Splattershot

The Splattershot is a Main Shooter weapon in Splatoon, Splatoon 2 and Splatoon 3. It is the all-around, standard weapon. It is also commonly seen in promotional material and as part of multiple amiibo.

Description[]

The Splattershot is an average, all-around weapon in terms of power, range, and rate of fire, making it an easy-to-use weapon for players of all levels of experience. Its appearance looks similar to children's water guns in real life.

Weapon Quote[]

"Developed after the Great Turf War, this weapon is easy enough for anyone to use. A great all-arounder with few weak points. A trusty companion through thick and thin."

Strategy[]

Shooters are the backbone and supporters of (almost) any good team. They're versatile and varied with each weapon, and cover a good amount of ground, as well as apply more pressure to the enemy team than either Charger or Roller weapons.

The Splattershot is the run-of-the-mill weapon, but can still definitely put in work equal to any other weapon when used correctly. It has average rate of fire and decent enough damage, and is equipped with the reliable Burst Bomb for consistent pressure against multiple enemies. Finally, the Bomb Rush special makes advancing near impossible for fear of getting completely overtaken in your ink, or just to cover a large amount of turf, as well as a free ink refill.

In Splatoon 2, the Splattershot's Bomb Rush gets replaced with the Splashdown, which can be used to escape a tight situation and kill nearby enemies if they are not careful.

Tips against each weapon type[]

• Shooter-type weapons will vary as far as what specific weapon your enemy is using. For something you outrange, such as a Blaster, abuse your range, and if they get too close to you, just attack them with a Burst Bomb. Against enemies who outrange you, such as the Jet Squelcher, deter their advance with a Burst Bomb and find new turf to take.

• Roller-type weapons can be scary, but can be dealt with. Your weapon very slightly outranges their ink fling, but not by much. Be sure to backpedal while firing at them. If they try to roll over you, instead of shooting ink at them, hit them with a Burst Bomb or try to make an escape with your sub weapon if the nearby ground is covered with the enemy’s ink.

• Charger-type weapons are going to be your most prominent issue, since this set has no clear way of dealing with them. The only real way to face a Charger is to get the jump on them, or team up against them with an teammate. If you're behind a wall close to the Charger, you can throw a couple Burst Bombs to make the retreat.
• Sloshers can be difficult to handle as they generally have similar range to you and have high damage which does put you at a disadvantage. It is best to either sneak up on them and utilize your firing rate or use your Burst Bomb when they are afar. Keep in mind that the Slosher also has Burst Bomb so make sure you do not get caught by this. In addition you can use the Bomb Rush to force them backward or splat them.
• Splatlings are at a slight disadvantage against you as they have to charge in order to attack. Exploit the charging periods to attack them while being aware of their high range and firing rate. Only try to attack or ambush when you see them charge up.
• Brushes will try to rush you because of their high speed and short range. Bear in mind that when they do this they lose ink every shot, so if you have a full tank, you should be able to outlast them. They can do a lot of damage quickly and with close range, so make sure you either hit them first or retreat.

Trivia[]

• The Splattershot was one of four weapons used in the Splatoon Global Testfire.
• The weapon appears to be based off the Super Soaker 50, one of the first pressurized water guns, due to the similar color, foregrip, and reservoir system.
• The Hero Shot Replica is an exact replica of the Splattershot. Other than having a different appearance, it still the same stats, sub weapon, and special.
• The Octolings, the Inklings' Octarian counterparts, have the Octoshot, which resembles the Splattershot.
• In Splatoon 2, it originally came with Tenta Missiles as the special weapon in the Splatoon 2 Global Testfire. It was later changed to Splashdown in the full release of the game.
• Many weapons, at least in Splatoon 3, have a slightly longer range than the Splattershot, such as the Splat Roller.
• The Boss Ghost Kruller from Luigi's Mansion 3 uses a water gun to defend himself from Gooigi that resembles the Splattershot.
• The Splattershot can splat a opponent in 3 shots.

Names in other languages[]

Language	Name	Notes
Japanese	スプラシューター Supurashūtā	Splat shooter
French (NA)	Liquéficateur	Liquefier
French (EUR)	Liquidateur
Spanish	Lanzatintas	Ink Launcher
Italian	Splasher
German	Kleckser	Dauber

Related Pages[]

• Splattershot Jr.
• Splattershot Pro
• Tentatek Splattershot
• Splat Bomb, the player's initial Sub Weapon

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