Weapon

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Teams of Inklings and Octolings battling with a variety of weapons.
“ 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. In Splatoon and Splatoon 2, most weapons can be purchased from Ammo Knights with cash earned from online multiplayer matches. In Splatoon 3, weapons are instead purchased from Ammo Knights using Sheldon Licenses. There are also weapons, which are exclusive to Salmon Run, known as rare weapons as well as mode specific ones like the 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 returned with 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 were added again, and some returning weapons underwent bigger redesigns compared to the previous games. Some specials return from the second game, such as Tenta Missiles and Booyah Bomb, while some special weapons, such as Killer Wail, 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.

For a list of all weapons and their kits by game, see List of weapons in Splatoon, List of weapons in Splatoon 2, and List of weapons in Splatoon 3.

Shooters

An Inkling holding the Splattershot
Main article: Shooter

Shooters are guns that fire small blobs of ink in quick succession. Most shooters continuously fire when the player holds the trigger, but 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.

Prior to Splatoon 3, the shooter class additionally included blaster-type weapons, which were separated into their own class in that game.

Note: The series are arranged by their respective order in the weapon select screen with the Main filter.

Series Description Variants Games
Splatoon "S" icon.svg Splatoon 2 "2" icon.svg Splatoon 3 "3" icon.svg
S3 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. S3 Weapon Main Sploosh-o-matic.png Sploosh-o-matic ✓ ✓ ✓
S3 Weapon Main Neo Sploosh-o-matic.png Neo Sploosh-o-matic ✓ ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Sploosh-o-matic 7.png Sploosh-o-matic 7 ✓ ✓
S3 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. S3 Weapon Main Splattershot Jr..png Splattershot Jr. ✓ ✓ ✓
S3 Weapon Main Custom Splattershot Jr..png Custom Splattershot Jr. ✓ ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Kensa Splattershot Jr..png Kensa Splattershot Jr. ✓
S3 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. S3 Weapon Main Splash-o-matic.png Splash-o-matic ✓ ✓ ✓
S3 Weapon Main Neo Splash-o-matic.png Neo Splash-o-matic ✓ ✓ ✓
S3 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. S3 Weapon Main Aerospray MG.png Aerospray MG ✓ ✓ ✓
S3 Weapon Main Aerospray RG.png Aerospray RG ✓ ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Aerospray PG.png Aerospray PG ✓ ✓
S3 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. S3 Weapon Main Splattershot.png Splattershot ✓ ✓ ✓
S3 Weapon Main Tentatek Splattershot.png Tentatek Splattershot ✓ ✓ ✓
S Weapon Main Wasabi Splattershot.png Wasabi Splattershot ✓
S2 Weapon Main Kensa Splattershot.png Kensa Splattershot ✓
S3 Weapon Main Hero Shot Replica.png Hero Shot Replica ✓ ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Octo Shot Replica.png Octo Shot Replica ✓ ✓
S3 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. S3 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 ✓
S3 Weapon Main N-ZAP '85.png
N-ZAP 		A low-damage, mid-range shooter with a fast rate of fire. S3 Weapon Main N-ZAP '85.png N-ZAP '85 ✓ ✓ ✓
S3 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 ✓
S3 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. S3 Weapon Main Splattershot Pro.png Splattershot Pro ✓ ✓ ✓
S3 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 ✓
S3 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. S3 Weapon Main .96 Gal.png .96 Gal ✓ ✓ ✓
S3 Weapon Main .96 Gal Deco.png .96 Gal Deco ✓ ✓ ✓
S3 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. S3 Weapon Main Jet Squelcher.png Jet Squelcher ✓ ✓ ✓
S3 Weapon Main Custom Jet Squelcher.png Custom Jet Squelcher ✓ ✓ ✓
S3 Weapon Main Splattershot Nova.png
Splattershot Nova 		A low-damage, long-range shooter with a middling rate of fire. It consumes ink less quickly than the Dual Squelcher, but has worse accuracy. S3 Weapon Main Splattershot Nova.png Splattershot Nova ✓
S3 Weapon Main Annaki Splattershot Nova.png Annaki Splattershot Nova ✓
Burst-fire or semi-automatic
S3 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. S3 Weapon Main L-3 Nozzlenose.png L-3 Nozzlenose ✓ ✓ ✓
S3 Weapon Main L-3 Nozzlenose D.png L-3 Nozzlenose D ✓ ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Kensa L-3 Nozzlenose.png Kensa L-3 Nozzlenose ✓
S3 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. S3 Weapon Main H-3 Nozzlenose.png H-3 Nozzlenose ✓ ✓ ✓
S3 Weapon Main H-3 Nozzlenose D.png H-3 Nozzlenose D ✓ ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Cherry H-3 Nozzlenose.png Cherry H-3 Nozzlenose ✓ ✓
S3 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. S3 Weapon Main Squeezer.png Squeezer ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Foil Squeezer.png Foil Squeezer ✓


