Big Bubbler
- This page is about the special weapon from Splatoon 3. For the variant appearing in Splatoon, see Bubbler. For the similarly-named special weapon from Splatoon 2, see Bubble Blower.
The Big Bubbler is a special weapon in Splatoon 3. It is a spherical barrier that blocks incoming enemy attacks and allows teammates to Super Jump to it like a Squid Beakon.
Appearance
The Big Bubbler consists of three parts: the barrier generator, its launcher, and the barrier itself. The launcher is an Inkling (or Octoling) sized spinning top launcher which changes color to match the user's ink, faces upwards and contains a Squid Beakon of the same color at the top. It has a black ripcord which is pulled off when the generator is launched upwards. The generator itself has a hemispherical shape, changes color to match the user's ink, and has a white aerial screw on the top as its propeller. The barrier itself is a big translucent sphere that changes color to match the user's ink with similarly colored lines going across it.
Splatoon 3
When activated, the player places a Squid Beakon-like launcher at their feet and launches a generator into the air that emits a large, spherical barrier. This barrier blocks incoming enemy attacks but cannot block opponents from passing through it nor enemy attacks coming from within the barrier. Shots blocked by the Big Bubbler damage it, shrinking the barrier. Attacks that hit the launcher or the generator deal increased damage.
The Big Bubbler has 1536 base HP, with attacks to the launcher and generator dealing 1x damage and attacks to the barrier dealing 0.64x damage. The Big Bubbler takes 92.1 damage per second while it is active (184.2 if placed on the tower in Tower Control) and dissipates when it reaches 0 HP.[1] There is no hidden duration timer.
If deployed underneath an object, the generator can get stuck, resulting in a smaller barrier being emitted. If the user tries to deploy the Big Bubbler in the air, too close to an edge, or underneath very low ceilings, the special cannot be used and will give a "Can't Use!" prompt.
Moving platforms that intersect with the launcher will destroy the Big Bubbler while platforms that intersect with the generator will not. If placed on a moving platform, both the launcher and the hovering generator will move with it.
When used, the user cannot charge another Big Bubbler until it has been destroyed.
Special Power Up
- Main article: Special Power Up
Equipping Special Power Up with Big Bubbler increases its maximum HP to up to 1843.2 HP. Since the damage over time is not changed, this also boosts its duration.[1]
Version history
| Version | Adjustments |
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| 4.0.0 |
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| 7.2.0 |
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| 8.0.0 |
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Quotes
| “ | Deploy this device at your feet to shield yourself with a large, spherical barrier. This bubble will block outside ink attacks, but it can't prevent opponents themselves from entering. Damage to the top section or the inner device will cause the barrier to pop more quickly. | ” | — In-game description
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Sets
Badges
- Main article: Badge#Special weapon wins
Winning a certain number of battles with the Big Bubbler will reward the player with special badges that they can use on their Splashtag.
| Big Bubbler badges | ||
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30 wins with Big Bubbler | |
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180 wins with Big Bubbler | |
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1,200 wins with Big Bubbler | |
Gallery
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Early design of the Big Bubbler being deployed (note the lack of a Squid Beakon)
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The Big Bubbler with the top attached to the launcher.
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Early design of the Big Bubbler before activating its barrier
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An Inkling in the Big Bubbler
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A Squid Beakon on the top of the launcher
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As seen on the Turf Map.
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An earlier version of the Big Bubbler icon.
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2D icon.
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The Tableturf Battle card icon of the Big Bubbler.
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Uncropped version of the Tableturf card icon.
Strategy
For competitive tips about the Big Bubbler
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View the strategy page. |
Trivia
- According to the Squid Research Lab, the Big Bubbler is an improved and larger version of the Bubbler from Splatoon.[2]
- Before the Release Date Revealed trailer, the Big Bubbler did not have a Squid Beakon on top of the launcher.
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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 Japanese |
グレートバリア Gurēto baria |
Great Barrier |
 Dutch |
Joekelschild | Whopper shield[note 1] |
 French |
Super bouclier | Super shield |
 German |
Kugelschild Pro | Spherical Shield Pro |
 Italian |
Gran bolla scudo | Great bubble shield |
 Russian |
Шарощит Sharoshchit |
Sphere shield |
 Spanish |
Megaburbuja | Megabubble |
 Chinese (Simplified) |
巨大防护罩 Jùdà fánghù zhào (Mandarin) |
Giant Cover |
 Chinese (Traditional) |
巨大防護罩 Jùdà fánghù zhào (Mandarin) |
Giant Cover |
 Korean |
그레이트 배리어 Geureiteu baerieo |
Great Barrier |
Translation notes
- ↑ Pun on "koepelschild", a type of shell giant tortoises have.
Internal names
| Internal name | Meaning |
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 SpGreatBarrier[3]
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The prefix Sp refers to special weapons. GreatBarrier has been localized directly from the special weapon's Japanese name |
