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Splatoon 3 level list is where we collect the best weapons in Splatoon 3 ranging from weapons that are so easy to use that you literally have to aim in the general direction of the enemy to splat them, to some weapons that need some physics degree to use.

For players just starting out with the game, it may seem overwhelming to get to grips with the Splatoon 3-Layer Frame, especially when there are such a large number of weapons in the game. But to simplify things, we’ve picked the best ones in each category, so if you get a little bored of one type of weapon and switch to another.

So we’ve pooled our thoughts to come up with the definitive guide to the best weapons in each category with our Splatoon 3 tier list.


Splatoon 3 Tier List

Splatoon 3 Tier List – September 2022


Splatoon 3 Level List: SS Level Weapons

Splash shot

Splatoon 3 Tier List – September 2022

Unlockable from Ammo Knights (level 2)

The Splattershot isn’t a fancy weapon, in fact it’s one of the first weapons you get access to. And yet it is completely OP. It is one of the strongest damage dealers in the short to medium range, and it is an excellent ink that covers large areas quickly.

Incredibly easy to use and so bold we imagine it won’t be this strong for long.

The Trizooka is Splattershot’s special and it’s an excellent one. It has a huge range of fire and sends a huge blast of ink across the map. You only get three shots with it, but if you put it to good use, it can make an enemy completely blind. Despite only having three shots, it charges quickly, so you’ll get plenty of opportunities to use it during a match.


sloshing machine

Splatoon 3 Tier List – September 2022

Unlockable from Ammo Knights (level 14)

Sloshing Machine is a weapon that takes some effort to unlock, but it’s totally worth it.

An unconventional weapon, it is best used by staying light on its feet and firing in and out of cover, especially as it isn’t the fastest firing weapon. It has a huge inkjet, making it ideal for containment and for pushing back enemies.

The Fizzy Bombs are a hugely underrated part of the Sloshing Machine arsenal, perfect for an attacking enemy trying to cover the distance with a Splatana or other melee weapon.

If the meta shifts to be more melee-focused, the Sloshing Machine might become even more powerful, as you don’t even have to aim directly at your target, just in the general direction, meaning the potential for splatter damage is huge .


Splatoon 3 Tier List: S Tier

flingza roller

Unlockable from Ammo Knights (level 20)

The Flingza Roller is one of the strongest ink weapons in the game. The speed and ease with which the Flingza Roller coatings create surfaces make it essential in the late game when players have largely stopped fighting and prioritized inking the map.

It’s a bit clunky to use in combat with another player, and you’ll usually be defeated before you can get close enough, but if you can get a windfall, it can do some decent damage.

But really, Roller players should sit back, keep the ink over the back half of the map, or set up the front lines so they can be easily refilled for the more attacking players.

Heavy splashes

Splatoon 3 Tier List – September 2022

Unlockable from Ammo Knights (level 4)

The king of inking. If you’re the type of player who doesn’t want to spend too much time fighting, but instead absolutely overwhelms the entire map with your ink, the Heavy Splatling is for you.

Not only does it have a huge amount of ink storage, but it’s also fast. If you perform the Heavy Splatling, you are invaluable to your team in terms of the huge percentage of the map covered.

Not only that, it’s really great in combat, even when damaged by the Splattershot and similar weapons. It’s very heavy so you’ll be seriously exposing yourself, but if you have some protection it’s a great asset to have on your team.


Splatoon 3-Layer List: One Layer

blaster

Splatoon 3 Tier List – September 2022

Unlockable from Ammo Knights (level 3)

A basic weapon, but a reliable weapon, the Blaster is probably one of the first weapons you unlock in Splatoon 3. It’s great against enemies and you don’t need to be particularly precise.

Combined with the Big Bubbler shield, it’s a complete frontline package, and in public games it’s very good at isolating players and getting kills, although it can be handled quite easily by a well-organized team.

It’s not great for inking as it has a short range and doesn’t mark a huge part of the map when firing, but it’s not really the weapon you’d pick if you want to play on the defensive.

