Splatana

Splatanas are one of the main weapon classes in the Splatoon series.
Splatanas are sword-like weapons that send horizontal blades of ink flying with each slash of the weapon. They are also capable of charging to perform a higher-damage vertical slash.
Splatanas were first introduced in Splatoon 3.
General mechanics
As a charging-type weapon class, splatanas will make use of not only basic slashes with repeated taps of , but also the higher-powered charge slashes when holding .
All slashes produce both an ink projectile as well as a close-ranged melee hitbox. The charged slash possesses not only higher damage on its ink projectile, but also extreme damage capable of a one-hit splat on its melee hitbox. To increase the efficacy of this attack, splatanas are also capable of performing a quick forward lunge before attacking on the ground by releasing a charge while holding .
List of splatanas
Note: The series are arranged by the order of their respective Tableturf Battle cards.
Series | Description | Variants | Games |
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![]() Splatana Stamper |
A heavier Splatana compared to the standard. It has a slower rate of fire, but its ink projectiles are wider, travel further, and deal more damage. | ![]() |
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![]() Splatana Wiper |
The standard Splatana, with decent range but low damage. It moves quickly when slashing and charging, and has good ink efficiency. | ![]() |
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Special Splatanas
The following splatana(s) are only available outside of battles as part of other modes:
Weapon | Description | Games |
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![]() Grizzco Splatana |
A modified rare weapon based on the Splatana Stamper, only available in Salmon Run Next Wave. It is a considerably slow and short-ranged weapon, having a long charge time and no projectiles. In return it possesses extremely high damage overall and an armor-piercing effect when charged, allowing it to defeat almost any regular Boss Salmonid in one hit, as well as an extremely long-ranged lunging attack. | ✓ |
Sets
Main | #ID | Sub | Special | Special Points | Level | Price | Class | Introduced | |
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Neo Splatana Stamper | 8001 | ![]() |
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210p | 20 | ![]() |
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Version 6.0.0 (Chill Season 2023) |
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Splatana Stamper | 8000 | ![]() |
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210p | 15 | ![]() |
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Version 1.0.0 (Drizzle Season 2022) |
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Splatana Wiper | 8010 | ![]() |
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190p | 5 | ![]() |
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Version 1.0.0 (Drizzle Season 2022) |
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Splatana Wiper Deco | 8011 | ![]() |
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190p | 10 | ![]() |
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Version 4.0.0 (Sizzle Season 2023) |
Animations
Splatoon 3
Spawner pose:
- All styles: Points the weapon forward at a downward angle, gripping the handle with both hands in a stance with their left foot forward.
Victory:
- Flip Out and Reppin' Inkopolis: Jumps and slams the weapon into the ground point-first, then lands and leans against it with their arms and legs folded.
Quotes
“ | SRL back and fully recovered from our wild day of tweeting with new research on splatana-type weapons. These swordlike implements can fire a horizontal slash of ink quickly or charge up to fire a powerful vertical blast. You can use both moves to slice and dice the competition! | ” | — @SplatoonNA on Twitter[1]
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Gallery
2D icons
In-game
An Octoling throwing a Burst Bomb while holding a Splatana Stamper.
Art
Agent 8 holding an unnamed Splatana.
Power vs. Wisdom vs. Courage promotional image.
Promotional renders for Splatoon 3
Tableturf Battle cards for Splatoon 3
Etymology
Splatana is a portmanteau of "splat" and "katana".
Names in other languages
Language | Name | Meaning |
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ワイパー waipā |
Wiper |
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Zwieper | From zwiepen ("to sway, to rock") or zwieper ("a fast uncontrollable motion") |
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Éclatana | "Écla" From "Éclaboussure" translation of Splat word |
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Splatana | Same as English name |
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Lama | Blade |
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Сплат-катана Splat katana |
Splat-katana |
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Azotintador | From azote ("whip") + entintador ("inker") |
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刮水刀 guāshuǐdāo (Mandarin) |
Wiper |
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와이퍼 waipeo |
Same as Japanese name |
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Splatana | Same as English |
Horizontal Slash | Charged Slash | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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