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This article is about the weapon. For the weapon's class, see Category:Splatling


The Heavy Splatling is a Main SplatlingWeapon in Splatoon, Splatoon 2, and Splatoon 3. It was released in the August 2015 major update.

Description[]

The Heavy Splatling must be charged up. It has a charging reticle, like Charger weapons, which can be filled up to twice as the fire button is held down. When the button is released, it unleashes a barrage of powerful ink shots that have extremely long range. The charge on the reticle winds down as the Heavy Splatling fires, so its barrage lasts an amount of time equal to how long it was charged. It comes with the Splash Wall as its Sub Weapon and the Inkstrike as its Special Weapon. Its damage is comparable to the Jet Squelcher because it takes four to six shots to splat an opponent. 

Weapon Quotes[]

Splatoon[]

The Heavy Splatling is kind of similar to a charger, but it belongs to a whole new weapon class! Hold ZR to pressurize the ink, and then release it to splatterize your foes like DAKKADAKKADAKKADAKKA!! But it uses a lot of ink and takes a while to charge, so this weapon can leave you exposed. Using the Splash Wall to impede your foes before unleashing an Inkstrike can be rather effective!
 
— Sheldon
Charge it up and let 'em have it with all six barrels! A maximum charge will unleash the full rapid-fire potential of this weapon.
 
— In-Game Description

Splatoon 2[]

The mechanics of the Heavy Splatling are similar to those of a charger, but it's in a weapon class of its own! Hold down ZR to compress your ink, and then release ZR to unleash a fat stream of ink! Each charge uses a huge amount of ink, and charging it leaves you exposed for a while. If you use the Sprinkler well, you can keep a route open as you prepare to deal a death blow with the Sting Ray! This Splatling cannon's power will make even charger users jealous!
 
— Sheldon


Names in other languages[]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese バレルスピナー Barrel Spinner
French (NA) Badigeonneur Painter
German Splatling

Strategy[]

Splatlings have a special gimmick that means they require charging before releasing a huge bombardment of ink in a short amount of time creating a huge amount of devastation. Splatlings generally have a decent range and how long they fire ink for depends on how long you charge for. Their mobility is often limited while firing leaving them exposed at times.

The Heavy Splatling has one of the best ranges in the game and outranges all Shooter weapons making it recommended for long range assaults. It also has the Splash Wall to protect you from incoming shots from enemies and enable you to charge without the fear of being attacked. In Splatoon 2, it has the Sprinkler sub.

Tips against each weapon type[]

  • Shooters will vary depending on the circumstances. In long range circumstances you will have the upper hand as you outrange all of them (even the Jet Squelcher) so exploit your range and your rapid burst of ink to beat them. In close combat situations you are at a disadvantage as you have to charge and weapons with high firing rate like the Splash-o-matic  or high damage like the .96 Gal can exploit this and take you out easily. It's best to set up a Splash Wall to protect you then abuse your range to splat them or force them back.
  • Rollers are the easiest matchup, just exploit your range and you shold be fine. Make sure you take care of them or at least know their location as they can easily attempt to sneak up on you and splat you. In addition use your Inkstrike in areas of high Roller activity.
  • Charger will be the most difficult to take care of as they outrange you. The best thing to do is to set up a Splash Wall close to them then unleash the devastation to splat them or force them to flee. In addition, you can use your Inkstrke on the areas where Chargers are to force them off high ground then unleash the destruction.

Trivia[]

  • This weapon appears to be based off the M134 Minigun, due to the rotary design of both the six barrels and the ammunition/ink system.
  • This could also be a reference to Team Fortress 2, where a class called the Heavy uses a minigun as one of his main weapons. This is probably where the name "Heavy Splatling" came from.
  • The name comes from "Splat" and "Gatling", since it takes the shape of a Gatling Gun and it shoots ink.
  • The part of the Heavy Splatling and it’s family that stores the ink is actually a water jug.

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