Splatoon/Primary weapons

Splatoon boasts an impressive variety of weapons, with more frequently added through weekly updates. Each weapon support a different playstyle, whether one prefers to contribute safely from a distance or stay deep in the action.

Shooters
Shooters are the most common type of weapon in the game. Shooters are automatic rifles that fire ink shots. They are the easiest and most intuitive weapons to use for covering turf and splatting enemies, and are generally versatile enough to do well in most situations.

Splattershot Jr.
The Splattershot Jr. is the very first weapon every player gets in the game. Even though it is made for beginners, its versatile loadout and utility makes it a great pick even for experienced players. The Splattershot Jr. has a very high fire rate and ink spread, which helps cover wide areas with ink simply and speedily. However, the Jr. suffers in direct combat due to its poor range, which is compounded by its significant ink spread impacting its accuracy. Try to avoid direct combat and focus on catching enemies by surprise to take them out with a close-range burst. Splat Bombs alleviate the Jr.'s range problems and is helpful for pushing into enemy territory. However, the true highlight of the Splattershot Jr. is the Bubbler. Due to the Jr.'s strong inking capabilities, it can build up Bubblers very often, making it an excellent support and turf grabbing weapon.
 * Unlock level/cost: 1 (Free)
 * Base Damage: 28
 * Range: 32/100
 * Attack: 32/100
 * Fire Rate: 75/100
 * Loadout: Splat Bomb, Bubbler

Custom Splattershot Jr.
The Custom Splattershot Jr. is outfitted with different sub and special weapons specialized for a support role. It is the earliest weapon that comes with the Disruptor, and it can charge up Echolocators fairly quickly due to its excellent ink coverage. With tools to both reveal enemy movement and formations as well as cripple their fighting abilities, the Custom Splattershot Jr. can give your team a major edge when hunting down foes. Unfortunately, this comes at a cost of Splat Bombs, leaving you with no way of damaging enemies outside of the Jr.'s mediocre range. You'll have to rely more on your allies to give you space to approach foes or to capitalize on your support tools.
 * Unlock level/cost: 2 (800)
 * Requires Octostomp Sunken Scroll
 * Loadout: Disruptor, Echolocator

Splattershot/Hero Shot Replica
The Splattershot is the representative weapon for Splatoon, being the most balanced shooter in the game. It has intermediate fire rate, damage, accuracy and range, all of which makes it a versatile weapon. The Splattershot fits most roles in the game, whether you're inking turf, engaging enemies at the frontlines or flanking from the sides. It's an incredibly flexible weapon that can pull its weight no matter which stage or mode it's in. Unfortunately, the default form of the Splattershot is mostly overshadowed by its variant, the Tentatek.
 * Splattershot unlock level/cost: 2 (500)
 * Hero Shot Replica unlock requirements: Clear the Enter the Octobot King! level from the Squid Amiibo
 * Base damage: 36
 * Range: 50/100
 * Attack: 45/100
 * Fire Rate: 55/100
 * Loadout: Burst Bomb, Bomb Rush

The Splattershot is a great introductory weapon to the Burst Bomb. It fits the flexible nature of the Splattershot by being highly versatile on its own. Although the Splattershot relies on the sub-weapon a lot less than other weapons with the Burst Bomb, it still has strong synergy with the main gun, able to finish off enemies out of reach of the Splattershot or ink the ground around you quickly. The Burst Bomb Rush ultimately limits this gun from seeing more widespread use, as it lacks the high power or the map presence of other specials. Nevertheless, it can still be used to quickly claim turf or to bombard enemies. Since the special refills your ink gauge, you can "extend" the duration of your Bomb Rush by throwing Burst Bombs before initiating Bomb Rush, prolonging your continuous stream of bombs.

