Sprinkler

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For the sprinkler appearing in Tricolor Turf War, see Sprinkler of Doom.

The Sprinkler is a sub weapon in the Splatoon series. It is thrown and attaches to any surface, and sprays ink in a circular ring around itself in a staggering motion indefinitely until it is destroyed by an opponent.

Appearance

The Sprinkler has two main parts; a base and a head. The base is flat and cone-shaped with a black bottom. It changes color to match the user's ink and has the Dolphin logo on it. The head is a short, wide pole with two flat and rectangular nozzles sticking out of it. The pole and nozzles are black and the nozzles have attachments that change color to match the user's ink. Once deployed, the Sprinkler's appearance is unchanged other than it spinning around and shooting ink.

Uses

  • The most effective spots for Sprinklers are those that are hard to see or reach. These include on top of boxes, sideways on walls, or on objects over the stage.
  • Exploring stages in Recon mode makes it easy to find strategic locations for Sprinklers without the pressure of a battle.
  • Putting a Sprinkler directly at one's feet can allow a chance to react should an enemy launch a sneak attack.
  • Sprinklers placed on or near the Tower in Tower Control can provide some cover for the user and their allies.
  • Like Squid Beakons, Sprinklers can be used as light shields in a pinch, taking some damage in place of the user.
  • Also like Beakons, Sprinklers work as bait to attract players and ambush them while reaching to destroy the Sprinkler.
    • Even when not used as shields, the attention drawn by an unguarded Sprinkler can be used to one's advantage for an ambush or escape.
  • One should avoid getting too close to enemy Sprinklers - while their damage is low, multiple hits can be dangerous.
  • A Sprinkler may be bait, especially if stuck to a high wall or ceiling. It would be wise to keep an eye on one's surroundings when destroying it.
  • If the user already has a Sprinkler in use, throwing another Sprinkler will break the first one.

Splatoon

Sprinkler

Sprinkler

Category Sub
Class
Sub
Special
Special points
Special depletion
Range
Damage
Impact
Fire rate
Charge speed
Ink speed
Mobility
Durability
Handling
Level
Cost
Requirement Specifications
Weight
Base damage 30
Base duration ∞ (Sprinkler got destroyed, Player got splatted, Player placed another Sprinkler)
Ink consumption 80%
Base range
Rate of fire
Muzzle velocity
Base accuracy
MPU effect
SPU effect
SPU effect
Other variant

Sprinklers sprays ink droplets every six frames until it is destroyed.

Ink management

The charts below show that with ability slots stacked with Ink Saver (Main) and Ink Saver (Sub), additional shots can be fired after throwing a Sprinkler from a full ink tank.

Quotes

“ This device functions just like a lawn sprinkler, spreading ink over a modest 360-degree radius. The narrow streams of ink don't inflict much damage, but Sprinklers are a good way to maintain ink coverage in high-traffic areas during both Turf War and Splat Zones. Instead of tossing it on the ground, where it's likely to be spotted and destroyed, consider throwing it high on a wall - it will stick to any surface, like a Suction Bomb. But you can only deploy one Sprinkler at a time. If you toss a second one out, the first one will disappear. Enemy Sprinklers can be destroyed by shooting them. If left untouched, a Sprinkler will continue spreading ink indefinitely. ”
— Splatoon Prima Guide

Sets

Weapons with Sprinkler in Splatoon
Main #ID Sub Special Special Depletion Level Price Class Added in


S Weapon Main .96 Gal.png .96 Gal 70 S Weapon Sub Sprinkler.png Sprinkler S Weapon Special Echolocator.png Echolocator Special gaugeLight 12 Cash 7600 Shooter 1.0.0











S Weapon Main Custom Hydra Splatling.png Custom Hydra Splatling 4021 S Weapon Sub Sprinkler.png Sprinkler S Weapon Special Bubbler.png Bubbler Special gaugeLight 20 Cash 29900 Splatling 16 January 2016



S Weapon Main Dynamo Roller.png Dynamo Roller 1020 S Weapon Sub Sprinkler.png Sprinkler S Weapon Special Echolocator.png Echolocator Special gaugeHeavy 15 Cash 10000 Roller 1.0.0






