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The '''Squid Beakon''' is a [[sub weapon]] in ''[[Splatoon]]'' and ''[[Splatoon 2]]''. They provide places to [[Super Jump]] to. A single player can have | The '''Squid Beakon''' is a [[sub weapon]] in ''[[Splatoon]]'' and ''[[Splatoon 2]]''. They provide places to [[Super Jump]] to. A single player can have three Beakons in play at once. Beakons can be used up to two times if the first player to use does not also have Squid Beakons. | ||
==''Splatoon''== | ==''Splatoon''== | ||
{{Infobox/Weapon | {{Infobox/Weapon | ||
| game = Splatoon | |game = Splatoon | ||
| category = Sub | |category = Sub | ||
|duration = ∞ | |duration = ∞ | ||
| ink = 90% | |ink = 90% | ||
}} | }} | ||
Squid Beakons are small devices placed at the user's feet that can be [[Super Jump]]ed to by allies. A Beakon is destroyed when the Super Jumping [[Inkling]] lands or when it is damaged by an enemy. One Inkling using Beakons can have up to three placed in the [[stage]] at one time; attempting to create a fourth will destroy the oldest of those currently active. | Squid Beakons are small devices placed at the user's feet that can be [[Super Jump]]ed to by allies. A Beakon is destroyed when the Super Jumping [[Inkling]] lands or when it is damaged by an enemy. One Inkling using Beakons can have up to three placed in the [[stage]] at one time; attempting to create a fourth will destroy the oldest of those currently active. | ||
=== Use === | ===Use=== | ||
*Put Beakons in places where they are less vulnerable to enemies, such as up high or behind obstacles. | * Put Beakons in places where they are less vulnerable to enemies, such as up high or behind obstacles. | ||
*[[Ink]] the area around the Beakon so an arriving ally can hide immediately after landing. | * [[Ink]] the area around the Beakon so an arriving ally can hide immediately after landing. | ||
*If Beakon is in a good spot, place a new one as soon as it is used. | * If Beakon is in a good spot, place a new one as soon as it is used. | ||
*Like | * Like {{Weapon|S|Sub|Sprinkler}}s, Beakons can be used as light shields in a pinch, taking some damage in place of the user. | ||
**Even when not used as shields, the attention drawn by an unguarded Beakon can be used to one's advantage for an ambush or escape. This is especially effective in [[Ranked Battle]]s, since preventing enemy movement is a greater concern. | ** Even when not used as shields, the attention drawn by an unguarded Beakon can be used to one's advantage for an ambush or escape. This is especially effective in [[Ranked Battle]]s, since preventing enemy movement is a greater concern. | ||
*Beakons can be used with the | * Beakons can be used with the {{Weapon|S|Main|Krak-On Splat Roller}} to attack an enemy on a ledge above the user. To do this, place a Beakon right next to their perch, Super Jump to it, then fling ink at them on the way down. | ||
*If a teammate is nearby a Beakon, | * If a teammate is nearby a Beakon, Super Jump to the teammate rather than the Beakon so it can be used when there is no teammate nearby. | ||
* Squid Beakons can be seen on {{GP}} by either team, allowing the player to find hidden Beakons or predict enemies' positions. | |||
* A Beakon may be bait; it would be wise to keep an eye on one's surroundings when destroying it. | |||
* Alternatively to destroying a Beakon, one can wait in their ink near it and splat an opponent when they land. However, this may simply waste time if the Beakon is never jumped to. | |||
===Sets=== | |||
{{Weapons/S Weapons|sub=Squid Beakon|collapsed=true}} | |||
=== | ===Squid Beakon destruction=== | ||
