Brella

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A promotional image for Splatoon 3 featuring an Octoling wielding the Splat Brella, a weapon in the Brella class.

Brellas are one of the main weapon classes in the Splatoon series.

As a shotgun-like weapon class, brellas fire a narrow cone-shaped spray of ink 'pellets' each time the weapon is fired. As their name suggests, they also feature unfolding canopies that can serve as shields to protect the user and their allies.

Brellas were first introduced in Splatoon 2.

General mechanics

If the player holds down , the brella will unfold, providing a protective shield that is capable of absorbing enemy attacks while taking damage in the process. The shield can be broken if enough damage is taken, and there are a variety of potential damage multipliers to make this act easier for certain weapons (see "Shield mechanics" below).

With most Brellas, if the player holds down the trigger even longer, the brella will detach from the main weapon and propel itself in the direction it is aimed, inking the ground as it travels. It will still protect anyone behind it from enemy fire until it vanishes.

Detached or broken shields will regenerate and become deployable once again after a delay.

List of brellas

Note: The series are arranged by their respective order in the weapon select screen with the Main filter.

Series Description Variants Games
Splatoon 2 "2" icon.svg Splatoon 3 "3" icon.svg
S3 Weapon Main Splat Brella.png
Splat Brella
The standard Brella, featuring middling range, damage, and shield durability. S3 Weapon Main Splat Brella.png Splat Brella
S3 Weapon Main Sorella Brella.png Sorella Brella
S2 Weapon Main Hero Brella Replica.png Hero Brella Replica
S3 Weapon Main Order Brella Replica.png Order Brella Replica
S3 Weapon Main Tenta Brella.png
Tenta Brella
A heavier brella with a larger, more durable shield. Its shots have more range and it is able to deal lethal damage in one shot, at the cost of a slow rate of fire. S3 Weapon Main Tenta Brella.png Tenta Brella
S3 Weapon Main Tenta Sorella Brella.png Tenta Sorella Brella
S2 Weapon Main Tenta Camo Brella.png Tenta Camo Brella
S3 Weapon Main Undercover Brella.png
Undercover Brella
A lightweight brella that can be fired while its shield is open. It has a quick rate of fire, but the damage dealt by each shot is low and its shield is particularly weak. It is unable to launch its shield. S3 Weapon Main Undercover Brella.png Undercover Brella
S3 Weapon Main Undercover Sorella Brella.png Undercover Sorella Brella
S2 Weapon Main Kensa Undercover Brella.png Kensa Undercover Brella
S3 Weapon Main Recycled Brella 24 Mk I.png
Recycled Brella 24 Mk I
A Brella with faster shield deployment and recovery. S3 Weapon Main Recycled Brella 24 Mk I.png Recycled Brella 24 Mk I

Special Brellas

The following brella(s) are only available outside of battles as part of other modes:

Weapon Description Games
Splatoon 2 "2" icon.svg Splatoon 3 "3" icon.svg
S2 Weapon Main Hero Brella.png
Hero Brella
A brella similar to the Splat Brella only used in Octo Canyon. Upon completion of all missions in Octo Canyon using the Hero Brella, the player will unlock the Hero Brella Replica for use in battles.
S3 Weapon Main Grizzco Brella.png
Grizzco Brella
A modified rare weapon based on the Splat Brella, only available in Salmon Run and Salmon Run Next Wave. Uniquely, it entirely lacks a canopy and instead focuses on a wider spread and extremely rapid automatic fire.
S3 Weapon Main Order Brella Replica.png
Order Brella
A brella similar to the Splat Brella only used in Side Order when equipping Marina's Palette. Upon successful completion of a run with this Palette equipped, the player will unlock the Order Brella Replica for use in battles.