Rollers

An Octoling holding the Gold Dynamo Roller
Main article: 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 thinner long-ranged vertical swing when the player is in mid-air.

Prior to Splatoon 3, the roller class additionally included brush-type weapons, which were separated into their own class in that game.

Note: The series are arranged by the order of their respective Tableturf Battle cards.

Series Description Variants Games
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S3 Weapon Main Carbon Roller.png
Carbon Roller 		A light, mobile roller that has a fast rolling speed. It has extremely fast flicks in exchange for a short range. It is unable to crush opponents in one hit. S3 Weapon Main Carbon Roller.png Carbon Roller ✓ ✓ ✓
S3 Weapon Main Carbon Roller Deco.png Carbon Roller Deco ✓ ✓ ✓
S3 Weapon Main Splat Roller.png
Splat Roller 		The standard roller. It has decent range and mobility. S3 Weapon Main Splat Roller.png Splat Roller ✓ ✓ ✓
S3 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 ✓ ✓
S3 Weapon Main Dynamo Roller.png
Dynamo Roller 		A heavy roller. It deals high damage and can throw ink farther than all other rollers. However, it is very slow and consumes the most ink of any roller. S3 Weapon Main Dynamo Roller.png Dynamo Roller ✓ ✓ ✓
S3 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 ✓
S3 Weapon Main Flingza Roller.png
Flingza Roller 		A roller that changes shape when performing a vertical swing. Its horizontal swing and rolling capabilities are similar to that of the Splat Roller, while its vertical swing is slow but has better range, inking, and damage. S3 Weapon Main Flingza Roller.png Flingza Roller ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Foil Flingza Roller.png Foil Flingza Roller ✓
S3 Weapon Main Big Swig Roller.png
Big Swig Roller 		A roller with exceptional inking capabilities and wider range. It is extremely ink efficient and fast while rolling. Its swings are somewhat quick but tend to be weaker compared to other rollers. It cannot splat opponents with a single horizontal swing, and it cannot crush opponents in one hit. S3 Weapon Main Big Swig Roller.png Big Swig Roller ✓
S3 Weapon Main Big Swig Roller Express.png Big Swig Roller Express ✓


Chargers

An Inkling holding the E-liter 4K Scope
Main article: Charger

Chargers can instantly splat opponents at long range once charged up (with the exception of the Snipewriter 5H and 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.

Note: The series are arranged by the order of their respective Tableturf Battle cards.

