Autobomb

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Autobomb
S2 Weapon Sub Autobomb.png
Category Sub
Class
Sub
Special
Special points
Special depletion
Range
Damage
Impact
Fire rate
Charge speed
Ink speed
Mobility
Durability
Handling
Level
Cost
Requirement Specifications
Weight
Base damage 30 (Splash)
180 (Direct hit)
Base duration 2.5 seconds
Ink consumption 55%
Base range
Rate of fire
Muzzle velocity
Base accuracy
MPU effect
SPU effect
SPU effect
Other variant

The Autobomb is a sub weapon in Splatoon 2 and Splatoon 3. It is a bomb that automatically seeks enemies out to explode near them.

Appearance

The Autobomb is shaped like a submarine with legs. The main part of the bomb is white with multiple rivets along the edges and two black screws that look a bit like eyes. On top of the Autobomb is a raised section with a windshield-like sensor, both of which change color to match the user's ink. The sensor lights up when the bomb is about to explode. On the back is a propeller that changes color to match the user's ink. The legs are dark gray and attached to the body's sides, and the "feet" change color to match the user's ink. The Autobombs used by Agent 4 in Octo Canyon are black and white with a blue raised section and sensor. The "toes" are gold-colored.

Splatoon 2

Autobombs are comparable to Seekers from Splatoon. Unlike Seekers, however, they are thrown and do not roll on the ground, do not leave a trail of ink and can freely change direction. Once thrown, Autobombs seek out any enemy players in the vicinity, indicated by the circle which appears once the Autobomb has landed, and automatically move towards them for quite a long time. Once the Autobomb reaches a player or travels far enough without reaching the player, it explodes. If thrown and no enemies are in range, the Autobomb automatically explodes where it was thrown, similar to a Suction Bomb.

Due to the fact that the Autobomb walks towards nearby opponents, it can be used to locate hiding enemies. The Autobomb is small, does not spread ink, and is able to walk in enemy ink unaffected, so it can sneak up on opponents more effectively than a player can. However, it continuously makes noise while traveling toward the player it's tracking, similar to a Seeker.

Sub Power Up increases throwing range and air travel velocity for the Autobomb.

Octo Expansion

Version history

Version Adjustments
2.0.0
  • — Slightly increased the volume of the pre-detonation effects.
3.2.0
  • ▲ Ink consumption: 70 → 55
  • ▼ Decreased maximum target tracking time by 1.5 seconds.
  • ▼ Decreased damage radius when exploding by roughly 7%.
4.3.0
  • ▲ Decreased time after use for the Autobomb to start walking in the direction of its target by roughly 20/60 of a second.
4.5.0
  • ▲ Decreased time before ink recovery starts after use by roughly 15/60 of a second.
4.9.0
  • ▲ Increased the explosion's maximum damage from 150.0 to 180.0.

Quotes

“ An enemy-seeking bomb.

It scans the area it lands in and walks towards any enemy it detects.

Once it gets close enough to its target, it stops and explodes.

”
— Splatoon 2 Sub & Special Guide
“ This new sub weapon is the Autobomb. As its name implies, once thrown, it will automatically start walking toward a nearby opponent. When it approaches the opponent, it stops and goes KERSPLAT! ”

Sets

Weapons with Autobomb in Splatoon 2
Main #ID Sub Special Special Points Level Price Class
S2 Weapon Main Carbon Roller.png Carbon Roller 1000 S2 Weapon Sub Autobomb.png Autobomb S2 Weapon Special Ink Storm.png Ink Storm 160p 7 Cash 6200 Roller
S2 Weapon Main Custom Blaster.png Custom Blaster 211 S2 Weapon Sub Autobomb.png Autobomb S2 Weapon Special Inkjet.png Inkjet 190p 27 Cash 15300 Shooter
S2 Weapon Main Custom Splattershot Jr..png Custom Splattershot Jr. 11 S2 Weapon Sub Autobomb.png Autobomb S2 Weapon Special Ink Storm.png Ink Storm 160p 4 Cash 1900 Shooter
S2 Weapon Main Dark Tetra Dualies.png Dark Tetra Dualies 5040 S2 Weapon Sub Autobomb.png Autobomb S2 Weapon Special Splashdown.png Splashdown 190p 14 Cash 10700 Dualie
S2 Weapon Main Herobrush Replica.png Herobrush Replica 1113 S2 Weapon Sub Autobomb.png Autobomb S2 Weapon Special Inkjet.png Inkjet 170p 10 Cash 9400 Roller
S2 Weapon Main Hydra Splatling.png Hydra Splatling 4020 S2 Weapon Sub Autobomb.png Autobomb S2 Weapon Special Splashdown.png Splashdown 170p 27 Cash 18500 Splatling
S2 Weapon Main N-ZAP '89.png N-ZAP '89 61 S2 Weapon Sub Autobomb.png Autobomb S2 Weapon Special Tenta Missiles.png Tenta Missiles 180p 11 Cash 8800 Shooter
S2 Weapon Main New Squiffer.png New Squiffer 2001 S2 Weapon Sub Autobomb.png Autobomb S2 Weapon Special Baller.png Baller 180p 17 Cash 11000 Charger
S2 Weapon Main Octobrush.png Octobrush 1110 S2 Weapon Sub Autobomb.png Autobomb S2 Weapon Special Inkjet.png Inkjet 170p 10 Cash 8200 Roller
S2 Weapon Main Sloshing Machine.png Sloshing Machine 3020 S2 Weapon Sub Autobomb.png Autobomb S2 Weapon Special Sting Ray.png Sting Ray 190p 13 Cash 12600 Slosher
S2 Weapon Main Sorella Brella.png Sorella Brella 6001 S2 Weapon Sub Autobomb.png Autobomb S2 Weapon Special Splat-Bomb Launcher.png Splat-Bomb Launcher 200p 15 Cash 12000 Brella

Gallery

  • Official rendering of the Autobomb.

