Beginner Splatling Guide to Splatoon 3 - Weapons Guide Series

[@HDHaZmY]

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[@shenny255]

Something to note about splatlings is their reliant on range. You'll outrange most weapons you'll play against and that's how you win your fights. Try to keep people at the tip of your effective range. Also note that if you're playing against a weapon such as a charger you'll want to be mindful the chargers location play around it accordingly. Chargers will absolutely bully splatlings as they are an easy barely mobile target while charging.

[@xzero4985]

I main Heavy Splatling and when I see a Charger on the opposing team, I know I'm going to have a bad time.

[@Null82085]

I’m a hydra main and you have no idea how much pain E-Liters cause me

[@shakinspider]

@@Null82085 samee haha

[@Dingghis_Khaan]

Even in Splatoon, Heavy mains can't get a break from snipers.

[@dynamicsketch]

In 2 I gave chargers a bad time with my Splatling. Then they come back hoping to seek revenge. I have disappointed some charger mains.

[@swordbunni]

To people who are just trying out splatlings/long range: don't get too caught up in your losses, you're most likely going to be awkward with your new weapon class, especially if you're very used to playing front-lineish weapons. It's okay! If you genuinely enjoy using the weapon and play more and more matches with it, you're find out that you're improving with it in no time! Try not to feel discouraged if you're not perfect right away :)

[@daigarcia7990]

Thanks, I was getting frustrated because Splatlings are more fun in Salmon run than turf war because I feel like it is just easier. I will keep practicing

[@mr_pluuto]

Thank you! I've been trying to use the splatling and this helps!

[@hopalongjens]

I’ve played the past two Splatoon games but never really had anyone break down the weapon categories before so this is super helpful. Thanks for kicking this series off!

[@springdeerling7866]

When I first got into Splatoon 2 I watched alot of captain astronauts vids. Ive put 500+ hrs into sploon 2 but I still like watching videos like this

[@ZandoFox]

Using the Mini Splatling in 2 eased me into Splatlings as my favorite weapon class. It's actually pretty mobile and can be fairly aggressive, but it also encourages you to adapt and transition to the splatling style

[@dynamicsketch]

Adding run speed up let's you move faster as you release charged shots with your Splatling.

[@Dingghis_Khaan]

I'm new to Splatoon and as soon as I saw the Heavy Splatling in the preview, I was immediately sold. In most other co-op shooters, I often take the role of the anchor if at all possible. Taking a position and holding it with a steel grip is my _thing._ I don't just hold the defense, *I **_AM_** THE DEFENSE.*

[@swordbunni]

I should adopt this mindset. I AM ALSO THE DEFENSE :D

[@common_cross]

Would absolutely love a Map Awareness video covering all the great strategies for Anchor Slayer etc

[@Nytrusdeathcyde]

the nautilus can also hold a charge in ink for around 4 ish seconds so its somewhat different in terms of playstyle

[@hotfuzz0328]

Loved it! I'm brand new to the series and really enjoy it so far. This is great info as I like to be helpful when I'm in a match. Thanks!

[@HDHaZmY]

Thank you for the support! ^^ Will work extra hard to release the others!

[@NitroPunksMightHeads]

I started out with the mini and heavy splatlings before easing into the hydra and so far I'm enjoying them a lot! It's radically different playstyle for me and I can feel myself getting better at using it every time I pick it up to play a few matches.

[@notvocaloid.justmeiko]

I didn't really get to fully enjoy Splatoon 2 because I only got the game after Splatfests were a thing so I didn't play a lot of weapons, including splatlings. Now that I'm playing Splatoon 3, I tried this out and I loved it and I got my 4 star badge yesterday! I'm so happy to share this and awe others! It's a really cool weapon and makes me feel reliable! I do always get the #1 Jump Spot Medal! I'm hoping to try Chargers out because I kinda don't want to be a one skill type of person. It's kinda difficult for me right now so I'll be waiting for your next vid about it!

[@cactuar__4393]

I love playing Salmon run, but you need to be able to use every weapon when playing, so these videos really help me understand how I can support better.

[@ReeeeDeeee2005]

I already like this series, it helped me to figure out how to use rollers and I’m open to learning how to use weapon classes I usually stay away from. I’d love to see you cover the Charger class.

[@Thagyr]

First time dipping into Splatoon, but plenty of other shooter experience. I've always gravitated towards backline, and was eyeing this gun since it appeared in storymode while wondering why I never see many of them running about compared to other options. Good info!

[@MrArcadia2009]

As for someone who used a Splatling during game #2, I definitely agree. I have another weapon that's keeping my interest currently, so I won't use it anymore.

