Splatana Wiper

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Wiper redirects here. For the Japanese name of the weapon class, see splatana.

The Splatana Wiper is a main weapon in Splatoon 3.

Appearance

The Splatana Wiper resembles a car windshield wiper with what appears to be a long yellow sponge as the "blade" and a hilt of a badminton racket.

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Splatana Wiper

Splatana Wiper

Basic information
Category Main
Class S3 Icon Splatana.png Splatana
Sub S3 Weapon Sub Torpedo Flat.png Torpedo
Special S3 Weapon Special Ultra Stamp.png Ultra Stamp
Special points 190p
Special depletion
Range
58 / 100
Damage
29 / 100
Impact
Fire rate
Charge speed
Ink speed
Mobility
Durability
Handling
75 / 100
Obtainable at
Level 5
Cost
Requirement
Introduced Drizzle Season 2022 (1.1.0)
Specifications
Weight
Base damage 30 (Projectile-tap)
15 (Direct-tap)
60 (Projectile-charge)
120 (Direct-charge)
50 (S3 Icon Mr Grizz.png SRNW Projectile-tap)
35 (S3 Icon Mr Grizz.png SRNW Direct-tap)
150 (S3 Icon Mr Grizz.png SRNW Projectile-charge)
175 (S3 Icon Mr Grizz.png SRNW Direct-charge)
Base duration
Ink consumption
Base range
Rate of fire
Muzzle velocity
Base accuracy

MPU effect
SPU effect
SPU effect
Other variant Splatana Wiper Deco Splatana Wiper Deco

The Splatana Wiper was revealed in the Splatoon 3 Direct on 10 August 2022. Pressing allows for quick horizontal slashes that fire ink, but holding the button will charge it for a more powerful vertical slash, which can instantly splat opponents at close range.

The Splatana's projectiles are perfectly accurate, even when jumping, and the weapon has a very fast strafe-speed while performing uncharged slashes - though unaffected by Run Speed Up - which combined with its ability to ink long lines quickly, make it a very mobile weapon.

Moving forward while firing the charged shot will allow the player to lunge forward a short distance, which will also delay the slash until the end of the lunge. The player cannot lunge after jumping.

Both forms of slashes from the Splatana Wiper have multiple segments, like the Splatana Stamper's relatively larger slashes, however due to the smaller size hitting something with the middle segment is much easier. In practice, this means that a slash's arc is more likely to be stopped on any impact.

The Splatana Wiper can do a series of horizontal slashes extremely quickly unlike the Splatana Stamper.

Data

  • The Splatana Wiper is a lightweight weapon.
  • The matchmaking range is 13. The game's matchmaking system looks at a team's average matchmaking range value, and matches them against a team with a similar average.
  • The Splatana Wiper fires projectiles as it swings.
  • The Splatana Wiper can lunge forward if the user performs a charge slash while moving forward on the ground.
  • The Splatana Wiper cannot store its charge.

Horizontal slash (pressing ZR)

  • The ink consumption of 3% per slash allows the user to slash 33 times per ink tank.
  • After slashing, there is a 30 frame cooldown before the ink tank starts refilling.
  • While slashing, the user's speed is set to 0.0945 units per frame.
  • The projectile of the slash deals 30 damage, and the blade itself deals 15 damage, for a combined total of 45 damage.
  • The projectile hitbox consists of multiple smaller hitboxes that become larger the closer they are to the center of the projectile. The center hitbox has a radius of 0.3 units, and the edge hitboxes have a radius of 0.25 units. The hitboxes span a length of 1.4 units.
  • The projectile travels at 3.3 units per frame for 4 frames, for a total distance of 13.2 units.
  • The blade hitbox extends about 2.7 units in front of the user, and 1.2 units to either side of the user.
  • The time between continuous slashes is 16 frames.
  • The user can submerge in ink 15 frames after the slash starts.
  • The blade hitbox appears 3 frames after the slash starts, and the projectile appears 6 frames after the slash starts.

