The newly introduced Splatana in Splatoon 3 is capable of handling close-quarters and even ranged encounters. Unlike the Roller, the Splatana unleashes swipes with its ink blade in a rapid sequence covering the ground with paint and even splatting your foes. This guide will explain how to utilize Splatana in Splatoon 3 with maximum efficiency.
How to use a Splatana in Splatoon 3
The Splatana is a gun-blade type of weapon. Due to its lack of range, you are prone to get targeted from a long range. To avoid that you will basically be positioning yourself to avoid getting hit at such a position like using covers to your advantage.
At best you can use the Splatana to out-flank your opponents and surprise them which allows you to get in range with them and deal massive damage to them.
There are two types of fire modes in Splatana: Normal Mode and Charged Mode.
Normal Mode that you can do by simply pressing the ZR button is similar to aiming and shooting a gun. Keep in mind to aim a bit higher since projectiles tend to work with gravity.
As for the Charged Mode of the Splatana, you will need to hold down and release the ZR button. At a successful hit, you will instantly one-shot your target but you will also be vulnerable to attacks when charging up the weapon.
Types of Splatana
There are two types of Splatana as of now in the game
Splatana Wiper
- Sub: Torpedo
- Special: Ultra Stamp
- Level Required: 5
Splatana Stamper
- Sub: Burst Bomb
- Special: Zipcaster
- Level Required: 15
How to get and use Splatana Wiper
You can purchase Splatana Wiper after reaching level 5 from the Ammo Knights. It is a mighty weapon for close-range encounters. Moreover, its attack speed is high, so you can easily win one-on-one encounters.
Hold the fire button to charge the weapon and deal extra damage to the target at a close range. This attack will result in an insta splat in Splatoon 3.
Best gear and abilities for Splatana Wiper
- Comeback: After respawning, it will boost your abilities temporarily.
- Ink Recover Up: This will increase the ink-tank refill rate.
- Ink Resistance Up: Walking through enemy ink will reduce the damage and improve your mobility.
- Ink Saver (Main): It will lower ink consumption by the primary weapon.
- Ink Saver (Sub): It will reduce ink consumption by sub-weapon.
- Quick Super Jump: It will boost the speed of the Super Jump.
- Stealth Jump: It will hide the landing point of Super Jump from enemies at a distance.
- Swim Speed Up: It will boost the speed in swim form.
How to get and use Splatana Stamper
You can purchase the Splatana Stamper after reaching level 15 from the Ammo Knights.
The Splatana Stamper is used in close range to stop enemies like Rollers, Splatana-type wielding enemies, and Brushes from pushing your frontline team.
Using this weapon, you can destroy enemies’ sub-weapons like Tacticooler and Squid Beakon. Use it to pressure the enemy team and increase your chance of winning.
Best gear and abilities for Splatana Stamper
- Drop Roller: During Super Jump, this will allow you to perform a roll.
- Ink Recover Up: This will boost the ink-tank refill rate.
- Ink Resistance Up: Walking through enemy ink will reduce the damage and improve your mobility.
- Ink Saver (Main): It will lower ink consumption by the primary weapon.
- Quick Super Jump: It will boost the speed of the Super Jump.
- Stealth Jump: It will hide the landing point of Super Jump from enemies at a distance.
- Sub Power Up: It will upgrade your sub-weapon.
- Swim Speed Up: It will boost the speed in swim form.
Splatana Wiper strengths
The greatest strength of Splatana Wiper lies in its close-range combats. Your strikes will be enough to deal substantial damage to the close-by enemies. Additionally, the knockback from the weapon allows you to take an aggressive stance.
Additionally, the speed of attacks from Splatana Wiper is very fast. At the close range, there will be very high chances for you to take on any enemy in a 1-on-1 fight.
The combined strength of power and speed makes Splatana Wiper a convenient pick for the players in Splatoon 3.
Splatana Wiper weaknesses
The weaknesses of Splatana lie in the range of combat, as you cannot take mid to long-range fights with this weapon. You need to ensure that you are always close to the enemies, and most of the time, that’s not possible.
The other weakness of the weapon is its below-average inking power. You cannot ink substantial areas with this weapon creating hurdles for your allies as they will only be able to use a little of the area for swimming to move away from the enemies.
