Splattershot Jr.

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For other types of Splattershot Jr., see Splattershot Jr. (disambiguation).

The Splattershot Jr. is a main weapon in Splatoon and Splatoon 2, coming from the weapon brand Splat. It is the first weapon used by all players, given at the start of the in-game tutorial.

As the beginner weapon, the Splattershot Jr. appropriately has a quick firing rate, a high ink efficiency, and high shot spread, which enables its user to quickly ink large territories. Its loadout always includes both an offensive option and a strong defensive option. Since Version 3.2.0 of Splatoon 2, it is also the first weapon to feature a unique ink tank.

Splatoon

Splattershot Jr.

Splattershot Jr.

Basic information
Category Main
Class Shooter
Sub S Weapon Sub Splat Bomb.png Splat Bomb
Special S Weapon Special Bubbler.png Bubbler
Special points
Special depletion Special gauge 60%
Range
32 / 100
Damage
27 / 100
Impact
Fire rate
75 / 100
Charge speed
Ink speed
Mobility
Durability
Handling
Obtainable at
Level 1
Cost
Requirement
Introduced
Specifications
Weight
Base damage 28
Base duration
Ink consumption 0.5%
Base range
Rate of fire
Muzzle velocity
Base accuracy

MPU effect
SPU effect
SPU effect
Other variant Custom Splattershot Jr. Custom Splattershot Jr.

The Splattershot Jr. comes in a set with Splat Bombs and the Bubbler.

Data

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Version history

Version Adjustments
2.7.0
  • Special gauge loss: 50% → up to 60%

Quotes

Everyone's got to start somewhere. Good rate of fire and efficient ink use to boot. Not the most accurate of weapons, but it sprays ink so wildly you're bound to hit something!
— In-Game Description
This here is the Splattershot Jr. It’s the first weapon new arrivals to Inkopolis get their hands on when getting their feet wet in Turf War. While not the greatest in terms of range or power, this bad boy has excellent rate of fire and solid ink efficiency. As the "Jr." indicates, it’s a well-rounded weapon that’s just perfect for noobs.

Gallery

Demonstration

Splatoon 2

Splattershot Jr.

Splattershot Jr.

Basic information
Category Main
Class Shooter
Sub S2 Weapon Sub Splat Bomb.png Splat Bomb
Special S2 Weapon Special Ink Armor.png Ink Armor
Special points 180p
Special depletion
Range
35 / 100
Damage
22 / 100
Impact
Fire rate
75 / 100
Charge speed
Ink speed
Mobility
Durability
Handling
Obtainable at
Level 1
Cost
Requirement
Introduced
Specifications
Weight
Base damage 28
Base duration
Ink consumption 0.43%
Base range
Rate of fire
Muzzle velocity
Base accuracy

MPU effect
SPU effect
SPU effect
Other variants Custom Splattershot Jr. Custom Splattershot Jr.
Kensa Splattershot Jr. Kensa Splattershot Jr.

The Splattershot Jr. returns once again as the starting weapon, looking identical to how it did in the first game. It comes with Splat Bombs and Ink Armor. As of Version 3.2.0, the Splattershot Jr. and its variants, the Custom Splattershot Jr. and Kensa Splattershot Jr., now have a larger ink tank with 10% more capacity, making it an easier weapon for beginners and experts alike.

Data

Template:Shooter data[2]

Version history

Version Adjustments
Base game
  • Weight class: Middleweight → lightweight
  • Increase in chance to shoot towards the outer reticle per shot: 10% → 2%
  • Shot deviation angle while jumping: 18 degrees → 15 degrees
  • Droplet rate: 1.5 → 1.4
  • Distance between droplets: 80 units → 95 units
  • Near droplet paint radius: 21 units → 19.7 units
  • Far droplet paint radius: 18.5 units → 16.5 units
  • Droplet paint radius: 13.2 units → 12.9 units
2.2.0
  • Made it easier to paint the floor at the player's feet
    • If a paint droplet has not fallen within 11 units of the player for 2 shots, the next shot will force a paint droplet to appear at the player's feet.
3.2.0
  • Now uses a special ink tank with 10% increased ink capacity.
4.1.0
  • When shots hit, their ink splatter will now extend further forward than it did previously.
4.2.0
  • Reduce the interval between firing and when you're able to become a squid or use sub weapon by 4/60 of a second.
4.4.0
  • Reduced the time to shoot from squid form by 2/60 of a second.
4.5.0
  • Reduced the time to begin recovering ink after shooting by 5/60 of a second.
4.6.0
  • Ink consumption: 0.5 → 0.43
4.9.0
5.0.0
  • Increased damage dealt to the Booyah Bomb armor by roughly 17%.

Quotes

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Sheldon's Introduction

The Splattershot Jr. is the classic entry-level Turf War weapon! It's a great companion for learning the basics of battle. It has a great rate of fire and efficient in use to boot. Plus it sprays ink so wildly you're bound to hit something! S2 Weapon Sub Splat Bomb.png Splat Bombs are super effective at smoking out hidden opponents and clearing your path! And the S2 Weapon Special Ink Armor.png Ink Armor special is great for support, making this set an excellent choice for players who appreciate balance!

Gallery

Demonstration

Strategy

For competitive tips about the Splattershot Jr.

Click to view the strategy for Splattershot Jr.. View the strategy page.

Trivia

  • The Octo Shot Replica and the Splattershot Jr. are the only weapons not obtained with cash. As such, they are the only weapons not seen in Ammo Knights in Splatoon.
    • In Splatoon 2, the Splattershot Jr. does appear in Ammo Knights as if it were already purchased.
  • Callie seems to own a Splattershot Jr. in the manga series.
  • According to The Art of Splatoon, in-universe, the Splattershot Jr. was one of the earlier weapons created around the Turf War's debut, and it was instead made out of metal, weighing around 10 kg (or 22.046 lbs).
  • In Splatoon 2, the Splattershot Jr. family of weapons are the only weapons in the game with a different design, higher capacity Ink Tank.
  • In Splatoon 2, the Splattershot Jr. is the only base game weapon to never get a Special gauge buff/nerf in game patches at 180p.
  • This weapon is used on the following Octo Expansion levels:

Etymology

Splattershot Jr. is a combination of Splatter (as well as Splat) and Shot. It also has the shortened form of Junior at the end to denote it is a weapon for beginners.

Its Japanese name, わかばシューター Wakaba Shūtā, means "Fresh Leaves Shooter". Its name is also a reference to the Wakaba mark (🔰), a symbol for new car drivers in Japan that has over time come to represent beginners in general.

Names in other languages

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References

  1. Splatoon - NormalShotFirst.params
  2. Splatoon 2 - Parameter Database