Series Description Variants Games
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S3 Weapon Main Classic Squiffer.png
Squiffer 		A short-range charger with a fast charge time that is unaffected while in mid-air. S3 Weapon Main Classic Squiffer.png Classic Squiffer ✓ ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main New Squiffer.png New Squiffer ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Fresh Squiffer.png Fresh Squiffer ✓ ✓
S3 Weapon Main Splat Charger.png
Splat Charger 		The standard charger, featuring a long range and a decent charge time. S3 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 ✓ ✓
S3 Weapon Main Z+F Splat Charger.png Z+F Splat Charger ✓
S3 Weapon Main Splatterscope.png
Splatterscope 		A Splat Charger with a scope, for extra range and precision at the cost of the inability to store charges. S3 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 ✓
S3 Weapon Main Z+F Splatterscope.png Z+F Splatterscope ✓
S3 Weapon Main E-liter 4K.png
E-liter 		A charger with extreme range and damage in exchange for a slow charge time and heavy ink consumption. S Weapon Main E-liter 3K.png E-liter 3K ✓
S Weapon Main Custom E-liter 3K.png Custom E-liter 3K ✓
S3 Weapon Main E-liter 4K.png E-liter 4K ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Custom E-liter 4K.png Custom E-liter 4K ✓
S3 Weapon Main E-liter 4K Scope.png
E-liter Scope 		An E-liter with a stronger scope than the Splatterscope, allowing for more range and extra precision. However, it cannot store its charge. 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 ✓
S3 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 ✓
S3 Weapon Main Bamboozler 14 Mk I.png
Bamboozler 14 		A mid-range charger with an extremely fast charge time. However, its fully charged shots cannot splat opponents in a single hit. It also lacks the ability to store its charge and pierce targets. S3 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 ✓ ✓
S3 Weapon Main Goo Tuber.png
Goo Tuber 		A mid-range charger that can hold both full and partial charges for an exceptionally long time at the cost of a slow charge time. A single partially charged shot from this weapon can deal enough damage to splat an undamaged target on its own. S3 Weapon Main Goo Tuber.png Goo Tuber ✓ ✓
S3 Weapon Main Custom Goo Tuber.png Custom Goo Tuber ✓ ✓
S3 Weapon Main Snipewriter 5H.png
Snipewriter 5H 		A long-range charger that holds five, medium-damage shots per full charge, requiring two hits to splat an opponent. It lacks the ability to store its charge and pierce targets. S3 Weapon Main Snipewriter 5H.png Snipewriter 5H ✓


Sloshers

An Inkling holding the Sloshing Machine
Main article: Slosher (weapon class)

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.

Note: The series are arranged by the order of their respective Tableturf Battle cards.

Series Description Variants Games
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S3 Weapon Main Slosher.png
Slosher 		A standard slosher, with balanced performance. S3 Weapon Main Slosher.png Slosher ✓ ✓ ✓
S3 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 ✓
S3 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. S3 Weapon Main Tri-Slosher.png Tri-Slosher ✓ ✓ ✓
S3 Weapon Main Tri-Slosher Nouveau.png Tri-Slosher Nouveau ✓ ✓ ✓
S3 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 hitbox. S3 Weapon Main Sloshing Machine.png Sloshing Machine ✓ ✓ ✓
S3 Weapon Main Sloshing Machine Neo.png Sloshing Machine Neo ✓ ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Kensa Sloshing Machine.png Kensa Sloshing Machine ✓
S3 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. It's also the only slosher that can splat in one swing. S3 Weapon Main Bloblobber.png Bloblobber ✓ ✓
S3 Weapon Main Bloblobber Deco.png Bloblobber Deco ✓ ✓
S3 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. S3 Weapon Main Explosher.png Explosher ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Custom Explosher.png Custom Explosher ✓
S3 Weapon Main Dread Wringer.png
Dread Wringer 		The Dread Wringer fires two sloshes at once which can deal a high amount of damage, but its swings are slow. S3 Weapon Main Dread Wringer.png Dread Wringer ✓


Splatlings

An Octoling holding the Hydra Splatling
Main article: Splatling

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.

Note: The series are arranged by the order of their respective Tableturf Battle cards.