[@AssaultTrooper113]

Good video overall. I would say that You should touch upon what weapon class generally "counters" them when discussing a specific weapon class, giving new players an idea who to look out for when starting a match and seeing the players spawn in. Also Salmon Run is a great way to learn weapon types outside of your comfort zone as you have 4 classes of weapons on rotation for each round of salmon run. Boss salmonids are built to around the strengths and weaknesses of the weapons in splatoon giving you a general idea of what each weapon is good for in a given situation and where they are weak. Forcing you to understand the basics without having enemies that shoot back.

[@Dingghis_Khaan]

In this case, just working off of my own experience, splatlings are strongest against rollers due to superior range of most splatlings as well as the high visibility and limited maneuverability of most rollers. Even if you're in close range, a splatling user need only to stand their ground and punish the roller for trying to play "chicken" with you. Chargers, on the other hand, can be a splatling's bane, as the superior range and accuracy can make it very difficult to maintain a position without being in their sightline.

[@kaeosenpai4601]

The biggest draw for using the Nautilus over the heavy would be if you're more keen on being aggressive. The ability to hold a charge even while submerged gives you the opportunity to always be ready to fire even while moving about. Just bear in mind that you can only hold a charge for roughly 5-6 seconds. The kit on it so far may not be great for holding choke points, but it is good for exposing enemy location. This allows you to be relentless in your teams pursuit of the enemy.

[@ForkkStrings]

Im getting splatoon 3 soon and the splatling immediately caught my eye everything about it is so appealing I am going to dedicate myself to learning the splatling I am the splatling

[@marijnvanardenne9509]

thanks man, just bought the mini splatling and i'm exited to try it out!

[@carlos41519]

An essential really. Its really difficult to win a game from B-A+ rank without a splatling class and the other team has one

[@gideonebeling]

Splatoon 3 is my introduction to the series, and i felt like a complete squid out of ink when i started. your videos have already taught me so much in terms of strategy, which i critically needed help with, and also just an amazing reminder that this is a game and it’s meant to be fun. that’s something i have to consistently remind myself when i get a little too overambitious and super jump to a compromised teammate. love the vids, especially the new salmon run report series. thanks for helping noobs like me succeed

[@marcin9342]

I’ve played Splatoon since 2 and never used splatlings (except for Salmon Run) but this made me give them a try and honesty I’m having a blast! Thanks for this series, without your tips I don’t think I’d try something new.

[@nezzivancic3644]

Great video. I played a lot in 2, but was never brave enough to leaern Splatlings. This time around, I am learning the Hydra, and as much as I love it, I am definitely feeling the learning curve.

[@OzCroc]

I started playing ballpoint and it fits my playstyle so much. I'm definitely maining it

[@shinytogebre]

This is my first splatoon thank you for the advice!

[@pennypitts5755]

I thought you did a great job and describing the splatting and their main positions as well as the role they play by watching this I've learned much more about the heavy splatling can't wait to try it out and battle

[@thug0071984]

Amazing video, you've just convinced me to use the Splatling!! Matches my play style!

[@HDHaZmY]

Awesome - Enjoy your brrrrrrr!

[@123silverslash]

I would say that the Ballpoint Splatling functions better as a pusher than an anchor. Its short range mode makes fighting up close a ton easier, especially because it can recharge like the Nautilus, and the long range mode works better for pushing back other long range weapons like enemy chargers. Combined with the inkjet to push further and keep away from shorter range players, and fizzy bombs to flush out backliners, its defintely much more aggressive that the average splatling.

[@H47Ronin]

Please cover best supportive gear abilities, such as run speed and thermal ink. If a new player gives up the splatling before they try it with thermal ink, it is a tragedy.

[@Nytrusdeathcyde]

was thermal ink really that good? i remember it being not that good

[@H47Ronin]

@@Nytrusdeathcyde It was underrated for Blobbober and splatlings. Sometimes your opponents are too cagey to outright splat. Thermal Ink DESTROYS their element of surprise and enables you to switch to area denial mode. It helps teach its user how to play anchor by teaching when to push and when to back of, due to it not working at close range. The icing on the cake is that it enables you to splat campers from behind cover by arching your shots (especially useful against CHARGERS, splatling's bane).

[@unfinisher8267]

Amazing video! but I would like to see comparative analysis too like how does splatling compare to other anchor role weapons! thanks!

[@HDHaZmY]

I'll definitely have a Charger and Splosher Build but the series is rather about the weapons themselves than the lore! Though I guess it will still be comparable!

[@MrArcadia2009]

I've got a lot of info on the Sloshing machine, and it's a really good weapon.

