Sprinkler

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The Sprinkler is a sub weapon in Splatoon and Splatoon 2.

Splatoon

Sprinkler

Sprinkler

Category Sub
Class
Sub
Special
Special points
Special depletion
Range
Damage
Impact
Fire rate
Charge speed
Ink speed
Mobility
Durability
Handling
Level
Cost
Requirement
Introduced Specifications
Weight
Base damage 30
Base duration ∞ (Sprinkler got destroyed, Player got splatted, Player placed another Sprinkler)
Ink consumption 70%
Base range
Rate of fire
Muzzle velocity
Base accuracy
MPU effect
SPU effect
SPU effect
Other variant

The Sprinkler continually sprays ink in a circular ring around itself in a staggering motion, firing off ink droplets every six frames until it is broken by enemy fire or it once the player who placed it gets splatted. It can be thrown onto virtually any surface, including ones that are upside-down. If the user throws another Sprinkler with one already in use, the first one will automatically break. Sprinklers have an infinite duration unless they are destroyed, replaced, or the owner of said Sprinkler is splatted.

Use

  • The most effective spots for Sprinklers are those that are hard to see or reach. These include on top of boxes, sideways on walls, or on objects over the stage.
  • Exploring stages in Recon mode makes it easy to find strategic locations for Sprinklers without the pressure of a battle.
  • Putting a Sprinkler directly at one's feet can allow a chance to react should an enemy launch a sneak attack.
  • Sprinklers placed on or near the Tower in Tower Control can provide some cover for the user and their allies.
  • Like Squid Beakons, Sprinklers can be used as light shields in a pinch, taking some damage in place of the user.
  • Also like Beakons, Sprinklers work as bait to attract players and ambush them while reaching to destroy the Sprinkler.
    • Even when not used as shields, the attention drawn by an unguarded Sprinkler can be used to one's advantage for an ambush or escape.
  • One should avoid getting too close to enemy Sprinklers - while their damage is low, multiple hits can be dangerous.
  • A Sprinkler may be bait, especially if stuck to a high wall or ceiling. It would be wise to keep an eye on one's surroundings when destroying it.

Sets

Weapons with Sprinkler in Splatoon
Main #ID Sub Special Special Depletion Level Price Class Introduced​​
S Weapon Main .96 Gal.png .96 Gal 70 S Weapon Sub Sprinkler.png Sprinkler S Weapon Special Echolocator.png Echolocator Special gaugeLight 12 Cash 7600 Shooter 28 May 2015 (1.0.0)​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
S Weapon Main Custom Hydra Splatling.png Custom Hydra Splatling 4021 S Weapon Sub Sprinkler.png Sprinkler S Weapon Special Bubbler.png Bubbler Special gaugeLight 20 Cash 29900 Splatling 16 January 2016​​​​
S Weapon Main Dynamo Roller.png Dynamo Roller 1020 S Weapon Sub Sprinkler.png Sprinkler S Weapon Special Echolocator.png Echolocator Special gaugeHeavy 15 Cash 10000 Roller 28 May 2015 (1.0.0)​​​​​​​​​​
S Weapon Main Heavy Splatling Remix.png Heavy Splatling Remix 4012 S Weapon Sub Sprinkler.png Sprinkler S Weapon Special Killer Wail.png Killer Wail Special gaugeLight 20 Cash 17900 Splatling 8 June 2016 (2.8.0)​​​​
S Weapon Main Inkbrush.png Inkbrush 1100 S Weapon Sub Sprinkler.png Sprinkler S Weapon Special Inkstrike.png Inkstrike Special gaugeLight 8 Cash 4800 Roller 6 June 2015​​
S Weapon Main Kelp Splat Charger.png Kelp Splat Charger 2011 S Weapon Sub Sprinkler.png Sprinkler S Weapon Special Killer Wail.png Killer Wail Special gaugeMedium 4 Cash 2500 Charger 28 May 2015 (1.0.0)
S Weapon Main Kelp Splatterscope.png Kelp Splatterscope 2021 S Weapon Sub Sprinkler.png Sprinkler S Weapon Special Killer Wail.png Killer Wail Special gaugeMedium 17 Cash 7800 Charger 28 May 2015 (1.0.0)​​​​​​​​
S Weapon Main N-ZAP '89.png N-ZAP '89 61 S Weapon Sub Sprinkler.png Sprinkler S Weapon Special Inkstrike.png Inkstrike Special gaugeLight 8 Cash 4200 Shooter 18 July 2015​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Splatoon 2