Series Description Variants Games
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S3 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. S3 Weapon Main Mini Splatling.png Mini Splatling ✓ ✓ ✓
S3 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 ✓
S3 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. S3 Weapon Main Heavy Splatling.png Heavy Splatling ✓ ✓ ✓
S3 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 ✓
S3 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. S3 Weapon Main Hydra Splatling.png Hydra Splatling ✓ ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Custom Hydra Splatling.png Custom Hydra Splatling ✓ ✓
S3 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. S3 Weapon Main Ballpoint Splatling.png Ballpoint Splatling ✓ ✓
S3 Weapon Main Ballpoint Splatling Nouveau.png Ballpoint Splatling Nouveau ✓ ✓
S3 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. S3 Weapon Main Nautilus 47.png Nautilus 47 ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Nautilus 79.png Nautilus 79 ✓
S3 Weapon Main Heavy Edit Splatling.png
Heavy Edit Splatling 		The Heavy Edit Splatling has a slow charge time, but fires at a very high rate when fully charged. S3 Weapon Main Heavy Edit Splatling.png Heavy Edit Splatling ✓


Dualies

An Octoling holding the Dapple Dualies
Main article: Dualie

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.

Note: The series are arranged by the order of their respective Tableturf Battle cards.

Series Description Variants Games
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S3 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. S3 Weapon Main Dapple Dualies.png Dapple Dualies ✓ ✓
S3 Weapon Main Dapple Dualies Nouveau.png Dapple Dualies Nouveau ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Clear Dapple Dualies.png Clear Dapple Dualies ✓
S3 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. S3 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 ✓
S3 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. S3 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 ✓
S3 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. S3 Weapon Main Dualie Squelchers.png Dualie Squelchers ✓ ✓
S3 Weapon Main Custom Dualie Squelchers.png Custom Dualie Squelchers ✓ ✓
S3 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. S3 Weapon Main Dark Tetra Dualies.png Dark Tetra Dualies ✓ ✓
S3 Weapon Main Light Tetra Dualies.png Light Tetra Dualies ✓ ✓


Brellas

An Inkling holding the Splat Brella
Main article: Brella

Brellas are shotgun-like weapons with deployable shields. Depending on the brella model, the shield can be held in front of the user or launched forward. Brellas can also fire while the brella is opened giving the user a shield like cover, but the cover can usually be extinguished by some Sub Weapons. This weapon class was introduced in Splatoon 2.

Note: The series are arranged by the order of their respective Tableturf Battle cards.

Series Description Variants Games
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S3 Weapon Main Splat Brella.png
Splat Brella 		The standard Brella, featuring a middling range and high damage. S3 Weapon Main Splat Brella.png Splat Brella ✓ ✓
S3 Weapon Main Sorella Brella.png Sorella Brella ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Hero Brella Replica.png Hero Brella Replica ✓
S3 Weapon Main Tenta Brella.png
Tenta Brella 		A heavier brella with a larger, more durable shield. Its shots have longer range and deal enough damage to splat opponents in one hit at the cost of a slow rate of fire. S3 Weapon Main Tenta Brella.png Tenta Brella ✓ ✓
S3 Weapon Main Tenta Sorella Brella.png Tenta Sorella Brella ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Tenta Camo Brella.png Tenta Camo Brella ✓
S3 Weapon Main Undercover Brella.png
Undercover Brella 		A lightweight brella that can be fired while its shield is open. In exchange, it is unable to launch its shield. The rate of fire is quick compared to the other brellas, but the damage dealt by each shot is low and its shield is weaker than other Brellas. S3 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 ✓


Blasters

An Octoling holding the Range Blaster
Main article: Blaster (weapon class)

Blasters are weapons that commonly fire large globs of ink with a delayed explosion. Often these explosions aren't the best for inking turf, but better for splatting opponents, for example, the explosion allows users to attack opponents located behind obstacles, around corners, or while on lower ground.

Blasters have been in the Splatoon series since the first game. However, the blaster class was introduced in Splatoon 3; prior to that game, blasters were classified as shooters.

Note: The series are arranged by the order of their respective Tableturf Battle cards.

