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[[File:Tri Stringer Render.png|thumb|360x360px| A promotional image for Splatoon 3 featuring an [[Octoling]] wielding the [[Tri-Stringer]], a weapon included in the Stringer class.]]
[[File:Tri Stringer Render.png|thumb|360x360px| A promotional image for {{S3}} featuring an [[Octoling]] wielding the [[Tri-Stringer]], a weapon in the Stringer class.]]


{{for|a similarly-named [[Boss Salmonid]] introduced in {{S2}}|Stinger}}
{{for|a similarly-named [[Boss Salmonid]] introduced in {{S2}}|Stinger}}
'''Stringers''' are one of the [[main weapon]] types in the [[Splatoon (series)|''Splatoon'' series]]. They were introduced in {{S3}}. Stringers can fire three strings of ink horizontally or vertically depending on whether they are fired while standing or jumping.
'''Stringers''' are one of the [[main weapon]] classes in the {{Ss}}.
 
Stringers are [[wikipedia:Bow and arrow|bow and arrow]]-like charging weapons that can fire spreads of three arcing ink projectiles in horizontal or vertical configurations.
 
Stringers were first introduced in {{S3}}.
 
==General mechanics==
 
Stringers have similarities to both charging weapon classes introduced before them. They possess increased range when charged with {{Button|ZR|Switch}}, while also increasing damage (with the potential for a one-hit splat) like [[charger]]s, but they also possess two levels of charge akin to [[splatling]]s.
 
When charging, range increases proportionally to the amount of charge, allowing the stringer user to more finely control where their arcing shots may land. However, damage is immediately increased by a flat amount when the first charging circle is filled, meaning stringers are not as beholden as chargers to a full charge for maximum lethality.
 
Stringers fire in a horizontal spread when grounded, but a user may additionally choose to fire vertically at any time by jumping with {{Button|B|Switch}} (or any other means of entering a midair state). Depending on charge level, this may narrow the horizontal spread of ink considerably, but can also increase lethality when targeting enemies.