Tentatek Splattershot/Octoshot Replica
The Tentatek Splattershot is by far the most popular weapon in the game. While the Splattershot itself had balanced, good stats, the Tentatek gives it a loadout that enables it to handle more situations. The Suction Bomb is a strong form of ordnance that can be used to flush out distant enemies or seize area control. Meanwhile, the Inkzooka fixes the Splattershot's only real weakness: it's relatively poor range, giving the Tentatek a tool to use against snipers or to break up the enemy defense for a critical push. No matter what mode, map or skill level you are, you can never go wrong with the Tentatek.
 * Tentatek Splattershot unlock level/cost: 4 (2000)
 * Octoshot Replica unlock requirements: Talk to Judd after reaching level 40
 * Loadout: Suction Bomb, Inkzooka

.52 Gal

 * Unlock level/cost: 5 (3000)
 * Base damage: 52
 * Range: 50/100
 * Attack: 70/100
 * Fire Rate: 30/100
 * Loadout: Splash Wall, Killer Wail

.52 Gal Deco

 * Unlock level/cost: 11 (4500)
 * Loadout: Seeker, Inkstrike

N-Zap '85

 * Unlock level/cost: 5 (3500)
 * Base damage: 28
 * Range: 50/100
 * Attack: 32/100
 * Fire Rate: 75/100
 * Loadout: Splat Bomb, Echolocator

N-Zap '89

 * Unlock level/cost: 8 (4200)
 * Loadout: Sprinkler, Inkstrike

Aerospray MG

 * Unlock level/cost: 7 (4500)
 * Requires Octowhirl Sunken Scroll
 * Base damage: 24.5
 * Range: 32/100
 * Attack: 20/100
 * Fire Rate: 100/100
 * Loadout: Seeker, Inkzooka

Aerospray RG

 * Unlock level/cost: 13 (9300)
 * Requires Octowhirl Sunken Scroll
 * Loadout: Ink Mine, Inkstrike

Splash-o-matic

 * Unlock level/cost: 7 (3900)
 * Base damage: 26
 * Range: 32/100
 * Attack: 25/100
 * Fire Rate: 75/100
 * Loadout: Suction Bomb, Bomb Rush

Neo Splash-o-matic

 * Unlock level/cost: 9 (6200)
 * Loadout: Burst Bomb, Inkzooka

Jet Squelcher
The Jet Squelcher's main selling point is its incredible range. It is built to be a Shooter that can challenge Chargers at their own game, and actually outranges the Squiffer. The Jet Squelcher is also highly accurate, letting you reliably hit enemies from a distance as long as your aim is true. Unfortunately this emphasis on range comes at the cost of lethality. It has poor fire rate and low enough damage to force a four-hit kill. Additionally, it is also fairly ink-consuming. The Jet Squelcher has difficulty with fights up close, so it's best to abuse your range as much as possible by holding defensive positions and use your shots as suppression fire.
 * Unlock level/cost: 8 (4000)
 * Base damage: 31
 * Range: 80/100
 * Attack: 32/100
 * Fire Rate: 40/100
 * Loadout: Splash Wall, Inkstrike

The default Jet Squelcher is made for a defensive, supportive approach. The Splash Wall is a good method of protection if a foe gets too close and can deter flanks. It can also be used to support teammates closer to the frontlines. The Inkstrike compensates for the Jet Squelcher's poor turfing capabilities. While it takes longer for the Jet Squelcher to charge it up, it lets you claim large amounts of turf while still staying at a safe range, and can be instrumental for taking strategic positions.

Custom Jet Squelcher
The Custom Jet Squelcher caters to more aggressive players, giving it a loadout suited for survival in the middle of the battlefield. The Burst Bombs are an excellent complement for the Custom Jet Squelcher. It's better at taking down foes at mid-close range and it inks paths quickly to help with movement. The Kraken is another survival and splatting tool, granting you a powerful panic button when ambushed as well as to hunt down foes to create openings for your team.
 * Unlock level/cost: 15 (7900)
 * Loadout: Burst Bomb, Kraken

L-3 Nozzlenose

 * Unlock level/cost: 9 (5800)
 * Base damage: 29
 * Range: 60/100
 * Attack: 40/100
 * Fire Rate: 65/100
 * Loadout: Disruptor, Killer Wail

L-3 Nozzlenose D

 * Unlock level/cost: 13 (6600)
 * Loadout: Burst Bomb, Kraken

Splattershot Pro

 * Unlock level/cost: 10 (8000)
 * Base damage: 42
 * Range: 68/100
 * Attack: 55/100
 * Fire Rate: 40/100
 * Loadout: Splat Bomb, Inkstrike

Forge Splattershot Pro

 * Unlock level/cost: 20 (19800)
 * Loadout: Point Sensor, Inkzooka

H-3 Nozzlenose

 * Unlock level/cost: 10 (7500)
 * Base damage: 41
 * Range: 60/100
 * Attack: 60/100
 * Fire Rate: 30/100
 * Loadout: Suction Bomb, Echolocator

