Classic Squiffer

The Classic Squiffer is a main weapon in the Splatoon series.

The Classic Squiffer is a charger-type weapon that charges faster than a Splat Charger, and uses less ink, but suffers from less range.

Appearance

At the back end of the Classic Squiffer is a light-blue bottle of cleaning spray with a blue label sticker. Said sticker has the Dolphin logo on it. The part of the spray bottle that attaches the bottle to the nozzle is blue and much longer than usual, extending almost to the end of the nozzle and then wrapping around and going almost all the way back. The handle and trigger have been combined with and situated at the back end of the attaching piece. The nozzle itself is white with supports that change color to match the user's ink.

In Splatoon 3, the weapon's spray bottle now has a different design. There is now duct tape wrapped around the bottom and near the cap and a rubber band around the barrel and the now transparent blue frame.

Splatoon

Splatoon

Classic Squiffer

Basic information
Category	Main
Class	Charger
Sub	Point Sensor
Special	Bubbler
Special points
Special depletion	40%
Range	65 / 100
Damage
Impact
Fire rate
Charge speed	70 / 100
Ink speed
Mobility	60 / 100
Durability
Handling
Obtain at
Level	6
Cost	5,000
Requirement
Specifications
Weight
Base damage	40–70 (Partial charge) 140 (Full charge)
Base duration
Ink consumption	1.9% (No charge) 10.5% (Full charge)
Base range
Rate of fire
Muzzle velocity
Base accuracy
MPU effect
SPU effect
SPU effect
Other variants	New Squiffer Fresh Squiffer

The Classic Squiffer is in a set with Point Sensors and Bubbler.

Data

• The Classic Squiffer is a middleweight weapon.
• Ink consumption scales from 1.87% to 10.5% depending on the charge level.
  • The full-charge ink consumption of 10.5% allows players to fire 9 shots before needing to refill the ink supply.
  • This stat can be changed with Ink Saver (Main).
• The Classic Squiffer cannot store its charge.
• It takes 0.75 seconds to fully charge the weapon.
  • When charging a shot with an empty tank, the charge rate is 25%, permitting the player to fully charge a shot in 3 seconds.
• Shots cannot pierce through enemies.
• When charging while moving, the player's movement speed is set to 0.3 units per frame.
• Damage scales from 40 to 80 depending on the charge level. At full charge, the damage is 140.
• Shot velocity scales from 12 to 36 units per frame depending on the charge level.
• Shot distance scales from 90 to 180 depending on the charge level.

Version history

Version	Adjustments
2.7.0	▲ Special gauge loss: 50% → as low as 40%.

Quotes

Sheldon's Introduction The Classic Squiffer - for a charge weapon, it's lacking in range, but in return it can charge up much faster. Use the Bubbler to get in close after zeroing in on your opponents with the Point Sensor! This set is an excellent choice for fighters who are confident taking out foes with a decisive shot.(NA)

“

A charger equipped with a miniaturized ink compression tank. The charge time is short, but it still packs a serious punch. The range leaves a little to be desired.

”

— In-Game Description(NA)

“

A Charger equipped with a miniaturised ink compression tank. The charge time is short, but it still packs a serious punch. The range leaves a little to be desired.

”

— In-Game Description(EU/OC)

“

Classic Squiffer report! We've got some hot new info on a cool new weapon! This charger-class gun comes equipped with a miniaturized ink compression tank. Apparently the charge time is short, but it still packs a serious punch! Sounds like the range leaves a little to be desired, though. Also, despite the fact that the ink tank looks like a recycled cleaning-spray bottle, we haven't been able to confirm whether or not this weapon is good for attacking household surfaces. I'm guessing not, but who knows... Maybe it can cut grease and shine your kitchen counters in addition to blasting Turf War opponents!