==List of stringers==
==List of stringers==
''Note: The series are arranged by the order of their respective [[List of Tableturf Battle cards in Splatoon 3|Tableturf Battle cards]].''
<section begin=List of stringers/>
''Note: The series are arranged by their respective order in the weapon select screen with the Main filter.''
{| class="wikitable sitecolor-s3" width="100%"
{| class="wikitable sitecolor-s3" width="100%"
! rowspan="2" style="width: 9em;" | Series
! rowspan="2" style="width: 9em;" | Series
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! style="width: 3em;" | [[File:Splatoon 3 "3" icon.svg|x35px|link=Splatoon 3]]
! style="width: 3em;" | [[File:Splatoon 3 "3" icon.svg|x35px|link=Splatoon 3]]
|-
|-
| rowspan="1" style="text-align:center;" | {{Weapon|S3|Main|Tri-Stringer|64|icononly}}<br>'''Tri-Stringer'''
| rowspan="3" style="text-align:center;" | {{Weapon|S3|Main|Tri-Stringer|64|icononly}}<br>'''Tri-Stringer'''
| rowspan="1" | A stringer that has two levels of charge to unleash charged shots that briefly freeze before exploding, but cannot store its charge.
| rowspan="3" | The standard stringer, with long range but no charge hold. Reaching the first level of charge allows its shots to lodge themselves in terrain briefly before exploding.
| {{Weapon|S3|Main|Tri-Stringer|32|icononly}} [[Tri-Stringer]]
| {{Weapon|S3|Main|Tri-Stringer|32}}
| {{yea}}
|-
| {{Weapon|S3|Main|Inkline Tri-Stringer|32}}
| {{yea}}
|-
| {{Weapon|S3|Main|Order Stringer Replica|32}}
| {{yea}}
| {{yea}}
|-
|-
| rowspan="1" style="text-align:center;" | {{Weapon|S3|Main|REEF-LUX 450|64|icononly}}<br>'''REEF-LUX 450'''
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | {{Weapon|S3|Main|REEF-LUX 450|64|icononly}}<br>'''REEF-LUX 450'''
| rowspan="1" | A lightweight stringer that can store its charge, but cannot fire explosive shots. With tap shots it deals about the same damage as the Tri-Stringer but fully charged it deals more damage.
| rowspan="2" | A lightweight stringer that can store its charge, but cannot fire explosive shots. It charges quickly and does more damage than the Tri-Stringer, but it is lacking in range.
| {{Weapon|S3|Main|REEF-LUX 450|32|icononly}} [[REEF-LUX 450]]
| {{Weapon|S3|Main|REEF-LUX 450|32}}
| {{yea}}
|-
| {{Weapon|S3|Main|REEF-LUX 450 Deco|32}}
| {{yea}}
| {{yea}}
|}
<section end=List of stringers/>
===Special Stringers===
The following stringer(s) are only available outside of battles as part of other modes:
{| class="wikitable sitecolor-s3"
! rowspan="2" style="width: 7.5em;" |Weapon
! rowspan="2" |Description
! colspan="1" |Games
|-
! style="width: 3em;" |[[File:Splatoon 3 "3" icon.svg|x35px|link=Splatoon 3]]
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|{{Weapon|S3|Main|Grizzco Stringer|64|icononly}}<br>[[Grizzco Stringer]]
| A modified [[rare weapon]] based on the Tri-Stringer, only available in [[Salmon Run Next Wave]]. It possesses a greatly increased number of spread projectiles (nine to the three of other stringers), as well as the same delayed explosions of the Tri-Stringer's charged projectiles. It possesses extreme damage potential when all projectiles hit, although this can be difficult due to its extremely wide spread and irregularly-arranged reticles.
|{{yea}}
|-
| style="text-align:center;"|{{Weapon|S3|Main|Order Stringer Replica|64|icononly}}<br>[[Order Stringer]]
| A stringer similar to the [[Tri-Stringer]] only used in {{SO}} when equipping [[Shiver]]'s [[Palette]]. Upon successful completion of a run with this Palette equipped, the player will unlock the [[Order Stringer Replica]] for use in battles.
|{{yea}}
|}
|}


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* All styles: Stands in a crouched pose with their weapon angled down and their right hand readied.
* All styles: Stands in a crouched pose with their weapon angled down and their right hand readied.
Victory:
Victory:
* [[Emote#Start|Flip Out]] and [[Emote#Fresh Season 2023|Reppin' Inkopolis]]: Jumping into the air while shooting the weapon downwards twice, then lands kneeling and pulls its string back while aiming into the distance.
* [[Emote#Start|Flip Out]]: Jumping into the air while shooting the weapon downwards twice, then lands kneeling and pulls its string back while aiming into the distance.
* [[Reppin' Inkopolis]]: Twirls the weapon around before pulling the string back and aiming into the distance while standing. (Added in Version 7.0.0. Versions prior used the same animation as Flip Out.)
* [[The Square Show-Off]]: Throws the weapon in the air, spins with it after catching it, and pulling the string back while kneeling with their back turned the camera.


