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The Splatoon series has always been known for its over-the-top weaponry, featuring gigantic paint brushes, miniguns filled with ink, and everything in between. Splatoon 3 looks like it's going to continue tradition, showing off some pretty unique-looking weapons over the last year or so. So far, fans have gotten a look at a Crab Tank vehicle, a grappling hook-like Zipcaster, and a giant vaccum weapon that sprays ink all over the arena, amongst many, many others.
Nintendo has also just announced that all the basic weapons from previous Splatoon entries will be brought over to Splatoon 3, giving the game an already pretty packed arsenal. Still, a Splatoon game would be nothing without its helpful array of Sub Weapons, and thankfully, Splatoon 3 looks to be bringing back a few fan-favorites and maybe even adding a few new pieces to the mix.
All The Splatoon 3 Sub Weapons Revealed Thus Far
Where Splatoon 3's Special Weapons have been a real focus of recent trailers, the game's Sub Weapons haven't really been featured all that much. With Sub Weapons essentially just being secondary tools that often have a specialized purpose, this does make sense, but their usefulness shouldn't be overlooked just because their visuals aren't overly flashy.
Right now, only a handful of Sub Weapons have been confirmed for Splatoon 3, all of which are weapons that have appeared in previous Splatoon entries. Most of the Bomb weapons from Splatoon and Splatoon 2 are going to make an appearance in the series' third entry, hopefully bringing the same level of explosive fun to the upcoming game.
The Splat Bomb is making its return once again. This Sub Weapon takes on a triangular shape, and can either be thrown or rolled by the player. When the bomb first touches the ground, a timer begins. Once the timer hits zero, the bomb explodes, spraying ink all around the immediate vicinity.
The Suction Bomb is also making a return. This bomb has a larger blast radius than the standard Splat Bomb, but does have a longer fuse timer, meaning that it's often easier for opponents to avoid. The key selling point of the Suction Bomb, however, is the ability to stick it to a wall, making it a useful trap weapon.
The Burst Bomb is one of the more chaotic Sub Weapons returning in Splatoon 3. Where most of the other Sub Weapons take up so much ink that they can only be fired once per refill, the Burst Bomb can be launched multiple times in one go. Unlike the aforementioned bombs, the Burst Bomb explodes immediately on impact, but its damage output is significantly lower than both the Splat and Suction Bomb, requiring at least two direct hits before the opponent is defeated.
The Curling Bomb was one of the more interesting Sub Weapons added with Splatoon 2, and it makes an impressive return in Splatoon 3. The Curling Bomb is launched in a straight line in front of the player, bouncing off any objects or surfaces in its way, leaving a large amount of ink in its wake. Eventually, the Curling Bomb's timer will run out, and the bomb will explode, spraying the arena with even more ink, and damaging anyone its radius. Crafty Splatoon players will be able to time the Curling Bomb's detonation to their advantage, cooking the bomb for an increased blast radius.
The last Sub Weapon officially confirmed for Splatoon 3 is the iconic Splash Wall. Throwing this onto the arena will spawn a protective barrier in front of the player, blocking any incoming shots, and refusing entry to enemy players. Fans will likely see a lot more Sub Weapons be confirmed for Splatoon 3 before its September 9 release date.
Splatoon 3 releases September 9 2022 for Nintendo Switch.