Series Description Variants Games
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S3 Weapon Main Luna Blaster.png
Luna Blaster 		The Luna Blaster has the shortest range of its class, but compensates by being higher than average in fire rate, blast radius, and ink efficiency, as well as being capable of splatting an opponent with one direct hit. S3 Weapon Main Luna Blaster.png Luna Blaster ✓ ✓ ✓
S3 Weapon Main Luna Blaster Neo.png Luna Blaster Neo ✓ ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Kensa Luna Blaster.png Kensa Luna Blaster ✓
S3 Weapon Main Blaster.png
Blaster 		A one-shot capable, close-range blaster with a slow rate of fire. S3 Weapon Main Blaster.png Blaster ✓ ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Custom Blaster.png Custom Blaster ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Hero Blaster Replica.png Hero Blaster Replica ✓
S3 Weapon Main Range Blaster.png
Range Blaster 		A revised version of the Blaster that boasts higher range at the cost of a slower fire rate. S3 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 ✓ ✓
S3 Weapon Main Clash Blaster.png
Clash Blaster 		This blaster fires huge short-ranged blasts in very quick succession, but its low damage makes it hard to splat opponents with it. S3 Weapon Main Clash Blaster.png Clash Blaster ✓ ✓
S3 Weapon Main Clash Blaster Neo.png Clash Blaster Neo ✓ ✓
S3 Weapon Main Rapid Blaster.png
Rapid Blaster 		A blaster that fires long range blasts at a good fire rate, with reduced damage and blast radius. S3 Weapon Main Rapid Blaster.png Rapid Blaster ✓ ✓ ✓
S3 Weapon Main Rapid Blaster Deco.png Rapid Blaster Deco ✓ ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Kensa Rapid Blaster.png Kensa Rapid Blaster ✓
S3 Weapon Main Rapid Blaster Pro.png
Rapid Blaster Pro 		This modified version of the Rapid Blaster can hit at even longer ranges, but has a slower fire rate, and uses more ink per shot. S3 Weapon Main Rapid Blaster Pro.png Rapid Blaster Pro ✓ ✓ ✓
S3 Weapon Main Rapid Blaster Pro Deco.png Rapid Blaster Pro Deco ✓ ✓ ✓
S3 Weapon Main S-BLAST '92.png
S-BLAST '92 		A one-shot capable blaster with two firing modes, short-range and long-range. The short-range mode is triggered by pressing in the air, and fires a huge short-ranged blast, akin to one of a Clash Blaster, but with doubled damage. The long-range mode is triggered by pressing on the ground, which fires a shot at a range similar to the Range Blaster, but with a way smaller blast radius and a faster travel speed. Notably, this mode can also be triggered in the air by jumping immediately after pressing . S3 Weapon Main S-BLAST '92.png S-BLAST '92 ✓


Brushes

An Inkling holding the Inkbrush
Main article: Brush

Brushes can be pushed along the ground, much like rollers. They are 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.

Brushes have been in the Splatoon series since the first game. However, the brush class was introduced in Splatoon 3; prior to that game, brushes were classified as rollers.

Note: The series are arranged by the order of their respective Tableturf Battle cards.

Series Description Variants Games
Splatoon "S" icon.svg Splatoon 2 "2" icon.svg Splatoon 3 "3" icon.svg
S3 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. S3 Weapon Main Inkbrush.png Inkbrush ✓ ✓ ✓
S3 Weapon Main Inkbrush Nouveau.png Inkbrush Nouveau ✓ ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Permanent Inkbrush.png Permanent Inkbrush ✓ ✓
S3 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. S3 Weapon Main Octobrush.png Octobrush ✓ ✓ ✓
S3 Weapon Main Octobrush Nouveau.png Octobrush Nouveau ✓ ✓ ✓
S2 Weapon Main Kensa Octobrush.png Kensa Octobrush ✓
S2 Weapon Main Herobrush Replica.png Herobrush Replica ✓
S3 Weapon Main Painbrush.png
Painbrush 		A brush with long range and slow swing speed. Its damage is the highest one among the brushes: if landed at close range, only two splashes of ink are necessary to splat an opponent, and four splashes of ink at maximum range. S3 Weapon Main Painbrush.png Painbrush ✓


Stringers

An Inkling holding the Tri-Stringer
Main article: Stringer

Stringers are large bow weapons that fire similar to a charger. They have vertical and horizontal shots, similar to the rollers. They shoot three strings of ink per shot. The weapon class was introduced in Splatoon 3.