==Quotes==
==Quotes==
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==Gallery==
==Gallery==
{{More imagess|Add videos.}}<gallery>
{{More images|Add videos.}}<gallery>
File:Inkling Holding Tri-Stringer.png| A promo image for ''Splatoon 3'' featuring the Tri-Stringer
File:Inkling Holding Tri-Stringer.png|A promo image for ''Splatoon 3'' featuring the Tri-Stringer.
File:S3 Flip Out Tri-Stringer.png|An image of an Inkling doing the Flip Out emote with the Tri-Stringer after winning a battle.
File:S3 Icon Stringer.png|Art of the Stringer weapon class icon in ''Splatoon 3''.
File:S3 first twitter preview - bow.jpg|An Inkling holding the Tri-Stringer
S3 first twitter preview - bow 2.jpg|An Inkling shooting a Tri-stringer.
S3 Purple Team Unnamed Bow Weapon.png|An Inkling aiming a Tri-stringer.
File:S3 Unnamed Bow Weapon Charging.jpg|The Tri-Stringer charging its shot
File:Splatoon 3 team on Spawner Drones.png|The Inkling furthest to the left is holding the Tri-Stringer.
File:S3 key art.jpg|Key art with the Tri-Stringer
File:S3 Inkling Tri-Stringer Render.png|Render of an Inkling with the Tri-Stringer
File:Tri Stringer Render.png|An [[Octoling]] using the Tri-Stringer
File:S3 Rock vs. Paper. vs. Scissors Gear.jpg|The Tri-Stringer being held by the Inkling on the right
File:S3 Splatfest Power vs. Wisdom vs. Courage promotional image.jpg|The Tri-Stringer on the left, representing team Wisdom in the [[Power vs. Wisdom vs. Courage]] [[Splatfest]].
</gallery>
 
=== SplatNet 3 icons ===
<gallery>
S3 Weapon Main Tri-Stringer.png|[[Tri-Stringer]]
S3 Weapon Main Inkline Tri-Stringer.png|[[Inkline Tri-Stringer]]
S3 Weapon Main REEF-LUX 450.png|[[REEF-LUX 450]]
S3 Weapon Main REEF-LUX 450 Deco.png|[[REEF-LUX 450 Deco]]
</gallery>
 
=== 2D icons ===
<gallery>
S3 Weapon Main Tri-Stringer 2D Current.png|[[Tri-Stringer]]
S3 Weapon Main Inkline Tri-Stringer 2D Current.png|[[Inkline Tri-Stringer]]
S3 Weapon Main REEF-LUX 450 2D Current.png|[[REEF-LUX 450]]
S3 Weapon Main REEF-LUX 450 Deco 2D Current.png|[[REEF-LUX 450 Deco]]
</gallery>
</gallery>


===Promotional renders for ''Splatoon 3''===
===Promotional renders for ''Splatoon 3''===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:S3 Tri-Stringer Promotional 3D Render.jpg|[[Tri-Stringer]]
S3 Tri-Stringer Promotional 3D Render.jpg|[[Tri-Stringer]]
File:S3 REEF-LUX 450 Promotional 3D Render.jpg|[[REEF-LUX 450]]
S3 Inkline Tri-Stringer Promotional 3D Render.jpg|[[Inkline Tri-Stringer]]
S3 REEF-LUX 450 Promotional 3D Render.jpg|[[REEF-LUX 450]]
S3 REEF-LUX 450 Deco Promotional 3D Render.jpg|[[REEF-LUX 450 Deco]]
</gallery>
</gallery>


===[[Tableturf Battle]] cards for ''Splatoon 3''===
===[[Tableturf Battle]] cards for ''Splatoon 3''===
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:S3 Tableturf Card Tri-Stringer.png|[[Tri-Stringer]]
File:S3 Tableturf Battle card Tri-Stringer.png|[[Tri-Stringer]]
File:S3 Tableturf Card REEF-LUX 450.png|[[REEF-LUX 450]]
File:S3 Tableturf Battle card Inkline Tri-Stringer.png|[[Inkline Tri-Stringer]]
File:S3 Tableturf Battle card REEF-LUX 450.png|[[REEF-LUX 450]]  
File:S3 Tableturf Battle card REEF-LUX 450 Deco.png|[[REEF-LUX 450 Deco]]
</gallery>
 