”

— Live from Squid Research Lab

Notes

Gallery

• 

  A promo image of the Classic Squiffer

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  An Inkling using the Classic Squiffer

• 

  An Inkling (center) holding the Classic Squiffer

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  Sunken Scroll 18, with the Classic Squiffer at the lower right

• 

  Official art of an Inkling holding the Classic Squiffer

• 

  A prerelease screenshot with the original name and sub weapon of the Classic Squiffer

Demonstration

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Splatoon 2

Splatoon 2

Classic Squiffer

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Basic information
Category	Main
Class	Charger
Sub	Point Sensor
Special	Ink Armor
Special points	170p
Special depletion
Range	75 / 100
Damage
Impact
Fire rate
Charge speed	70 / 100
Ink speed
Mobility	60 / 100
Durability
Handling
Obtain at
Level	12
Cost	8,900
Requirement
Specifications
Weight
Base damage	40–80 (Partial charge) 140 (Full charge)
Base duration
Ink consumption	1.9% (No charge) 10.5% (Full charge)
Base range
Rate of fire
Muzzle velocity
Base accuracy
MPU effect
SPU effect
SPU effect
Other variants	New Squiffer Fresh Squiffer

The Classic Squiffer was released on 19 August 2017 at 02:00 UTC. It comes with Point Sensors and Ink Armor.

It appears in five Octo Expansion stations:

• C03A08 Bumpin' 8-Ball Station
• C06 Bust 'n' Move Station
• F02 Slow Ride Station
• F06 Duh-Oh Station
• I04 Can't Touch This Station

Data

• The Classic Squiffer is a middleweight weapon.
• The matchmaking range is 185. 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 1.867% to 10.5% depending on the charge level.
  • The full-charge ink consumption of 10.5% allows players to fire 9 shots before needing to refill the ink supply.
  • This stat can be changed with Ink Saver (Main).
• The Classic Squiffer can store its charge while submerged in ink.
  • A stored charge can be held for up to 1.25 seconds.
  • The Classic Squiffer can only store its charge if the weapon is fully charged.
• The delay between being submerged in ink with a stored charge and being able to fire the charge is 20 frames.
  • The delay between being submerged in ink with a stored charge and the laser appearing is 15 frames.
• It takes 0.75 seconds to fully charge the weapon.
  • When charging a shot with an empty tank, the charge rate is 25%, permitting the player to fully charge a shot in 3 seconds.
  • When charging a shot while in the air, the charge rate is 100%, permitting the player to fully charge a shot in 0.75 seconds.
• Fully charged shots will pierce opponents.
• When charging while moving, the player's movement speed is set to 0.3 units per frame.
• After firing, there is a 20 frame cooldown before the ink tank starts refilling.
• Damage scales from 40 to 80 depending on the charge level. At full charge, the damage is 140.
• Shot velocity scales from 24 to 36 depending on the charge level.
• Shot distance scales from 93 to 168 depending on the charge level.

Version history

Version	Adjustments
Base game	▲ Ability to store a full charge for 1 second in squid form added. ▼ Range decreased by about 7%. ▼ Max range: 180 units → 167.65 units. ▼ There is a glow while charging and gets brighter the more the weapon is charged, increasing visibility for opponents.
1.4.0	▲ Increased damage dealt to opposing Ballers when flinging ink by roughly 30%. ▲ When storing a charged shot with a charger, swimming into enemy ink and being returned to kid form now allows you to maintain the charge you had stored. — Fixed an issue preventing players using a charger from shooting when pressing again after releasing the button once a stored charged shot had expired.
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	▲ Area at player's feet will now always be inked when firing.
3.2.0	▲ Now able to charge in midair at the same speed as when on the ground.
4.4.0	▲ In addition to the existing effect, Main Power Up will now also improve ink coverage.
4.6.0	▲ Points to fill special gauge: 180 → 170.
5.0.0	▲ Increased the damage dealt by a shot just prior to being fully charged from 70.0 to 80.0.
5.2.0	▲ Reduced the time from releasing a charge shot to being ready to shoot by roughly 1/60 of a second.

Quotes

Sheldon's Introduction The Classic Squiffer. For a charger, it's a bit short on range, but in return it can charge up much quicker. Use the Point Sensor to sniff out hidden opponents, allowing you and your allies to overrun and outnumber marked enemies! Even though it's a charger, the short charge time and the power when using the Ink Armor special allow you to jump into the fray! This set is great for the Inkling who's confident with a charger in close quarters.