Note: The series are arranged by the order of their respective Tableturf Battle cards.

Series Description Variants Games
Splatoon 3 "3" icon.svg
S3 Weapon Main Tri-Stringer.png
Tri-Stringer 		A stringer that has two levels of charge to unleash charged shots that briefly freeze before exploding, but cannot store its charge. S3 Weapon Main Tri-Stringer.png Tri-Stringer ✓
S3 Weapon Main Inkline Tri-Stringer.png Inkline Tri-Stringer ✓
S3 Weapon Main REEF-LUX 450.png
REEF-LUX 450 		A lightweight stringer that can store its charge, but cannot fire explosive shots. With tap shots it deals about the same damage as the Tri-Stringer but fully charged it deals more damage. S3 Weapon Main REEF-LUX 450.png REEF-LUX 450 ✓


Splatanas

An Inkling holding the Splatana Wiper
Main article: Splatana

Splatanas are sword-like weapons that are used similar to a brush, without the rolling function. Instead, if is held, it will charge a more powerful vertical swing. The shots will travel in the air for some time, splashing ink beneath them. The weapon class was introduced in Splatoon 3.

Note: The series are arranged by the order of their respective Tableturf Battle cards.

Series Description Variants Games
Splatoon 3 "3" icon.svg
S3 Weapon Main Splatana Stamper.png
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. S3 Weapon Main Splatana Stamper.png Splatana Stamper ✓
S3 Weapon Main Splatana Wiper.png
Splatana Wiper 		The standard Splatana. When the button is tapped, it performs a quick slash that fires a fast-moving ink-trailing projectile. When charged up, it performs a stronger vertical slash. If the charge is released while moving forward, the user will lunge forward a short distance before firing. S3 Weapon Main Splatana Wiper.png Splatana Wiper ✓
S3 Weapon Main Splatana Wiper Deco.png Splatana Wiper Deco ✓


Rare

The Grizzco Blaster, one of the rare weapons, 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 are 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.

Rare weapon Description Games
Splatoon 2 "2" icon.svg Splatoon 3 "3" icon.svg
S3 Weapon Main Grizzco Blaster.png
Grizzco Blaster 		Modified Blaster. A moderate-damage, close-range blaster with a fast rate of fire and low ink consumption.
It debuted on 16 September 2017. 		✓ ✓
S3 Weapon Main Grizzco Brella.png
Grizzco Brella 		Modified Splat Brella. A moderate-damage, mid-range brella with a fast rate of fire and low ink consumption. There is no canopy on this brella, so it cannot be opened; instead, it fires rapidly when the trigger is held.
It debuted on 15 October 2017. 		✓ ✓
S3 Weapon Main Grizzco Charger.png
Grizzco Charger 		Modified Bamboozler 14. A high-damage, long-range charger with high ink consumption. It charges instantly but cannot store a charge.
It debuted on 29 April 2018. 		✓ ✓
S3 Weapon Main Grizzco Slosher.png
Grizzco Slosher 		Modified Sloshing Machine. A high-damage, long-range slosher with a slow rate of fire and high ink consumption. The projectiles penetrate armor and keep moving after hitting enemies, then drop vertically at the end of their arc.
It debuted on 17 June 2018. 		✓ ✓
S3 Weapon Main Grizzco Stringer.png
Grizzco Stringer 		Modified Tri-Stringer. A high-damage, long-range stringer with high ink consumption. It fires nine projectiles per shot and charges quickly but has low accuracy due to its irregular spread pattern.
It debuted on 1 October 2022. 		✓
S3 Weapon Main Grizzco Splatana.png
Grizzco Splatana 		Modified Splatana Stamper. A high-damage, short-range splatana with low ink consumption. Both slashes have extremely limited range, but are highly damaging. The charged slash can pierce armor and has a long distance dash but has a long charge time.
It debuted on 2 December 2022. 		✓
S3 Weapon Main Grizzco Dualies.png
Grizzco Dualies 		Modified Splat Dualies. Extremely short-range dualies with a fast rate of fire, moderate damage, and low ink consumption. Performing a dodge roll with them creates a small burst of ink around the user's body, dealing heavy damage to nearby foes. The player can dodge roll up to 9 times in a row.
They debuted during the Big Run starting on 2 September 2023. 		✓


