Splatoon 3

Special Power Up Effects, Gear, and Brand Rarity

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Last updated on: September 30, 2022 06:31 AM

Special Power Up is a Gear Ability available in Splatoon 3. Read on to find out Special Power Up's effects, best weapons to use, brand rarity, and all the Gear that come equipped with Special Power Up!

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Effects
Best Weapons
Brand Rarity
Gear With Special Power Up
Related Guides

Special Power Up Effects

Special Power Up

Upgrades your special weapon.

Additional Effects

Special Weapon	Effect
Trizooka	Increases blast radius and its duration.
Big Bubbler	Increases barrier durability and duration.
Zipcaster	Increases the duration of the effect.
Tenta Missiles	Expands the size of the reticle to increase targeted enemies.
Ink Storm	Increases duration and throwing distance.
Booyah Bomb	Increases projectile travel speed and decreases the time it takes to charge the projectile.
Wave Breaker	Extends the range of the generated wave.
Ink Vac	The suction radius is extended.
Killer Wail 5.1	Longer laser duration.
Inkjet	Increases duration and blast range.
Ultra Stamp	Increases duration of the effect.
Crab Tank	Increases the duration of the effect.
Reefslider	Increases blast radius.
Triple Inkstrike	Increases the speed of markers thrown.
Tacticooler	Increases the duration of the drink's effect.

Best Weapons for Special Power Up

Recommended For All Weapons

As it's an ability that improves specials, you can use Special Power Up for every weapon in the game. This ability can be used in your primary or secondary ability slot since enhancing your Special Weapon will always be a good idea.

List of All Weapons

Special Power Up Brand Rarity

Common and Uncommon Brands

Common Brand(s)	Forge
Uncommon Brand(s)	Takoroka

Certain Gear Abilities are more likely to appear in specific brands while others are less likely to appear. Take this into consideration when deciding what gear you want to purchase.

All Gear Brands and Compatible Abilities

Gear With Special Power Up

Headgear

Ink-Black Flap Cap	Half-Rim Glasses	FishFry Biscuit Bandana
Classic Straw Boater	Hickory Work Cap

Clothing

Black Tee	Barazushi Anorak	Pirate-Stripe Tee
Annaki Choker Tee	Marinated Top	Duskwave Tee

Shoes

E-JECT 30XX	Purple Hi-Horses	Custom Trail Boots
Samurai Shoes

The following Gear have this ability by default. However, other Gear can gain this ability through leveling up or talking to Murch.

All Gear and Equipment

Splatoon 3 Related Guides

Splatoon 3 Gear Abilities

All Gear Abilities and Effects

List of All Gear Abilities

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7 Anonymous8 months

Does the effect stack?

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