{{ | Destroying a Squid Beakon varies between [[weapon]]s: for instance, an {{Weapon|S|Main|Inkbrush}} can squish it with only 20 damage but it takes a {{Weapon|S|Main|Splattershot Pro}} 126 damage. | ||
* [[Shooter]]s and [[splatling]]s require the same amount of shots to destroy a Beakon as they do to splat an [[Inkling]]. | |||
* Blasters take one direct hit to destroy a Beakon, including those in the {{Weapon|S|Main|Rapid Blaster}} series, despite their low damage. Using indirect hits, Blasters need to do a total of 50 damage. Therefore, it takes one indirect shot for the regular {{Weapon|S|Main|Blaster}}, {{Weapon|S|Main|Range Blaster}}s, and {{Weapon|S|Main|Luna Blaster}}s and two indirect hits for the Rapid Blasters. | |||
* [[Rollers]] and brushes take approximately the same number of flings or flicks to destroy a Beakon as to splat an Inkling. All rollers and brushes can squish a Beakon in one hit. | |||
*[[Shooter]]s and [[ | * [[Chargers]], including the [[Bamboozler]]s, can destroy a Beakon with one fully charged shot or two uncharged shots. {{Weapon|S|Main|Squiffer}}s and {{Weapon|S|Main|Splat Charger}}s can destroy it with a half charge and {{Weapon|S|Main|E-liter 3K}}s can destroy it with a quarter charge. | ||
* | * [[Slosher]]s can destroy a Beakon in one direct slosh or two indirect sloshes. | ||
*[[Rollers]] and | |||
*[[Chargers]], including the [[Bamboozler]], can destroy a Beakon with one fully charged shot or two uncharged shots. | |||
*[[ | |||
Additional information: | Additional information: | ||
*Two indirect | * Two indirect {{Weapon|S|Sub|Burst Bomb}} hits will destroy a Beakon. | ||
*A | * A {{Weapon|S|Sub|Splash Wall}} placed on or very near the Beakon will destroy it. | ||
*A | * A {{Weapon|S|Sub|Sprinkler}} will destroy a Beakon in four drops. | ||
*Beakons are unaffected by standing in enemy [[ | * Beakons are unaffected by standing in enemy [[ink]]. | ||
<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/splatoon/comments/4h86my/how_to_kill_a_beakon/ {{RDT}} /u/Rose94 on Reddit: How to kill a beakon]</ref> | <ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/splatoon/comments/4h86my/how_to_kill_a_beakon/ {{RDT}} /u/Rose94 on Reddit: How to kill a beakon]</ref> | ||
=== Gallery === | ===Gallery=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Squid Beakon HQ.png|Squid Beakon | Squid Beakon HQ.png|Squid Beakon high-quality image. | ||
SquidBeakon2.png|The Squid Beakon in action at [[Blackbelly Skatepark]]. | SquidBeakon2.png|The Squid Beakon in action at [[Blackbelly Skatepark]]. | ||
SquidBeakon3.png|The Squid Beakon icon that indicates that a | SquidBeakon3.png|The Squid Beakon icon that indicates that a Beakon has been deployed by the player or a teammate. | ||
Million seller announcement artwork.jpg|Promo art with a Squid Beakon at the far right. | Million seller announcement artwork.jpg|Promo art with a Squid Beakon at the far right. | ||
Concept Art - Sub Weapons.png|Concept art of various [[ | Concept Art - Sub Weapons.png|Concept art of various [[sub weapon]]s, with the Squid Beakon at the lower left. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
{{clrns}} | {{clrns}} | ||
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==''Splatoon 2''== | ==''Splatoon 2''== | ||
{{Infobox/Weapon | {{Infobox/Weapon | ||
| game = Splatoon 2 | |game = Splatoon 2 | ||
| category = Sub | |category = Sub | ||
|duration = ∞ | |duration = ∞ | ||
| ink = 75% | |ink = 75% | ||
}} | }} | ||
The Squid Beakon returns in ''Splatoon 2''. | The Squid Beakon returns in ''Splatoon 2''. | ||
=== Version history === | ===Version history=== | ||
{| class="wikitable sitecolor-s2" | {| class="wikitable sitecolor-s2" | ||
