Splatoon 3

Jet Squelcher Guide: How to Use, Stats, and Best Gear Abilities

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The Jet Squelcher is a Shooter 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 Jet Squelcher and the best gear abilities to go with it.

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Jet Squelcher Info and How to Get

Jet Squelcher Overview

Weapon Sub Special
Splatoon 3 Jet SquelcherJet Squelcher Splatoon 3 Angle ShooterAngle Shooter Splatoon 3 Ink VacInk Vac
Points for Special Type
200 Shooter
Unlock Level
Jet Squelcher will be available for purchase from Ammo Knights upon reaching Level 15.

Jet Squelcher Tier Ranking

C Jet Squelcher currently is considered a C Tier weapon.
Jet Squelcher is severely outclassed by other weapons available and doesn't really do any better. Try this weapon for fun but it will be hard to win with Jet Squelcher.

Best Weapons Tier List: Main Weapons Ranked

Jet Squelcher Stats: Damage and Range

Damage 32 (Max Damage)
Range
(Test Range Lines)		 4.5 (Maximum)
4.1 (Effective)

Jet Squelcher Analysis, Strengths, and Weaknesses

Jet Squelcher Analysis

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

Jet Squelcher Characteristics

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

Jet Squelcher Strengths and Weaknesses

Jet Squelcher Strengths Jet Squelcher Weaknesses
Splatoon AdvantagesRange is longer than most shooters.
Splatoon AdvantagesOffers utility through the Angle Shooter and Ink Vac
Splatoon DisadvantagesStruggles in close-quarters combat.
Splatoon DisadvantagesAngle Shooter's usability may be iffy depending on the game mode.

Best Gear Abilities for Jet Squelcher

Gear Ability Effect
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.
Ink Saver (Sub)Ink Saver (Sub) Decreases the amount of ink consumed by your sub weapon.
Quick Super JumpQuick Super Jump Increases Super Jump speed.
Respawn PunisherRespawn Punisher Increases respawn time and special-gauge spawn penalty for you and any player you splat.
Swim Speed UpSwim Speed Up Increases movement speed in swim form.

All Gear Abilities and Effects

How to Use Jet Squelcher Effectively

checkmark.pngUse your long range capability to cover for your allies.
checkmark.pngUse the Ink Vac to disable enemy attacks and protect allies.

Use your long range capability to cover for your allies.

Support your allies from behind or take up vantage points such as on top of boxes and obstacles to provide firing power. Let the close-ranged weapons wear down the opponents for you to secure the splat!

Use the Ink Vac to disable your opponent's attacks and protect your allies.

Once you get Ink Vac, quickly jump to the frontlines of the battle and activate it to absorb all the enemy fire and launch a counter-attack by shooting back the absorbed ink.

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 Shooter Weapons

.52 Gal.52 Gal .96 Gal.96 Gal Aerospray MGAerospray MG
H-3 NozzlenoseH-3 Nozzlenose Hero GearHero Gear Hero Shot ReplicaHero Shot Replica
Jet SquelcherJet Squelcher L-3 NozzlenoseL-3 Nozzlenose N-ZAP N-ZAP '85
Splash-o-maticSplash-o-matic SplattershotSplattershot Splattershot Jr.Splattershot Jr.
Splattershot ProSplattershot Pro Sploosh-o-maticSploosh-o-matic SqueezerSqueezer

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