Sprinkler

Sprinkler

Category Sub
Class
Sub
Special
Special points
Special depletion
Range
Damage
Impact
Fire rate
Charge speed
Ink speed
Mobility
Durability
Handling
Level
Cost
Requirement
Introduced Specifications
Weight
Base damage 20
Base duration High-power: 5s
Mid-power: 15s
Low-power: ∞
Ink consumption 60%
Base range
Rate of fire
Muzzle velocity
Base accuracy
MPU effect
SPU effect
SPU effect
Other variant

The Sprinkler was tweaked in Splatoon 2 to have its inking power start out stronger but weaken over time. There are four distinct phases:

  • Deployment phase: This phase starts when the Sprinkler lands on the ground and ends when it fires its first drop of ink. This phase lasts 0.5 second.
  • High-power phase: The Sprinkler spins the fastest and has the most inking power during this phase. It fires ink droplets every four frames and rotates 33 degrees per frame. It lasts 5 seconds.
  • Mid-power phase: The Sprinkler slows down and inks less in this phase. It fires ink droplets every six frames and rotates eleven degrees per frame. It lasts fifteen seconds.
  • Low-power phase: The Sprinkler slows down even further, with very low ink output and range. It fires ink droplets every nine frames and rotates one degree per frame. This phase lasts until the Sprinkler is relocated or destroyed.

The Sprinkler has 120 HP. S2 Ability Object Shredder.png Object Shredder multiplies the damage done against Sprinklers by ten.

Version history

Version Adjustments
Base game
  • Base damage per hit: 30 → 20
  • Ink consumption: 70% → 80%
  • Reworked to fire ink droplets from a rate of 6 frames indefinitely to a rate of 4 frames for 5 seconds, then 6 frames for 10 seconds, then 9 frames indefinitely.
1.3.0
  • Of the three levels of ink spray the Sprinkler gives off after placement, duration of the medium level of ink spray was extended by 5 seconds.
  • Ink consumption: 80% → 70%
1.4.0
  • S2 Ability Sub Power Up.png Sub Power Up increases the duration of time the Sprinkler sprays ink at maximum power by roughly 150%.
3.0.0
  • Decreased ink consumption from 70% to 60% of ink tank capacity.
  • Decreased degree to which less area is inked proportional to distance between Sprinkler and terrain floor when placed in a location with a different height than surrounding terrain.
  • Increased durability by roughly 20%.
  • Due to the above fix, damage dealt by certain attacks has also changed.
    • Decreased damage dealt by Sting Rays by roughly 58%.
    • Decreased damage dealt by Ink Storms by roughly 67%.
    • Increased damage dealt by Nozzlenose weapons by roughly 20%.
    • Increased damage dealt by Blaster weapons by roughly 20%.
    • Increased damage dealt by vertical swing attacks with Roller weapons by roughly 20%.
  • Decreased damage range and inking radius during the high-power phase.
4.3.0
  • Increased the effect of the Ink Saver (Sub) gear ability.
4.5.0
  • Decreased time before the Sprinkler begins shooting ink after being placed by roughly 30/60 of a second.
  • Increased radius of ink spray when placed on a wall or the ground by roughly 2.5 times.