We feel like the rate of fire and damage could be improved a bit, but it’s still very usable once you get your feet wet, even if we think there are better comparable weapons in different categories.

E-litre 4K

Splatoon 3 Tier List – September 2022

Unlockable from Ammo Knights (Level 18)

If you’re a veteran of playing Widowmaker in Overwatch, the E-Litre 4K might be for you. The longest-range weapon in the game, the E-Litre 4K, holds huge rewards for players willing to master the tricky handling.

The main problem with this weapon, of course, is that if a player sneaks up to you, you really have no way of defending yourself outside of your mine and some very lucky shots.

In a metagame dominated by the incredible speed and rate of fire of some weapons, we don’t wholeheartedly recommend it for new players, but if you’re up for a challenge, you should give it a try if you find yourself with a few spare unlocks. .

Splatana wiper

Splatoon 3 Tier List – September 2022

Unlockable from Ammo Knights (level 5)

The Splatana Wiper is a stranger. Because at anything other than direct range it’s completely useless, but if you manage to sneak your way in the middle of a battle, or behind enemy lines, you can do some serious damage.

It’s not great at inking either, but usually if you pick the Splatana Wiper you’ll need the rest of your team to pick solid ink weapons to make sure you’re covered.

Another great thing about the Splatana Wiper is that if you can take a full hit, you can insta-splat your enemies, which is actually easier than you might think, especially if they’re engaged in medium range firefights like the Splattershot meta. dominates the early game.


Splatoon 3 Tier List: B Tier

ink brush

Splatoon 3 Tier List – September 2022
  • Splat Bomb
  • Murderous wail 5.1

Unlockable from Ammo Knights (level 7)

The Inkbrush is really versatile and extremely useful for creating paths on the map. It’s a pretty thin ink line, meaning it won’t be your go-to for widespread ink like the Heavy Splatling, but for a more technical support for attacking players, it’s great.

Also offensively solid, it’s an interesting weapon to handle well, but if you’re playing in public matches with random people, you’ll probably find it hard to get a good few hours with it.

We’d probably recommend going for some of the other weapons on our list, until Nintendo may buff the weapon.

Dualie Squelchers

Unlockable from Ammo Knights (level 8)

Brilliant for close to medium range combat, the Dualie Squelchers’ rate of fire is essentially the SMG of the Splatoon 3 world.

They’re not great at covering the battlefield with ink, so they’re best used in a squad squad with a lot of heavy inking weapons, but the sheer amount of damage they deal in such a short amount of time makes them a great choice , especially for newer players.

They won’t even tickle your enemies at long range, but Splatoon 3 really isn’t a long range metagame at this point, it’s all about that medium range, and this is where they excel.


REEF LUX 450

Splatoon 3 Tier List – September 2022
  • curling bomb
  • Tenta missiles

Unlockable from Ammo Knights (level 10)

A great weapon for taking out multiple enemies at once and for ink coverage, the Reef Lux 450 is a solid all-rounder, even if it’s not best in class for either category at the moment.

The weapon requires a bit of charge to be very effective, but if you find yourself stalking the back of battle as more excited teammates fly into the action, this could be a great addition to any lineup.

We’d like to see it polished up a bit on the damaging side, and it’s a bit tricky to align shots, but if you need a weapon that can help both sides of a game, offense and defense, it’s solid .


Splatoon 3-Layer List: C-Layer

Splat Brella

Splatoon 3 Tier List – September 2022
  • sprayer
  • Triple Ink Stroke

Unlockable from Ammo Knights (level 5)

Look… the Brella are weird. They’re not the best at anything, and honestly we feel like choosing them is more of a self-imposed challenge than anything else, but if you have to pick one, go for the Splat Brella.

It’s good at close range and it has good shielding abilities, but it doesn’t cover the grass well and if you’re facing more than one enemy, you might as well jump off the map.

They’re a really interesting concept and they’re a weapon level that we’re begging Nintendo to update soon, as the game doesn’t really have room for a weapon like the Splat Brella.


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