S Weapon Main Heavy Splatling Remix.png Heavy Splatling Remix 4012 S Weapon Sub Sprinkler.png Sprinkler S Weapon Special Killer Wail.png Killer Wail Special gaugeLight 20 Cash 17900 Splatling 2.8.0



S Weapon Main Inkbrush.png Inkbrush 1100 S Weapon Sub Sprinkler.png Sprinkler S Weapon Special Inkstrike.png Inkstrike Special gaugeLight 8 Cash 4800 Roller 5 June 2015


S Weapon Main Kelp Splat Charger.png Kelp Splat Charger 2011 S Weapon Sub Sprinkler.png Sprinkler S Weapon Special Killer Wail.png Killer Wail Special gaugeMedium 4 Cash 2500 Charger 1.0.0

S Weapon Main Kelp Splatterscope.png Kelp Splatterscope 2021 S Weapon Sub Sprinkler.png Sprinkler S Weapon Special Killer Wail.png Killer Wail Special gaugeMedium 17 Cash 7800 Charger 1.0.0





S Weapon Main N-ZAP '89.png N-ZAP '89 61 S Weapon Sub Sprinkler.png Sprinkler S Weapon Special Inkstrike.png Inkstrike Special gaugeLight 8 Cash 4200 Shooter 18 July 2015

















Gallery

  • High quality Sprinkler.

    High quality Sprinkler.

  • The effects of a Sprinkler.

    The effects of a Sprinkler.

  • An Inkling throwing a Sprinkler.

    An Inkling throwing a Sprinkler.

  • Concept art of various sub weapons, with the Sprinkler at the upper left.

    Concept art of various sub weapons, with the Sprinkler at the upper left.

  • Early Sprinkler

    Early Sprinkler

Splatoon 2

Sprinkler
S2 Weapon Sub Sprinkler.png
Category Sub
Class
Sub
Special
Special points
Special depletion
Range
Damage
Impact
Fire rate
Charge speed
Ink speed
Mobility
Durability
Handling
Level
Cost
Requirement Specifications
Weight
Base damage 20
Base duration High-power: 5s
Mid-power: 15s
Low-power: ∞
Ink consumption 60%
Base range
Rate of fire
Muzzle velocity
Base accuracy
MPU effect
SPU effect
SPU effect
Other variant

The Sprinkler was tweaked in Splatoon 2 to have its inking power start out stronger but weaken over time. There are four distinct phases:

  • Deployment phase: This phase starts when the Sprinkler lands on the ground and ends when it fires its first drop of ink. This phase lasts 0.5 seconds.
  • High-power phase: The Sprinkler spins the fastest and has the most inking power during this phase. It fires ink droplets every four frames and rotates 33 degrees per frame. It lasts for 5 seconds.
  • Mid-power phase: The Sprinkler slows down and inks less in this phase. It fires ink droplets every six frames and rotates eleven degrees per frame. It lasts fifteen seconds.
  • Low-power phase: The Sprinkler slows down even further, with very low ink output and range. It fires ink droplets every nine frames and rotates one degree per frame. This phase lasts until the Sprinkler is relocated or destroyed.

The Sprinkler has 120 HP. Object Shredder multiplies the damage done against Sprinklers by ten.

