Baller

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The Baller is a special weapon in Splatoon 2. It puts the user into a Inkling/Octoling-sized hamster ball that protects them and can explode on command.

Appearance

The Baller is a transparent sphere that is just large enough to encase an Inkling or Octoling. There are two white strips of tape encircling the Baller that are ripped off when it takes enough damage. A small reservoir of the user's ink rests in the bottom of the Baller.

Splatoon 2

Baller

Baller

Category Special
Class
Sub
Special
Special points
Special depletion
Range
Damage
Impact
Fire rate
Charge speed
Ink speed
Mobility
Durability
400 / 100
Handling
Level
Cost
Requirement Specifications
Weight
Base damage 50 (contact)
55 (splash)
180 (direct hit)
Base duration 6s (automatic detonation)
Ink consumption
Base range
Rate of fire
Muzzle velocity
Base accuracy
MPU effect
SPU effect
SPU effect
Other variant

When using the special, an Inkling or Octoling enters the Baller. This allows them to move quickly and blocks incoming damage taken while inking the ground as they move, and also allows them to roll up walls. If is held while in the bubble, or after a set time, the Baller explodes, covering the surrounding area in ink. The Baller being inked results in it shrinking, eventually disappearing, instead of the player using it taking damage. The Baller works similar to Splash Wall in matters of destructive bombs. They explode immediately upon touching it, which can be disastrous for teammates nearby.

It appears in three Octo Expansion Stations:

Special Power Up

Main article: Special Power Up

Wearing Special Power Up with Baller increases its durability and explosion radius. The following table shows the HP increase percentage for Baller when stacking the ability.

Abilities Change
None 0%
Main: 0, Sub: 1 S2 Ability Special Power Up.png 4.8%
Main: 0, Sub: 2 S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png 9.4%
Main: 0, Sub: 3 S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png 13.8%
Main: 1, Sub: 0 S2 Ability Special Power Up.png 15.2%
Main: 0, Sub: 4 S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png 17.9%
Main: 1, Sub: 1 S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png 19.2%
Main: 0, Sub: 5 S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png 21.7%
Main: 1, Sub: 2 S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png 22.9%
Main: 0, Sub: 6 S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png 25.3%
Main: 1, Sub: 3 S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png 26.5%
Main: 2, Sub: 0 S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png 27.6%
Main: 0, Sub: 7 S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png 28.7%
Main: 1, Sub: 4 S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png 29.8%
Main: 2, Sub: 1 S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png 30.8%
Main: 0, Sub: 8 S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png 31.8%
Main: 1, Sub: 5 S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png 32.8%
Main: 2, Sub: 2 S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png 33.8%
Main: 0, Sub: 9 S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png 34.7%
Main: 1, Sub: 6 S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png 35.6%
Main: 2, Sub: 3 S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png 36.5%
Main: 3, Sub: 0 S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png 37.4%
Main: 1, Sub: 7 S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png 38.2%
Main: 2, Sub: 4 S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png 39.0%
Main: 3, Sub: 1 S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png 39.7%
Main: 1, Sub: 8 S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png 40.5%
Main: 2, Sub: 5 S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png 41.2%
Main: 3, Sub: 2 S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png 41.9%
Main: 1, Sub: 9 S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png 42.6%
Main: 2, Sub: 6 S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png 43.2%
Main: 3, Sub: 3 S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png 43.8%
Main: 2, Sub: 7 S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png 45.0%
Main: 3, Sub: 4 S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png 45.5%
Main: 2, Sub: 8 S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png 46.5%
Main: 3, Sub: 5 S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png 46.9%
Main: 2, Sub: 9 S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png 47.7%
Main: 3, Sub: 6 S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png 48.1%
Main: 3, Sub: 7 S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png 49.0%
Main: 3, Sub: 8 S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png 49.7%
Main: 3, Sub: 9 S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png S2 Ability Special Power Up.png 50.2%

Version history

Version Adjustments
1.2.0
  • ▲ During use, reduced amount of damage received from opponent Shooters (excluding Blasters), Splatlings, and Dualies by 40%.
1.3.0
  • ▲ Made the Baller less likely to be knocked back when hit with enemy attacks.
  • ▲ Increased durability of the Baller by about 33% when the gear ability "Special Power Up" isn't being used. (Durability when using the maximum amount of "Special Power Up" remains unchanged.)
  • ▲ Increased damage radius of explosion by roughly 17% and radius of ink coverage by roughly 7%.
  • ▲ Increased minimum damage caused by explosion: 30.0 → 55.0.
  • ▲ Increased power of explosion to knock back opponents.
1.4.0
  • ▲ Increased damage dealt to opposing Ballers by bursting bubbles by roughly 150%.
  • ▼ Made movement of the Baller easier to hear for surrounding players.
  • ▼ Decreased the radius of minimum damage (55 damage) dealt by the explosion of the Baller by roughly 14% when Special Power Up isn't being used.
    • Due to changes in gear ability balancing, this radius will be the same as it was previously when the maximum amount of Special Power Up is being used.
2.3.0
  • ▲ Made it so the player can change direction of movement more quickly than before.
3.0.0
  • ▲ Climbing surfaces where inkable walls connect to non-inkable walls will now be easier.
4.3.0
  • ▲ Greatly increased damage dealt to opponent Brellas.
    • Increased damage to opponent Brellas varies from roughly 3 to 4.8 times the previous amount depending on the Brella.
5.1.0
  • ▼ Decreased duration of active time from roughly 7 to roughly 6 seconds.
5.2.0
  • ▼ Can now be affected by Toxic Mist.
  • ▼ Extended the time the Button has to be held down to trigger this by roughly 16/60 of a second: 30 frames → 46 frames.
  • ▲ When a weapon that has a fast walking speed when not firing or a fast squid-form swimming speed is equipped, increased acceleration on the ground to allow the player to move more quickly.
  • This applies to the following weapons that can use a Baller.
  • ▼ When a weapon that has a slow walking speed when not firing or a slow squid-form swimming speed is equipped, reduced maximum speed by roughly 14%.
  • This applies to the following weapon that can use a Baller.

