Sloshing Machine

The Sloshing Machine is a main weapon in Splatoon and Splatoon 2.

The Sloshing Machine launches a small mortar-like glob that is trailed by a vortex of ink. The glob leaves a path of ink while it travels, and bursts on contact with a surface or an enemy. Most notably, the vortex of ink allows the Sloshing Machine to do splash damage to enemies alongside the glob of ink if a direct hit is not landed.

The Sloshing Machine's splash damage allows it to fulfill roles similar to that of a blaster. More specifically, it is very similar to the Rapid Blaster concerning splash damage, direct damage, range, and speed. However, unlike blaster weapons which have a large exploding splash radius at their maximum reach, the Sloshing Machine will deal splash damage to anything alongside the glob as it travels. Additionally, the heavy arc of the projectile makes the weapon ideal for dealing with enemies behind cover, or enemies atop a platform, like the tower in Tower Control. These capabilities, however, come at the cost of lower attack-speed and turf coverage when compared to more traditional sloshers.

Splatoon

Sloshing Machine

Category	Main
Class	Slosher
Sub	Splat Bomb
Special	Bomb Rush
Level	12
Cost	13,500
Availability
Base damage	38 (Splash) 76 (Direct hit)
Base duration
Ink consumption	7%
Special points
Special depletion	40%
Range	55 / 100
Damage	95 / 100
Impact
Fire rate
Charge speed
Ink speed
Mobility
Durability
Handling	45 / 100
Other variant	Sloshing Machine Neo

The Sloshing Machine was released on 28 November 2015 at 02:00 UTC.^[1]^[2] It comes in a set with Splat Bombs and the Bomb Rush.

Version history

Version	Adjustments
2.7.0	▲ Special gauge loss: 50% → as low as 40%.
2.8.0	▲ Movement speed while firing increased by about 11%.

Quotes

Sheldon's Introduction

An innovative new weapon that puts a "spin" on the classic Slosher model. The Sloshing Machine is sure to make your whites whiter than white and your turf inkier than inked! This weapon's attractions are the power of the main shot and the bonus ink flung out by the vortex. The Splat Bombs and Bomb Rush combine to send the battlefield into a whirlpool of confusion!^(NA/EU/OC)^[a]

“

A compact washing machine that's been adapted for battle. The spinning action means that the area around the ink glob also gets a dose of ink.

”

— In-Game Description

Notes

↑ North America, Europe, and Oceania

Gallery

Promo image.
Holding the Sloshing Machine.
Throwing ink. (back)
Throwing ink. (front)
Official art of an Inkling holding the Sloshing Machine.

Demonstration

Splatoon 2

Sloshing Machine

Category	Main
Class	Slosher
Sub	Autobomb
Special	Sting Ray
Level	13
Cost	12,600
Availability
Base damage	38 (Splash) 76 (Direct hit)
Base duration
Ink consumption	8.4%
Special points	190p
Special depletion
Range	60 / 100
Damage	90 / 100
Impact
Fire rate
Charge speed
Ink speed
Mobility
Durability
Handling	40 / 100
Other variants	Sloshing Machine Neo Kensa Sloshing Machine

The Sloshing Machine returned in Splatoon 2 with a set change: it comes with Autobombs and the Sting Ray. It was released on 26 August 2017 at 02:00 UTC.