Splatoon 3

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

The Explosher is a Slosher 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 Explosher and the best gear abilities to go with it.

Explosher Info and How to Get

Explosher Overview

Weapon Sub Special
Splatoon 3 ExplosherExplosher Splatoon 3 Point SensorPoint Sensor Splatoon 3 Ink StormInk Storm
Points for Special Type
200 Slosher
Unlock Level
Explosher will be available for purchase from Ammo Knights upon reaching Level 29.

Explosher Tier Ranking

B Explosher currently is considered a B Tier weapon.
Explosher is a bit of an unusual pick but still has some niche uses. Might be better to go with one of the better weapons available!

Best Weapons Tier List: Main Weapons Ranked

Explosher Stats: Damage and Range

Damage 90 (Max Damage)
35 (Blast)
55 (Penetration)
Range
(Test Range Lines)
4.5 (Maximum)
4.1 (Effective)

Explosher Analysis, Strengths, and Weaknesses

Explosher Analysis

Overall Ranking
B
Turf War.png Turf Wars Splat Zones.png Splat Zones Tower Control.png Tower Control Rainmaker.png Rainmaker Clam Blitz.png Clam Blitz
B A B C C

Explosher Characteristics

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

Explosher Strengths and Weaknesses

Explosher Strengths Explosher Weaknesses
Splatoon AdvantagesInks a far distance and a wide range.

Splatoon AdvantagesQuick to charge Ink Storm.
Splatoon DisadvantagesVulnerable in close combat situations.

Splatoon DisadvantagesExtremely heavy ink consumption.

Best Gear Abilities for Explosher

Gear Ability Effect
Ink Recovery UpInk Recovery Up Increases ink-tank refill rate.
Ink Resistance UpInk Resistance Up Reduces damage taken and improves mobility when walking through enemy ink.
Ink Saver (Main)Ink Saver (Main) Decreases the amount of ink consumed by your main weapon.
Quick Super JumpQuick Super Jump Increases Super Jump speed.
Special Charge UpSpecial Charge Up Increases special-gauge fill rate.
Swim Speed UpSwim Speed Up Increases movement speed in swim form.

All Gear Abilities and Effects

How to Use Explosher Effectively


Focus on extending the range of your team's territory.

The Explosher has great inking potential and can tag large areas with ink within a short amount of time. Support your team by providing them with territories to swim and manuever around the map fast!

Use Ink Storm on groups of enemies trying to move in to your turf.

Unleash an Ink Storm when enemies, primarily rollers & brushes, decide to push up and attempt to take your team's turf.

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 Slosher Weapons

BloblobberBloblobber ExplosherExplosher SlosherSlosher
Sloshing MachineSloshing Machine Tri-SlosherTri-Slosher

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