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A team of Inklings and Octolings wielding a variety of weapons in Turf War.
A team of Inklings wielding a variety of weapons in Salmon Run.
“ As an Inkling, you can use weapons and ink your turf. Be sure to experiment with different weapon sets! ”
— Splatoon official site

Weapons are tools used in the Splatoon series to spread ink and splat enemies. Most can be purchased from Ammo Knights with cash earned from online multiplayer matches, four are exclusive to Salmon Run, known as rare weapons, and one is exclusive to Rainmaker. Most weapons may only be unlocked to purchase after reaching a certain level, and some can only be obtained after completing missions in the single player game mode. Weapons are always in a predefined set of a main weapon, a sub weapon, and a special weapon.

In Splatoon 2, new weapons were added, and returning weapons have all-new designs. Since no special weapons returned from the first game, all the special weapons were changed as well. While some weapons retained the same sub weapon and similar special, others changed, such as the Splat Roller, paired with Curling Bomb instead of Suction Bomb.

In Splatoon 3, new weapons are being added, and some returning weapons also have all-new designs. At least one special weapon is presumably returning from the second game, including the Tenta Missile-like special, while some special weapons from the first game have been greatly modified. There are also some all-new special weapons, such as the Crab Tank and Zipcaster.

Main weapon

Main weapons are the primary tools players use to spread ink and splat opponents. Main weapons generally have two variants: the original and an alternate with a different appearance, a different sub weapon, and a different special weapon. With the addition of Sheldon's Picks and the Kensa Collection, some weapons gained a third version with yet another set of sub and special weapons. There are also Rare weapons which have been heavily modified which are exclusive to Salmon Run.

Shooters

A shooter in action.

Shooters are guns that fire small blobs of ink in quick succession. Most shooters continuously fire when the player holds the trigger, but some have semi-automatic operation.

Blasters are shooters that can fire large globs of ink with a delayed explosion. The explosion allows users to attack opponents located behind obstacles or around corners.

Some shooters offer semi-automatic functionality, requiring the player to tap the trigger repeatedly instead of holding it for some or all aspects of operation.

