Killer Wail 5.1
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The Killer Wail 5.1 is an upcoming special weapon in Splatoon 3.
Appearance
The Killer Wail 5.1 consists of six floating speakers, in contrast to the Killer Wail's singular megaphone. Each floating speaker can fire a laser beam for a total of six laser beams. The back of each speaker bears a strong resemblance to the Suction Bomb.
Splatoon 3
Description
When activated, six speakers spawn in a ring formation which briefly follows the user. The speakers then fire wall-piercing beams, similar to the Sting Ray and the original Killer Wail. The speakers do not start firing at the same time and tend to target slowly towards the user's opponents autonomously. Brief trailer appearances show lasers start firing in pairs, from top to bottom, in quick succession.[1][2] Each pair of lasers can initiate at different angles suggesting multiple opponents can be simultaneously targeted, however all six lasers can target one opponent. The mechanism behind this is currently unknown.
Most statistical information, such as duration and base damage, are currently unknown. As of the Release Date Revealed, it is part of the Range Blaster, Sloshing Machine, .52 Gal, and Tri-Stringer's set.
The Killer Wail 5.1 is also confirmed to appear in Salmon Run Next Wave. Similar to the Sting Ray, it can defeat a Flyfish without the use of Splat Bombs.
Gallery
The Killer Wail 5.1 in action
The Sloshing Machine with the Killer Wail 5.1.
Back view.
A view of the lasers.
Another view.
The Killer Wail 5.1's special gauge icon in Salmon Run Next Wave.
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Trivia
- The Killer Wail 5.1 appears to be a modified version of the original Killer Wail from Splatoon.[3]
- The number refers to the 5.1 surround sound audio system, commonly used in home theatres.
- 5.1 capable audio systems consist of five relatively similar full spectrum speakers, as well as an additional low frequency speaker. Despite this, the Killer Wail 5.1's six speakers all appear to be identical.
Etymology
"Killer Wail 5.1" is a combination of "killer whale", "wail", and 5.1 surround sound system. "Wail" references its method of splatting opponents, while 5.1 (the most common format for surround sound systems) references its plural speakers. Notably, both Wii U and Nintendo Switch support 5.1 output.
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
 Japanese |
メガホンレーザー5.1ch megahon rēzā 5.1ch |
Megaphone Laser 5.1ch |
 Dutch |
Megalofoon 5.1 | From Megalodon (spelled the same in English and Dutch), an extinct species of enormous shark, and megafoon, which means "megaphone". Megalophone 5.1 or Sharkophone 5.1 |
 French (NOE) |
Haut-perceur 5.1 | From haut-parleur, meaning "loudspeaker", and perceur, which means "piercer". Loudpiercer 5.1 |
 German |
Heulboje 5.1 | From heulen, a verb which means "to cry or howl", and Boje, which means "buoy". Howling Buoy 5.1 |
 Italian |
Tintofono 5.1 | From tinta, meaning "ink", and the suffix -fono, which is used in relation to sounds similarly to how -phone is used in English. Inkophone 5.1 |
 Russian |
Мегалофон 5.1 Megalofon 5.1 |
From Megalodon, an extinct species of enormous shark, and мегафон, which means "megaphone". Megalophone 5.1 or Sharkophone 5.1 |
 Spanish (NOE) |
Tintófono 5.1 | From tinta, which means "ink", and the suffix -fono, used in relation to sounds, similar to -phone in English. Inkophone 5.1 |
 Chinese (Traditional) |
喇叭雷射5.1ch lǎ bā léi shè 5.1ch (Mandarin) |
Speaker Laser 5.1ch |
 Korean |
메가폰 레이저 5.1ch megapon reijeo 5.1ch |
Megaphone Laser 5.1ch |
See Also
References
Salmon Run Next Wave trailer
New Splatoon 3 details from the Squid Research Lab - Nintendo