{"id":22012,"date":"2022-09-14T12:34:21","date_gmt":"2022-09-14T10:34:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1706905"},"modified":"2022-09-14T13:04:49","modified_gmt":"2022-09-14T11:04:49","slug":"splatoon-3-weapons-best-choices-for-every-weapon-type","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/splatoon-3-weapons-best-choices-for-every-weapon-type\/","title":{"rendered":"Splatoon 3 weapons: Best choices for every weapon type"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Daniel Furn\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Wednesday, 14 September 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Choosing your weapon in Splatoon 3<\/a> makes a bigger difference than in most shooters, with a diverse array of types that can shoot, splat and slosh paint in a surprising number of ways.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s therefore essential that you choose a weapon type that suits you and, of course, that you choose the best weapon of that type.<\/p>\n

With the release of Splatoon 3, there\u2019s now quite the number and variety of weapon types. We\u2019ll outline them all below and give our recommendations on how best to splat the competition.<\/p>\n

If you want to splat in style, don\u2019t forget to check out the Nintendo Switch OLED Splatoon 3 Edition<\/a> \u2013 such a colourful game is ideal for an OLED screen!<\/p>

Shooter<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Shooters are a great all-around weapon type that make choosing a standout difficult. The Splattershot Jr and Splattershot are both solid picks \u2013 particularly for beginners \u2013 but they\u2019re just edged out by the N\u2019Zap \u201985<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Not only does it have the novelty of being modelled after the classic NES Zapper, but the retro shooter has a little more oomph in its fire rate rather than trying to be the jack of all trades.<\/p>\n

The N\u2019Zap \u201985 has a decent range too for such a light gun, and comes with great special weapons also \u2013 the Tacticooler and Suction Bombs are ideal for larger scale encounters.<\/p>\n

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Roller<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Incorporating melee into Nintendo\u2019s shooter franchise, the rollers have become popular for their ink coverage and are infuriating if you take one on up close. It\u2019s hard to go wrong with a roller if you prefer short-range encounters, but the Flingza Roller\u00a0<\/strong>is our weapon of choice largely due to its superior range, unique vertical swing and fast handling.<\/p>\n

It will take some practice if you\u2019re more accustomed to the more traditional ranged shooters, but the Flingza Roller is versatile when it comes to both rolling, throwing ink and melee attacks.<\/p>\n

Charger<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The resident snipers of the Splatoon universe, chargers are naturally poor at coverage but can be extremely effective for eliminations if you can get over the high skill threshold. The biggest weakness of the chargers, however, is easily the charging period that leaves you vulnerable, which is somewhat mitigated by the Bamboozler 14 MK1<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll lose the one-shot splat ability but you\u2019ll still keep the effective range, and it is well complimented by the Autobomb which can finish opponents off.<\/p>\n

Slosher<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Perhaps not the best choice for coverage, sloshers can nonetheless be deadly weapons in the right hands. While the Tri-slosher is great for coverage and the Sloshing Machine has a devastating amount of power, the Slosher\u00a0<\/strong>is your best all-around choice here.<\/p>\n

Other weapons require a high amount of accuracy or make big sacrifices in certain areas, so unless your playstyle is specifically suited to the other options, the Slosher will remain the best choice for most from the start.<\/p>\n

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Splatlings<\/strong><\/h2>\n

You\u2019ll instantly know if a splatling appeals to you \u2013 this Gatling gun-esque weapon is an absolute machine when it comes to sending ink out. In terms of raw power, it\u2019s hard to beat the Heavy Splatling<\/strong>. With incredible damage, wide range and one of the best ink coverage stats in the game, the Heavy Splatling lets everyone live out their action movie fantasy.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll have to compensate for the decreased manoeuvrability, but good luck to anyone who tries to get close to you.<\/p>\n

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Dualies<\/strong><\/h2>\n

For the run-and-gunners, dualies give you the ability to dodge roll which is perfect for getting in and out of battles. The Dapple Dualies<\/strong> are particularly suited to this playstyle, with a high fire rate, quick dodge rolling abilities and powerful damage that can splat in three hits.<\/p>\n

For general fast mobility and to make the most of the dualies weapon type, the Dapple Dualies are hard to beat.<\/p>\n

Brellas<\/strong><\/h2>\n

First introduced in Splatoon 2, the brellas are an imaginative weapon class allowing users to shield themselves from enemy fire. While the other two brellas give the option to fire this shield off into opponents, the Undercover Brella<\/strong>\u2018s ability to fire with its shield up will be the bane of every enemy you meet.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll have to fire a bit longer to make up for the lighter damage, but this should easily be achieved by the time your opponents realise.<\/p>\n

Blaster<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The powerful blasters are great for anyone going after multi-eliminations, though their slow fire rate comes with a risk. While you may wish to mitigate that risk with the Rapid Blaster, to truly make use of a blaster\u2019s power we recommend the Range Blaster<\/strong>. As the name suggests, this will take the power of the blaster and transform it into a mid-range weapon, which can be devastating in the right hands.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll have to compensate for the fire rate, but this is well worth being able to one-shot enemies from a reasonable distance \u2013 and is complimented well by specials including the Suction Bomb and Wave Breaker.<\/p>\n

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Brushes<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Brushes act as a counterpart to rollers, trading their spread for increased speed.<\/p>\n

You\u2019re essentially choosing between speed and damage when it comes to the two brushes. While the Octobrush does have a greater range and power, we\u2019d recommend the Inkbrush\u00a0<\/strong>for its unique manoeuvrability, which is essential in close-quarters encounters.<\/p>\n

Stringers<\/strong><\/h2>\n

New to Splatoon 3, the Stringers are essentially crossbows with reasonable damage and coverage, and can even be shot vertically. While the REEF-LUX 450 has a better fire rate, the Tri-Stringer<\/strong> is undoubtedly the better weapon with a medium-to-long range as well as decent ink coverage.<\/p>\n

However, it\u2019s the special weapon combination that can make this weapon an absolute beast. The Killer Wail 5.1 throws out six speakers that target opponents, which in addition to the Tri-Stringer\u2019s three shots can cover an unprecedented amount of the battlefield.<\/p>\n

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Splatanas<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The other new Splatoon 3 weapon, Splatanas, can be tricky to use, but if you master their horizontal and vertical attacks you can deal decent damage up close. The Splatana Stamper cuts too much speed for a short-range weapon, so you\u2019ll be better off going for the Splatana Wiper<\/strong>. Its manoeuvrability allows for great ambushes, especially with the charged vertical swing.<\/p>\n

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