Series Description Variants Games
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S2 Weapon Main Sploosh-o-matic.png
Sploosh-o-matic 		A mid-damage, close-range shooter with a high rate of fire. It features the highest damage output per second in its class, at the cost of having the shortest range. S2 Weapon Main Sploosh-o-matic.png Sploosh-o-matic ✓ ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Neo Sploosh-o-matic.png Neo Sploosh-o-matic ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Sploosh-o-matic 7.png Sploosh-o-matic 7 ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Splattershot Jr..png
Splattershot Jr. 		The first weapon given to the player upon starting the game. It is a low-damage, close-range shooter with a high rate of fire. Its fire rate and ink efficiency ensure that new players will be able to accomplish something. S2 Weapon Main Splattershot Jr..png Splattershot Jr. ✓ ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Custom Splattershot Jr..png Custom Splattershot Jr. ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Kensa Splattershot Jr..png Kensa Splattershot Jr. ✓
S2 Weapon Main Splash-o-matic.png
Splash-o-matic 		A low-damage, close-range shooter with a high rate of fire. It features perfect accuracy, the best among all automatic shooters. S2 Weapon Main Splash-o-matic.png Splash-o-matic ✓ ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Neo Splash-o-matic.png Neo Splash-o-matic ✓ ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Aerospray MG.png
Aerospray 		A low-damage, close-range shooter with a high rate of fire. It has the widest shot spread and the fastest firing rate in its class, allowing it to excel at covering turf. S2 Weapon Main Aerospray MG.png Aerospray MG ✓ ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Aerospray RG.png Aerospray RG ✓ ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Aerospray PG.png Aerospray PG ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Splattershot.png
Splattershot 		A mid-damage, mid-range shooter with a middling rate of fire. Has no real weaknesses and can adapt to any situation. S2 Weapon Main Splattershot.png Splattershot ✓ ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Tentatek Splattershot.png Tentatek Splattershot ✓ ✓
S Weapon Main Wasabi Splattershot.png Wasabi Splattershot ✓
S2 Weapon Main Kensa Splattershot.png Kensa Splattershot ✓
S2 Weapon Main Hero Shot Replica.png Hero Shot Replica ✓ ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Octo Shot Replica.png Octo Shot Replica ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main .52 Gal.png
.52 Gal 		A high-damage, mid-range shooter with a slow rate of fire. This weapon suffers from low accuracy. S2 Weapon Main .52 Gal.png .52 Gal ✓ ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main .52 Gal Deco.png .52 Gal Deco ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Kensa .52 Gal.png Kensa .52 Gal ✓
S2 Weapon Main N-ZAP '85.png
N-ZAP 		A low-damage, mid-range shooter with a fast rate of fire. S2 Weapon Main N-ZAP '85.png N-ZAP '85 ✓ ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main N-ZAP '89.png N-ZAP '89 ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main N-ZAP '83.png N-ZAP '83 ✓ ✓
S Weapon Main Dual Squelcher.png
Dual Squelcher 		A low-damage, long-range shooter with a middling rate of fire. S Weapon Main Dual Squelcher.png Dual Squelcher ✓
S Weapon Main Custom Dual Squelcher.png Custom Dual Squelcher ✓
S2 Weapon Main Splattershot Pro.png
Splattershot Pro 		A mid-damage, long-range shooter with a slow rate of fire. Notably, this weapon has very high ink consumption. S2 Weapon Main Splattershot Pro.png Splattershot Pro ✓ ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Forge Splattershot Pro.png Forge Splattershot Pro ✓ ✓
S Weapon Main Berry Splattershot Pro.png Berry Splattershot Pro ✓
S2 Weapon Main Kensa Splattershot Pro.png Kensa Splattershot Pro ✓
S2 Weapon Main .96 Gal.png
.96 Gal 		A high-damage, long-range shooter with a slow rate of fire. As a trade-off for its power and range, this weapon suffers from low accuracy, and it consumes more ink per shot than any other weapon in its class. S2 Weapon Main .96 Gal.png .96 Gal ✓ ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main .96 Gal Deco.png .96 Gal Deco ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Jet Squelcher.png
Jet Squelcher 		A low-damage, long-range shooter with a slow rate of fire. It has the longest range in its class. S2 Weapon Main Jet Squelcher.png Jet Squelcher ✓ ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Custom Jet Squelcher.png Custom Jet Squelcher ✓ ✓
Blaster
S2 Weapon Main Luna Blaster.png
Luna Blaster 		A high-damage, close-range blaster with a middling rate of fire. S2 Weapon Main Luna Blaster.png Luna Blaster ✓ ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Luna Blaster Neo.png Luna Blaster Neo ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Kensa Luna Blaster.png Kensa Luna Blaster ✓
S2 Weapon Main Blaster.png
Blaster 		A high-damage, close-range blaster with a slow rate of fire. S2 Weapon Main Blaster.png Blaster ✓ ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Custom Blaster.png Custom Blaster ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Hero Blaster Replica.png Hero Blaster Replica ✓
S2 Weapon Main Range Blaster.png
Range Blaster 		A high-damage, mid-range blaster with a slow rate of fire. S2 Weapon Main Range Blaster.png Range Blaster ✓ ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Custom Range Blaster.png Custom Range Blaster ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Grim Range Blaster.png Grim Range Blaster ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Clash Blaster.png
Clash Blaster 		A low-damage, close-range blaster with a fast rate of fire. S2 Weapon Main Clash Blaster.png Clash Blaster ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Clash Blaster Neo.png Clash Blaster Neo ✓
S2 Weapon Main Rapid Blaster.png
Rapid Blaster 		A mid-damage, long-range blaster with a fast rate of fire. S2 Weapon Main Rapid Blaster.png Rapid Blaster ✓ ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Rapid Blaster Deco.png Rapid Blaster Deco ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Kensa Rapid Blaster.png Kensa Rapid Blaster ✓
S2 Weapon Main Rapid Blaster Pro.png
Rapid Blaster Pro 		A mid-damage, long-range blaster with a middling rate of fire. S2 Weapon Main Rapid Blaster Pro.png Rapid Blaster Pro ✓ ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Rapid Blaster Pro Deco.png Rapid Blaster Pro Deco ✓ ✓
Burst-fire or semi-automatic
S2 Weapon Main L-3 Nozzlenose.png
L-3 Nozzlenose 		A low-damage, mid-range shooter. It is burst fire, firing three bullets after a pull of the trigger. Well-timed button presses are required to maintain an optimal rate of fire. S2 Weapon Main L-3 Nozzlenose.png L-3 Nozzlenose ✓ ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main L-3 Nozzlenose D.png L-3 Nozzlenose D ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Kensa L-3 Nozzlenose.png Kensa L-3 Nozzlenose ✓
S2 Weapon Main H-3 Nozzlenose.png
H-3 Nozzlenose 		A mid-damage, long-range shooter. It is burst-fire, firing three bullets after a pull of the trigger. S2 Weapon Main H-3 Nozzlenose.png H-3 Nozzlenose ✓ ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main H-3 Nozzlenose D.png H-3 Nozzlenose D ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Cherry H-3 Nozzlenose.png Cherry H-3 Nozzlenose ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Squeezer.png
Squeezer 		A shooter with two firing modes, semi-automatic and fully automatic. Pulling the trigger once will squirt out a single long range, low spread, high-power ink shot. Holding the button leads to successive low range, high spread, lower-powered shots. The trigger can be tapped repeatedly to maintain the high-power mode. S2 Weapon Main Squeezer.png Squeezer ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Foil Squeezer.png Foil Squeezer ✓

Rollers

Spreading ink with the Splat Roller.

Rollers can be pushed along the ground, leaving a trail of ink. Users can attack by flinging ink and damage is also dealt if enemies come into contact with the weapon while it is being pushed, sometimes crushing the opponent in one hit. As of Splatoon 2, rollers can do a vertical swing.

Brushes are an unofficial subclass of rollers. Brushes can be pushed especially fast but leave a narrow trail of ink. They do not deal nearly as much contact damage, making crushing enemies virtually impossible. However, instead of flinging large waves of ink, brushes quickly swipe from side to side, flicking many smaller globs. This rapid-fire flick is their primary means of spreading ink and attacking enemies, making them ideal for fast, close-combat action.