.96 Gal

 * Unlock level/cost: 12 (7600)
 * Base damage: 62
 * Range: 68/100
 * Attack: 80/100
 * Fire Rate: 18/100
 * Loadout: Sprinkler, Echolocator

.96 Gal Deco

 * Unlock level/cost: 14 (7600)
 * Loadout: Splash Wall, Kraken

Sploosh-o-matic

 * Unlock level/cost: 12 (7500)
 * Base damage: 38
 * Range: 15/100
 * Attack: 55/100
 * Fire Rate: 75/100
 * Loadout: Squid Beakon, Killer Wail

Dual Squelcher

 * Unlock level/cost: 16 (9800)
 * Base damage: 28
 * Range: 68/100
 * Attack: 27/100
 * Fire Rate: 55/100
 * Loadout: Splat Bomb, Echolocator

Custom Dual Squelcher

 * Unlock level/cost: 18 (12800)
 * Loadout: Squid Beakon, Killer Wail

Blasters
Blasters are sort of like grenade launchers. They have the same firing mechanism as Shooters, but drastically lower fire rate. Instead of a stream of shots that create plenty of ink puddles, Blasters launch a massive ball of ink that leaves a trail as it flies forward, exploding after a certain distance.

Blaster

 * Unlock level/cost: 9 (3500)
 * Direct damage: 125
 * Range: 25/100
 * Impact: 70/100
 * Fire Rate: 20/100
 * Loadout: Disruptor, Killer Wail

Custom Blaster

 * Unlock level/cost: 17 (6800)
 * Loadout: Point Sensor, Bubbler

Luna Blaster

 * Unlock level/cost: 11 (7700)
 * Direct damage: 125
 * Range: 10/100
 * Impact: 80/100
 * Fire Rate: 30/100
 * Loadout: Ink Mine, Inkzooka

Rapid Blaster

 * Unlock level/cost: 14 (10000)
 * Direct damage: 80
 * Range: 45/100
 * Impact: 35/100
 * Fire Rate: 40/100
 * Loadout: Ink Mine, Bubbler

Rapid Blaster Deco

 * Unlock level/cost: 19 (14800)
 * Loadout: Suction Bomb, Bomb Rush

Range Blaster

 * Unlock level/cost: 14 (8000)
 * Direct damage: 125
 * Range: 35/100
 * Impact: 60/100
 * Fire Rate: 10/100
 * Loadout: Splash Wall, Inkstrike

Chargers
Chargers are the sniper rifles of Splatoon. They fire long, straight lines of ink, useful for quickly inking pathways for you and allies to travel down. As their name implies, Chargers require charging to be used effectively. Hold down the fire button to increase the range and power of your shots. At full charge, they can instantly splat any foes in their sights. All Chargers have laser sights; use them to intimidate foes entering contested area or hide them to maintain the element of surprise.

Splat Charger/Hero Charger Replica

 * Splat Charger unlock level/cost: 3 (1000)
 * Hero Charger Replica unlock requirements: Clear the Enter the Octobot King! level from the Inkling Girl Amiibo
 * Damage: 40-160
 * Range: 85/100
 * Charge Rate: 50/100
 * Mobility: 40/100
 * Loadout: Splat Bomb, Bomb Rush

Kelp Splat Charger

 * Unlock level/cost: 4 (2500)
 * Requires Octonozzle Sunken Scroll
 * Loadout: Sprinkler, Killer Wail

Splatterscope/Kelp Splatterscope

 * Splatterscope unlock level/cost: 13 (3500)
 * Kelp Splatterscope unlock level/cost: 17 (7800)
 * Range: 88/100
 * Charge Rate: 50/100
 * Mobility: 35/100

Classic Squiffer

 * Unlock level/cost: 6 (5000)
 * Damage: 40-140
 * Range: 65/100
 * Charge Rate: 70/100
 * Mobility: 60/100
 * Loadout: Point Sensor, Bubbler

New Squiffer

 * Unlock level/cost: 11 (4500)
 * Requires Octomaw Sunken Scroll
 * Loadout: Ink Mine, Inkzooka

Bamboozler 14 Mk 1

 * Unlock level/cost: 15 (6200)
 * Damage: 30-80
 * Range: 72/100
 * Charge Rate: 90/100
 * Mobility: 80/100
 * Loadout: Splash Wall, Killer Wail