! Version !! Adjustments | ! Version !! Adjustments | ||
|- | |- | ||
| '''{{Ver|S2|1.3.0}}''' || | | '''{{Ver|S2|1.3.0}}''' || | ||
*{{buff|Ink consumption|90%|75%}} | * {{buff|Ink consumption|90%|75%}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
| '''{{Ver|S2|1.4.0}}''' || | | '''{{Ver|S2|1.4.0}}''' || | ||
*{{buff|{{Ability|S2|Sub Power Up}} | * {{buff|{{Ability|S2|Sub Power Up}} applies the effects of {{Ability|S2|Quick Super Jump}}.}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
| '''{{Ver|S2|2.3.0}}''' || | | '''{{Ver|S2|2.3.0}}''' || | ||
*{{Buff|Made it so that the position of opponent players within the area of effect is displayed on all | * {{Buff|Made it so that the position of opponent players within the area of effect is displayed on all allies' turf maps.}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
| '''{{Ver|S2|3.0.0}}''' || | | '''{{Ver|S2|3.0.0}}''' || | ||
* {{Buff|Increased durability by roughly 20%.}} | * {{Buff|Increased durability by roughly 20%.}} | ||
* Due to the above fix, damage dealt by certain attacks has also changed. | * Due to the above fix, damage dealt by certain attacks has also changed. | ||
** {{Buff|Decreased damage dealt by Sting | ** {{Buff|Decreased damage dealt by {{Weapon|S2|Special|Sting Ray}}s by roughly 58%.}} | ||
** {{Buff|Decreased damage dealt by Ink | ** {{Buff|Decreased damage dealt by {{Weapon|S2|Special|Ink Storm}}s by roughly 67%.}} | ||
** {{Nerf|Increased damage dealt by Nozzlenose weapons by roughly 20%.}} | ** {{Nerf|Increased damage dealt by Nozzlenose weapons by roughly 20%.}} | ||
** {{Nerf|Increased damage dealt by Blaster weapons by roughly 20%.}} | ** {{Nerf|Increased damage dealt by Blaster weapons by roughly 20%.}} | ||
** {{Nerf|Increased damage dealt by vertical swing attacks with Roller weapons by roughly 20%.}} | ** {{Nerf|Increased damage dealt by vertical swing attacks with Roller weapons by roughly 20%.}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
| '''{{Ver|S2|4.2.0}}''' || | | '''{{Ver|S2|4.2.0}}''' || | ||
*{{buff|Each Squid Beakon can now be used twice when used by an ally who doesn't have a Squid Beakon equipped.}} | * {{buff|Each Squid Beakon can now be used twice when used by an ally who doesn't have a Squid Beakon equipped.}} | ||
**Number of uses left indicated by the number of circles on the Squid Beakon icon on the map or the number of lights on the Beakon itself. | ** Number of uses left indicated by the number of circles on the Squid Beakon icon on the map or the number of lights on the Beakon itself. | ||
|- | |- | ||
| '''{{Ver|S2|4.3.0}}''' || | | '''{{Ver|S2|4.3.0}}''' || | ||
* {{buff|Increased the effect of the {{Ability|S2|Ink Saver (Sub)}} gear ability.}} | * {{buff|Increased the effect of the {{Ability|S2|Ink Saver (Sub)}} gear ability.}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
| '''{{Ver|S2|4.7.0}}''' || | | '''{{Ver|S2|4.7.0}}''' || | ||
* {{buff|The benefits of the | * {{buff|The benefits of the Sub Power Up gear ability are now more likely to occur, even with fewer instances of the gear ability equipped.}} | ||
|} | |} | ||
===Sets=== | ===Sets=== | ||
{{Weapons/ | {{Weapons/S2 Weapons|sub=Squid Beakon|collapsed=true}} | ||
===Gallery=== | ===Gallery=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
S2 Squid Beakon Twitter SplatoonJP Image1.jpg|Promo | S2 Squid Beakon Twitter SplatoonJP Image1.jpg|Promo image. | ||
S2 Squid Beakon Twitter SplatoonJP Image2.jpg|[[Super Jump]] to Squid Beakon in [[Moray Towers]]. | S2 Squid Beakon Twitter SplatoonJP Image2.jpg|[[Super Jump]]ing to a Squid Beakon in [[Moray Towers]]. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