Vertical slash (holding ZR)

  • The ink consumption of 6% per slash allows the user to slash 16 times per ink tank.
  • After slashing, there is a 30 frame cooldown before the ink tank starts refilling.
  • While charging or slashing, the user's speed is set to 0.0945 units per frame.
  • The projectile of the slash deals 60 damage, and the blade itself deals 120 damage, for a combined total of 180 damage.
  • The projectile hitbox consists of multiple smaller hitboxes that become larger the closer they are to the center of the projectile. The center hitbox has a radius of 0.5 units, and the edge hitboxes have a radius of 0.3 units. The hitboxes span a length of 2.4 units.
  • The projectile travels at 1.2 units per frame for 14 frames, for a total distance of 16.8 units.
  • The blade hitbox extends about 3.3 units in front of the user, and 0.25 units to either side of the user.
  • It takes 16 frames to fully charge the weapon.
    • If the user is out of ink, then it takes 48 frames to fully charge the weapon.
  • The swing animation lasts for 22 frames.
  • The blade hitbox appears 3 frames after the slash starts, and the projectile appears 6 frames after the slash starts.
  • Lunges cover a distance of 2.0 units.
  • After a 4 frame startup, the lunge lasts for 3 frames. The blade hitbox appears after 14 frames, and the projectile appears after 17 frames.
    • The total animation lasts for 33 frames, after which the weapon can be used again.
    • The user can submerge in ink 22 frames after the animation starts.

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Version history

Version Adjustments
2.0.0
  • The width of the ink launched by horizontal slashes has been increased by about 27%.
  • The size of terrain area inked by falling spray has been increased, and it is easier to connect ink in an uninterrupted straight line.
2.1.0
3.0.0
  • Fixed an issue that made other players using a Splatana Wiper appear to have ink in their weapon to everyone else, even if they were out of ink.

Quotes

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Sheldon's Introduction

The Splatana Wiper is part of an entirely new category of weapons known as splatanas! These sword-like slashers can fling ink through the power of centrifugal force. To do a basic horizontal slash, just press . But you can also hold to unleash a vertical slash that will really send some ink flying! On top of that, if you perform a vertical slash while tilting a bit forward, you'll step forward with the attack, adding enough power to flatten most foes. Paired with the Torpedo sub, you can slash across the battlefield and level your enemies with a single stroke. It's almost too good! And I haven't even mentioned the Ultra Stamp special yet. If the other team hasn't surrendered, the Ultra Stamp is sure to make 'em think twice. If you want to be among the first trailblazers in the splatana-fighting genre, this set is for you!

Let's look at the Splatana Wiper. This is a thin, user-friendly splatana that uses sponge technology to ensure a balanced ink-fling with every swipe. Use horizontal slashes like jabs to keep opponents at bay while infiltrating enemy territory with your superior mobility!
— @SplatoonNA on Twitter[3]

Badges

Main article: Badge#Weapon freshness

Reaching certain Freshness levels with the Splatana Wiper will reward the player with special badges that they can use on their Splashtag.

Splatana Wiper Badges
S3 Badge Splatana Wiper 4.png 4★ Splatana Wiper User
S3 Badge Splatana Wiper 5.png 5★ Splatana Wiper User

Gallery

Strategy

For competitive tips about the Splatana Wiper

Click to view the strategy for Splatana Wiper. View the strategy page.

Trivia

  • This is one of the weapons that was available to use in the Splatoon 3 Splatfest World Premiere.
    • It is the only weapon in the splatana class featured in this event.
  • The Splatana Wiper is one of only two weapons introduced at the game's launch to not appear in any of the missions in Return of the Mammalians, with the other being the REEF-LUX 450.
  • When charging toward a vertical slash with the Splatana Wiper, the blade fiddles in place.
  • When doing the Splatana and Torpedo trials in Judd's Trials, the player is equipped with the Splatana Wiper.
  • This weapon's sub and special weapon were both introduced in Splatoon 2's 4.2.0 update.
  • The 3D icon of the Splatana Wiper depicts what appears to be an early model of the weapon rather than using the finalized design; it is mildly simpler in appearance and lacks a sponge as the blade.

Etymology

Splatana is a portmanteau of "splat" and "katana" and Wiper references the weapon's resemblance to a car wiper.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese ドライブワイパー
Doraibu Waipā
Drive Wiper
Netherlands Dutch Wisserbladzwieper Wiper blade splatana
France French (NOE) Éclatana Doto Splatana Doto : The "Doto" is a species of mollusc from which the sponged parts of the weapon are inspired. It can also be a play on "d'auto" (from an autombile) since it's a windshield wiper
Germany German Wischer-Splatana Wiper Splatana
Italy Italian Tergilama Wiper-blade
Russia Russian Сплат-дворник
Splat-dvornik
Splat-wiper
SpainMexico Spanish Azotintador brisa From "Azotar" (to lash / spank), "Tinta" (ink) and lastly "Limpia Parabrisas" (wiper washer)
China Chinese 雨刷刮水刀
yǔshuā guāshuǐdāo (Mandarin)
Windshield-wiper Splatana
South Korea Korean 드라이브 와이퍼
deuraibeu waipeo
Same as Japanese name
Portugal Portuguese Splatana Wiper Same as English
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