E-liter 3K

 * Unlock level/cost: 18 (12500)
 * Damage: 40-180
 * Range: 97/100
 * Charge Rate: 20/100
 * Mobility: 15/100
 * Loadout: Burst Bomb, Echolocator

Custom E-liter 3K

 * Unlock level/cost: 19 (14200)
 * Loadout: Squid Beakon, Kraken

E-liter 3K Scope

 * Unlock level/cost: 19 (13400)
 * Range: 100/100
 * Charge Rate: 20/100
 * Mobility: 10/100

Rollers
Rollers are slow, close-range powerhouses. They spread ink through two ways, by flicking ink and by rolling along the floor. Rollers can splat foes in one strike through either flicking or crushing them, but it usually comes at the cost of range or speed, demanding stealth and strategic positioning to use successfully.

Splat Roller/Hero Roller Replica

 * Splat Roller unlock level/cost: 3 (1000)
 * Hero Roller Replica unlock requirements: Clear the Enter the Octobot King! level from the Inkling Boy Amiibo
 * Damage: 25-125 (140 when rolling)
 * Range: 55/100
 * Ink Speed: 50/100
 * Weight: 40/100
 * Loadout: Suction Bomb, Killer Wail

Krak-On Splat Roller

 * Unlock level/cost: 7 (3000)
 * Loadout: Squid Beakon, Kraken

Carbon Roller

 * Unlock level/cost: 10 (6600)
 * Damage: 25-125 (70 when rolling)
 * Range: 20/100
 * Ink Speed: 65/100
 * Weight: 60/100
 * Loadout: Burst Bomb, Inkzooka

Dynamo Roller

 * Unlock level/cost: 15 (7900)
 * Requires DJ Octavio Sunken Scroll
 * Damage: 25-125 (160 when rolling)
 * Range: 72/100
 * Ink Speed: 30/100
 * Weight: 20/100
 * Loadout: Sprinkler, Echolocator

Gold Dynamo Roller

 * Unlock level/cost: 20 (25000)
 * Requires DJ Octavio Sunken Scroll
 * Loadout: Splat Bomb, Inkstrike

Brushes
Brushes are basically light rollers. They only ink a thin streak of turf while moving, but have unrivaled speed. Brushes are often used to support teammates, or for deadly close-range flanking. Instead of flicking, Brushes can rapidly slap to spread ink in a wide area and to attack, making a quick trigger finger a useful skill when using Brushes.

Inkbrush

 * Unlock level/cost: 8 (4800)
 * Damage: 28 (20 when rolling)
 * Range: 10/100
 * Ink Speed: 100/100
 * Weight: 100/100
 * Loadout: Sprinkler, Inkstrike

Inkbrush Nouveau

 * Unlock level/cost: 11 (5900)
 * Loadout: Ink Mine, Bubbler

Octobrush

 * Unlock level/cost: 12 (8500)
 * Damage: 37 (25 when rolling)
 * Range: 25/100
 * Ink Speed: 80/100
 * Weight: 80/100
 * Loadout: Squid Beakon, Kraken

Sloshers
Sloshers are an odd cross between Rollers and Shooters. They spread ink by flinging them out similar to Roller flicking, but trades damage and spread for fast firing rate. The Sloshers main draw is its ability to attack over obstacles and behind walls, making them excellent for flushing out defensive enemies.

Slosher

 * Unlock level/cost: 5 (5600)
 * Base damage: 70
 * Range: 52/100
 * Attack: 90/100
 * Weight: 50/100
 * Loadout: Burst Bomb, Inkstrike

Splatlings
Splatlings play like a mix between Shooters and Chargers. They can be charged to increase range and attack duration, after which they will fire a relentless barrage of shots that can easily shred any Inkling they target. Splatlings pack both range, turf coverage, and power, but they are nearly defenseless between charges and can't ink turf quickly for escapes. You can cancel your attack any time by going into squid mode in case you need to bail.

Heavy Splatling

 * Unlock level/cost: 6 (6800)
 * Base Damage: 28
 * Range: 78/100
 * Charge Rate: 40/100
 * Mobility: 50/100
 * Loadout: Splash Wall, Inkstrike

Mini Splatling

 * Unlock level/cost: 8 (7200)
 * Base Damage: 28
 * Range: 58/100
 * Charge Rate: 80/100
 * Mobility: 90/100
 * Loadout: Suction Bomb, Inkzooka