{{clrns}} | {{clrns}} | ||
== Quotes == | ==Quotes== | ||
{{Quotes}} | {{Quotes}} | ||
== Trivia == | ==Trivia== | ||
*Squid Beakons in | * Squid Beakons in {{S}} have the highest ink consumption of any [[sub weapon]]. | ||
*In Splatoon, only two specials can appear on weapons with Squid Beakon as their sub weapon, being the | * In ''Splatoon'', only two specials can appear on weapons with Squid Beakon as their sub weapon, being the {{Weapon|S|Special|Kraken}} and {{Weapon|S|Special|Killer Wail}}. | ||
*The Squid Beakon used to only be available with two [[weapon]]s, the {{Weapon|S|Main|Krak-On Splat Roller}} and the {{Weapon|S2|Main|Dapple Dualies}}, which made it the rarest | * The Squid Beakon used to only be available with two [[weapon]]s, the {{Weapon|S|Main|Krak-On Splat Roller}} and the {{Weapon|S2|Main|Dapple Dualies}}, which made it the rarest sub weapon at the launch of ''Splatoon'' and {{S2}}. | ||
*There are no [[Slosher (weapon class)| | * There are no [[Slosher (weapon class)|sloshers]] with the Squid Beakon as their [[sub weapon]]. | ||
*The name is a play on words between a beacon and a squid's beak. | * The name is a play on words between a 'beacon' and a 'squid's beak'. | ||
*The Squid Beakon resembles an [[Wikipedia: | * The Squid Beakon resembles an [[Wikipedia:Airport surveillance radar|airport surveillance radar]] mounted on a camera tripod. | ||
*When standing next to a Beakon, Inkling voice clips can be heard. This is often difficult to notice, however, due to the fact that multiplayer music may drown out the sounds. | * When standing next to a Beakon, Inkling voice clips can be heard. This is often difficult to notice, however, due to the fact that multiplayer music may drown out the sounds. | ||
**These voice clips are distorted versions of the Inkling voice clips that come from players. | ** These voice clips are distorted versions of the Inkling voice clips that come from players. | ||
*Beakons are used in many out of bounds glitches. This is done by putting a Beakon next to a moving wall in [[Rainmaker]] mode. Wait until the wall moves, then splat the Rainmaker next to the Beakon. Super | * Beakons are used in many out of bounds glitches. This is done by putting a Beakon next to a moving wall in [[Rainmaker]] mode. Wait until the wall moves, then splat the Rainmaker next to the Beakon. Super Jump to the Beakon and the player will clip into the wall. | ||
== Names in other languages == | ==Names in other languages== | ||
{{Foreignname | {{Foreignname | ||
|Jap=ジャンプビーコン | |Jap=ジャンプビーコン | ||
|JapR=Janpu Bīkon | |JapR=Janpu Bīkon | ||
|JapM=Jump Beacon | |JapM=Jump Beacon | ||
|Dut=Springschotel<br>Inktvisbaken<ref>[https://www.nintendo.nl/Games/Wii-U/Splatoon-892510.html#gameDetails {{NES}} From Splatoon's electronic manual on nintendo.nl]</ref> | |Dut=Springschotel<br>Inktvisbaken<ref>[https://www.nintendo.nl/Games/Wii-U/Splatoon-892510.html#gameDetails {{NES}} From ''Splatoon'''s electronic manual on nintendo.nl]</ref> | ||
|DutM=Jump dish<br>Squid beacon | |DutM=Jump dish<br>Squid beacon | ||
|FreA= | |FreA= | ||
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}} | }} | ||
== Notes == | ==Notes== | ||
{{note list}} | {{note list}} | ||
== References == | ==References== | ||
<references /> | <references/> | ||
{{Navbox/ | {{Navbox/S Weapons}} | ||
{{Navbox/ | {{Navbox/S2 Weapons}} |
Revision as of 09:18, 3 June 2019
The Squid Beakon is a sub weapon in Splatoon and Splatoon 2. They provide places to Super Jump to. A single player can have three Beakons in play at once. Beakons can be used up to two times if the first player to use does not also have Squid Beakons.
