I Played Splattershot Nova for 100 Matches & Had Enough, Here's What I Learned (Beginner Tips)

[@CaptainAstronaut]

Space Gun ˢᵖᵃᶜᵉ ᵍᵘⁿ

[@smhaley]

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[@IcyCliff1]

Space gun

[@theswyfty2126]

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[@wingstothesky7777]

Space Gun

[@RiahGreen]

Space Gun

[@Vicvillon]

WHEN I SAY SPACE YOU SAY GUN

[@PathfinderfromSplatoon]

Hi

[@NunnyNugget]

4:35 “So you can flood them with wails like they left the gates open at sea world” Okay that one was legendary

[@that-guy-pearce]

Spaceman: Now you get an additional 15 seconds added to your buff clock for every kill or assist you get Me, who doesn't even play Splatoon: Damn that's exactly what it needed

[@Placeholder501]

Glad to see you doing another weapon guide with your signature humour.

[@BelleColonD]

I love how everyone thought snipewriter was dogshit when it released and now it's the single best weapon in the game, crazy how a couple buffs to a special turned it around

[@slimebacker44]

I think a 20% boost to fire rate would fix the main weapon

[@StormTrooperEX]

even 10 or 5% would probably be enough

[@desmo-ciel]

aerospray pro intensifies

[@v0idvice640]

tbh all it really needs is an accuracy buff.

[@leftovernoise]

​@@v0idvice640 I think an accuracy buff would take away from the inherent design of the weapon. Where as fire rate increase would keep to what the weapon was designed for. Make it too accurate and it's too much like jet squelcher or pro. But if you increase fire rate, it brings it closer to what it's supposed to be, mid range support aerospray

[@StormTrooperEX]

@Leftover Noise fully agree if it had an accuracy buff it would just turn it into a n zap reskin

[@Glory2Snowstar]

This is the "gun with great firing rate and range but meh damage" young me always wanted, and boy was young me stupid. Big Swig T-poses on Snipewriter and Nova so hard it's kind of impressive. It's fun, unique, and a meme weapon that's GOOD!

[@eliospokefan1386]

Same LMAO

[@nick3805]

I actually like Splattershot Nova and am fairly good with it. It happens once in a while that I get 25-30 or even more kills with it. Combat is actually decent if you know how to play into the weapons strengths, namingly it's locating abilities and range in addition to a better mid-range performance due to better ink output than the jet Squelcher has.

[@unl3ash3d95]

@@nick3805 fr and good movement helps with it to because it has the built in run speed thing like n zap and mini

[@Byakkoya11037]

@7:42 “Man, this outfit has negative levels of drip. You put this one and rain starts rising.” Man I wish I could words that good.

[@Neoxon619]

I guess with Nintendo EPD 5 constantly throwing new shooters at us like a shower of comets, some of them were bound to be bad. But I was actually really looking forward to the Nova before it actually came out. Oh well, at least they nerfed the Crab Tank to where Splash-o-Matic isn’t a must-use in Ranked.

[@nabbitling2109]

1:07 “And snipewriter is in the game too” It sure is

[@derrinerrow4369]

I actually got the Nova to try out a more support focused gameplan, and it does it's job of revealing and suppressing the enemy really well. tagging enemies with point sensor and basically siccing my teammates on them is so much fun.

[@melteddali8000]

Its funny how often video essayists use P5 music for ambiance but this is the first time ive heard anyone use the spaceport theme. Good video overall. I dislike this weapon for the reasons you listed though i wasnt aware of how opening gambit functioned so thanks for that. Love your sense of humor and how youre able to add in jokes almost effortlessly without it detracting from the actual substance of your commentary. Comet

[@jahjalh9648]

So, from what I can gather, the nova is a HARD support weapon. Like, it is not good by itself. It's purpose is to make things easier for your teammates, and nothing more.

[@nick3805]

True, and as such it's really dependent on your teams performance which can be really frustrating at times, especially since you often find yourself wondering what the F your team is doing 20 kilometers away from the frontline. However, if you have decent players in your team, it can be very good, even on it's own, the 30+ kills I have archieved with it in one match sometimes don't come from nowhere.

[@goodthingshee]

Funnily enough I picked up this weapon yesterday, played it exactly as you described and it went well! The sup and special spam got so many assists and my friends in vc appreciated the fact that I was playing turf war in anarchy-

[@mu3191]

Thank you for the tip!! I play as a “imma just leave the fighting to you guys” kind of player, so the PPW has been really working well

[@gabs-.-]

0:51 who would’ve thought that after months asking strangers on the internet, I would finally understand this meme in a SpaceMan video… Thank you SpaceMan ❤

[@aSquidMin]

Happy to see you quoting all those Twitter comments~

[@alfredc.7777]

Someone on Twitter once posted a screenshot of a Nova with 32 kills & 5P. It was a round of CB and all he did to achieve that was spam point sensor. That madman had main & sub saver combined on all slots of gear.

[@ryanr5541]

I like the Nova after all the buffs it got, I still think it should have a 4 shot kill, but it's still a decent support option. Even with the 5 shot kill, It's not as bad in fights as you'd think because it has the range to bully short range shooters.

[@LeahLuciB]

Yeah, and the paint to cut approaches off. Your ink tank efficiency and run speed are naturally good, so you can just backpedal and paint if you're zoning. Otherwise you can move up and harass and make a quick escape.

[@GoldStorm07]

I'm still trying to get used to the custom squelcher since I vibe pretty hard with mist + ink storm.

