Best Beginner Weapons

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.

Tier List Articles
Weapons Tier List	Specials Tier List	Sub Weapons Tier List
Gear Abilities Tier List	Best Beginner Weapons	-

Best Weapons for Beginners

Weapon	Features
Splattershot Lv. Unlocked: 2	Great range for inking and combat Easy to get kills with its Suction Bomb and Trizooka
Heavy Splatling Lv. Unlocked: 4	Has massively long range Support your team with its Wave Breaker Special move
Aerospray MG Lv. Unlocked: 5	For players who want to concentrate on inking turf You can use its Fizzy Bomb to kill enemies from afar, while it's special, Reefslider can ink turf and kill enemies
N-ZAP '85 Lv. Unlocked: 6	High fire rate great on close to medium combat. Its Tacticooler is great for supporting allies
Sloshing Machine Lv. Unlocked: 14	Consistent at killing opponents Its Booyah Bomb also deals massive damage

Best Weapons Tier List
All Main Weapons Ranked

Splattershot

Splattershot Basic Information

Main	Sub	Special
Splattershot	Suction Bomb	Trizooka
Performance
	Coating: ★★★☆☆ KO Power: ★★★★☆ Ease of Use: ★★★★★
Recommended Gear Abilities
Swim Speed Up	Stealth Jump	Intensify 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 Splatling	Sprinkler	Wave Breaker
Performance
	Coating: ★★☆☆☆ KO Power: ★★★★☆ Ease of Use: ★★★☆☆
Recommended Gear Abilities
Run Speed Up	Ink Resistance Up	Special 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 MG	Fizzy Bomb	Reefslider
Performance
	Coating: ★★★★★ KO Power: ★★☆☆☆ Ease of Use: ★★★★☆
Recommended Gear Abilities
Swim Speed Up	Ink Saver (Sub)	Special 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 '85	Suction Bomb	Tacticooler
Performance
	Coating: ★★★★☆ KO Power: ★★★☆☆ Ease of Use: ★★★★★
Recommended Gear Abilities
Run Speed Up	Stealth Jump	Quick 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 Machine	Fizzy Bomb	Booyah Bomb
Performance
	Coating: ★★★☆☆ KO Power: ★★★★★ Ease of Use: ★★★☆☆
Recommended Gear Abilities
Run Speed Up	Ink Saver (Main)	Quick 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
If you want to improve, stick to using one weapon. Understand its role, and play accordingly
Not Recommended for Beginners
Weapons that are difficult to use Frequently changing weapons

Stick to One 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

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
Chargers	Dualies	Brellas
Stringers	Splatanas

Splatoon 3 Related Guides

Tips and Tricks: Beginner's Guide to Splatoon