[@ericolens3]

I will say try the nautilus. Its has a longer charge like a heavy splating, and also a quick charge like the mini splating. It even better is its mid charge if you want to add charge to your inking. Also also it can HOLD its charge while in squid form, which if i remember correctly the other splating guns dont have (mini nor heavy) It has a slightly less range than the heavy splating. But its still a formidable range than only snipers might take you out. It has point sensor so you can either help your team spot the enemy when they hide in ink. Or if they rush you down in squid form, they'll lose their element of surprise. I'm a splatter shot main so its not my best weapon but its still fun to use.

[@docholiday4129]

Even though i mained the Miniguns as a sidegrade to my shooters in Splatoon 2, i feel a little rusty in Splatoon 3. So this guide is very useful

[@Bossti]

liked and subscribed! Stringers next please :D

[@HDHaZmY]

We'll get there ^^

[@immediata]

This is fabulous! I'm new to the series with this game and this is super interesting and very helpful!

[@ComfiCharlie]

Heavy splatling kit is nuts

[@StickyArrows]

BANGER video Looking forward to more guides! Especially on blasters 😁

[@RiskyFriskyHandle]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THESE VIDEOS!

[@HDHaZmY]

I hope they help ^^ I am doing my best to cover more stuff!

[@RiskyFriskyHandle]

@@HDHaZmY Yep, gonna try miniguns today 👍TY!

[@dynamicsketch]

I have been a Splatling main since the first game and it is my favorite weapon. I can cover the team and as they push forward I can proceed and take a new vantage point to back them up further. I did groan at the Wave Breaker at first but it does help the team locate nearby opponents. I've had those think that they can get the jump on me after my Wave Breaker had marked them.

[@Dingghis_Khaan]

The Wave Breaker really helps with the paranoia that comes with the role. Of course, it's not paranoia if everybody really _is_ out to get you.

[@dynamicsketch]

@@Dingghis_Khaan Charger mains seem to hold a grudge against me haha.

[@mememan5466]

I have a lot of respect for people who can use these types of weapons because I can not stand the charge mechanic

[@HDHaZmY]

It's not that bad - the normal Splatling can be hard to get into, but I recommend to try out the Nautilus first then to ease yourself into it - it's a lot easier!

[@mememan5466]

@@HDHaZmY I'm trying to master the dualies at the moment so it'll be a while before I try out any splatlings

[@relaxoirl5920]

nice video but the nautilus and mini arent really anchors. The mini plays more like a support or slayer and the nautilus mostly wanst to back up other slayers from behind. These two just dont have the range to play as an anchor and only really thrive when played more agressive then the other splatlings were they can utilize their unique mechanics.

[@HDHaZmY]

Agreed - I tried to gravitate people to the more common Splatling playstyle but I hope most understood from the description that the mini for example is not a staple anchor!

[@Sluggernot]

Great info! In the future could you please include some salmon run specific info with each weapon?

[@akinahara]

4 star difficulty as I dropped 10 kills with the heavy splatling in 3 ranked games as a newbie (lvl. 10) I just knew how to use it because of my crippling addiction to wanting to play Splatoon until yesterday.

[@slimeplayz164]

Used to main splatings in the first game hope they bring back that sheldon's pick one

[@prismente5128]

Yes!! Thx for the guide

[@HDHaZmY]

Hope you enjoy it ! ^^

[@Kozutsami]

Cant wait to see all weapons. I still dont know what i wanna pick. I keep switching between dualies and rollers

[@bloodedfruit133]

Loved it in splatoon 1 with splash wall but barely played 2 because there was never a splash wall variant. Hoping splatoon 3 will have a variant with both of my favorites.

[@Raminator243]

Heavy Splatling Deco has splash wall in Splatoon 2

[@dort117]

this is awesome! im so excited to play and hopefully main this weapon type. but i have a question. if i were to add perks like walk speed, will i be faster when charging and shooting? or will it not count? sorry if its a silly question im genuinely curious since i plan to run at least 1 walk speed perk with this

[@emiliabedelia5982]

I’m not sure about how it impacts charging but run speed main is definitely helpful for splatlings

[@DankPit]

How do you acquire better map knowledge outside of turf wars? Is there a mode that lets you explore maps on your own?

[@HDHaZmY]

Yeah if you talk with the Fish Lady on the Square for RECON MODE it will allow you to scout maps!

[@DankPit]

@@HDHaZmY thank you 🙏🏻

[@be1tube]

More detail about positioning on the maps and modes would be nice. (Maybe for your advanced video?)