Splatoon
Squid Beakons are small devices placed at the user's feet that can be Super Jumped to by allies. A Beakon is destroyed when the Super Jumping Inkling lands or when it is damaged by an enemy. One Inkling using Beakons can have up to three placed in the stage at one time; attempting to create a fourth will destroy the oldest of those currently active.
Use
- Put Beakons in places where they are less vulnerable to enemies, such as up high or behind obstacles.
- Ink the area around the Beakon so an arriving ally can hide immediately after landing.
- If Beakon is in a good spot, place a new one as soon as it is used.
- Like Sprinklers, Beakons can be used as light shields in a pinch, taking some damage in place of the user.
- Even when not used as shields, the attention drawn by an unguarded Beakon can be used to one's advantage for an ambush or escape. This is especially effective in Ranked Battles, since preventing enemy movement is a greater concern.
- Beakons can be used with the Krak-On Splat Roller to attack an enemy on a ledge above the user. To do this, place a Beakon right next to their perch, Super Jump to it, then fling ink at them on the way down.
- If a teammate is nearby a Beakon, Super Jump to the teammate rather than the Beakon so it can be used when there is no teammate nearby.
- Squid Beakons can be seen on by either team, allowing the player to find hidden Beakons or predict enemies' positions.
- A Beakon may be bait; it would be wise to keep an eye on one's surroundings when destroying it.
- Alternatively to destroying a Beakon, one can wait in their ink near it and splat an opponent when they land. However, this may simply waste time if the Beakon is never jumped to.
Sets
Main | #ID | Sub | Special | Special Depletion | Level | Price | Class | Introduced | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Custom Dual Squelcher | 81 | Squid Beakon | Killer Wail | Light | 18 | 12800 | Shooter | 27 June 2015 | |
Custom E-liter 3K(NA)[a] Custom E-Litre 3K(EU/OC)[b] |
2031 | Squid Beakon | Kraken | Medium | 19 | 14200 | Charger | 17 June 2015 | |
Custom E-liter 3K Scope(NA)[a] Custom E-Litre 3K Scope(EU/OC)[b] |
2041 | Squid Beakon | Kraken | Medium | 20 | 22600 | Charger | 10 October 2015 | |
Krak-On Splat Roller | 1011 | Squid Beakon | Kraken | Medium | 7 | 3000 | Roller | 28 May 2015 (1.0.0) | |
Octobrush | 1110 | Squid Beakon | Kraken | Light | 12 | 8500 | Roller | 18 July 2015 | |
Sploosh-o-matic | 0 | Squid Beakon | Killer Wail | Light | 12 | 7500 | Shooter | 8 July 2015 |
Squid Beakon destruction
Destroying a Squid Beakon varies between weapons: for instance, an Inkbrush can squish it with only 20 damage but it takes a Splattershot Pro 126 damage.
- Shooters and splatlings require the same amount of shots to destroy a Beakon as they do to splat an Inkling.
- Blasters take one direct hit to destroy a Beakon, including those in the Rapid Blaster series, despite their low damage. Using indirect hits, Blasters need to do a total of 50 damage. Therefore, it takes one indirect shot for the regular Blaster, Range Blasters, and Luna Blasters and two indirect hits for the Rapid Blasters.
