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Splatoon 3

Best Beginner Weapons

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★ Version 1.1.2 Update Details
★ Tips and Tricks: Beginner's Guide to Splatoon
┗ Best Weapons | Best Specials | Best Sub Weapons
★ All Game Modes and Rules
┗ Turf War | Anarchy Battles | Salmon Run
★ Hero Mode Walkthrough | List of Bosses

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The best beginner weapons in Splatoon 3 are easy to handle and keep you out of the line of fire. Read on to see what weapons we recommend for beginners, their best abilities, and tips for using these weapons.

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Best Weapons for Beginners

Splatoon 3 - Splattershot

Weapon Features
Splatoon 3 SplattershotSplattershot
Lv. Unlocked: 2
Splatoon IconGreat range for inking and combat
Splatoon IconEasy to get kills with its Suction Bomb and Trizooka
Splatoon 3 Heavy SplatlingHeavy Splatling
Lv. Unlocked: 4
Splatoon IconHas massively long range
Splatoon IconSupport your team with its Wave Breaker Special move
Splatoon 3 Aerospray MGAerospray MG
Lv. Unlocked: 5
Splatoon IconFor players who want to concentrate on inking turf
Splatoon IconYou can use its Fizzy Bomb to kill enemies from afar, while it's special, Reefslider can ink turf and kill enemies
Splatoon 3 N-ZAP N-ZAP '85
Lv. Unlocked: 6
Splatoon IconHigh fire rate great on close to medium combat.
Splatoon IconIts Tacticooler is great for supporting allies
Splatoon 3 Sloshing MachineSloshing Machine
Lv. Unlocked: 14
Splatoon IconConsistent at killing opponents
Splatoon IconIts Booyah Bomb also deals massive damage

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All Main Weapons Ranked

Splattershot

Splattershot Basic Information

Main Sub Special
SplattershotSplattershot Suction BombSuction Bomb TrizookaTrizooka
Performance
Coating: ★★★☆☆
KO Power: ★★★★☆
Ease of Use: ★★★★★
Recommended Gear Abilities
Splatoon 3 Swim Speed UpSwim Speed Up Splatoon 3 Stealth JumpStealth Jump Splatoon 3 Intensify ActionIntensify Action

Easy to Handle Basic Weapon

The Splattershot is a very easy-to-use main weapon. Its sub and special weapons are equally as straightforward. Throw Suction Bombs from a short distance to keep enemies at bay, then move in for the kill when your opponents are on the defensive.

Heavy Splatling

Heavy Splatling Basic Information

Main Sub Special
Heavy SplatlingHeavy Splatling SprinklerSprinkler Wave BreakerWave Breaker
Performance
Coating: ★★☆☆☆
KO Power: ★★★★☆
Ease of Use: ★★★☆☆
Recommended Gear Abilities
Splatoon 3 Run Speed UpRun Speed Up Splatoon 3 Ink Resistance UpInk Resistance Up Splatoon 3 Special Charge UpSpecial Charge Up

Can Deal Damage from a Distance

Heavy Splatling may be a little more difficult to use, but it makes up for this with its sizeable range. This weapon makes it hard to get close to opponents, so it is a better option to not engage opponents head on or use Wave Breaker during a skirmish.

Aerospray MG

Aerospray MG Basic Information

Main Sub Special
Aerospray MGAerospray MG Fizzy BombFizzy Bomb ReefsliderReefslider
Performance
Coating: ★★★★★
KO Power: ★★☆☆☆
Ease of Use: ★★★★☆
Recommended Gear Abilities
Splatoon 3 Swim Speed UpSwim Speed Up Splatoon 3 Ink Saver (Sub)Ink Saver (Sub) Splatoon 3 Special Charge UpSpecial Charge Up

For Players Who Enjoy Inking Turf

If you enjoy inking turf, this is the weapon for you! The Aerospray MG is a weapon that has very good coating capabilities, and can ink down a stage rather quickly.

With its limited range and meager attack power, it's not the best weapon for splatting opposing players. When using this weapon, it's often a good idea to ink on your side, or use the Reefslider to ink the opposing side.

N-ZAP '85

N-ZAP '85 Basic Information

Main Sub Special
N-ZAP N-ZAP '85 Suction BombSuction Bomb TacticoolerTacticooler
Performance
Coating: ★★★★☆
KO Power: ★★★☆☆
Ease of Use: ★★★★★
Recommended Gear Abilities
Splatoon 3 Run Speed UpRun Speed Up Splatoon 3 Stealth JumpStealth Jump Splatoon 3 Quick RespawnQuick Respawn

Good for Inking and Ally Support

The N-ZAP '85 is an easy-to-use weapon that is great at inking the stage. It can keep opponents in check with its Suction Bomb, and support allies with Tacticooler

Sloshing Machine

Sloshing Machine Basic Information

Main Sub Special
Sloshing MachineSloshing Machine Fizzy BombFizzy Bomb Booyah BombBooyah Bomb
Performance
Coating: ★★★☆☆
KO Power: ★★★★★
Ease of Use: ★★★☆☆
Recommended Gear Abilities
Splatoon 3 Run Speed UpRun Speed Up Splatoon 3 Ink Saver (Main)Ink Saver (Main) Splatoon 3 Quick RespawnQuick Respawn

Overwhelm Opponents with Damage

The Sloshing Machine is an excellent weapon for all modes of play. Its overwhelming KO performance can take down enemies within two shots. Its Fizzy Bomb and Booyah Bomb also have great KO potential, and are strong weapons by themselves.

You can unlock this weapon at an earlier level at the cost of 3 Sheldon Licenses at Ammo Knights. At level 14, it will cost 1 Sheldon License.

Weapons Tips for Beginners

Things to Consider
Splatoon Icon If you want to improve, stick to using one weapon.
Splatoon Icon Understand its role, and play accordingly
Not Recommended for Beginners
Splatoon 3 - Splatoon No Icon Weapons that are difficult to use
Splatoon 3 - Splatoon No Icon Frequently changing weapons

Stick to One Weapon

Splatoon 3 - Equip Weapon

While there are plenty of fun weapons to choose from, it is a good idea to play and master one weapon before moving on to using other weapons. By continuing to use one weapon, you will gain better proficiency with it, learning that weapons strengths and weaknesses.

This applies not just for players who want to improve at Turf Wars, but also for players who want to play other modes. Choose a weapon that best fits your playstyle.

Best Weapons Tier List: Main Weapons Ranked

Difficult Weapons to Use

Splatoon 3 - Stringer
Some weapons have a high skill ceiling, which makes them better for more seasoned players. These difficult-to-weild weapons do come with their own advantages, like added mobility, they require a considerable amount of skill. This makes them hard to use for most beginners.

Weapons Not Recommended for Beginners
Splatoon 3 - ChargersChargers Splatoon 3 - DualiesDualies Splatoon 3 - BrellasBrellas
Splatoon 3 - StringersStringers Splatoon 3 - SplatanasSplatanas

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