Series Description Variants Games
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S2 Weapon Main Carbon Roller.png
Carbon Roller 		A light and mobile roller. Users can push it along the ground at a fast pace thanks to its lightweight design. It has an extremely fast flick that can splat opponents in one hit. However, it is lacking in range, and it is unable to crush opponents in one hit. S2 Weapon Main Carbon Roller.png Carbon Roller ✓ ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Carbon Roller Deco.png Carbon Roller Deco ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Splat Roller.png
Splat Roller 		The standard roller. It has decent range and mobility. S2 Weapon Main Splat Roller.png Splat Roller ✓ ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Krak-On Splat Roller.png Krak-On Splat Roller ✓ ✓
S Weapon Main CoroCoro Splat Roller.png CoroCoro Splat Roller ✓
S2 Weapon Main Kensa Splat Roller.png Kensa Splat Roller ✓
S2 Weapon Main Hero Roller Replica.png Hero Roller Replica ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Dynamo Roller.png
Dynamo Roller 		A heavy roller. It can throw ink farther than all the other rollers, but it impairs mobility and takes a while to wind up before every flick. S2 Weapon Main Dynamo Roller.png Dynamo Roller ✓ ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Gold Dynamo Roller.png Gold Dynamo Roller ✓ ✓ ✓
S Weapon Main Tempered Dynamo Roller.png Tempered Dynamo Roller ✓
S2 Weapon Main Kensa Dynamo Roller.png Kensa Dynamo Roller ✓
S2 Weapon Main Flingza Roller.png
Flingza Roller 		A roller that changes shape when performing a vertical swing. It moves and flings horizontally in a manner similar to the Splat Roller, while its vertical swings are slow and heavy like a Dynamo Roller. S2 Weapon Main Flingza Roller.png Flingza Roller ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Foil Flingza Roller.png Foil Flingza Roller ✓
Brush
S2 Weapon Main Inkbrush.png
Inkbrush 		A fast but short-ranged brush. When pushed along the ground, the user moves at extremely high speed, and leaves behind a narrow trail of ink. Damage is low, as the user needs to land four globs of ink to splat an opponent. S2 Weapon Main Inkbrush.png Inkbrush ✓ ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Inkbrush Nouveau.png Inkbrush Nouveau ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Permanent Inkbrush.png Permanent Inkbrush ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Octobrush.png
Octobrush 		A slower brush with decent range. Movement speed while pushing it along the ground is a bit slower compared to the Inkbrush. Only three hits are needed to splat an opponent. S2 Weapon Main Octobrush.png Octobrush ✓ ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Octobrush Nouveau.png Octobrush Nouveau ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Kensa Octobrush.png Kensa Octobrush ✓
S2 Weapon Main Herobrush Replica.png Herobrush Replica ✓

Chargers

Firing a charger shot.

Chargers can instantly splat opponents at long range once charged up (with the exception of Bamboozlers). Uncharged shots do not have enough range or damage to be used effectively for attacking, but they can be used for covering turf. Precision aim is required and a laser shows everyone (including enemies) where the shot will land. Some chargers allow the player to store their charge when swimming around in ink.

Series Description Variants Games
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S2 Weapon Main Classic Squiffer.png
Squiffer 		A quick charger. It has a fast charge time that is slower than the Bamboozler 14. Unlike the Bamboozler 14, the Squiffer can splat opponents in one hit, and it has piercing shots. It has the lowest range in its class. As of Splatoon 2, this weapon has the ability to store its charge, and its charge time is unaffected while in mid-air. S2 Weapon Main Classic Squiffer.png Classic Squiffer ✓ ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main New Squiffer.png New Squiffer ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Fresh Squiffer.png Fresh Squiffer ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Splat Charger.png
Splat Charger 		The standard charger. It has good range and a decent charge time. As of Splatoon 2, this weapon has the ability to store its charge. S2 Weapon Main Splat Charger.png Splat Charger ✓ ✓ ✓
S Weapon Main Kelp Splat Charger.png Kelp Splat Charger ✓
S Weapon Main Bento Splat Charger.png Bento Splat Charger ✓
S2 Weapon Main Firefin Splat Charger.png Firefin Splat Charger ✓
S2 Weapon Main Kensa Charger.png Kensa Charger ✓
S2 Weapon Main Hero Charger Replica.png Hero Charger Replica ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Splatterscope.png
Splatterscope 		A Splat Charger with a scope, for extra range and precision. S2 Weapon Main Splatterscope.png Splatterscope ✓ ✓ ✓
S Weapon Main Kelp Splatterscope.png Kelp Splatterscope ✓
S Weapon Main Bento Splatterscope.png Bento Splatterscope ✓
S2 Weapon Main Firefin Splatterscope.png Firefin Splatterscope ✓
S2 Weapon Main Kensa Splatterscope.png Kensa Splatterscope ✓
S2 Weapon Main E-liter 4K.png
E-liter 		A charger with extreme range. However, it has a slow charge time and heavy ink consumption. As of Splatoon 2, this weapon has the ability to store its charge. S Weapon Main E-liter 3K.png E-liter 3K ✓
S Weapon Main Custom E-liter 3K.png Custom E-liter 3K ✓
S2 Weapon Main E-liter 4K.png E-liter 4K ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Custom E-liter 4K.png Custom E-liter 4K ✓
S2 Weapon Main E-liter 4K Scope.png
E-liter Scope 		An E-liter with a scope, for extra range and precision. S Weapon Main E-liter 3K Scope.png E-liter 3K Scope ✓
S Weapon Main Custom E-liter 3K Scope.png Custom E-liter 3K Scope ✓
S2 Weapon Main E-liter 4K Scope.png E-liter 4K Scope ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Custom E-liter 4K Scope.png Custom E-liter 4K Scope ✓
S2 Weapon Main Bamboozler 14 Mk I.png
Bamboozler 14 		A charger with a charge time even quicker than the Squiffer. Its damage output is weaker than the other chargers, so users need to land two hits to splat an opponent. It lacks the ability to store charge, an ability present in all other non-scoped chargers in Splatoon 2. S2 Weapon Main Bamboozler 14 Mk I.png Bamboozler 14 Mk I ✓ ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Bamboozler 14 Mk II.png Bamboozler 14 Mk II ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Bamboozler 14 Mk III.png Bamboozler 14 Mk III ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Goo Tuber.png
Goo Tuber 		A charger that can hold its charge for an exceptionally long time in comparison with the other chargers. S2 Weapon Main Goo Tuber.png Goo Tuber ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Custom Goo Tuber.png Custom Goo Tuber ✓