Sets

Brellas in Splatoon 2
Main #ID Sub Special Special Points Level Price Class Introduced​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
S2 Weapon Main Hero Brella Replica.png Hero Brella Replica 6002 S2 Weapon Sub Sprinkler.png Sprinkler S2 Weapon Special Ink Storm.png Ink Storm 190p 9 Cash 9000 Brella 12 August 2017​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
S2 Weapon Main Kensa Undercover Brella.png Kensa Undercover Brella 6022 S2 Weapon Sub Torpedo.png Torpedo S2 Weapon Special Ink Armor.png Ink Armor 190p 24 Cash 14800 Brella 7 November 2018 (4.2.0)​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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 31 March 2018
S2 Weapon Main Splat Brella.png Splat Brella 6000 S2 Weapon Sub Sprinkler.png Sprinkler S2 Weapon Special Ink Storm.png Ink Storm 190p 9 Cash 8300 Brella 12 August 2017​​​​​​​​​​
S2 Weapon Main Tenta Brella.png Tenta Brella 6010 S2 Weapon Sub Squid Beakon.png Squid Beakon S2 Weapon Special Bubble Blower.png Bubble Blower 200p 23 Cash 14200 Brella 30 September 2017
S2 Weapon Main Tenta Camo Brella.png Tenta Camo Brella 6012 S2 Weapon Sub Ink Mine.png Ink Mine S2 Weapon Special Ultra Stamp.png Ultra Stamp 210p 30 Cash 29800 Brella 3 April 2019 (4.6.0)
S2 Weapon Main Tenta Sorella Brella.png Tenta Sorella Brella 6011 S2 Weapon Sub Splash Wall.png Splash Wall S2 Weapon Special Curling-Bomb Launcher.png Curling-Bomb Launcher 170p 28 Cash 18600 Brella 1 July 2018​​​
S2 Weapon Main Undercover Brella.png Undercover Brella 6020 S2 Weapon Sub Ink Mine.png Ink Mine S2 Weapon Special Splashdown.png Splashdown 150p 13 Cash 9100 Brella 30 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
Brellas in Splatoon 3
Main #ID Sub Special Special Points Level Price Class Introduced​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
S3 Weapon Main Order Brella Replica 2D Current.png Order Brella Replica 6005 S3 Weapon Sub Sprinkler Flat.png Sprinkler S3 Weapon Special Triple Inkstrike.png Triple Inkstrike 200p 1 S3 Icon Brella.png Brella Version 7.0.0 (Side Order)​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
S3 Weapon Main Recycled Brella 24 Mk I 2D Current.png Recycled Brella 24 Mk I 6030 S3 Weapon Sub Angle Shooter Flat.png Angle Shooter S3 Weapon Special Big Bubbler.png Big Bubbler 190p 13 Sheldon License 1 S3 Icon Brella.png Brella Version 7.0.0 (Fresh Season 2024)​​​​​​​​​​
S3 Weapon Main Sorella Brella 2D Current.png Sorella Brella 6001 S3 Weapon Sub Autobomb Flat.png Autobomb S3 Weapon Special Inkjet.png Inkjet 190p 19 Sheldon License 1 S3 Icon Brella.png Brella Version 5.0.0 (Drizzle Season 2023)​
S3 Weapon Main Splat Brella 2D Current.png Splat Brella 6000 S3 Weapon Sub Sprinkler Flat.png Sprinkler S3 Weapon Special Triple Inkstrike.png Triple Inkstrike 200p 5 Sheldon License 1 S3 Icon Brella.png Brella Version 1.0.0 (Drizzle Season 2022)​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
S3 Weapon Main Tenta Brella 2D Current.png Tenta Brella 6010 S3 Weapon Sub Squid Beakon Flat.png Squid Beakon S3 Weapon Special Ink Vac.png Ink Vac 190p 16 Sheldon License 1 S3 Icon Brella.png Brella Version 1.0.0 (Drizzle Season 2022)
S3 Weapon Main Tenta Sorella Brella 2D Current.png Tenta Sorella Brella 6011 S3 Weapon Sub Ink Mine Flat.png Ink Mine S3 Weapon Special Trizooka.png Trizooka 200p 22 Sheldon License 1 S3 Icon Brella.png Brella Version 4.0.0 (Sizzle Season 2023)​​​​
S3 Weapon Main Undercover Brella 2D Current.png Undercover Brella 6020 S3 Weapon Sub Ink Mine Flat.png Ink Mine S3 Weapon Special Reefslider.png Reefslider 180p 18 Sheldon License 1 S3 Icon Brella.png Brella Version 1.0.0 (Drizzle Season 2022)
S3 Weapon Main Undercover Sorella Brella 2D Current.png Undercover Sorella Brella 6021 S3 Weapon Sub Torpedo Flat.png Torpedo S3 Weapon Special Splattercolor Screen.png Splattercolor Screen 180p 23 Sheldon License 1 S3 Icon Brella.png Brella Version 6.0.0 (Chill Season 2023)​​​

Animations

Splatoon 2

Spawning in before a match starts:

  • Both Inklings and Octolings hold their weapon forward before positioning it beside them like normal after shaking off excess ink.

