Splatoon 3

Zipcaster Guide: How to Use and Rating

Splatoon 3 Walkthrough Team

Last updated on: September 26, 2022 11:32 PM

Zipcaster is a Special Weapon available in Splatoon 3. Continue reading to learn about the Zipcaster including the effects of this weapon, how to use it, ranking & rating, and which weapons it is paired with!

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Zipcaster Overview and How to Use
Zipcaster Ranking
Weapons with Zipcaster
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Zipcaster Overview and How to Use

Overview

Zipcaster	Base Damage	60 (When attacking with your arms)
Zipcaster	Additional Damage	None
Transform into an ink-cloaked acrobat, and sling your stretchy arm to zip around the battlefield! Use R to Aim and stick to walls. You can still use your main weapon like normal with ZR. When your ink runs out, your transformation will end, and you'll Super Jump back to your starting position.

How to Use Zipcaster

When your Special-Gauge is full, activate Zipcaster with

, you can then use R button to stick on walls. This is mainly used by melee-type weapons such as brushes and rollers so you can chase enemies that are far beyond your reach.

Zipcaster Ranking

	Zipcaster currently is considered an S Tier Special Weapon. Considered one of the better special weapons at the moment, using Zipcaster can help you get the upper hand in battles.

Best Special Weapons Tier List: Special Weapons Ranked

Weapons with Zipcaster

Main	Sub	Special
Luna Blaster	Splat Bomb	Zipcaster
Octobrush	Suction Bomb	Zipcaster
Splatana Stamper	Burst Bomb	Zipcaster
Carbon Roller	Autobomb	Zipcaster

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Big Bubbler	Booyah Bomb	Crab Tank
Ink Storm	Ink Vac	Inkjet
Killer Wail 5.1	Reefslider	Tacticooler
Tenta Missiles	Triple Inkstrike	Trizooka
Ultra Stamp	Wave Breaker	Zipcaster

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