Sloshers

Flinging ink from the Slosher.

Sloshers are single-shot, bucket-like weapons that hurl ink in an arc. The ink can be hurled over obstacles to hit opponents. Some sloshers allow the player to ink in different ways, such as hurling ink in three different directions simultaneously or shooting out long-range projectiles which explode on impact with solid surfaces.

Series Description Variants Games
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S2 Weapon Main Slosher.png
Slosher 		A standard slosher, with balanced performance. S2 Weapon Main Slosher.png Slosher ✓ ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Slosher Deco.png Slosher Deco ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Soda Slosher.png Soda Slosher ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Hero Slosher Replica.png Hero Slosher Replica ✓
S2 Weapon Main Tri-Slosher.png
Tri-Slosher 		The Tri-Slosher throws ink in three directions simultaneously. Compared to the standard Slosher, it has a higher firing rate, but less damage output and less range. S2 Weapon Main Tri-Slosher.png Tri-Slosher ✓ ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Tri-Slosher Nouveau.png Tri-Slosher Nouveau ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Sloshing Machine.png
Sloshing Machine 		The Sloshing Machine launches a small mortar-like glob that is trailed by a vortex of ink. The vortex has a small splash damage radius, while the glob itself does higher damage, with a smaller hit box. S2 Weapon Main Sloshing Machine.png Sloshing Machine ✓ ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Sloshing Machine Neo.png Sloshing Machine Neo ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Kensa Sloshing Machine.png Kensa Sloshing Machine ✓
S2 Weapon Main Bloblobber.png
Bloblobber 		The Bloblobber is a long-ranged slosher. This bathtub of a slosher fires a line of four bubbles which will bounce along the ground and can even reflect on walls. S2 Weapon Main Bloblobber.png Bloblobber ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Bloblobber Deco.png Bloblobber Deco ✓
S2 Weapon Main Explosher.png
Explosher 		The Explosher shoots an accurate, slow, long-range projectile that explodes on impact with solid surfaces. Uniquely, the projectile can keep moving even after hitting an enemy. S2 Weapon Main Explosher.png Explosher ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Custom Explosher.png Custom Explosher ✓

Splatlings

A Heavy Splatling being fired.

Splatlings are rotary cannon or minigun type weapons that generally have a high rate of fire and considerable range. In-game, they operate similar to chargers but release a stream of small ink bullets instead of a single powerful one. Like chargers, a full charge is necessary to achieve the maximum potential range and firing duration.

Series Description Variants Games
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S2 Weapon Main Mini Splatling.png
Mini Splatling 		A light splatling with a short charge time but shorter range. It allows users to strafe quickly while charging and firing. S2 Weapon Main Mini Splatling.png Mini Splatling ✓ ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Zink Mini Splatling.png Zink Mini Splatling ✓ ✓
S Weapon Main Refurbished Mini Splatling.png Refurbished Mini Splatling ✓
S2 Weapon Main Kensa Mini Splatling.png Kensa Mini Splatling ✓
S2 Weapon Main Heavy Splatling.png
Heavy Splatling 		The standard splatling. Its performance is balanced right between the Mini Splatling and Hydra Splatling, having no glaring strength or weakness. S2 Weapon Main Heavy Splatling.png Heavy Splatling ✓ ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Heavy Splatling Deco.png Heavy Splatling Deco ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Heavy Splatling Remix.png Heavy Splatling Remix ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Hero Splatling Replica.png Hero Splatling Replica ✓
S2 Weapon Main Hydra Splatling.png
Hydra Splatling 		This splatling has the longest range in its class and can fire continuously for a lengthy period of time, with the drawback being its ink hunger. When fully charged, a high-damage feature activates, allowing users to splat opponents with three hits. S2 Weapon Main Hydra Splatling.png Hydra Splatling ✓ ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Custom Hydra Splatling.png Custom Hydra Splatling ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Ballpoint Splatling.png
Ballpoint Splatling 		The Ballpoint Splatling has two different firing modes, an initial short ranged firing mode with a high fire rate and a secondary firing mode that has a slower fire rate but longer range and perfect accuracy. Unlike most other splatlings, it can interrupt its fire to charge. Upon completing a full charge, subsequent charges will retain the secondary mode attributes until the charge is entirely expended. S2 Weapon Main Ballpoint Splatling.png Ballpoint Splatling ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Ballpoint Splatling Nouveau.png Ballpoint Splatling Nouveau ✓
S2 Weapon Main Nautilus 47.png
Nautilus 		The Nautilus is a shorter ranged splatling with a medium charge rate. The weapon boasts the ability to store its charge much like some chargers and can interrupt its fire to charge in the same manner as the Ballpoint Splatling. Unlike other splatlings, its accuracy does not decrease if fired in mid-jump. S2 Weapon Main Nautilus 47.png Nautilus 47 ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Nautilus 79.png Nautilus 79 ✓

Dualies

Squirting ink with the Splat Dualies.