- Rollers and brushes take approximately the same number of flings or flicks to destroy a Beakon as to splat an Inkling. All rollers and brushes can squish a Beakon in one hit.
- Chargers, including the Bamboozlers, can destroy a Beakon with one fully charged shot or two uncharged shots. File:S Weapon Main Squiffer.png Squiffers and Splat Chargers can destroy it with a half charge and E-liter 3Ks can destroy it with a quarter charge.
- Sloshers can destroy a Beakon in one direct slosh or two indirect sloshes.
Additional information:
- Two indirect Burst Bomb hits will destroy a Beakon.
- A Splash Wall placed on or very near the Beakon will destroy it.
- A Sprinkler will destroy a Beakon in four drops.
- Beakons are unaffected by standing in enemy ink.
Gallery
-
Squid Beakon high-quality image.
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The Squid Beakon in action at Blackbelly Skatepark.
-
The Squid Beakon icon that indicates that a Beakon has been deployed by the player or a teammate.
-
Promo art with a Squid Beakon at the far right.
-
Concept art of various sub weapons, with the Squid Beakon at the lower left.
Splatoon 2
The Squid Beakon returns in Splatoon 2.
Version history
Version | Adjustments |
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1.3.0 |
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1.4.0 |
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2.3.0 |
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3.0.0 |
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4.2.0 |
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4.3.0 |
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4.7.0 |
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Sets
Main | #ID | Sub | Special | Special Points | Level | Price | Class | Introduced | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ballpoint Splatling Nouveau | 4031 | Squid Beakon | Ink Storm | 220p | 28 | 15800 | Splatling | 5 December 2018 (4.3.0) | |
Custom E-liter 4K | 2031 | Squid Beakon | Bubble Blower | 170p | 26 | 17300 | Charger | 14 October 2017 | |
Custom E-liter 4K Scope | 2041 | Squid Beakon | Bubble Blower | 170p | 30 | 29900 | Charger | 14 October 2017 | |
Dapple Dualies | 5000 | Squid Beakon | Suction-Bomb Launcher | 170p | 26 | 14700 | Dualie | 7 July 2017 (1.0.0) | |
Krak-On Splat Roller | 1011 | Squid Beakon | Baller | 170p | 12 | 9200 | Roller | 7 July 2017 (1.0.0) | |
Neo Sploosh-o-matic | 1 | Squid Beakon | Tenta Missiles | 170p | 18 | 12200 | Shooter | 10 March 2018 | |
Octobrush Nouveau | 1111 | Squid Beakon | Tenta Missiles | 170p | 15 | 9900 | Roller | 2 January 2018 | |
Tenta Brella | 6010 | Squid Beakon | Bubble Blower | 200p | 23 | 14200 | Brella | 30 September 2017 |
Gallery
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Promo image.
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Super Jumping to a Squid Beakon in Moray Towers.
Quotes
View the quotation page. |
Trivia
- Squid Beakons in Splatoon have the highest ink consumption of any sub weapon.
- In Splatoon, only two specials can appear on weapons with Squid Beakon as their sub weapon, being the Kraken and Killer Wail.
- The Squid Beakon used to only be available with two weapons, the Krak-On Splat Roller and the Dapple Dualies, which made it the rarest sub weapon at the launch of Splatoon and Splatoon 2.
- There are no sloshers with the Squid Beakon as their sub weapon.
- The name is a play on words between a 'beacon' and a 'squid's beak'.
- The Squid Beakon resembles an airport surveillance radar mounted on a camera tripod.
- When standing next to a Beakon, Inkling voice clips can be heard. This is often difficult to notice, however, due to the fact that multiplayer music may drown out the sounds.
- These voice clips are distorted versions of the Inkling voice clips that come from players.
- Beakons are used in many out of bounds glitches. This is done by putting a Beakon next to a moving wall in Rainmaker mode. Wait until the wall moves, then splat the Rainmaker next to the Beakon. Super Jump to the Beakon and the player will clip into the wall.