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N-ZAP '85 Guide: How to Use, Stats, and Best Gear Abilities

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The N-ZAP '85 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 N-ZAP '85 and the best gear abilities to go with it.

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N-ZAP '85 Info and How to Get

N-ZAP '85 Overview

Weapon Sub Special
Splatoon 3 N-ZAP N-ZAP '85 Splatoon 3 Suction BombSuction Bomb Splatoon 3 TacticoolerTacticooler
Points for Special Type
200 Shooter
Unlock Level
N-ZAP '85 will be available for purchase from Ammo Knights upon reaching Level 6.

N-ZAP '85 Tier Ranking

SS N-ZAP '85 currently is considered an SS Tier weapon.
Mastering N-ZAP '85 will surely give you a greater advantage in your matches!

Best Weapons Tier List: Main Weapons Ranked

N-ZAP '85 Stats: Damage and Range

Damage 28 (Max Damage)
Range
(Test Range Lines)		 2.5 (Maximum)
2.2 (Effective)

N-ZAP '85 Analysis, Strengths, and Weaknesses

N-ZAP '85 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

N-ZAP '85 Characteristics

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

N-ZAP '85 Strengths and Weaknesses

N-ZAP '85 Strengths N-ZAP '85 Weaknesses
Splatoon AdvantagesHigh fire rate great on close to medium combat.
Splatoon DisadvantagesLess damage.

Best Gear Abilities for N-ZAP '85

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 Super JumpQuick Super Jump Increases Super Jump speed.
Run Speed UpRun Speed Up Increases movement speed in Inkling or Octoling form.
Special Charge UpSpecial Charge Up Increases special-gauge fill rate.
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 N-ZAP '85 Effectively

checkmark.pngQuickly fill the Special-Gauge.
checkmark.pngKeep moving while shooting.

Fill Up Your Special-Gauge at the Beginning of the Match

You can take advantage of the N-Zap '85's excellent fire rate to quickly fill up your Special Gauge once a match starts. One quick tip is to start shooting ink at the floor as you make your way to the middle of the battlefield. Your gauge meter should be filled in half by then which leaves you to land a few more hits to acquire that sweet Special Weapon.

Keep Moving Around While Shooting

During situations where you will have to fight multiple enemies at once, it is best to strafe and move sideways as you shoot ink to avoid incoming ink shots from the enemy you are battling with. This also makes hitting targets easier as you can also use your movement to aim at enemies who are also strafing.

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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