Bamboozler 14 Mk I

The Bamboozler 14 Mk I is a main weapon in Splatoon and Splatoon 2.

The Bamboozler 14 Mk I has an extremely high charge rate, the highest of the chargers, allowing shots to be fired off in quick succession. It also has decent range and mobility. However, while it is the quickest charger, it is also the weakest; it cannot splat an enemy in one hit, even when fully charged. However, unlike other chargers, the range remains constant regardless of its charge.

Splatoon

Splatoon

Bamboozler 14 Mk I

Category	Main
Class	Charger
Sub	Splash Wall
Special	Killer Wail
Level	15
Cost	6,200
Availability
Base damage	30–80 (Partial charge) 80 (Full charge)
Base duration
Ink consumption	2.8% (No charge) 7% (Full charge)
Special points
Special depletion	40%
Range	72 / 100
Damage
Impact
Fire rate
Charge speed	90 / 100
Ink speed
Mobility	80 / 100
Durability
Handling
Other variants	Bamboozler 14 Mk II Bamboozler 14 Mk III

The Bamboozler 14 Mk I was released on 28 August 2015. It comes in a set with Splash Walls and the Killer Wail.

Data

• The Bamboozler 14 Mk I is a middleweight weapon.
• Ink consumption scales from 2.8% to 7% depending on the charge level.
  • The full-charge ink consumption of 7% allows players to fire 14 shots before needing to refill the ink supply.
  • This stat can be changed with Ink Saver (Main).
• The Bamboozler 14 Mk I cannot store its charge.
• It takes 0.33 seconds to fully charge the weapon.
  • When charging a shot with an empty tank, the charge rate is 20%, permitting the player to fully charge a shot in 1.67 seconds.
• Shots cannot pierce through enemies.
• When charging while moving, the player's movement speed is set to 0.4 units per frame.
• Damage scales from 30 to 80 depending on the charge level.
• Shot velocity is always 40 units per frame, regardless of charge level.
• Shot distance is always 200, regardless of charge level.

Version history

Version	Adjustments
2.2.0	▲ Ink usage decreased by about 12.5%.
2.7.0	▲ Special gauge loss: 50% → as low as 40%.

Quotes

Sheldon's Introduction The Bamboozler 14 Mk I is a modernized working replica of a weapon once used by a legendary commander! Its nostalgic appearance is faithful to the weaponry of the time, but its range and firepower aren't great. However, it charges quickly and is pretty powerful at max range, so set up that Splash Wall and get sniping! Oh, and it also features the powerful Killer Wail! Step into the shoes of the legendary captains with this classic!(NA)

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"A reissue of a weapon used during the Great Turf War. It charges up extremely quickly and boasts great range even when not fully charged. Unfortunately, it is rather weak."

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— In-game description(NA)

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"A reissue of a weapon used during the Great Turf War. It charges up extremely quickly, and boasts great range even when not fully charged. Unfortunately, it is rather weak."

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— In-game description(EU/OC)

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The Bamboozler 14 Mk I is a reissue of a weapon used during the Great Turf War. It charges up extremely quickly and boasts great range even when not fully charged.

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— Live from the Squid Research Lab

Notes

Gallery

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  Promo image

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  An Inkling running with the Bamboozler 14 Mk I equipped

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  Firing the Bamboozler 14 Mk I from up high in Urchin Underpass (front)

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  Firing the Bamboozler 14 Mk I in Urchin Underpass (behind)

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  An uncharged shot from the Bamboozler on the left and a fully charged shot on the right

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  Comparison between the uncharged shot of the Bamboozler and that of other chargers

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  Official art of an Inkling holding the Bamboozler 14 Mk I

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  Official art of Cap'n Cuttlefish with his Bamboozler

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  Concept art of Cap'n Cuttlefish with his Bamboozler

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  Sunken Scroll 14, showing various Inkling soldiers holding Bamboozlers

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  Sunken Scroll 15, showing a younger Cap'n Cuttlefish with his Bamboozler

Splatoon 2

Splatoon 2

Bamboozler 14 Mk I

Category	Main
Class	Charger
Sub	Curling Bomb
Special	Tenta Missiles
Level	18
Cost	9,500
Availability
Base damage	30–85
Base duration
Ink consumption	3.36-8.4%
Special points	200p
Special depletion
Range	78 / 100
Damage
Impact
Fire rate
Charge speed	90 / 100
Ink speed
Mobility	80 / 100
Durability
Handling
Other variants	Bamboozler 14 Mk II Bamboozler 14 Mk III

The Bamboozler 14 Mk I returns in Splatoon 2, looking identical to how it did in the first game. It was released on 7 October 2017 at 02:00 UTC. It comes with Curling Bombs and the Tenta Missiles.

The Bamboozler 14 Mk I is an exception to the piercing mechanic that other charger-type weapons in Splatoon 2 have. Shots do not pierce through enemies, even if fully charged. Although it cannot store a charge like other chargers, it can charge a shot while in the air.