Dualies are paired sets of ink guns that give their user the ability to dodge roll. After a dodge roll, the two dualies are held together by the player, enhancing their performance in various ways depending on the dualie. This weapon class was introduced in Splatoon 2.

Series Description Variants Games
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S2 Weapon Main Dapple Dualies.png
Dapple Dualies 		These dualies have a quick dodge roll, a high fire rate, and high-damage shots that splat opponents in three hits. However, they are quite lacking in range. S2 Weapon Main Dapple Dualies.png Dapple Dualies ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Dapple Dualies Nouveau.png Dapple Dualies Nouveau ✓
S2 Weapon Main Clear Dapple Dualies.png Clear Dapple Dualies ✓
S2 Weapon Main Splat Dualies.png
Splat Dualies 		The first available pair of dualies in the Splatoon series. They feature balanced performance, having no particular strength or weakness. S2 Weapon Main Splat Dualies.png Splat Dualies ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Enperry Splat Dualies.png Enperry Splat Dualies ✓
S2 Weapon Main Kensa Splat Dualies.png Kensa Splat Dualies ✓
S2 Weapon Main Hero Dualie Replicas.png Hero Dualie Replicas ✓
S2 Weapon Main Glooga Dualies.png
Glooga Dualies 		A long-range, high-damage pair of dualies with a low fire rate. Shot damage and range increases after a dodge roll, splatting opponents with two hits. S2 Weapon Main Glooga Dualies.png Glooga Dualies ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Glooga Dualies Deco.png Glooga Dualies Deco ✓
S2 Weapon Main Kensa Glooga Dualies.png Kensa Glooga Dualies ✓
S2 Weapon Main Dualie Squelchers.png
Dualie Squelchers 		This pair of dualies has the longest range in its class, as well as the most mobile dodge roll. The dodge roll is quick and allows the user to continue to slide instead of being locked in place. S2 Weapon Main Dualie Squelchers.png Dualie Squelchers ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Custom Dualie Squelchers.png Custom Dualie Squelchers ✓
S2 Weapon Main Dark Tetra Dualies.png
Tetra Dualies 		These dualies put a significant emphasis on mobility. They allow up to four consecutive dodge rolls instead of the normal two, and also allow shooting while rolling. S2 Weapon Main Dark Tetra Dualies.png Dark Tetra Dualies ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Light Tetra Dualies.png Light Tetra Dualies ✓


Brellas

The unfolded Splat Brella.

Brellas are shotguns with a deployable shield. Depending on the brella model, the shield can be held in front of the user or launched forward. This weapon class was introduced in Splatoon 2.

Series Description Variants Games
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S2 Weapon Main Splat Brella.png
Splat Brella 		The first brella-type weapon in the Splatoon series. It is balanced, having no particular weakness or strength. S2 Weapon Main Splat Brella.png Splat Brella ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Sorella Brella.png Sorella Brella ✓
S2 Weapon Main Hero Brella Replica.png Hero Brella Replica ✓
S2 Weapon Main Tenta Brella.png
Tenta Brella 		A heavier brella with a larger and more durable shield. Its shots have high range and deal enough damage to splat opponents in one hit, but fire slowly. S2 Weapon Main Tenta Brella.png Tenta Brella ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Tenta Sorella Brella.png Tenta Sorella Brella ✓
S2 Weapon Main Tenta Camo Brella.png Tenta Camo Brella ✓
S2 Weapon Main Undercover Brella.png
Undercover Brella 		A lightweight brella that can be fired while its semi-transparent shield is open. It cannot launch its shield. The rate of fire is quick compared to the other brellas, but the damage dealt by each shot is low and the shield is easily broken. S2 Weapon Main Undercover Brella.png Undercover Brella ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Undercover Sorella Brella.png Undercover Sorella Brella ✓
S2 Weapon Main Kensa Undercover Brella.png Kensa Undercover Brella ✓


Stringers

Stringers are large bow weapons that fire similar to a charger, but the shots explode a few moments after hitting the ground. They have a vertical and horizontal shot, similar to the Rollers. The weapon class was introduced in Splatoon 3.

Series Description Variants Games
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S3 Tri-Stringer Promotional 3D Render.jpg
Tri-Stringer 		A stringer that can fire in three directions simultaneously and unleash charged shots that briefly freeze before exploding. Tri-Stringer ✓


Splatanas

Splatanas are sword-like weapons that are used similar to a brush, without the rolling function. Instead, if Button1 ZR.png is held, it will charge a more powerful vertical swing. The shots will travel in the air for some time, inking the ground beneath it.