Version history

Version Adjustments
Base game
  • ▼ Base damage per hit: 30 → 20
  • Reworked to fire ink droplets from a rate of 6 frames indefinitely to a rate of 4 frames for 5 seconds, then 6 frames for 10 seconds, then 9 frames indefinitely.
1.3.0
  • ▲ Of the three levels of ink spray the Sprinkler gives off after placement, duration of the medium level of ink spray was extended by 5 seconds.
  • ▲ Ink consumption: 80% → 70%
1.4.0
  • ▲ Sub Power Up increases the duration of time the Sprinkler sprays ink at maximum power by roughly 150%.
3.0.0
  • ▲ Decreased ink consumption from 70% to 60% of ink tank capacity.
  • ▲ Decreased degree to which less area is inked proportional to distance between Sprinkler and terrain floor when placed in a location with a different height than surrounding terrain.
  • ▲ Increased durability by roughly 20%.
  • Due to the above fix, damage dealt by certain attacks has also changed.
    • ▲ Decreased damage dealt by Sting Rays by roughly 58%.
    • ▲ Decreased damage dealt by Ink Storms by roughly 67%.
    • ▼ Increased damage dealt by Nozzlenose weapons by roughly 20%.
    • ▼ Increased damage dealt by Blaster weapons by roughly 20%.
    • ▼ Increased damage dealt by vertical swing attacks with Roller weapons by roughly 20%.
  • ▼ Decreased damage range and inking radius during the high-power phase.
4.3.0
  • ▲ Increased the effect of the Ink Saver (Sub) gear ability.
4.5.0
  • ▲ Decreased time before the Sprinkler begins shooting ink after being placed by roughly 30/60 of a second.
  • ▲ Increased radius of ink spray when placed on a wall or the ground by roughly 2.5 times.

Quotes

“ A device that sticks to walls or the ground and sprays ink around.

Immediately after deployment it sprays vigorously, but gradually dwindles in strength.

You can only place one at a time.

”
— Splatoon 2 Sub & Special Guide

Sets

Weapons with Sprinkler in Splatoon 2
Main #ID Sub Special Special Points Level Price Class Added in


S2 Weapon Main .96 Gal.png .96 Gal 80 S2 Weapon Sub Sprinkler.png Sprinkler S2 Weapon Special Ink Armor.png Ink Armor 190p 21 Cash 12600 Shooter 1.0.0


S2 Weapon Main Aerospray RG.png Aerospray RG 31 S2 Weapon Sub Sprinkler.png Sprinkler S2 Weapon Special Baller.png Baller 180p 28 Cash 16900 Shooter 1.0.0




S2 Weapon Main Bloblobber Deco.png Bloblobber Deco 3031 S2 Weapon Sub Sprinkler.png Sprinkler S2 Weapon Special Suction-Bomb Launcher.png Suction-Bomb Launcher 190p 20 Cash 17600 Slosher 4.3.0













S2 Weapon Main Explosher.png Explosher 3040 S2 Weapon Sub Sprinkler.png Sprinkler S2 Weapon Special Bubble Blower.png Bubble Blower 210p 18 Cash 10800 Slosher 1 July 2018








S2 Weapon Main Heavy Splatling.png Heavy Splatling 4010 S2 Weapon Sub Sprinkler.png Sprinkler S2 Weapon Special Sting Ray.png Sting Ray 200p 8 Cash 7800 Splatling 1.0.0


S2 Weapon Main Hero Brella Replica.png Hero Brella Replica 6002 S2 Weapon Sub Sprinkler.png Sprinkler S2 Weapon Special Ink Storm.png Ink Storm 190p 9 Cash 9000 Brella 12 August 2017



S2 Weapon Main Hero Splatling Replica.png Hero Splatling Replica 4012 S2 Weapon Sub Sprinkler.png Sprinkler S2 Weapon Special Sting Ray.png Sting Ray 200p 8 Cash 8600 Splatling 1.0.0




S2 Weapon Main Kensa Charger.png Kensa Charger 2012 S2 Weapon Sub Sprinkler.png Sprinkler S2 Weapon Special Baller.png Baller 190p 19 Cash 14500 Charger 4.0.0

S2 Weapon Main Kensa Dynamo Roller.png Kensa Dynamo Roller 1022 S2 Weapon Sub Sprinkler.png Sprinkler S2 Weapon Special Booyah Bomb.png Booyah Bomb 180p 29 Cash 32300 Roller 3 October 2018





S2 Weapon Main Kensa Splatterscope.png Kensa Splatterscope 2022 S2 Weapon Sub Sprinkler.png Sprinkler S2 Weapon Special Baller.png Baller 190p 28 Cash 20400 Charger 4.0.0