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
Splatoon "S" icon.svg Splatoon 2 "2" icon.svg Splatoon 3 "3" icon.svg
S3 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. ✓ ✓ ✓
S3 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. ✓ ✓ ✓
S3 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. ✓
S3 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. ✓ ✓
S3 Weapon Sub Autobomb.png Autobomb A bomb that walks towards any nearby enemies before exploding. ✓ ✓
S3 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. ✓
S3 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. ✓ ✓
S3 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. ✓ ✓ ✓
S3 Weapon Sub Splash Wall.png Splash Wall A barrier made of falling ink. It blocks enemy movement and enemy fire. ✓ ✓ ✓
S3 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. ✓ ✓ ✓
S3 Weapon Sub Squid Beakon.png Squid Beakon A device that allows the user and their teammates to Super Jump directly to its location. ✓ ✓ ✓
S3 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. ✓ ✓
S3 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. ✓ ✓
S3 Weapon Sub Angle Shooter.png Angle Shooter A marker-shaped projectile that shows an opponent's position if hit directly or by the trail it produces when thrown. It bounces off any wall it hits, leaving a small splash of ink behind. It deals the least damage of any sub weapon on a direct hit, and the trail deals no damage. ✓
S3 Render Smallfry.png Smallfry A Smallfry that deals consecutive damage if directly thrown at an enemy or destructible object. If no enemy is hit it will instead distract nearby foes. ✓[a]


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.


In Splatoon, there are 7 special weapons available in multiplayer modes.

In Splatoon 2, there are 11 special weapons available in multiplayer modes. In Salmon Run, there are 4 supplied special weapons available.

In Splatoon 3, there are exactly 18 special weapons in total, 17 of which are available in multiplayer modes. In Salmon Run Next Wave, there are 7 supplied special weapons available.

Table is sortable, initially by alphabetical order across all games. Clicking "Weapon" will sort by game and alphabetical. Clicking the game will sort by that game's order.

Weapon Description Games
Splatoon Splatoon 2 Splatoon 3
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. ✓
S3 Weapon Special Big Bubbler.png Big Bubbler The Big Bubbler is a stationary barrier that protects from enemy ink. ✓
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. ✓
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. ✓
S3 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. The user and their teammates can use the "Booyah!" signal to charge up faster. ✓ ✓
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. ✓
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. ✓
S3 Weapon Special Crab Tank.png 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. ✓
S Weapon Special Echolocator.png Echolocator The Echolocator reveals the locations of all enemies for teammates to see on the field and the map. ✓
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. ✓
S3 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. ✓ ✓
S3 Weapon Special Ink Vac.png 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. ✓
S3 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. ✓ ✓
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. ✓
S3 Weapon Special Killer Wail 5.1.png 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. ✓
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. ✓
S3 Weapon Special Kraken Royale.png Kraken Royale The Kraken Royale turns the player into a very large, invincible Kraken, that can splat opponents through a melee attack or a charged attack. It allows free travel through enemy ink. ✓
S3 Weapon Special Reefslider.png Reefslider The Reefslider is an inflatable shark that the player rides on to dash forward a certain distance before exploding. ✓
S3 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. ✓ ✓[b]
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. ✓
S3 Weapon Special Super Chump.png Super Chump The Super Chump fires many decoys that trick the opponent into thinking that a player is landing from a Super Jump. The decoys explode after a short amount of time, but the opponent can destroy the decoys. ✓
S3 Weapon Special Tacticooler.png Tacticooler The Tacticooler is a mini-fridge that when set up, contains four drinks that grant special effects, like boosting the player's speed. ✓
S3 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. ✓ ✓
S3 Weapon Special Triple Inkstrike.png 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. ✓
S3 Weapon Special Trizooka.png Trizooka The Trizooka is a modified Inkzooka that fires three blasts at once and can be fired three times in total for each use. ✓
S3 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 Wave Breaker.png 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. ✓
S3 Weapon Special Zipcaster.png 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. ✓
Weapon Description Games
Splatoon "S" icon.svg Splatoon 2 "2" icon.svg Splatoon 3 "3" icon.svg
Mode-specific
S3 Weapon Special Rainmaker Flat.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 Octo Canyon, Bomb Rush Blush, and in two Octo Expansion stations, Bring It Station and Far-Out Station. ✓ ✓ ✓
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, Splat Bombs, Curling Bombs, and Autobombs in Octo Canyon, and Splat Bombs, Burst Bombs and Curling Bombs in Return of the Mammalians.

