapon is tied with the Hero Charger Replica and Splatterscope for the most expensive Sting Ray in the game with 220p.