Gallery

• 

  Promo image

• 

  Holding the Classic Squiffer

• 

  Shooting ink

Demonstration

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Splatoon 3

Splatoon 3

Classic Squiffer

Basic information
Category	Main
Class	Charger
Sub	Point Sensor
Special	Big Bubbler
Special points	190p
Special depletion
Range	75 / 100
Damage
Impact
Fire rate
Charge speed	70 / 100
Ink speed
Mobility	60 / 100
Durability
Handling
Obtain at
Level	8
Cost
Requirement
Weight
Base damage
Base duration
Ink consumption
Base range
Rate of fire
Muzzle velocity
Base accuracy
MPU effect
SPU effect
SPU effect
Other variant

The Classic Squiffer is seen in official artwork for Salmon Run Next Wave and later fully confirmed on 9 May 2022, showing a new design. Its kit consists of Point Sensor and Big Bubbler.

Quotes

Sheldon's Introduction Ah, the Classic Squiffer. For a charger, it's a bit short on range, but in return it can charge up much more quickly. That allows you to use it in a more offensive way! I mean... being on the offense. Not that the weapon is offensive... except to your opponents. Anyway, I'd take advantage of the Point Sensor sub to coordinate an attack with my teammates. And if my home turf was invaded, I'd deploy the Big Bubbler and hide inside, using that Classic Squiffer action to snipe enemies. Comfy in close range with a charger? This set is for you!

“

Next up is the Classic Squiffer. It's a lightweight charger that charges so quickly we hesitate to even call it a charger! (But to be technically correct, we will continue to do so.) It doesn't have great range, but rewards a dynamic play style with plenty of stop-and-pop action.

”

— @SplatoonNA on Twitter

“

The Classic Squiffer is a lightweight charger that builds up power quickly. It doesn't have great range, but it rewards a dynamic play style with plenty of stop-and-pop action.

”

— @NintendoUKVS on Twitter

Gallery

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  The Classic Squiffer as seen in artwork for Salmon Run Next Wave

• 

  Promotional render

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  An Octoling holding the Classic Squiffer while tossing a Point Sensor

• 

  2D icon

• Rotating model of the Classic Squiffer (link to file)

Strategy

For competitive tips about the Classic Squiffer

View the strategy page.

Trivia

• The Classic Squiffer appears to be designed after a spray bottle.
• The Squiffer was originally called "Quick Ink Rifle", as seen in an image from before Splatoon's release, and it came with Splat Bombs and Bubbler. This set was later given to the Splattershot Jr. and Splat Bombs were given to the Splat Charger and Splatterscope.

Etymology

Squiffer is a portmanteau of "squid" and "Swiffer", an American brand of cleaning products, while Classic denotes that it is the default variant of the Squiffer.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	スクイックリンα sukuikkurin arufā	Squicklean alpha, portmanteau of "squid", "quick" and "clean", and from Japanese famous detergent named マジックリン majikkurin Magiclean
Dutch	Octopoets	From octo and poets (polish)
French (NOA)	Lignizateur alpha
French (NOE)	Décap'express Alpha	Express Scourer α
German	Sepiator α
Italian	Kalamarapid α	Portmanteau of calamaro (squid) and rapid.
Russian	Стиратель Stiratel'	Eraser From стирать stirat' ("to erase" or "to wash the clothes")
Spanish (NOA)	Delineador (Splatoon) Delineador X (Splatoon 2)	Eyeliner (Splatoon) Eyeliner X (Splatoon 2)
Spanish (NOE)	Kalarrapid α	Portmanteau of calamar(squid) and rapid(rapid)
Chinese (Simplified)	鱿快洁α yóu kuàijié alpha (Mandarin)	Squid Quick Clean alpha
Chinese (Traditional)	魷快潔α yóu kuàijié alpha (Mandarin)	Squid Quick Clean alpha, from detergent brand 快潔
Korean	스퀵 클린 α seukwig keullin alpa	Squicklean alpha