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List of Chargers
Chargers are long ranged weapons in Splatoon 3 that can take enemies out with charged shots. Read on to learn more about each Charger weapon, including its Sub Weapon and Special Weapon.

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List of Chargers

Main Sub Special Lv. Required
Splat ChargerSplat Charger Splatoon 3 Splat BombSplat Bomb Splatoon 3 Ink VacInk Vac 2
Classic SquifferClassic Squiffer Splatoon 3 Point SensorPoint Sensor Splatoon 3 Big BubblerBig Bubbler 8
SplatterscopeSplatterscope Splatoon 3 Splat BombSplat Bomb Splatoon 3 Ink VacInk Vac 10
E-liter 4KE-liter 4K Splatoon 3 Ink MineInk Mine Splatoon 3 Wave BreakerWave Breaker 18
Bamboozler 14 MK 1Bamboozler 14 MK 1 Splatoon 3 AutobombAutobomb Splatoon 3 Killer Wail 5.1Killer Wail 5.1 23
Goo TuberGoo Tuber Splatoon 3 TorpedoTorpedo Splatoon 3 Tenta MissilesTenta Missiles 25
E-liter 4K ScopeE-liter 4K Scope Splatoon 3 Ink MineInk Mine Splatoon 3 Wave BreakerWave Breaker 27

Chargers Playstyle and Characteristics

Who Should Play Charger-type Weapons?

Chargers are a good choice if you:
Splatoon Advantagesprefer shooting and sniping from afar.
Splatoon Advantageshave good reflexes on your trigger finger when lining up a shot.
Chargers may not be for you if:
Splatoon Disadvantagesdislike long reload times.
Splatoon Disadvantagesprefer getting up, close, and personal in skirmishes.

How to Use Charger-Type Weapons

Holding down the NSW - zR allows you to charge up a shot that will travel greater distances ideal for sniping down enemies. An X will appear on the crosshair when a target in sight is within range. Quick presses of NSW - zR will ink a short distance ahead of you but is not recommended for combat situations.


Variations of chargers with scopes will give you a better zoomed in view of your shot whenNSW - zR is held down.

Chargers Beginner Recommendations

SplatterscopeSplatterscope E-liter 4KE-liter 4K E-liter 4K ScopeE-liter 4K Scope

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