S2 Weapon Main Light Tetra Dualies.png Light Tetra Dualies 5041 S2 Weapon Sub Sprinkler.png Sprinkler S2 Weapon Special Autobomb Launcher.png Autobomb Launcher 200p 21 Cash 13300 Dualie 1 August 2018


S2 Weapon Main N-ZAP '83.png N-ZAP '83 62 S2 Weapon Sub Sprinkler.png Sprinkler S2 Weapon Special Ink Storm.png Ink Storm 170p 19 Cash 11100 Shooter 4.6.0






S2 Weapon Main Permanent Inkbrush.png Permanent Inkbrush 1102 S2 Weapon Sub Sprinkler.png Sprinkler S2 Weapon Special Ink Armor.png Ink Armor 180p 12 Cash 8400 Roller 4.6.0




S2 Weapon Main Slosher Deco.png Slosher Deco 3001 S2 Weapon Sub Sprinkler.png Sprinkler S2 Weapon Special Baller.png Baller 210p 8 Cash 8000 Slosher 15 December 2017



S2 Weapon Main Splat Brella.png Splat Brella 6000 S2 Weapon Sub Sprinkler.png Sprinkler S2 Weapon Special Ink Storm.png Ink Storm 190p 9 Cash 8300 Brella 12 August 2017










Gallery

  • Promo image. ‎

    Promo image. ‎

  • Sprinkler in work on higher ground.

    Sprinkler in work on higher ground.

  • Sprinkler covering the ground around it making it difficult for enemy Inklings to walk.

    Sprinkler covering the ground around it making it difficult for enemy Inklings to walk.

Splatoon 3

Sprinkler

Sprinkler

Category Sub
Class
Sub
Special
Special points
Special depletion
Range
Damage
Impact
Fire rate
Charge speed
Ink speed
Mobility
Durability
Handling
Level
Cost
Requirement Specifications
Weight
Base damage 20
Base duration High-power: 8s
Mid-power: 15s
Low-power: ∞
Ink consumption 60%
Base range
Rate of fire
Muzzle velocity
Base accuracy
MPU effect
SPU effect
SPU effect
Other variant

The Sprinkler returns in Splatoon 3. It functions identically to how it did in Splatoon 2.

Version history

Version Adjustments
4.1.0
  • ▲ Extended the duration of the state where the ink is strongest immediately after placement by approximately 3 seconds.

Quotes

“ A device that attaches to the ground or to walls and sprays ink. It operates at full power right when you place it but gradually gets weaker. You can only place one at a time. ”
— In-game description

Sets

Weapons with Sprinkler in Splatoon 3
Main #ID Sub Special Special Points Level Price Class Added in

S3 Weapon Main .96 Gal 2D Current.png .96 Gal 80 S3 Weapon Sub Sprinkler Flat.png Sprinkler S3 Weapon Special Ink Vac.png Ink Vac 190p 17 Sheldon License 1 S3 Icon Shooter.png Shooter Version 1.0.0 (Drizzle Season 2022)


S3 Weapon Main Aerospray RG 2D Current.png Aerospray RG 31 S3 Weapon Sub Sprinkler Flat.png Sprinkler S3 Weapon Special Booyah Bomb.png Booyah Bomb 200p 18 Sheldon License 1 S3 Icon Shooter.png Shooter Version 2.0.0 (Chill Season 2022)




S3 Weapon Main Bloblobber 2D Current.png Bloblobber 3030 S3 Weapon Sub Sprinkler Flat.png Sprinkler S3 Weapon Special Ink Storm.png Ink Storm 190p 19 Sheldon License 1 S3 Icon Slosher.png Slosher Version 1.0.0 (Drizzle Season 2022)








S3 Weapon Main Dynamo Roller 2D Current.png Dynamo Roller 1020 S3 Weapon Sub Sprinkler Flat.png Sprinkler S3 Weapon Special Tacticooler.png Tacticooler 190p 12 Sheldon License 1 S3 Icon Roller.png Roller Version 1.0.0 (Drizzle Season 2022)