Series Description Variants Games
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S3 Splatana Wiper Promotional 3D Render.jpg
Splatana Wiper 		The basic splatana. Splatana Wiper ✓
S3 Splatana Stamper Promotional 3D Render.jpg
Splatana Stamper 		A heavyweight splatana. Splatana Stamper ✓

Rare

A rare weapon being loaned to a player during a rotation with randomized weapons.

Rare weapons are modified weapons from existing classes. During wildcard rotations of Salmon Run, one of Mr. Grizz's personal weapons is accidentally added to the mix.[1] Rare weapons are tweaked versions of normal weapons with much more powerful stats. These weapons are only available at certain times and can only be used within Salmon Run and cannot be used or obtained anywhere else.

Class Description Variants Games
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Shooter Modified Blaster. A moderated-damage, close-range, fast rate of fire with low ink consumption Blaster. S2 Weapon Main Grizzco Blaster.png Grizzco Blaster ✓
Brella Modified Splat Brella. A moderated-damage, mid-range, fast rate of fire with low ink consumption Brella. There is no canopy on this Brella, so it cannot open. Instead, holding down the trigger fires rapidly. S2 Weapon Main Grizzco Brella.png Grizzco Brella ✓
Charger Modified Bamboozler 14. A high-damage, long-range, high ink consumption with instant charging time Bamboozler 14. It cannot store a charge. S2 Weapon Main Grizzco Charger.png Grizzco Charger ✓
Slosher Modified Sloshing Machine. A high-damage, long-range, slow rate of fire with high ink consumption Sloshing Machine. The projectiles from it penetrate shields and keep moving after hitting an enemy. S2 Weapon Main Grizzco Slosher.png Grizzco Slosher ✓


Sub weapon

The Sprinkler, Splash Wall, and Splat Bomb.

Sub weapons are secondary to the main weapon. Each sub weapon has a specialized use and high ink consumption, so they cannot be used for general-purpose splatting and inking like the main weapon. There are bombs, which can be used to influence enemy movement or outright splat them, while others can give special effects to opponents, like location tracking, movement penalties, and ink usage penalties. In addition to weapons that focus on enemy effects, there are sub weapons that focus on benefiting the player's team by painting the ground or adding a Super Jump point to any location on the stage.


Weapon Description Games
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S2 Weapon Sub Splat Bomb.png Splat Bomb A basic bomb that explodes after a short period of time. It can be rolled or thrown. The explosion timer will only progress while the bomb is touching the ground. ✓ ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Sub Suction Bomb.png Suction Bomb A bomb that can be attached to any surface. It explodes after a moderate period of time and has a larger blast radius than the Splat Bomb. ✓ ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Sub Burst Bomb.png Burst Bomb A bomb that explodes on impact. Multiple Burst Bombs can be thrown without having to refill the ink tank. They deal less damage than other bombs; two direct hits or three indirect hits will splat an opponent, or they can be used in combination with the main weapon. ✓ ✓ ✓
S Weapon Sub Seeker.png Seeker A bomb that chases a target before exploding. It leaves a trail of ink that the player can use to travel quickly. ✓
S2 Weapon Sub Curling Bomb.png Curling Bomb A bomb that travels in a straight line across the floor, leaving a trail of ink and bouncing off of walls and obstacles. It explodes after its timer expires. The maximum distance of the Curling Bomb can be shortened by holding the deployment button to 'cook' the timer before release. This makes the blast radius larger. ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Sub Autobomb.png Autobomb A bomb that walks towards any nearby enemies before exploding. ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Sub Ink Mine.png Ink Mine A bomb that hides in ink once planted. It deals damage to enemies that get too close. As of Splatoon 2, the Ink Mine gives significantly less damage, but also applies a tracking effect to its victims, letting everyone on the user's team know where the victim is. ✓ ✓ ✓
S Weapon Sub Disruptor.png Disruptor A bomb that gives negative status effects to opponents. Affected enemies will suffer from reduced mobility and a reduced ink recovery rate. ✓
S2 Weapon Sub Toxic Mist.png Toxic Mist A bomb that releases a poison mist which causes negative status effects to opponents that come into contact with it. Affected enemies will suffer from reduced mobility and gradual loss of ink supply. Unlike the Disruptor, the mist remains active for a short time after being used. ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Sub Point Sensor.png Point Sensor When thrown, this object explodes in a spherical cloud. The cloud tags enemies with a tracking effect that shows their location to everyone on the user's team. ✓ ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Sub Splash Wall.png Splash Wall A barrier made of falling ink. It blocks enemy movement and enemy fire. ✓ ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Sub Sprinkler.png Sprinkler Continually sprays ink in a circular area around itself in a staggering motion, until it is broken by enemy fire or the deployer gets splatted. It can be thrown onto virtually any surface. ✓ ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Sub Squid Beakon.png Squid Beakon A device that allows the user and their teammates to Super Jump directly to its location. ✓ ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Sub Fizzy Bomb.png Fizzy Bomb A bomb that is capable of exploding multiple times. The bomb can be held and shaken like a soda in order to increase the weapon's explosive potency, increasing the number of times it can explode. ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Sub Torpedo.png Torpedo A Device that transforms into a floating homing missile when within range of a target. The missile itself is incapable of splatting an opponent alone but will deal a large amount of damage. The missile can be shot down by opposing players. ✓ ✓
Angle Shooter A marker-shaped projectile that shows an opponent's position if hit directly or by the trail it produces when thrown. ✓


Special weapon

The Killer Wail, Inkzooka, and Inkstrike.