    Official rendering of the Autobomb.

  • Four Autobombs.

    Four Autobombs.

  • An Autobomb with two enemy Inklings nearby.

    An Autobomb with two enemy Inklings nearby.

  • An Autobomb with some birds flying away from it.

    An Autobomb with some birds flying away from it.

  • Autobomb in Octo Canyon.

    Autobomb in Octo Canyon.

  • Autobomb Mem cake.

    Autobomb Mem cake.

  • Autobomb mini figurine by Sun Art

    Autobomb mini figurine by Sun Art

Splatoon 3

Autobomb

Autobomb

Category Sub
Class
Sub
Special
Special points
Special depletion
Range
Damage
Impact
Fire rate
Charge speed
Ink speed
Mobility
Durability
Handling
Level
Cost
Requirement Specifications
Weight
Base damage 30 (Splash)
180 (Direct hit)
Base duration 2.5 seconds
Ink consumption 55%
Base range
Rate of fire
Muzzle velocity
Base accuracy
MPU effect
SPU effect
SPU effect
Other variant

Autobombs return in Splatoon 3, looking identical to how they did in the previous game.

Version history

Version Adjustments
Base Game
  • ▼ Reduced the radius at which the blast can deal maximum damage to an opponent by roughly 12%: 32.5 units → 28.5 units[2]

Quotes

“ A bomb that automatically seeks out opponents. It will search for opponents in the area that you throw it, and if it finds one, it will automatically start walking toward them. When it approaches an opponent, it stops and explodes. ”
— In-game description

Sets

Weapons with Autobomb in Splatoon 3
Main #ID Sub Special Special Points Level Price Class
S3 Weapon Main Bamboozler 14 Mk I Flat.png Bamboozler 14 Mk I 2050 S3 Weapon Sub Autobomb Flat.png Autobomb S3 Weapon Special Killer Wail 5.1.png Killer Wail 5.1 200p 23 Sheldon License 1 S3 Icon Charger.png Charger
S3 Weapon Main Blaster Flat.png Blaster 210 S3 Weapon Sub Autobomb Flat.png Autobomb S3 Weapon Special Big Bubbler.png Big Bubbler 180p 3 Sheldon License 1 S3 Icon Blaster.png Blaster
S3 Weapon Main Carbon Roller Flat.png Carbon Roller 1000 S3 Weapon Sub Autobomb Flat.png Autobomb S3 Weapon Special Zipcaster.png Zipcaster 180p 6 Sheldon License 1 S3 Icon Roller.png Roller
S3 Weapon Main Dark Tetra Dualies Flat.png Dark Tetra Dualies 5040 S3 Weapon Sub Autobomb Flat.png Autobomb S3 Weapon Special Reefslider.png Reefslider 200p 17 Sheldon License 1 S3 Icon Dualie.png Dualie
S3 Weapon Main Hydra Splatling Flat.png Hydra Splatling 4020 S3 Weapon Sub Autobomb Flat.png Autobomb S3 Weapon Special Booyah Bomb.png Booyah Bomb 190p 20 Sheldon License 1 S3 Icon Splatling.png Splatling
S3 Weapon Main N-ZAP '89 Flat.png N-ZAP '89 61 S3 Weapon Sub Autobomb Flat.png Autobomb S3 Weapon Special Super Chump.png Super Chump 180p 11 Sheldon License 1 S3 Icon Shooter.png Shooter

Gallery

  • Promotional image

    Promotional image

Strategy

For competitive tips about the Autobomb

Click to view the strategy for Autobomb. View the strategy page.

Trivia

  • Despite never going under ink, the Autobomb is designed to look like a small submarine or submersible with a propeller guard.
    • The Squid Research Lab later revealed it was based on the design of the Shinkai 6500, a submersible used by JAMSTEC, which was featured as a background element in C11 Abracadabra Station.
  • The Custom Splattershot Jr.'s large ink tank can be used to throw out two Autobombs in quick succession without the need of Ink Saver (Sub). There is a way to throw four Autobombs in quick succession without submerging in ink to refill. To do this, throw two Autobombs, activate the Ink Storm, then throw out two more Autobombs with the freshly recovered ink.
  • No Autobomb sets have Ink Armor, Bubble Blower, or Ultra Stamp as their special weapon.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese ロボットボム
robotto bomu		 Robot bomb
Netherlands Dutch Robobom Robo bomb
Canada and France French Bombe robot Robot bomb
Germany German Robo-Bombe Robo Bomb
Italy Italian Robobomba Robo bomb
Russia Russian Робобомб
Robobomb		 Robo bomb
Spain Spanish Robobomba Robo bomb
China Chinese (Simplified) 机器人炸弹
jīqìrén zhàdàn (Mandarin)		 Robot Bomb
Hong Kong Chinese (Traditional) 機器人炸彈
jīqìrén zhàdàn (Mandarin)		 Robot Bomb
South Korea Korean 로봇 밤
lobos bam		 Same as Japanese name

References

  1. ↑ Squid Research Lab Live from Squid Research Lab: The Autobomb
  2. ↑ https://leanny.github.io/splat3/parameters.html


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