[@pickle3346]

2:13 HELP WHY DID THE OCTOBRUSH DO THAT 😭

[@dontatmeimmoody2895]

Thanks for the information I’m a new player, and I really love this weapon even tho I’m pretty bad at it! I know I shouldn’t rush in now 😂

[@shakinspider]

I feel like rather then being backlines/anchors, the nautilus and mini better fit as slayers/frontlines

[@AlexanderMeagher]

It was all uphill until “jUsT HaVe FuN!”

[@diejaycee]

Brushes next please!

[@jacobdagun3670]

New player here, been playing mostly Heavy Splatling ever since I figured out that Rollers are just not for me. This seems like some really good info to start adding to my arsenal. And, looking back, I have noticed I'm at my most effective when I have good vantage and can kinda just lock an area down. I should really start to lean into that more in my games. By the by, do you have any good tips for playing Nautilus? I'm trying to get good with it, but I'm finding it's a little trickier than I'd anticipated. Though being able to hold a charge in ink has definitely gotten me out of a few bad scrapes before.

[@emiliabedelia5982]

Nautilus takes some getting used to! Since it’s shorter range and more mobile, it puts you closer to enemies-both a pro and a con, of course. You may get targeted more often when first starting out. People love to hate a Nautilus ;). Also, all the splatling style ones had a visible “charge” effect that can give you away if you’re sneaking - try charging behind blocks or corners before you get out there!

[@theteeve]

looking at that thumbnail just makes me miss my main even more

[@Tetragramix]

Do you have a video on the different roles?

[@HDHaZmY]

Not yet!

[@Whomobile]

I summon my inner pootis and find the Splatling to be very powerful

[@teeje8205]

can you do inkbrush next? i am a newbie who is bad at aiming and fell in love xD

[@milkyt7141]

What abilities would you go for on your gear for Splatlings?

[@Shinyflareon78]

hi splatling main here, I'd recommend run speed up because it also increases mobility while strafing during firing, and Ink resistance is good. Bomb defence is also nice bc you can bet you'd be a target of those often when you're perched somewhere high. Termal ink can be nice to scope out enemies you hit but didnt splat, or ninja squid can help a lot in making clean getaways or relocating to a diffrent perch more safely ^^

[@milkyt7141]

@@Shinyflareon78 Thank you for your reply! I'll try them out!!😊😊

[@Tetragramix]

I think the audio is clipping at certain points in the video.

[@HDHaZmY]

Thank you I noticed that too - I'll have to look into it!

[@snipuhh__enthusiast2736]

I assumed you'd start with the splattershot Jr. Lol

[@HDHaZmY]

I am a bit afraid of the normal Shooters videos since that is by far the largest category with the most guns!

[@dialaskisel5929]

Hmm... needs more charts and graphs 📊 Personally, I like Pie Charts because I like pie 🥧 😋

[@SStoj]

Splatling go BRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

[@captain_cassidy]

holy carp im more of a beginner then i thought

[@antoine1817]

One word AEROSPRAY MG get ittttt

[@Raphael-eb4ri]

Splatoon

[@slantedhorizon1021]

I think it would be useful to add that not all splatlings fit the backline category and that weapon roles in splatoon can be flexible. For example, Nautilus can store charge in ink making it more mobile plus having the ability to save its charge after firing a couple shots and its quick kill time makes it fit better with the slayer role rather than an anchor. Mini on the other hand usually prefers to play support because of its painting capabilities and poking with burst bomb but it also has slaying capabilities with its mobility and access to ultra stamp. Even Ballpoint being an anchor can flank an enemy team and take aggressive angles with its fast run speed(of course positioning and situation is important if you wanna do that). I think in guides like this you want to categorise which playstyle a weapon in a class gravitate towards since it might create misconceptions of some shortrange playing more like a backline. This is especially important to classes like shooters because of how big and diverse the class is. It's nice to see guides about the game and see new players eager to learn, good luck on the channel.

[@HDHaZmY]

I definitely agree - maybe I went a bit too much on the Anchor topic, when it's supposed to be more about the Splatling itself. But since the Mini Splatling is short-range I hope most people can judge that it's not a good anchor!

[@AssaultTrooper113]

Ballpoint is more of a hybrid of an anchor and slayer with it's variable firing mode. It's a splatling that combines the mini and hydra with the refresh charge of the nautalis. You can shift into a role as needed or if someone is pushing your position. The problem with it is that of all the splatlings it is the hardest to master as in addition to it's own quirks, you need to be able to know how to play in two roles and two weapons in order to use it to it's full potential so I wouldn't recommend that new players pick it up. I would generally rank weapon difficulties based on their position in sheldons unlock order as it generally seems to put the more complex weapons farther down the list than the relatively easier ones.

[@Monkyfapper]

thank you for the beginner series but you are just repeating the same 3 phrases every 10s.