Special weapons are powerful weapons that can only be used after filling up the special gauge by covering enough ground with ink. Generally, special weapons can make players invincible, allow players to track the location of opponents, damage opponents that step within a specified area of the battlefield, or grant the player a strong long-range attack. There are special weapons with highly specific effects, like allowing players to use bombs without ink restrictions, or creating explosive floating bubbles.


Weapon Description Games
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S Weapon Special Bomb Rush Splat Bomb.png Bomb Rush The Bomb Rush allows the player to use their sub weapon repeatedly without consuming ink for a short time. ✓
S Weapon Special Bubbler.png Bubbler The Bubbler is a spherical force field that protects the user from all damage. It can be spread to teammates through physical contact. ✓
S Weapon Special Echolocator.png Echolocator The Echolocator reveals the locations of all enemies for teammates to see on the field and the map. ✓
S Weapon Special Inkstrike.png Inkstrike The Inkstrike is a missile that causes a large, swirling vortex of ink to appear when it lands at the location towards which the user fired it. ✓
S Weapon Special Inkzooka.png Inkzooka The Inkzooka shoots tall, narrow twisters of ink in rapid succession, allowing its user to quickly splat enemies at long range. ✓
S Weapon Special Killer Wail.png Killer Wail The Killer Wail blasts a large sound wave in the desired direction that obliterates all enemies in its path and travels through walls. ✓
S Weapon Special Kraken.png Kraken The user transforms into the large, invincible Kraken, able to travel quickly through enemy ink and splat opponents with its melee attack. ✓
S2 Weapon Special Tenta Missiles.png Tenta Missiles The Tenta Missiles allow users to lock on to opponents before firing ten to twenty missiles between the locked-on targets. ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Special Sting Ray.png Sting Ray The Sting Ray fires a continuous laser that can go through walls. When not firing, users can see the silhouettes of any opponents that are not hiding in ink and are far enough away. Mobility is impaired while activated. ✓
S2 Weapon Special Inkjet.png Inkjet The Inkjet gives its user the ability to hover in the air and shoot powerful blaster-like projectiles. Once it expires, the user automatically Super Jumps back to where they first activated it. ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Special Splashdown.png Splashdown The Splashdown causes its user to jump up and strike the ground with heavy force, causing an ink explosion around them. Its effectiveness increases when activated from great heights, including while Super Jumping. ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Special Ink Armor.png Ink Armor Activating Ink Armor protects the user and all teammates from one or two attacks, depending on the strength of the attack. ✓
S2 Weapon Special Splat-Bomb Launcher.png Bomb Launcher The Bomb Launcher allows the player to throw a pre-selected bomb repeatedly, with no ink restriction. The player still has access to their main weapon during this period. ✓
S2 Weapon Special Ink Storm.png Ink Storm The Ink Storm creates a rain cloud of ink. The rain cloud gradually drifts above the map, inking the ground and damaging any enemies beneath it. This special can be activated and then held indefinitely if it is not thrown. ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Special Baller.png Baller A protective sphere that allows the player to advance safely. It explodes in a blast of ink when a timer expires or when the user triggers it, ending the special early. ✓
S2 Weapon Special Bubble Blower.png Bubble Blower The Bubble Blower allows the player to blow up to three bubbles. The bubbles will block large areas to opponents and will explode in a deadly blast of ink if fired at. ✓
S2 Weapon Special Booyah Bomb.png Booyah Bomb The user holds up a glowing ball of ink that charges up over time and can be thrown once fully charged to make an ink explosion, which is made larger by charging up more. The user and their teammates can use the "Booyah!" signal to charge up faster. ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Special Ultra Stamp.png Ultra Stamp The Ultra Stamp is a large hammer which can be slammed repeatedly while advancing forwards and also has a jump attack. The weapon can also be thrown as a long-range attack, ending the special early. ✓ ✓
S3 Weapon Special Big Bubbler.png Big Bubbler The Big Bubbler is a stationary barrier that protects from enemy ink. ✓
Crab Tank The Crab Tank allows players to ride around on it and use its turrets and cannons. It also has a movement mode similar to that of the Baller where it protects the player and rolls around in the form of a ball. ✓
Trizooka The Trizooka is a modified Inkzooka that fires three blasts at once, and can be fired three times in total each use. ✓
Killer Wail 5.1 The Killer Wail 5.1 is a modified Killer Wail. Six floating speakers move autonomously and attack with smaller sound waves, similar to that of the original Killer Wail, that chase down enemies. ✓
Zipcaster The Zipcaster allows players to latch onto walls from a distance and zip over to them while still being able to use their main weapon. Once it expires, the user automatically comes back to where they first activated it. ✓
Ink Vac The Ink Vac is a vacuum cleaner that sucks up ink that is still airborne and fires it back as a super attack, similar to the Rainmaker shot. ✓
Triple Inkstrike The Triple Inkstrike allows players to throw three missile beacons and fire missiles at where the beacons land, creating vortices of ink upon impact. ✓
Tacticooler The Tacticooler is a mini-fridge that when set up, contains 4 drinks that grant special effects, like boosting the player's speed. ✓
Wave Breaker The Wave Breaker is a reconfigured badminton birdie that upon setting up, will send out wave signals across that ground that deal damage and mark opponents. ✓
Reefslider The Reefslider is a inflatable shark that the player rides on to dash forward a certain distance before exploding. ✓
Mode-specific
Mode Icon Rainmaker Splatoon 2.png Rainmaker The Rainmaker is a powerful weapon with a charging mechanism that can shoot large twisters (in Splatoon) or bursts (in Splatoon 2 and Splatoon 3) of ink. It is only obtainable on the ranked mode Rainmaker, the final boss fight of the Octo Canyon, Tide Goes Out, and in two Octo Expansion stations. ✓ ✓ ✓
Stage-specific
S2 Weapon Special Princess Cannon.png Princess Cannon The Princess Cannon is a modified Killer Wail themed after Pearl. It is only obtainable on MC.Princess Diaries, by any player. It functions exactly like a Killer Wail but with a much larger sound wave. ✓


