Tri-Stringer
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The Tri-Stringer is an upcoming main weapon in Splatoon 3.
Splatoon 3
| Basic information | |
|---|---|
| Category | Main |
| Class |  Stringer
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| Sub |  Toxic Mist
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| Special |  Killer Wail 5.1
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| Special points | 200p |
| Range | |
| Charge speed | |
| Mobility | |
| Obtainable at | |
| Level | 4 |
The Tri-Stringer was initially shown in the announcement trailer for Splatoon 3 on 18 February 2021.[1] Its name was revealed on 22 April 2022.[2]
Description
The Tri-Stringer resembles a bow and arrow or a miniature ballista, but made out of parts of a fishing rod, including a reel and string. When the Tri-Stringer is fired, it launches three vertical projectiles of ink while jumping. The Tri-Stringer seems to be able to shoot horizontally, but only when standing, similar to the roller. The Tri-Stringer also seems to be able to charge up its shot before firing and can store it while submerged in ink, similar to chargers, and allows the wielder to quickly strafe back and forth in humanoid form while holding a charge, much like a splatling. It is also seen with a charge animation similar to a charger's. To fire the weapon, the user pulls back on the string, which changes color depending on the user's ink, and then lets go of it after a short period of time. [3] Depending if the weapon has been charged, the Tri-Stringer will shoot one to three projectiles that resemble dynamite if charged, which will explode after a few seconds. The ink tanks on the weapon and the bowstring seem to light up for a short period after being fired. It seems as if all three “arrows” hit your opponent, it splats instantly. The middle projectile of a fully-charged Tri-Stringer shot will stick to any surface it hits for just under a second, appearing as small lump of ink that gradually glows brighter, and will then explode dealing AoE damage and inking in a short range.
Quotes
| “ | Behold! We've captured footage of a stringer type weapon. This is the Tri-Stringer, which can fire in three directions simultaneously and unleash charged shots that briefly freeze before exploding. Our lab is hoping to obtain one of these for further |
” | — @SplatoonNA[2]
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Gallery
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A promotional render
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The Tri-Stringer.
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The Tri-Stringer being fired while jumping.
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The Tri-Stringer being fired by an Inkling jumping on a grate.
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The Tri-Stringer charging its shot.
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An Inkling holding the Tri-Stringer.
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Key art with the Tri-Stringer
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icon with the Tri-Stringer
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Horizontal key art with the Tri-Stringer
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Render of an Inkling with the Tri-Stringer on transparent background
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An Octoling using the Tri-Stringer.
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Footage of the Tri-Stringer being used in Splatoon 3 gameplay. (link to file)
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Tri-Stringer model rotating (link to file)
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Inkling with the Tri-Stringer shoots strings of ink. (link to file)
Trivia
- The Tri-Stringer was originally shown in prerelease footage to have Splat Bombs and the Trizooka as its kit before it was changed to Toxic Mist and the Killer Wail 5.1.
