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Splatoon 3

Splattershot Guide: How to Use, Stats, and Best Gear Abilities

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Splattershot How to Use
The Splattershot is a Shooter weapon in Splatoon 3. Read on to see its stats, including its sub, special, damage, and range, as well as our analysis and tips on how to use Splattershot and the best gear abilities to go with it.

Splattershot Info and How to Get

Splattershot Overview

Weapon Sub Special
Splatoon 3 SplattershotSplattershot Splatoon 3 Suction BombSuction Bomb Splatoon 3 TrizookaTrizooka
Points for Special Type
200 Shooter
Unlock Level
Splattershot will be available for purchase from Ammo Knights upon reaching Level 2.

Splattershot Tier Ranking

SS Splattershot currently is considered an SS Tier weapon.
Mastering Splattershot will surely give you a greater advantage in your matches!

Best Weapons Tier List: Main Weapons Ranked

Splattershot Stats: Damage and Range

Damage 36 (Max Damage)
Range
(Test Range Lines)
2.5 (Maximum)
2.2 (Effective)

Splattershot Analysis, Strengths, and Weaknesses

Splattershot Analysis

Overall Ranking
SS
Turf War.png Turf Wars Splat Zones.png Splat Zones Tower Control.png Tower Control Rainmaker.png Rainmaker Clam Blitz.png Clam Blitz
SS SS SS SS SS

Splattershot Characteristics

Ratings of Individual Characteristics
Inking Potential 3 Star.png Ease of Use 5 Star.png
Offense 5 Star.png Defense 2 Star.png
Utility 4 Star.png Shield Penetration 5 Star.png

Splattershot Strengths and Weaknesses

Splattershot Strengths Splattershot Weaknesses
Splatoon AdvantagesAvailable as early as Lv. 2.

Splatoon AdvantagesGreat range for inking and combat.
Splatoon DisadvantagesAs an all-rounder, doesn't particularly excel in any one trait.

Best Gear Abilities for Splattershot

Gear Ability Effect
ComebackComeback Boosts some of your abilities for a short time after respawning.
Ink Resistance UpInk Resistance Up Reduces damage taken and improves mobility when walking through enemy ink.
Quick RespawnQuick Respawn Reduces respawn time after getting splatted repeatedly without splatting any opponents.
Quick Super JumpQuick Super Jump Increases Super Jump speed.
Stealth JumpStealth Jump Hides your Super Jump landing point from distant players.
Swim Speed UpSwim Speed Up Increases movement speed in swim form.

All Gear Abilities and Effects

How to Use Splattershot Effectively


Apply pressure to the enemy team by using the Trizooka as soon as it is ready.

To maximize the use of your special, don't be afraid to activate it as soon as its ready. Once your special-gauge is filled, fire the Trizooka in the direction of any enemy you spot. The Trizooka has a very generous range of influence with a large blast of ink. You only get three shots in a limited time though, so make it count! Remember that the blast won't go through walls, so once you see a clear shot, take it!

Best used while hiding behind walls and letting enemies pass by you for a surprise attack.

The Splatshooter's middling range makes it a bit of a challenge to duel other gunslingers head-on. Try to be in a position where you will be able to shoot at opponents from their sides or above. You can best do this by mastering each stage's common routes and keeping an eye out for enemies there, or by pushing them to certain positions with the use of your Suction Bomb.

Splatoon 3 Related Guides

Splatoon 3 Main Weapons

All New and Returning Main Weapons

All Weapon Types

Splatoon 3 - ShootersShooters Splatoon 3 - BlastersBlasters Splatoon 3 - ChargersChargers Splatoon 3 - RollersRollers
Splatoon 3 - BrushesBrushes Splatoon 3 - SloshersSloshers Splatoon 3 - SplatlingsSplatlings Splatoon 3 - DualiesDualies
Splatoon 3 - BrellasBrellas Splatoon 3 - StringersStringers Splatoon 3 - SplatanasSplatanas -

List of Shooter Weapons

.52 Gal.52 Gal .96 Gal.96 Gal Aerospray MGAerospray MG
H-3 NozzlenoseH-3 Nozzlenose Hero GearHero Gear Hero Shot ReplicaHero Shot Replica
Jet SquelcherJet Squelcher L-3 NozzlenoseL-3 Nozzlenose N-ZAP N-ZAP '85
Splash-o-maticSplash-o-matic SplattershotSplattershot Splattershot Jr.Splattershot Jr.
Splattershot ProSplattershot Pro Sploosh-o-maticSploosh-o-matic SqueezerSqueezer

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