Big Bubbler

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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 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 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

Big Bubbler

Big Bubbler

Category Special
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
Base duration 12 seconds
Ink consumption
Base range
Rate of fire
Muzzle velocity
Base accuracy
MPU effect
SPU effect
SPU effect
Other variant

When activated, the player places a 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 and reducing its active time. Attacks that hit the launcher or the generator deal increased damage. While the Big Bubbler is active, players on the same team can super jump to it.

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. If placed on the Tower in Tower Control, the Big Bubbler will degrade much more quickly and will last for half its base duration.

Special Power Up

Main article: Special Power Up

Wearing Special Power Up with Big Bubbler increases its duration and durability.

Version History

Version Adjustments
4.0.0
  • ▲ Increased the barrier's maximum radius.
  • ▲ Reduced the damage taken from some special weapons to approximately 50-75% of what it was before.

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

Sets

Weapons with Big Bubbler in Splatoon 3
Main #ID Sub Special Special Points Level Price Class Added in






S3 Weapon Main Blaster 2D Current.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 Version 1.0.0 (Drizzle Season 2022)




S3 Weapon Main Classic Squiffer 2D Current.png Classic Squiffer 2000 S3 Weapon Sub Point Sensor Flat.png Point Sensor S3 Weapon Special Big Bubbler.png Big Bubbler 190p 8 Sheldon License 1 S3 Icon Charger.png Charger Version 1.0.0 (Drizzle Season 2022)










S3 Weapon Main H-3 Nozzlenose D 2D Current.png H-3 Nozzlenose D 311 S3 Weapon Sub Splash Wall Flat.png Splash Wall S3 Weapon Special Big Bubbler.png Big Bubbler 200p 27 Sheldon License 1 S3 Icon Shooter.png Shooter Version 4.0.0 (Sizzle Season 2023)





















S3 Weapon Main Splat Roller 2D Current.png Splat Roller 1010 S3 Weapon Sub Curling Bomb Flat.png Curling Bomb S3 Weapon Special Big Bubbler.png Big Bubbler 180p 2 Sheldon License 1 S3 Icon Roller.png Roller Version 1.0.0 (Drizzle Season 2022)



S3 Weapon Main Splattershot Jr. 2D Current.png Splattershot Jr. 10 S3 Weapon Sub Splat Bomb Flat.png Splat Bomb S3 Weapon Special Big Bubbler.png Big Bubbler 180p 1 S3 Icon Shooter.png Shooter Version 1.0.0 (Drizzle Season 2022)







S3 Weapon Main Zink Mini Splatling 2D Current.png Zink Mini Splatling 4001 S3 Weapon Sub Toxic Mist Flat.png Toxic Mist S3 Weapon Special Big Bubbler.png Big Bubbler 200p 25 Sheldon License 1 S3 Icon Splatling.png Splatling Version 2.0.0 (Chill Season 2022)

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
S3 Badge Big Bubbler 30.png 30 wins with Big Bubbler
S3 Badge Big Bubbler 180.png 180 wins with Big Bubbler
S3 Badge Big Bubbler 1200.png 1,200 wins with Big Bubbler

Gallery

  • Early design of the Big Bubbler being deployed (note the lack of a Squid Beakon)

    Early design of the Big Bubbler being deployed (note the lack of a Squid Beakon)

  • The Big Bubbler with the top attached to the launcher.

    The Big Bubbler with the top attached to the launcher.

  • Early design of the Big Bubbler before activating its barrier

    Early design of the Big Bubbler before activating its barrier

  • S3 promo screenshot Big Bubbler 02.jpg
  • S3 promo screenshot Big Bubbler 03.jpg
  • An Inkling in the Big Bubbler

    An Inkling in the Big Bubbler

  • A Squid Beakon on the top of the launcher

    A Squid Beakon on the top of the launcher

  • An earlier version of the Big Bubbler icon.

    An earlier version of the Big Bubbler icon.

  • The Tableturf card icon of the Big Bubbler.

    The Tableturf card icon of the Big Bubbler.

  • Uncropped version of the Tableturf card icon.

    Uncropped version of the Tableturf card icon.

Strategy

For competitive tips about the Big Bubbler

Click to view the strategy for Big Bubbler. View the strategy page.

Trivia

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese グレートバリア
Gurēto baria		 Great Barrier
Netherlands Dutch Joekelschild Whopper shield[note 1]
CanadaFrance French Super bouclier Super shield
Germany German Kugelschild Pro Spherical Shield Pro
Italy Italian Gran bolla scudo Great bubble shield
Russia Russian Шарощит
Sharoshchit		 Sphere shield
SpainMexico Spanish Megaburbuja Megabubble
China Chinese (Simplified) 巨大防护罩
Jùdà fánghù zhào (Mandarin)		 Giant Cover
Hong Kong Chinese (Traditional) 巨大防護罩
Jùdà fánghù zhào (Mandarin)		 Giant Cover
South Korea Korean 그레이트 배리어
Geureiteu baerieo		 Great Barrier
Translate logo.svg Internal SpGreatBarrier[2] Sp for special weapon. GreatBarrier has been localized.

Translation notes

  1. ↑ Pun on "koepelschild", a type of shell giant tortoises have.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Nintendo New Splatoon 3 details from the Squid Research Lab - Nintendo. Link to archive.
  2. ↑ GitHub Leanny on GitHub


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