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Splatoon 3

List of Rollers

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List of Rollers
Rollers are short ranged weapons in Splatoon 3 that are great for covering areas with paint. Read on to learn more about each Roller weapon, including its Sub Weapon and Special Weapon.

List of Rollers

Main Sub Special Lv. Required
Splat RollerSplat Roller Splatoon 3 Curling BombCurling Bomb Splatoon 3 Big BubblerBig Bubbler 2
Carbon RollerCarbon Roller Splatoon 3 AutobombAutobomb Splatoon 3 ZipcasterZipcaster 6
Dynamo RollerDynamo Roller Splatoon 3 SprinklerSprinkler Splatoon 3 TacticoolerTacticooler 12
Flingza RollerFlingza Roller Splatoon 3 Ink MineInk Mine Splatoon 3 Tenta MissilesTenta Missiles 20

Rollers Playstyle and Characteristics

Who Should Play Roller-type Weapons?

Rollers are a good choice if you:
Splatoon AdvantagesEnjoy focusing on inking territory instead of engaging in combat.

Splatoon AdvantagesPrefer the few melee options for spreading ink.
Rollers may not be for you if:
Splatoon DisadvantagesPrefer ranged weapons with high rate of fire.

Splatoon Disadvantagesyou prefer to engage the opponents in combat.

How to Use Roller-Type Weapons

The primary use of a roller is to move ahead while holding the NSW - zR button, leaving behind a trail of ink.The initial press of NSW - zR will produce a horizontal splash of ink and deals significant damage, while pressing NSW - zR while in mid-air throws out a vertical line of ink that can also be deadly.

Rollers Beginner Recommendations

Splat RollerSplat Roller

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Splatoon 3 - ShootersShooters Splatoon 3 - BlastersBlasters Splatoon 3 - ChargersChargers Splatoon 3 - RollersRollers
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Splatoon 3 - BrellasBrellas Splatoon 3 - StringersStringers Splatoon 3 - SplatanasSplatanas -

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2 Anonymous Anonymous almost 3 years

Counterintuitively, rollers play a support role, better for combat than inking. Rollers are good if you enjoy using strategy and deception to flank enemies and clear a path for your team, and for annoying the enemy by inking their base.

1 Anonymous Anonymous almost 3 years

where is the Big Swig Roller and Carbon Roller Deco?

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