Quotes

“ Enter a defensive ball that protects you from a certain amout of damage as you play.

The ball will eventually explode, allowing you to use the moment you emerge from it as an attack.

You can also hold to build up power and cause the ball to explode yourself.

”
— Splatoon 2 Sub & Special Guide

Sets

Weapons with Baller in Splatoon 2
Main #ID Sub Special Special Points Level Price Class Added in

S2 Weapon Main .52 Gal.png .52 Gal 50 S2 Weapon Sub Point Sensor.png Point Sensor S2 Weapon Special Baller.png Baller 170p 14 Cash 9500 Shooter 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 1.0.0










S2 Weapon Main Custom Explosher.png Custom Explosher 3041 S2 Weapon Sub Point Sensor.png Point Sensor S2 Weapon Special Baller.png Baller 220p 22 Cash 12400 Slosher 4.3.0












S2 Weapon Main Glooga Dualies Deco.png Glooga Dualies Deco 5021 S2 Weapon Sub Splash Wall.png Splash Wall S2 Weapon Special Baller.png Baller 180p 24 Cash 13700 Dualie 25 April 2018










S2 Weapon Main Inkbrush Nouveau.png Inkbrush Nouveau 1101 S2 Weapon Sub Ink Mine.png Ink Mine S2 Weapon Special Baller.png Baller 180p 7 Cash 7000 Roller 11 November 2017


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 4.0.0




S2 Weapon Main Kensa Rapid Blaster.png Kensa Rapid Blaster 242 S2 Weapon Sub Torpedo.png Torpedo S2 Weapon Special Baller.png Baller 200p 21 Cash 13500 Shooter 4.3.0

S2 Weapon Main Kensa Splat Dualies.png Kensa Splat Dualies 5012 S2 Weapon Sub Suction Bomb.png Suction Bomb S2 Weapon Special Baller.png Baller 200p 16 Cash 13000 Dualie 4.0.0

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 4.0.0



S2 Weapon Main Krak-On Splat Roller.png Krak-On Splat Roller 1011 S2 Weapon Sub Squid Beakon.png Squid Beakon S2 Weapon Special Baller.png Baller 170p 12 Cash 9200 Roller 1.0.0

S2 Weapon Main L-3 Nozzlenose.png L-3 Nozzlenose 300 S2 Weapon Sub Curling Bomb.png Curling Bomb S2 Weapon Special Baller.png Baller 220p 18 Cash 10400 Shooter 1.0.0


S2 Weapon Main Luna Blaster.png Luna Blaster 200 S2 Weapon Sub Splat Bomb.png Splat Bomb S2 Weapon Special Baller.png Baller 170p 19 Cash 12100 Shooter 1.0.0



S2 Weapon Main Nautilus 47.png Nautilus 47 4040 S2 Weapon Sub Point Sensor.png Point Sensor S2 Weapon Special Baller.png Baller 180p 26 Cash 14700 Splatling 1 August 2018


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 3.0.0






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 Undercover Sorella Brella.png Undercover Sorella Brella 6021 S2 Weapon Sub Splat Bomb.png Splat Bomb S2 Weapon Special Baller.png Baller 180p 19 Cash 11900 Brella 1 June 2018

Gallery

  • Baller promo image.

    Baller promo image.

  • An Inkling in the Baller.

    An Inkling in the Baller.

  • Agent 8 in the Baller.

    Agent 8 in the Baller.

Strategy

For competitive tips about the Baller

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

Trivia

  • When a player is splatted by a Baller's explosion, a message with "The Baller Inksploded!" appears. The message "Splatted by Baller!" appears in other instances.
  • The weapons with the smallest special gauges for Baller are tied with the .52 Gal, and Krak-On Splat Roller at 170p each. The largest are the L-3 Nozzlenose, and Custom Explosher at 220p each.
  • Baller, Splashdown, and Ink Armor are the only special weapons to appear on at least one weapon in every class.
  • According to The Art of Splatoon 2, researchers made the Baller to find out how to contain ink released by Inklings when they used a special weapon.
    • It was revealed that to hold all the ink, the Baller would have to be 7 times its volume than the prototype. Though it would become unable to roll around the stage.
    • They settled on having the Baller hold a portion of ink and releasing the rest as the user moved around inside.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese イカスフィア
Ikasufia		 Squid Sphere
Netherlands Dutch Barstbubbel Burst Bubble
CanadaFrance French Chromo-sphère Color-sphere
Germany German Sepisphäre Sepia sphere
Italy Italian Cromosfera Color Sphere
Russia Russian Шарокат
Sharokat		 From шар shar (ball) and кат kat (roll)
SpainMexico Spanish Esfera tintera Ink Sphere


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