Splatoon 3 has a total of 53 weapons, including four brand new weapons within 11 weapon types! Read on to see a list of all new and returning weapons, including their linked sub and special weapons, as well as where to get more weapons in the game.

List of All Weapon Types

There are a total of 11 main weapon types in Splatoon 3, two of which are completely new to the series! In total, there are 53 weapons available in Splatoon 3.

Click to Jump to a Section! New Weapon Types
Stringers	Splatanas	-
Returning Weapon Types
Shooters	Blasters	Chargers
Rollers	Brushes	Sloshers
Splatlings	Dualies	Brellas

All New Weapons

There are two new weapon types in the game with two new weapons in each type, making that a total of four new weapons introduced in Splatoon 3!

All Stringer Weapons

The first new weapon type is the Stringer. This weapon strongly resembles a bow and arrow and normally shoots horizontal volleys of ink. Vertical volleys of ink are also possible through aerial attacks.

Its strengths lie in its ability to quickly take out opponents thanks to its wide coverage, and can even damage opponents that hide behind obstacles due to how the arrows explode on impact.

Main	Sub	Special	Lv. Required
Tri-Stringer	Toxic Mist	Killer Wail 5.1	4
REEF LUX 450	Curling Bomb	Tenta Missiles	10

List of Stringers

All Splatanas Weapons

The second of the two new weapon types is the Splatana. This weapon bears a resemblance to window wipers often seen on cars. While its name might suggest close combat akin to a katana, the splatana instead sends ink flying with every slash.

While it may not be the best at ink coverage, it can be deadly when used in combat. A single slash could be enough for an instant kill!

Main	Sub	Special	Lv. Required
Splatana Wiper	Torpedo	Ultra Stamp	5
Splatana Stamper	Burst Bomb	Zipcaster	15

List of Splatanas

All Returning Weapons

A total of 49 weapons from previous games will be coming back to Splatoon 3. These include all weapons from both Splatoon and Splatoon 2.

All Shooters Weapons

Main	Sub	Special	Lv. Required
Hero Shot Replica	Suction Bomb	Trizooka	Clear Hero Mode
Splattershot Jr.	Splat Bomb	Big Bubbler	1
Splattershot	Suction Bomb	Trizooka	2
Aerospray MG	Fizzy Bomb	Reefslider	5
N-ZAP '85	Suction Bomb	Tacticooler	6
Splattershot Pro	Angle Shooter	Crab Tank	9
Sploosh-o-matic	Curling Bomb	Ultra Stamp	9
.52 Gal	Splash Wall	Killer Wail 5.1	11
L-3 Nozzlenose	Curling Bomb	Crab Tank	13
Jet Squelcher	Angle Shooter	Ink Vac	15
Splash-o-matic	Burst Bomb	Crab Tank	16
.96 Gal	Sprinkler	Ink Vac	17
Squeezer	Splash Wall	Trizooka	19
H-3 Nozzlenose	Point Sensor	Tacticooler	24

List of Shooters

All Blasters Weapons

Main	Sub	Special	Lv. Required
Blaster	Autobomb	Big Bubbler	3
Rapid Blaster	Ink Mine	Triple Inkstrike	7
Range Blaster	Suction Bomb	Wave Breaker	11
Luna Blaster	Splat Bomb	Zipcaster	13
Clash Blaster	Splat Bomb	Trizooka	22
Rapid Blaster Pro	Toxic Mist	Ink Vac	26

List of Blasters

All Chargers Weapons

Main	Sub	Special	Lv. Required
Splat Charger	Splat Bomb	Ink Vac	2
Classic Squiffer	Point Sensor	Big Bubbler	8
Splatterscope	Splat Bomb	Ink Vac	10
E-liter 4K	Ink Mine	Wave Breaker	18
Bamboozler 14 MK 1	Autobomb	Killer Wail 5.1	23
Goo Tuber	Torpedo	Tenta Missiles	25
E-liter 4K Scope	Ink Mine	Wave Breaker	27

List of Chargers

All Rollers Weapons

Main	Sub	Special	Lv. Required
Splat Roller	Curling Bomb	Big Bubbler	2
Carbon Roller	Autobomb	Zipcaster	6
Dynamo Roller	Sprinkler	Tacticooler	12
Flingza Roller	Ink Mine	Tenta Missiles	20

List of Rollers

All Brushes Weapons

Main	Sub	Special	Lv. Required
Octobrush	Suction Bomb	Zipcaster	4
Inkbrush	Splat Bomb	Killer Wail 5.1	7

List of Brushes

All Sloshers Weapons

Main	Sub	Special	Lv. Required
Slosher	Splat Bomb	Triple Inkstrike	3
Tri-Slosher	Toxic Mist	Inkjet	10
Sloshing Machine	Fizzy Bomb	Booyah Bomb	14
Bloblobber	Sprinkler	Ink Storm	19
Explosher	Point Sensor	Ink Storm	29

List of Sloshers

All Splatlings Weapons

Main	Sub	Special	Lv. Required
Heavy Splatling	Sprinkler	Wave Breaker	4
Mini Splatling	Burst Bomb	Ultra Stamp	12
Hydra Splatling	Autobomb	Booyah Bomb	20
Nautilus 47	Point Sensor	Ink Storm	28
Ballpoint Splatling	Fizzy Bomb	Inkjet	30

List of Splatlings

All Dualies Weapons

Main	Sub	Special	Lv. Required
Splat Dualies	Suction Bomb	Crab Tank	3
Dualie Squelchers	Splat Bomb	Wave Breaker	8
Dapple Dualies	Squid Beakon	Tacticooler	14
Dark Tetra Dualies	Autobomb	Reefslider	17
Glooga Dualies	Splash Wall	Booyah Bomb	21

List of Dualies

All Brellas Weapons

Main	Sub	Special	Lv. Required
Splat Brella	Sprinkler	Triple Inkstrike	5
Tenta Brella	Squid Beakon	Ink Vac	16
Undercover Brella	Ink Mine	Reefslider	18

List of Brellas

More Weapons Coming in Future Updates

More weapons are planned to be added in future free updates. Free content updates for Splatoon 3 are planned to release every 3 months for the next two years after release!

All Free Update Contents and Release Dates

Where to Get Weapons

Shop for Weapons in Ammo Knights

Like in previous Splatoon games, new weapons can be purchased from Ammo Knights, one of the shops found in Inkopolis Square. Make sure to visit the shop often to see what new weapons you can purchase for your character.

New Weapons Are Unlocked by Leveling Up

Each weapon can only be unlocked after you reach a certain level. The Ammo Knights shop itself can only be accessed once you reach Level 2. To increase your level and unlock more weapons, you'll need to participate in plenty of Regular Battles.

Purchase with Sheldon Licenses

Weapons can be purchased in Ammo Knights using Sheldon Licenses. You can earn licenses by either leveling up your character or consistently using a single weapon.

Each Sheldon License can be exchanged for one weapon of your corresponding level. However, you can also purchase weapons above your level by spending more licenses. Use your licenses wisely at first and purchase the best weapons for your character!

Weapons Tier List: Best Weapons Ranked

What are Sub and Special Weapons?

Additional Weapons Linked to Your Main Weapon

Sub Weapons are secondary weapons used alongside your main weapon, while Special Weapons are weapons that either deal significantly more damage or grant other unique effects, but require you to fill up your points gauge.

These two weapons are used alongside your main weapon. Each Main Weapon is linked to a specific special and sub weapon, and you cannot change the sub or special of a weapon.

All Sub Weapon

All Special Weapon

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