===Videos===
<gallery widths="320" heights="180">
S3 Gameplay Clip Switch OLED Announcement Trailer.mp4|Early footage of the Tri-Stringer being used in ''[[Splatoon 3]]'' gameplay. ([[:File:S3 Gameplay Clip Switch OLED Announcement Trailer.mp4|<small>link to file</small>]])
S3 About videos 03 - Tri-Stringer.mp4|Inkling with the Tri-Stringer shoots strings of ink. ([[:File:S3 About videos 03 - Tri-Stringer.mp4|<small>link to file</small>]])
</gallery>
<gallery widths="320" heights="180">
S3 Tri-Stringer model rotating.mp4|Tri-Stringer model rotating ([[:File:S3 Tri-Stringer model rotating.mp4|<small>link to file</small>]])
S3 Inkline Tri-Stringer model rotating.mp4|Model of the Inkline Tri-Stringer rotating ([[:File:S3 Inkline Tri-Stringer model rotating.mp4|Link to file]])
S3 REEF-LUX 450 model rotating.mp4|Model of the REEF-LUX 450 rotating ([[:File:S3 REEF-LUX 450 model rotating.mp4|<small>link to file</small>]])
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Stringers have a currently unused feature that traces the path that their projectiles will take while they charge.
* Stringers have a currently [[Unused content in Splatoon 3|unused feature]] that traces the path that their projectiles will take while they charge.
* In the English translation of the game, both weapons in the stringer class have a hyphen in their name.
* As of [[Fresh Season 2024]], the Stringer class is tied with the [[Splatana]] class for having the least number of weapons in it, with only 5.
* Stringers, along with the Splatanas, are the only weapon class to not have a hero weapon or hero replica weapon type.


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
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|DutM=Drawer
|DutM=Drawer
|Fre=Transperceur
|Fre=Transperceur
|FreM=Penetrator
|FreM=Piercer
|Ger=Stringer
|Ger=Stringer
|GerM=Stringer
|GerM=Stringer
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|Rus=Тетиватор
|Rus=Тетиватор
|RusR=Tetivator
|RusR=Tetivator
|RusM=Stringator
|RusM=Bowstringator
|Spa=Arcromatizador
|Spa=Arcromatizador
|SpaM=Bow-chromatizer, from ''arco'' ("bow") + cromatizador (*chromatizer")
|SpaM=Bow-chromatizer, from ''arco'' ("bow") + cromatizador ("chromatizer")
|ChiS=猎鱼弓
|ChiS=猎鱼弓
|ChiSR=lièyúgōng (Mandarin)
|ChiSR=lièyúgōng (Mandarin)

Revision as of 19:11, 17 April 2024

File:Tri Stringer Render.png
A promotional image for Splatoon 3 featuring an Octoling wielding the Tri-Stringer, a weapon in the Stringer class.
For a similarly-named Boss Salmonid introduced in Splatoon 2, see Stinger.

Stringers are one of the main weapon classes in the Splatoon series.

Stringers are bow and arrow-like charging weapons that can fire spreads of three arcing ink projectiles in horizontal or vertical configurations.

Stringers were first introduced in Splatoon 3.

General mechanics

Stringers have similarities to both charging weapon classes introduced before them. They possess increased range when charged with , while also increasing damage (with the potential for a one-hit splat) like chargers, but they also possess two levels of charge akin to splatlings.

When charging, range increases proportionally to the amount of charge, allowing the stringer user to more finely control where their arcing shots may land. However, damage is immediately increased by a flat amount when the first charging circle is filled, meaning stringers are not as beholden as chargers to a full charge for maximum lethality.

Stringers fire in a horizontal spread when grounded, but a user may additionally choose to fire vertically at any time by jumping with (or any other means of entering a midair state). Depending on charge level, this may narrow the horizontal spread of ink considerably, but can also increase lethality when targeting enemies.

List of stringers

Note: The series are arranged by their respective order in the weapon select screen with the Main filter.