Victory:

  • Inklings: Holds their brella like a cane before twirling it in a circle, then pose with the brella open while periodically spinning it.
  • Octoling Girl: Floats down with the shield open until landing on the ground to close it and proceeds to play the weapon like a guitar before posing.
  • Octoling Boy: Similar to Octoling Girl, but slightly leaning down with both eyes open during the guitar pose.

Defeat:

  • Inkling Girl: Holds the weapon with two hands while brella is open, twitches a couple times before looking down at the ground and shaking her head.
  • Inkling Boy: Similar to Inkling Girl, except his legs are bent outwards.
  • Octoling Girl: Slides hand down brella and collapses, dropping the weapon and rubbing her head.
  • Octoling Boy: Similar to the Octoling Girl, but shakes his head instead.

In Ammo Knights (Clicking ):

  • Inklings: Inspects brella for a second, taps their hand with it a few times, and the opens it looks inside before closing it.
  • Octolings: Opens the brella and looks inside before closing it.

Splatoon 3

Spawner pose:

  • All styles: Smiles while holding the brella with their hands on their hips.

Victory:

  • Flip Out and Reppin' Inkopolis: Picks up the weapon's base while folded, swings it with force in the style of a golf club, then throws it into the air and rests their hands on it when it lands.

In Ammo Knights (Clicking ):

  • Inklings: The player will look the brella over before putting the end of it on the ground, tilting it to the right and then left before picking it up and holding it above their head with the brella closed the whole time.
  • Octolings: The player will hold the brella in their right hand before grabbing with both hands and swinging like a baseball bat, briefly glancing up before moving it back to their right hand and nodding.

Quotes

Squid Research Lab Ballistics here with a weapon type that looks far more innocent than it is. Meet the brella! Open one up to defend against enemy barrages, then launch it right into their surprised faces. Brellas can also fire ink, of course. When it rains...
— @SplatoonNA on Twitter[1]

Shield mechanics

  • Brella shields have different incoming damage multipliers for each weapon type.[2]
    • After being launched, the shield takes half the normal damage from enemy attacks.
  • The shield absorbs Rainmaker shots, taking damage from them but not allowing them to explode. This is not the case for bombs, which will explode on impact, dealing damage to anything in front of the shield.
  • The shield is unaffected by Object Shredder. No additional damage will be dealt.[3]
  • The Sting Ray and Ink Storm ignore the shield, dealing damage directly to the player.
  • A released shield can break Ink Armor and Sprinklers on impact.
  • A released shield will break if it touches a Splash Wall, another brella shield, the Rainmaker shield, or the Spawn point barrier.

Splat Brella Canopy damage:

Weapon Multiplier
Main weapon
Dualies 0.7×
Shooter 0.7×
Splatling 0.7×
S2 Weapon Main H-3 Nozzlenose.png H-3 Nozzlenose 0.8×
S2 Weapon Main .52 Gal.png .52 Gal 0.85×
S2 Weapon Main L-3 Nozzlenose.png L-3 Nozzlenose 0.85×
Brush (Running)
Roller (Running)
Rainmaker Shot
S2 Weapon Main .96 Gal.png .96 Gal 1.1×
S2 Weapon Main Squeezer.png Squeezer 1.1×
Brush (Swinging) 1.5×
S2 Weapon Main Dynamo Roller.png Dynamo Roller 1.5×
S2 Weapon Main Bloblobber.png Bloblobber 1.6×
Roller (Flicking) 1.7×
Brella (Shot)
Rainmaker (Explosion)
Slosher
Blaster 2.2×
S2 Weapon Main Bamboozler 14 Mk I.png Bamboozler 14 Mk I 2.4×
Charger
S2 Weapon Main E-liter 4K.png E-liter 4K 3.5×
S2 Weapon Main Luna Blaster.png Luna Blaster 3.6×
Brella (Canopy)
Sub weapon
S2 Weapon Sub Curling Bomb.png Curling Bomb
S2 Weapon Sub Splash Wall.png Splash Wall
S2 Weapon Sub Splat Bomb.png Splat Bomb (Explosion)
S2 Weapon Sub Sprinkler.png Sprinkler
S2 Weapon Sub Autobomb.png Autobomb
S2 Weapon Sub Burst Bomb.png Burst Bomb
S2 Weapon Sub Ink Mine.png Ink Mine
S2 Weapon Sub Splat Bomb.pngSplat Bomb
S2 Weapon Sub Suction Bomb.png Suction Bomb
S2 Weapon Sub Fizzy Bomb.png Fizzy Bomb 3.6×
S2 Weapon Sub Torpedo.png Torpedo
Special weapon
S2 Weapon Special Bubble Blower.png Bubble Blower
S2 Weapon Special Tenta Missiles.png Tenta Missiles 1.5×
S2 Weapon Special Sting Ray.png Sting Ray
S2 Weapon Special Inkjet.png Inkjet (Exhaust)
S2 Weapon Special Tenta Missiles.png Tenta Missiles (Explosion) 2x
S2 Weapon Special Booyah Bomb.png Booyah Bomb 2.5×
S2 Weapon Special Inkjet.png Inkjet (Shot) 2.5×
S2 Weapon Special Ink Storm.png Ink Storm
S2 Weapon Special Baller.png Baller (Touch)
S2 Weapon Special Ultra Stamp.png Ultra Stamp (Throwing)
S2 Weapon Special Baller.png Baller (Explosion) 9.5×
S2 Weapon Special Splashdown.png Splashdown 9.5×
S2 Weapon Special Ultra Stamp.png Ultra Stamp (Swinging) 20×