Data

• The Bamboozler 14 Mk I is a lightweight weapon.
• The matchmaking range is 210. Splatoon 2 matchmaking looks at a team's average matchmaking range value, and matches them against a team with a similar average.
• Ink consumption scales from 3.36% to 8.4% depending on the charge level.
  • The full-charge ink consumption of 8.4% allows players to fire 11 shots before needing to refill the ink supply.
  • This stat can be changed with Ink Saver (Main).
• The Bamboozler 14 Mk I cannot store its charge.
• It takes 0.33 seconds to fully charge the weapon.
  • When charging a shot with an empty tank, the charge rate is 20%, permitting the player to fully charge a shot in 1.67 seconds.
  • When charging a shot while in the air, the charge rate is 40%, permitting the player to fully charge a shot in 0.83 seconds.
• Fully charged shots will not pierce opponents.
• When charging while moving, the player's movement speed is set to 0.6 units per frame.
• Damage scales from 30 to 85 depending on the charge level.
• Shot velocity is always 40, regardless of charge level.
• Shot distance is always 195.64, regardless of charge level.

Appearance

The Bamboozler 14 Mk l resembles a walking stick made out of bamboo shoots in the shape of a T. Both the handle and the entire body of the weapon are colored green, as well as a circular pink cap that's connected to the muzzle. The fore sight and rear sight of the weapon are both black, with the rear sight being connected to the stock via a black cylinder-like link. The fore sight is triangle-shaped, and the inside of the weapon is cream colored.

Version history

Version	Adjustments
Base game	▼ Range decreased by about 2%: 200 → 195.64 distance units
1.4.0	▲ Increased movement speed while charging by roughly 50%. ▲ Increased damage dealt to opposing Ballers when flinging ink by roughly 30%.
2.0.0	▲ Increased the amount of ink splattered by each shot when it hits the ground.
2.2.0	▲ Increased in-air charge speed by roughly 100%.
3.0.0	▲ Increased maximum damage from 80.0 to 85.0.
4.5.0	▼ Decreased damage dealt to an opponent's brella by roughly 20%. ▼ Decreased damage dealt to an opponent's Splash Wall by roughly 20%. ▼ Decreased damage dealt to an oppenent's Baller by roughly 38%. ▼ Decreased damage dealt to an opponent's Booyah Bomb armor by roughly 31%.
5.1.0	▼ Reduced the effect of the Main Power Up gear ability. Changed the amount of gear ability required to deal up to 99.9 damage from 4.1 times to 4.4 times the amount of the primary gear ability. Each secondary gear ability is worth 0.3 of the primary gear ability. ▼ Points to fill special gauge: 180 → 200.
5.3.0	▼ Increased minimum ink consumption by roughly 20%: 2.8% → 3.36% ▼ Increased maximum ink consumption by roughly 20%: 7% → 8.4%

Quotes

Sheldon's Introduction The Bamboozler 14 Mk I is a tribute to a weapon used by the leader of a legendary squid squad, but it’s been retooled for the battles of today! I’ve used bamboo in my version to remain faithful to the original design, but as a trade-off it can’t store a charged shot. It lacks the damage of some other chargers, but it has a good rate of fire and provides decent mobility when fully charged! With the included Curling Bombs, you can be effective at any range! When the time’s right, you can also unleash the Tenta Missiles!

Gallery

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  Promo image.

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  Holding the Bamboozler 14 Mk I.

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  Aiming at the enemy.

Strategy

For competitive tips about the Bamboozler 14 Mk I

View the strategy page.

Trivia

• The Bamboozler 14 Mk I is a modernized version of the Bamboozler used in the Great Turf War.
• Cap'n Cuttlefish uses an old Bamboozler as a cane.
• In Splatoon 2 and earlier versions of Splatoon 2, the Bamboozler 14 family could fire exactly fourteen fully charged shots before the user needed to refill their ink tank. As of Version 5.3.0, it can only shoot 11 fully charged shots per tank.
• The Bamboozler has the quickest charge for any charger in the game, excluding the Grizzco Charger.
• The Bamboozler is the only charger that does not have a one-hit splat at full charge.
• The Bamboozler is the only un-scoped charger to have the inability to hold a charge.
• With a full set of Damage Up in Splatoon, or three mains and four subs of Main Power Up in Splatoon 2, this weapon is able to reach 99.9 damage with only about 5/6 of a charge, or at full charge, respectively. Since the range is the same no matter the charge, this can prove useful, since if an enemy steps in the player's ink, they can be splatted with only one shot.
• This weapon is used on the following Octo Expansion levels:
  • Poppin' Fresh Station
  • Righteous Rails Station
  • Abracadabra Station
  • Labyrinth Station
  • Heinous 8-Ball Station
  • Drop the Bass Station
  • Freakazoid Station

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	14式竹筒銃・甲 Hitoyon-shiki Takedzutsu Jū: Kō	Type 14 Bamboo Pipe Gun: First
Dutch	Bamboem 14-A	From bamboe (bamboo) and boem (boom) + 14-A
French	Bimbamboum Mk I	From bamboo and boom, but it also sound like a nonsensical bim, bam, bum", mark I.
German	Klotzer 14-A	Slogger 14-A
Italian	Bimbamboom 14-I	From bamboo and boom, but it also sound like a nonsensical bim, bam, bum".
Russian	Бамбух 14-I Bambuh 14-I	Bamboom 14-I From бамбук bambuk (bamboo) and бух bukh (boom)
Spanish (NOA)	Bamzuka 14-I	From bamboo and bazooka, 14-I
Spanish (NOE)	Bambufusil 14-I	Bamboorifle 14-I