Splattershot Jr.

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

The Splattershot Jr. is a main weapon in the Splatoon series, 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.

Appearance

The Splattershot Jr. is a blocky squirt gun, the main part of which changes color to match the user's ink. The gun has a large rectangular prism for a body, with another rectangular prism, this one much smaller, extending down to serve as a handhold. The inside angle between the two prisms houses a purple trigger. On the end of the main prism facing away from the user is a stocky, square-shaped funnel with a short purple nozzle on the end, and on top of it is a purple cap connected to the body by two small trapezoidal prisms. In Splatoon, the Splattershot Jr. is mottled gray around the edges. However, this was removed in Splatoon 2.

In Splatoon 2, the Splattershot Jr. and its variants also replace the user's standard ink tank with the one resembling baby bottles. It has a rounded rectangular shape and a round cap. For the Splattershot Jr., a yellow tag bearing the "Jr. Mark" symbol seen on the Basic Tee is attached around the bottle's neck.

In Splatoon 3, the main body of the Splattershot Jr. is now semi transparent in the user's ink color, revealing a dip tube inside that leads to the nozzle, similar to some real life squirt gun models.

Splatoon

Splatoon

Splattershot Jr.

Basic information
Category	Main
Class	Shooter
Sub	Splat Bomb
Special	Bubbler
Special points
Special depletion	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
Added in
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.

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

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.

”

— Live from the Squid Research Lab

Gallery

• 

  Promo image.

• 

  3D art.

• 

  An Inkling wielding the Splattershot Jr.

• 

  The Inkling throwing a Splat Bomb and holding the Splattershot Jr.

• 

  The Inkling in a Bubbler running and holding the Splattershot Jr.

• 

  The Splattershot Jr.'s range.

• 

  2D art of an Inkling holding the Splattershot Jr.

• 

  Concept art of various weapons, with the Splattershot Jr. at the lower left.

• File:CallieManga.png

  Callie holding a Splattershot Jr. in the Splatoon manga.

Demonstration

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Splatoon 2

Splattershot Jr.

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Basic information
Category	Main
Class	Shooter
Sub	Splat Bomb
Special	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
Added in
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. 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.

It appears in three Octo Expansion stations:

• Abandoned Station (warehouse area)
• B11 Tubular 8-Ball Station
• G04 B10 Ink 'n' Slide Station

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	▲ Increased damage dealt to the umbrella portion of the following weapons by roughly 57%. Tenta Brella Tenta Sorella Brella Tenta Camo Brella
5.0.0	▲ Increased damage dealt to the Booyah Bomb armor by roughly 17%.

Quotes

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! Splat Bombs are super effective at smoking out hidden opponents and clearing your path! And the Ink Armor special is great for support, making this set an excellent choice for players who appreciate balance!

Gallery

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  Promo image

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  Shooting ink

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  Holding the Splattershot Jr

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  An Inkling with the Splattershot Jr., having cast Ink Armor

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  Larger ink tank received after Version 3.2.0

Demonstration

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The Splattershot Jr. is confirmed to return in Splatoon 3. It is unknown if it will keep its attributes from the previous games, what its kit will be or if it will keep its unique 110% capacity ink tank.

Quotes

“

Far from a child's toy, this shooter rations ink like my grandparents ration stale candies! In other words, it may not be the strongest or most accurate weapon, but you can mash that like you're mashing potatoes. Huh. I must be hungry.

”

— @SplatoonNA on Twitter

“

The Splattershot Jr. is far from a child's toy. It may not be the strongest or most accurate weapon, but it excels at rationing ink - ideal for expanding turf!

”

— @NintendoUKVS on Twitter

Gallery

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  A promotional render

• The Splattershot Jr. model rotating (Link to file)

Strategy

For competitive tips about the 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 Splatoon manga.
• 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 or nerf through updates.
• This weapon is used in every tutorial level, including the Abandoned Station from Octo Expansion.

Etymology

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