Undercover Brella Canopy damage:

Weapon Multiplier
Main weapon
Dualies 0.7×
Shooter 0.7×
Splatling 0.7×
S2 Weapon Main H-3 Nozzlenose.png H-3 Nozzlenose 0.8×
S2 Weapon Main L-3 Nozzlenose.png L-3 Nozzlenose 0.85×
Brush (Running)
Roller (Running)
Rainmaker Shot
Brush (Swinging) 1.5×
Roller (Flicking) 1.5×
Blaster 1.6×
S2 Weapon Main Bloblobber.png Bloblobber 1.6×
Brella (Shot)
Rainmaker (Explosion)
Charger
Slosher
S2 Weapon Main E-liter 4K.png E-liter 4K 2.4×
Brella (Canopy)
Sub weapon
S2 Weapon Sub Curling Bomb.png Curling Bomb
S2 Weapon Sub Splash Wall.png Splash Wall
S2 Weapon Sub Splat Bomb.png Splat Bomb (Explosion)
S2 Weapon Sub Sprinkler.png Sprinkler
S2 Weapon Sub Autobomb.png Autobomb
S2 Weapon Sub Burst Bomb.png Burst Bomb
S2 Weapon Sub Ink Mine.png Ink Mine
S2 Weapon Sub Splat Bomb.pngSplat Bomb
S2 Weapon Sub Suction Bomb.png Suction Bomb
S2 Weapon Sub Fizzy Bomb.png Fizzy Bomb 3.6×
S2 Weapon Sub Torpedo.png Torpedo
Special weapon
S2 Weapon Special Bubble Blower.png Bubble Blower
S2 Weapon Special Tenta Missiles.png Tenta Missiles 1.5×
S2 Weapon Special Sting Ray.png Sting Ray
S2 Weapon Special Inkjet.png Inkjet (Exhaust)
S2 Weapon Special Tenta Missiles.png Tenta Missiles (Explosion) 2x
S2 Weapon Special Booyah Bomb.png Booyah Bomb 2.5×
S2 Weapon Special Inkjet.png Inkjet (shot)
S2 Weapon Special Ink Storm.png Ink Storm
S2 Weapon Special Baller.png Baller (Touch)
S2 Weapon Special Ultra Stamp.png Ultra Stamp (Throwing)
S2 Weapon Special Baller.png Baller (Explosion)
S2 Weapon Special Splashdown.png Splashdown
S2 Weapon Special Ultra Stamp.png Ultra Stamp (Swinging) 20×

Gallery

Promo renders from Splatoon 2

2D icons

Promo renders from Splatoon 3

Tableturf Battle cards from Splatoon 3

Trivia

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese シェルター
Sherutā
Shelter
Netherlands Dutch Plenzer From plenzen ("to rain heavily"). Suffix -er forms agent nouns from verbs
CanadaFrance French Para-encre From parasol ("umbrella, parasol") and encre ("ink"). The prefix "para-" also means "protecting from", referencing the canopy
Germany German Pluviator From pluvia (Latin for "rain") and the suffix -tor used for machines.
Italy Italian Sparasole From "sparare" (shoot) and "parasole" (parasol)
Russia Russian Зонтган
Zontgan
Umbrellagun
SpainMexico Spanish Paratintas From paraguas ("umbrella") + tinta ("ink").
China Chinese (Simplified) 防空伞
fáng kōng sǎn (Mandarin)
Hong Kong Chinese (Traditional) 防空傘
fáng kōng sǎn (Mandarin)
South Korea Korean 셸터
syelteo
Shelter

References