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 operating Octarian weapons and machinery, Salmonids use common kitchen tools as weapons.

Some weapons held and operated by Salmonids:

Stage

Weapons that are stage gimmicks. 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, Alterna, Salmon Run, Ancho-V Games and Shifty Station layouts.

Weapon Description Games
Splatoon "S" icon.svg Splatoon 2 "2" icon.svg Splatoon 3 "3" icon.svg
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. ✓
Ink wheel Ink wheel is a mechanic that rolls along a certain path. It can climb up walls and some varieties will eventually stop. ✓

Gallery

  • The image to identify the Shooter class when sorting by class in the equip menu.

    The image to identify the Shooter class when sorting by class in the equip menu.

  • The image to identify the Roller class when sorting by class in the equip menu.

    The image to identify the Roller class when sorting by class in the equip menu.

  • The image to identify the Charger class when sorting by class in the equip menu.

    The image to identify the Charger class when sorting by class in the equip menu.

  • The image to identify the Slosher class when sorting by class in the equip menu.

    The image to identify the Slosher class when sorting by class in the equip menu.

  • The image to identify the Splatling class when sorting by class in the equip menu.

    The image to identify the Splatling class when sorting by class in the equip menu.

  • The image to identify the Dualies class when sorting by class in the equip menu.

    The image to identify the Dualies class when sorting by class in the equip menu.

  • The image to identify the Brella class when sorting by class in the equip menu.

    The image to identify the Brella class when sorting by class in the equip menu.

  • The image to identify the Blaster class when sorting by class in the equip menu.

    The image to identify the Blaster class when sorting by class in the equip menu.

  • The image to identify the Brush class when sorting by class in the equip menu.

    The image to identify the Brush class when sorting by class in the equip menu.

  • The image to identify the Stringer class when sorting by class in the equip menu.

    The image to identify the Stringer class when sorting by class in the equip menu.

  • The image to identify the Splatana class when sorting by class in the equip menu.

    The image to identify the Splatana class when sorting by class in the equip menu.

Trivia

In Splatoon:

  • There are a total of 91 main weapons, 10 sub weapons and 7 special weapons as of Version 2.12.1.
    • 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 5.5.1.
    • 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.

In Splatoon 3:

  • There are a total of 101 main weapons, 7 rare main weapons, 14 sub weapons, and 17 special weapons as of Version 5.0.0.
  • In the initial release, there was a total of 55 main weapons, 5 rare weapons, and 15 special weapons.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese ブキ
Buki		 Weapon
Netherlands Dutch Wapen Weapon
CanadaFrance French Arme 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

Notes

  1. ↑ Smallfry is only usable in Return of the Mammalians
  2. ↑ Splashdown is only present in Return of the Mammalians

References

  1. ↑ Twitter @SplatoonJP on Twitter Squid Research Lab Live from Squid Research Lab — We received an urgent notification from Grizzco...
  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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