Splat Charger

The Splat Charger is a Main Weapon in Splatoon and Splatoon 2.

Splatoon 2

Splat Charger

Basic information
Category	Main
Class	Charger
Sub	Splat Bomb
Special	Sting Ray
Special points	190pp
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 (No charge) 160 (Full charge)
Base duration
Ink consumption
Base range
Rate of fire
Muzzle velocity
Base accuracy
MPU effect
SPU effect
SPU effect
Other variant

The Splat Charger returns for Splatoon 2 with a new design and the File:S2 Weapon Sting Ray .png [[]] instead of File:S Weapon Bomb Rush .png [[]]. The player can now charge up a shot, go into squid form, and for a brief period of time they can turn back into a kid and the charger shoots automatically. The player now lights up while charging a shot, and if the player is charging a shot, and goes into squid form, the player also glows.

“	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

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 File:S2 Weapon Splat Bomb .png [[]]s and File:S2 Weapon Sting Ray .png [[]] 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!

Demonstration

Version history

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 File:S2 Weapon Baller .png [[]]s 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.

Gallery

File:SplatCharger2Art.jpg

Official artwork of the Splat Charger in Splatoon 2.
Promo image.
Aiming a target.
Holding the Splat Charger.
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.

Similar weapons

Splatoon

Splat Charger

Basic information
Category	Main
Class	Charger
Sub	Splat Bomb
Special	Bomb Rush
Special points	180pp
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 (No charge) 160 (Full charge)
Base duration
Ink consumption
Base range
Rate of fire
Muzzle velocity
Base accuracy
MPU effect
SPU effect
SPU effect
Other variant

The Splat Charger, like other Charger-type weapons, can be charged up to increase range and damage. The more it is charged, the farther the Ink will go. On top of that, a fully charged shot will splat an enemy in one hit if it lands. It also creates a thick line of ink, rather than a small blob like Shooters do. This weapon is the most basic form of Charger in Splatoon and comes in a set with the File:S Weapon Splat Bomb .png [[]] and File:S Weapon Bomb Rush .png [[]].

“	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

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 File:S Weapon Splat Bomb .png [[]]s and File:S Weapon Bomb Rush .png [[]], this is a good set to get used to the charger fighting style!^(EU/OC)^[a]

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 File:S Weapon Splat Bomb .png [[]]s and File:S Weapon Bomb Rush .png [[]], this is a good set to get used to the charger fighting style!^(NA)^[b]