Series Description Variants Games
Splatoon 3 "3" icon.svg
S3 Weapon Main Tri-Stringer.png
Tri-Stringer 		The standard stringer, with long range but no charge hold. Reaching the first level of charge allows its shots to lodge themselves in terrain briefly before exploding. S3 Weapon Main Tri-Stringer.png Tri-Stringer ✓
S3 Weapon Main Inkline Tri-Stringer.png Inkline Tri-Stringer ✓
S3 Weapon Main Order Stringer Replica.png Order Stringer Replica ✓
S3 Weapon Main REEF-LUX 450.png
REEF-LUX 450 		A lightweight stringer that can store its charge, but cannot fire explosive shots. It charges quickly and does more damage than the Tri-Stringer, but it is lacking in range. S3 Weapon Main REEF-LUX 450.png REEF-LUX 450 ✓
S3 Weapon Main REEF-LUX 450 Deco.png REEF-LUX 450 Deco ✓

Special Stringers

The following stringer(s) are only available outside of battles as part of other modes:

Weapon Description Games
Splatoon 3 "3" icon.svg
S3 Weapon Main Grizzco Stringer.png
Grizzco Stringer 		A modified rare weapon based on the Tri-Stringer, only available in Salmon Run Next Wave. It possesses a greatly increased number of spread projectiles (nine to the three of other stringers), as well as the same delayed explosions of the Tri-Stringer's charged projectiles. It possesses extreme damage potential when all projectiles hit, although this can be difficult due to its extremely wide spread and irregularly-arranged reticles. ✓
S3 Weapon Main Order Stringer Replica.png
Order Stringer 		A stringer similar to the Tri-Stringer only used in Side Order when equipping Shiver's Palette. Upon successful completion of a run with this Palette equipped, the player will unlock the Order Stringer Replica for use in battles. ✓

Sets

Stringers in Splatoon 3
Main #ID Sub Special Special Points Level Price Class Introduced​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
S3 Weapon Main Inkline Tri-Stringer 2D Current.png Inkline Tri-Stringer 7011 S3 Weapon Sub Sprinkler Flat.png Sprinkler S3 Weapon Special Super Chump.png Super Chump 190p 11 Sheldon License 1 S3 Icon Stringer.png Stringer Version 5.0.0 (Drizzle Season 2023)​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
S3 Weapon Main Order Stringer Replica 2D Current.png Order Stringer Replica 7015 S3 Weapon Sub Toxic Mist Flat.png Toxic Mist S3 Weapon Special Killer Wail 5.1.png Killer Wail 5.1 190p 1 S3 Icon Stringer.png Stringer Version 7.0.0 (Side Order)​​​​​​​​​
S3 Weapon Main REEF-LUX 450 2D Current.png REEF-LUX 450 7020 S3 Weapon Sub Curling Bomb Flat.png Curling Bomb S3 Weapon Special Tenta Missiles.png Tenta Missiles 210p 10 Sheldon License 1 S3 Icon Stringer.png Stringer Version 1.0.0 (Drizzle Season 2022)
S3 Weapon Main REEF-LUX 450 Deco 2D Current.png REEF-LUX 450 Deco 7021 S3 Weapon Sub Splash Wall Flat.png Splash Wall S3 Weapon Special Reefslider.png Reefslider 200p 12 Sheldon License 1 S3 Icon Stringer.png Stringer Version 6.0.0 (Chill Season 2023)​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
S3 Weapon Main Tri-Stringer 2D Current.png Tri-Stringer 7010 S3 Weapon Sub Toxic Mist Flat.png Toxic Mist S3 Weapon Special Killer Wail 5.1.png Killer Wail 5.1 190p 4 Sheldon License 1 S3 Icon Stringer.png Stringer Version 1.0.0 (Drizzle Season 2022)​​​​​

Animations

Spawner pose for Tri-Stringer as shown in the Splatoon 3 announcement video.

Splatoon 3

Spawner pose:

  • All styles: Stands in a crouched pose with their weapon angled down and their right hand readied.

Victory:

  • Flip Out: Jumping into the air while shooting the weapon downwards twice, then lands kneeling and pulls its string back while aiming into the distance.
  • Reppin' Inkopolis: Twirls the weapon around before pulling the string back and aiming into the distance while standing. (Added in Version 7.0.0. Versions prior used the same animation as Flip Out.)
  • The Square Show-Off: Throws the weapon in the air, spins with it after catching it, and pulling the string back while kneeling with their back turned the camera.