S3 Weapon Main Heavy Splatling 2D Current.png Heavy Splatling 4010 S3 Weapon Sub Sprinkler Flat.png Sprinkler S3 Weapon Special Wave Breaker.png Wave Breaker 200p 4 Sheldon License 1 S3 Icon Splatling.png Splatling Version 1.0.0 (Drizzle Season 2022)



S3 Weapon Main Inkline Tri-Stringer 2D Current.png Inkline Tri-Stringer 7011 S3 Weapon Sub Sprinkler Flat.png Sprinkler S3 Weapon Special Super Chump.png Super Chump 190p 11 Sheldon License 1 S3 Icon Stringer.png Stringer Version 5.0.0 (Drizzle Season 2023)



S3 Weapon Main Light Tetra Dualies 2D Current.png Light Tetra Dualies 5041 S3 Weapon Sub Sprinkler Flat.png Sprinkler S3 Weapon Special Zipcaster.png Zipcaster 190p 24 Sheldon License 1 S3 Icon Dualie.png Dualie Version 4.0.0 (Sizzle Season 2023)









S3 Weapon Main S-BLAST '92 2D Current.png S-BLAST '92 260 S3 Weapon Sub Sprinkler Flat.png Sprinkler S3 Weapon Special Reefslider.png Reefslider 180p 20 Sheldon License 1 S3 Icon Blaster.png Blaster Version 4.0.0 (Sizzle Season 2023)



S3 Weapon Main Snipewriter 5H 2D Current.png Snipewriter 5H 2070 S3 Weapon Sub Sprinkler Flat.png Sprinkler S3 Weapon Special Tacticooler.png Tacticooler 200p 14 Sheldon License 1 S3 Icon Charger.png Charger Version 2.0.0 (Chill Season 2022)


S3 Weapon Main Splat Brella 2D Current.png Splat Brella 6000 S3 Weapon Sub Sprinkler Flat.png Sprinkler S3 Weapon Special Triple Inkstrike.png Triple Inkstrike 200p 5 Sheldon License 1 S3 Icon Brella.png Brella Version 1.0.0 (Drizzle Season 2022)












Gallery

  • Promotional image

    Promotional image

Strategy

For competitive tips about the Sprinkler

Click to view the strategy for Sprinkler. View the strategy page.

Trivia

  • The Dolphin logo can be found on the lower part of the Sprinkler.
  • Marie calls throwing a Sprinkler in the last few seconds of a battle in order to gain a bit more turf "Last Day of Summer".
  • There are no Splashdown or Inkjet sets that have Sprinklers as their sub weapon.
  • In the quotes for Goby Arena, Marina refers to "Splatted by Sprinkler" as the three most embarrassing words in the Inkling language.
  • It resembles a water sprinkler, hence the name.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese スプリンクラー
supurinkurā		 Sprinkler
Netherlands Dutch Inktsprinkler (Splatoon 2 & 3)
Sproeier (Splatoon[1])		 Ink sprinkler
Sprayer
Canada French (NOA) Gicleur Sprinkler
France French (NOE) Fontaine Fountain
Germany German Sprinkler Sprinkler
Italy Italian Spruzzatore Sprinkler
Russia Russian Распылятор (Splatoon 2 & 3)
Raspylyator
Разбрызгиватель (Splatoon[2])
Razbryzgivatel'		 Sprayer

Sprinkler
SpainMexico Spanish Aspersor Sprinkler
China Chinese (Simplified) 洒墨器
sǎmòqì (Mandarin)		 Sprinkler
Hong Kong Chinese (Traditional) 灑墨器
sǎmòqì (Mandarin)		 Sprinkler
South Korea Korean 스프링클러
seupeuringkeulleo		 Sprinkler
Portugal Portuguese Aspersor[3] Sprinkler
Translate logo.svg Internal Sprinkler[4] Sprinkler

References

  1. ↑ Nintendo From Splatoon's electronic manual on nintendo.nl
  2. ↑ Nintendo From Splatoon's electronic manual on nintendo.ru
  3. ↑ Nintendo From Splatoon's electronic manual on nintendo.pt
  4. ↑ GitHub Leanny on GitHub


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