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Specials Tier List: Best Special Weapons

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Last updated on: September 12, 2022 10:00 AM

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Our Special Weapons Ranking Tier List is here to show you the best Special Weapons currently available in Splatoon 3. Continue reading to see our special weapons tier list, the ranking of each special weapon, and an explanation of their rank.

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Current Special Weapons Ranking

Tier	Weapons

・Rankings are based off version 1.1 of the game.

Ranking Criteria

・Special Weapons that can be used by any role are given higher placements within the tier list.
・Specials that buff/support allies are given higher placements.
・Specials that are strong on their own, regardless of the presence of enemies/allies are given higher placements.

Which Special Weapon Do You Think Is the Best?

Trizooka 19

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Triple Inkstrike 11

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Tacticooler 48

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Zipcaster 13

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Booyah Bomb 22

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Wave Breaker 14

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Killer Wail 5.1 25

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InkJet 1

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Reef Slider 107

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Big Bubbler 10

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Ultra Stamp 9

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Crab Tank 25

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Ink Vac 8

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Ink Storm 3

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Tenta Missiles 53

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Best Special Weapons Analysis

SS Tier

Special Weapon	Reason
Trizooka	・Lethal Special that can almost always guarantee a kill.
Triple Inkstrike	・Each torpedo provides great ink potential and kill potential. ・Quick and easy special to use.
Tacticooler	・Great utility provided by increased movement speed and faster ink recovery. ・Can empower the whole team as long as they have access to the cooler.
Tenta Missiles	・The missiles are able to target multiple inklings at once and provides high damage. ・It can also provide blast damage when the ink missile comes in contact with the target or surface.

S Tier

Special Weapon	Reason
Zipcaster	・Provides great mobility to easily infiltrate the enemy back line or scale high platforms.
Booyah Bomb	・Large bomb with great ink potential and kill potential. ・Works well as a panic special in a pinch.
Wave Breaker	・Deals decent damage over a period of time. ・Hard to avoid in the heat of battle.
Killer Wail 5.1	・Requires steady aim but will be able to instantly take out opponents. ・Can be left behind to auto-aim as you reposition.
Ink Storm	・Gradually damages opponents who comes in contact with the rain of ink from the cloud. ・However it's slow movement gives the enemy team time to dodge and avoid it.
Reefslider	・The initial blast is pretty strong and can catch enemies off guard. ・Usability will depend highly on whether there is enough flat surfaces.

A Tier

Special Weapon	Reason
Big Bubbler	・Great defensive special that allies can take advantage of.
Ultra Stamp	・One of the few specials that can easily multikill opponents. ・Can be difficult to master due to the lower mobility, but can be very rewarding.
Inkjet	・Instant vertical advantage good for sniping while also painting and blasting directly beneath you.

B Tier

Special Weapon	Reason
Ink Vac	・Can be a good counter for when enemies are trying to ink you, but takes some practice to master. ・The Ink Vac's ink potential is only as strong as the opponent trying to ink you.
Crab Tank	・Another one of the few defensive specials, but also packs a strong punch of its own. ・However the duration you can use the tank is pretty short so you have to be decisive with your uses.

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lmao who tf made this it's inaccurate even for 1.1

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