Classic Squiffer Guide: How to Use, Stats, and Best Gear Abilities

The Classic Squiffer is a Charger 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 Classic Squiffer and the best gear abilities to go with it.

Classic Squiffer Info and How to Get

Classic Squiffer Overview

Weapon	Sub	Special
Classic Squiffer	Point Sensor	Big Bubbler
Points for Special	Type
190	Charger
Unlock Level
Classic Squiffer will be available for purchase from Ammo Knights upon reaching Level 8.

Classic Squiffer Tier Ranking

	Classic Squiffer currently is considered a B Tier weapon. Classic Squiffer 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

Classic Squiffer Stats: Damage and Range

Classic Squiffer Analysis, Strengths, and Weaknesses

Classic Squiffer Analysis

Overall Ranking
Turf Wars	Splat Zones	Tower Control	Rainmaker	Clam Blitz

Classic Squiffer Characteristics

Ratings of Individual Characteristics
Inking Potential		Ease of Use
Offense		Defense
Utility		Shield Penetration

Classic Squiffer Strengths and Weaknesses

Classic Squiffer Strengths	Classic Squiffer Weaknesses
Powerful medium ranged combat weapon that has a one-hit splat potential. The short charging time for the weapon provides excellent mobility in combat.	Not viable for inking turfs with its limited area of effect. Can only target a single opponent at a time.

Best Gear Abilities for Classic Squiffer

Gear Ability	Effect
Comeback	Boosts some of your abilities for a short time after respawning.
Ink Resistance Up	Reduces damage taken and improves mobility when walking through enemy ink.
Ink Saver (Sub)	Decreases the amount of ink consumed by your sub weapon.
Quick Super Jump	Increases Super Jump speed.
Special Charge Up	Increases special-gauge fill rate.
Special Saver	Reduces special-gauge decrease after getting splatted.
Stealth Jump	Hides your Super Jump landing point from distant players.
Sub Power Up	Upgrades your sub weapon.
Swim Speed Up	Increases movement speed in swim form.

All Gear Abilities and Effects

How to Use Classic Squiffer Effectively

Splat enemies from a higher ground. Ink turf to go around easily and slow down enemies. Use the Point Sensor to locate enemies easier.

Go for kills from safe positions with a fully charged snipe.

Climb up on top of obstacles for better visibility on the area. Enemy Inklings usually do not look up on high grounds and will only search for enemies within their line of sight. Use this as an advantage to fully charge your weapon and unleash the lethal blow on the unsuspecting target.

Can rapid-fire ink without as much down-time betwteen shots compared to other Chargers.

You can create your own paths or slow down enemies by spraying ink on the floor that they are standing on thanks to the faster firing rate of this weapon compared to the other Chargers.

Use the Point Sensor to locate enemies easier.

Reveal opponents hiding behind obstacles using the Point Sensor and time the release of your charged shot as they peek out of their covers.

Splatoon 3 Related Guides

All New and Returning Main Weapons

All Weapon Types

Shooters	Blasters	Chargers	Rollers
Brushes	Sloshers	Splatlings	Dualies
Brellas	Stringers	Splatanas	-

List of Charger Weapons

Bamboozler 14 MK 1	Classic Squiffer	E-liter 4K
E-liter 4K Scope	Goo Tuber	Splat Charger
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