Others

Other weapons can be seen throughout the whole Splatoon universe; Whether through single-player campaigns, co-op mode, concept art, or finished artwork.

Hero

Hero weapons.

During the single-player campaigns, the player can unlock main and sub weapons that assist them along their journey. Their color theme is neon yellow and black. These weapons can be upgraded for a faster fire rate and better ink consumption efficiency. The main weapons used in the single-player campaigns:

The sub weapons also get a different aesthetic take on their models. Splat Bombs, Burst Bombs, and Seekers in Octo Valley, and Splat Bombs, Curling Bombs, and Autobombs in Octo Canyon.

Octarian

Octarians with their weapons.

Some weapons held and operated by Octarians:

The Octolings have Octarian versions of some of the Hero weapons with the color theme of red and black. The Hero Blaster, Hero Roller, and Hero Slosher are seen in Octo Canyon, and the Herobrush, Hero Dualies, and Hero Brella were added in the Octo Expansion.

Salmonid

Weapons of Salmonids.

The Salmonids have a trade agreement with the Octarians, where the Salmonids provide Power Eggs used as energy sources in exchange for Octarian weapons and machinery.[2] In addition to having Octarian weapons and machinery, Salmonids repurpose common kitchen and fishing objects to use as crude weapons.

Some weapons held and operated by Salmonids:

Stage

Weapons that are stage gimicks. These weapons can not be equipped but rather be interacted with in-order to inflict damage. These mechanics can be seen in Octo Valley, Octo Canyon, the Octo Expansion, Ancho-V Games and Shifty Station layouts.

Weapon Description Games
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S2 Icon Flooder.png Flooder The Flooder is a machine that sprays ink beneath it and will target the player in a set pattern upon detection. ✓ ✓
S2 Icon Gusher.png Gusher The Gusher is a mechanic that when sprayed with ink will erupt a large column of ink from the grate. ✓ ✓
S2 Icon Hyperbomb.png Hyperbomb The Hyperbomb is a special form of Suction Bomb, made by Marina. It has a larger blast radius and takes multiple sprays of ink to detonate. ✓
S2 Icon Ink Cannon.png Ink Cannon The Ink Cannon is a set turret that fires missiles when the player enters it. It consumes ink from the Ink Tank. ✓ ✓
S2 Icon Inkfurler.png Inkfurler The Inkfurler is a large plastic wrap that furls outwards when shot at by the player, creating a platform or climbable wall automatically covered in their ink. ✓
S2 Icon Propeller.png Propeller lift The propeller lift is a mecahnic that when sprayed with ink, the propeller begins to spin and shoot out ink and the platforms they are stationed on start to move in a designated direction. Propellers can only be operated by a constant stream of ink, as a halt in this stream causes them to slowly move backward. The spray of ink that comes out inflicts damage towards opponents. ✓ ✓
S2 Icon Rolonium.png Rolonium The Rolonium is a mechanic that can be launched when sprayed with ink. ✓

Trivia

In Splatoon:

  • There are a total of 91 main weapons, 10 sub weapons and 7 special weapons as of Version 2.12.0.
    • To purchase every weapon set, a total of Cash 834,100 is needed.
  • In the initial release, there was a total of 32 main weapons.

In Splatoon 2:

  • There are a total of 139 main weapons, 4 rare main weapons, 13 sub weapons and 11 special weapons as of Version 5.5.0.
    • To purchase every weapon set, a total of Cash 1,773,300 is needed.
  • In the initial release, there was a total of 46 main weapons, 11 sub weapons and 8 special weapons.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese ブキ
Buki		 Weapon
Netherlands Dutch Wapen Weapon
Germany German Waffe Weapon
Italy Italian Arma Weapon
Russia Russian Оружие
Oruzhiye		 Weapon
Spain Spanish (NOE) Arma Weapon
China Chinese 武器[3]
Wǔqì		 Weapon
South Korea Korean 무기
Mugi		 Weapon
Poland Polish Broń Weapon

See also

References

  1. ↑ Twitter SplatoonJP Twitter Squid Research Lab SplatoonUS Tumblr
  2. ↑ 3 March 2018 Famitsu interview with Splatoon developers, English translation by Nimted on reddit
  3. ↑ From the official Chinese release of The Art of Splatoon.
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