Sets

Weapons with Sprinkler in Splatoon 2
Main #ID Sub Special Special Points Level Price Class Introduced​​
S2 Weapon Main .96 Gal.png .96 Gal 80 S2 Weapon Sub Sprinkler.png Sprinkler S2 Weapon Special Ink Armor.png Ink Armor 190p 21 Cash 12600 Shooter 7 July 2017 (1.0.0)​​​
S2 Weapon Main Aerospray RG.png Aerospray RG 31 S2 Weapon Sub Sprinkler.png Sprinkler S2 Weapon Special Baller.png Baller 180p 28 Cash 16900 Shooter 7 July 2017 (1.0.0)​​​​​​​
S2 Weapon Main Bloblobber Deco.png Bloblobber Deco 3031 S2 Weapon Sub Sprinkler.png Sprinkler S2 Weapon Special Suction-Bomb Launcher.png Suction-Bomb Launcher 190p 20 Cash 17600 Slosher 5 December 2018 (4.3.0)​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
S2 Weapon Main Explosher.png Explosher 3040 S2 Weapon Sub Sprinkler.png Sprinkler S2 Weapon Special Bubble Blower.png Bubble Blower 210p 18 Cash 10800 Slosher 1 July 2018​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
S2 Weapon Main Heavy Splatling.png Heavy Splatling 4010 S2 Weapon Sub Sprinkler.png Sprinkler S2 Weapon Special Sting Ray.png Sting Ray 200p 8 Cash 7800 Splatling 7 July 2017 (1.0.0)​​​
S2 Weapon Main Hero Brella Replica.png Hero Brella Replica 6002 S2 Weapon Sub Sprinkler.png Sprinkler S2 Weapon Special Ink Storm.png Ink Storm 190p 9 Cash 9000 Brella 12 August 2017​​​​​
S2 Weapon Main Hero Splatling Replica.png Hero Splatling Replica 4013 S2 Weapon Sub Sprinkler.png Sprinkler S2 Weapon Special Sting Ray.png Sting Ray 200p 8 Cash 8600 Splatling 7 July 2017 (1.0.0)​​​​​​
S2 Weapon Main Kensa Charger.png Kensa Charger 2012 S2 Weapon Sub Sprinkler.png Sprinkler S2 Weapon Special Baller.png Baller 190p 19 Cash 14500 Charger 14 September 2018 (4.0.0)
S2 Weapon Main Kensa Dynamo Roller.png Kensa Dynamo Roller 1022 S2 Weapon Sub Sprinkler.png Sprinkler S2 Weapon Special Booyah Bomb.png Booyah Bomb 180p 29 Cash 32300 Roller 3 October 2018 (4.1.0)​​​​​​​​​
S2 Weapon Main Kensa Splatterscope.png Kensa Splatterscope 2022 S2 Weapon Sub Sprinkler.png Sprinkler S2 Weapon Special Baller.png Baller 190p 28 Cash 20400 Charger 14 September 2018 (4.0.0)​​​​​​​
S2 Weapon Main Light Tetra Dualies.png Light Tetra Dualies 5041 S2 Weapon Sub Sprinkler.png Sprinkler S2 Weapon Special Autobomb Launcher.png Autobomb Launcher 200p 21 Cash 13300 Dualie 1 August 2018​​​
S2 Weapon Main N-ZAP '83.png N-ZAP '83 62 S2 Weapon Sub Sprinkler.png Sprinkler S2 Weapon Special Ink Storm.png Ink Storm 170p 19 Cash 11100 Shooter 3 April 2019 (4.6.0)​​​​​​​​​​
S2 Weapon Main Permanent Inkbrush.png Permanent Inkbrush 1102 S2 Weapon Sub Sprinkler.png Sprinkler S2 Weapon Special Ink Armor.png Ink Armor 180p 12 Cash 8400 Roller 3 April 2019 (4.6.0)​​​​​​
S2 Weapon Main Slosher Deco.png Slosher Deco 3001 S2 Weapon Sub Sprinkler.png Sprinkler S2 Weapon Special Baller.png Baller 210p 8 Cash 8000 Slosher 15 December 2017​​​​​
S2 Weapon Main Splat Brella.png Splat Brella 6000 S2 Weapon Sub Sprinkler.png Sprinkler S2 Weapon Special Ink Storm.png Ink Storm 190p 9 Cash 8300 Brella 12 August 2017​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Quotes

Click to view the quotes for Sprinkler. View the quotation page.

Trivia

  • The Dolphin Dolphin logo can be found on the lower part of the Sprinkler.
  • Marie calls throwing a Sprinkler in the last few seconds of a battle in order to gain a bit more turf "Last Seconds of Summer".
  • There are no S2 Weapon Special Splashdown.png Splashdown or S2 Weapon Special Inkjet.png Inkjet sets that have Sprinklers as their sub weapon.
  • In the quotes for Goby Arena, Marina refers to "Splatted by Sprinkler" as the three most embarrassing words in the Inkling language.

Names in other languages

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