Quotes

“ We've obtained imagery of a new class of weapon known as the stringer. It seems stringers can fire ink horizontally or vertically depending on whether they are fired while standing or jumping. Either way, a simple press of ZR is all it takes to start splatting. ”
— @SplatoonNA[1]

Gallery

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  • A promo image for Splatoon 3 featuring the Tri-Stringer.

    A promo image for Splatoon 3 featuring the Tri-Stringer.

  • An image of an Inkling doing the Flip Out emote with the Tri-Stringer after winning a battle.

    An image of an Inkling doing the Flip Out emote with the Tri-Stringer after winning a battle.

  • Art of the Stringer weapon class icon in Splatoon 3.

    Art of the Stringer weapon class icon in Splatoon 3.

  • An Inkling holding the Tri-Stringer

    An Inkling holding the Tri-Stringer

  • An Inkling shooting a Tri-stringer.

    An Inkling shooting a Tri-stringer.

  • An Inkling aiming a Tri-stringer.

    An Inkling aiming a Tri-stringer.

  • The Tri-Stringer charging its shot

    The Tri-Stringer charging its shot

  • The Inkling furthest to the left is holding the Tri-Stringer.

    The Inkling furthest to the left is holding the Tri-Stringer.

  • Key art with the Tri-Stringer

    Key art with the Tri-Stringer

  • Render of an Inkling with the Tri-Stringer

    Render of an Inkling with the Tri-Stringer

  • File:Tri Stringer Render.png

    An Octoling using the Tri-Stringer

  • The Tri-Stringer being held by the Inkling on the right

    The Tri-Stringer being held by the Inkling on the right

  • The Tri-Stringer on the left, representing team Wisdom in the Power vs. Wisdom vs. Courage Splatfest.

    The Tri-Stringer on the left, representing team Wisdom in the Power vs. Wisdom vs. Courage Splatfest.

SplatNet 3 icons

2D icons

Promotional renders for Splatoon 3

Tableturf Battle cards for Splatoon 3

Videos

Trivia

  • Stringers have a currently unused feature that traces the path that their projectiles will take while they charge.
  • In the English translation of the game, both weapons in the stringer class have a hyphen in their name.
  • As of Fresh Season 2024, the Stringer class is tied with the Splatana class for having the least number of weapons in it, with only 5.
  • Stringers, along with the Splatanas, are the only weapon class to not have a hero weapon or hero replica weapon type.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese ストリンガー
sutoringā		 Stringer
Netherlands Dutch Spanner Drawer
CanadaFrance French Transperceur Piercer
Germany German Stringer Stringer
Italy Italian Calamarco From calamaro ("squid") + arco ("bow")
Russia Russian Тетиватор
Tetivator		 Bowstringator
SpainMexico Spanish Arcromatizador Bow-chromatizer, from arco ("bow") + cromatizador ("chromatizer")
China Chinese (Simplified) 猎鱼弓
lièyúgōng (Mandarin)		 Fishing bow
Hong Kong Chinese (Traditional) 獵魚弓
lièyúgōng (Mandarin)		 Fishing bow
South Korea Korean 스트링거
seuteuringgeo		 Stringer
Portugal Portuguese Stringer Same as English
Firing ink horizontally Firing ink vertically
Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese ヨコ射ち
yoko uchi		 Firing horizontally
Netherlands Dutch Horizontaal schot Horizontal shot
Russia Russian Выстрел по горизонтали
Vystrel po gorizontali		 Horizontal shot
Hong Kong Chinese (Traditional) 橫射
héngshè (Mandarin)		 -
Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese タテ射ち
tate uchi		 Firing vertically
Netherlands Dutch Verticaal schot Vertical shot
Russia Russian Выстрел по вертикали
Vystrel po vertikali		 Vertical shot
Hong Kong Chinese (Traditional) 縱射
zòngshè (Mandarin)		 -

References

  1. ↑ Twitter @SplatoonNA on Twitter
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