[@woomynation]

Another top tier video as always, keep up the hilarious videos

[@koramora]

Easily the worst aerospray in the game

[@CaptainAstronaut]

But Koramora, you love the S P A C E G U N

[@VaskoGames]

So what I'm hearing is: It's not that bad!

[@CaptainAstronaut]

NovaShot remains UNDEFEATED

[@n00dl3gal]

I like the Nova! It's decently fun to just goof around with, at least with my playstyle. I do wish it had a bit more damage or a faster fire rate, but as someone who leans towards support, it works for me. But you were right about that one Nova player being cracked. I felt I was gonna comet- er, vomit watching them.

[@rockonrockruff730]

I had no idea Opening Gambit could even do that. Time to dust off some hats Also Comet

[@meowmeowcat99]

I have come back to this video many times ever since it has been uploaded, something about this video was great with the *Space Gun* and then later on the negative levels of drip joke (7:38 timestamp a bit before of the joke for added context!). The punchline was delivered so well!

[@lucymorrison]

I love nova. If nova has a million fans im one of them. if nova has 1 fan that's me.

[@jdog0574]

I 4 ⭐️ Nova early on and learned if you don’t wanna risk opening gambit, run speed, swim speed, special charge, sub power, and a little bit of intensify can go a long way for the weapon

[@MOTHMAN-]

really hoping nova gets ink storm in the future. it would help with its kill time and solidify its job as a support, i think it would be really fun

[@AveryG-b9b]

Hey man, I just wanted to say that you’re by far my favorite obscure youtuber, your dry sense of humor and commentary make watching really enjoyable. You deserve way more subs

[@nick3805]

I'm actually maining this one. If everything goes well I can have 30+ kills on a regular ranked mode match. But I'd say average is around 15. I used to main the Jet Squelcher, but since the set's of the Jet Squelcher are a hot mess with secondary and special weapons that don't do anything or actively sabotage you I switched. I actually have to say through that it isn't that bad in combat. Yes, you have to hit 5 times, but I'd say it's kill time is better than the Jet Squelcher since it's fire rate is higher and you're more likely to actually hit thanks to your 2ndary weapon and the higher rate. Also, it can still outrange a lot of weapons which also helps.

[@conductor4861]

Had to comment how excited I was to see another Splatoon weapon vid! Looking forward to an eventual Splatana vid (and vids for the other new weapons) but I'll be patient cause 100 matches is a lot to get through! I've played the Nova a bit and it's fun to be a point sensor spammer but it does need a boost. Hoping the weapon gets an update cause the kill time is pretty abysmal.

[@ZobirisMage]

I just wanna comment on your bass playing real quick, it's immaculate and you have great taste in songs! comet

[@VCosmoz]

That must have been hell

[@TazTheYellow]

"You know, I like Splattershot Jr., but I just wish it had more" Accuracy: Splash-o-matic Damage: Sploosh-o-matic Fire Rate: Aerospray Range: Splattershot Nova Maybe play Comet Observatory for your next video's outro.

[@ericbloodsmith5161]

Thanks for telling me about Opening Gambit! I'm gonna try to build a good set around it and call it the Comet gambit!

[@trimdesign1]

Great videos, great comet- I mean content flowing outta this dude recently. Keep it up man 💪

[@TorayNix]

Still waiting for a damage/accuracy buff to this day💀

[@justsomeannoyingredpanda]

Another captain astronaut video another bright side to my day

[@harmless9336]

Not every shooter should be a copy paste weapon without weaknesses and I think they did really well designing this one. It has strengths and it has weaknesses. Play to its strengths and it can do well but force its weaknesses and you will struggle.

[@hellboros2790]

I mean the increased painting buff already helped quite a bit. But its supposed to be a support weapon which tracks opponenets and paints for its team. Ofc with opening gambit a dmg buff would be nice but that wouldnt be healthy balance wise. Need some disadvantages too otherwise it might get too strong.

[@Multigameguy35]

Splat1's Custom Dual squelcher was my baby and I cri every time it's not re-added to the game. Splat3 better have an "Everyone is Here" moment with it, or else I'll...continue to cri evrytime

[@ChristochatBTW]

All you need to do to clap with the nova is to play a get off me playstyle

[@GeneralDragon011]

The Nova needs something with more oomph. Maybe the Booyah Bomb. Toss that across the field like a comet. For a sub, I dunno, Squid Beakon? Or maybe just any bomb? Even Autobomb, since that also tells you if someone's in an area.

[@kalidoesart]

Tbh im perfectly okay with it being a five shot kill, as it gives the weapon more identity. My big issue is the accuracy, as Nova has the worst accuracy of any mid-range weapon. I really wish it had some sort of "fighting mode" to negate the bad rng. Most shooters have a characteristic where the longer you fire the less accurate shots you typically get, and i think it would be cool if Nova had that but to the extreme. My rework idea: Upon popping out of ink Nova would get perfect accuracy for about 8 or 9 shots before rapidly decaying to its current spread over the next 5 shots. It would take a full second in ink for the accuracy to recover. Jumping does NOT effect the spread. (Any numbers given here can be tweaked for balance sake). I think this would be a good change for the weapon not only to make it an overall stronger main weapon, but it would also straight up be more fun to use. Nova would now reward players more for their aim with a trade off of being limited in how much time you can spend in the mode. On top of that it still allows the weapon to play more supportive with the spray mode since it still would paint better. TLDR: Long aerosplash

[@Geth_Teth]

I love how he tortures himself for our entertainment respect dude😊

[@Xenowolf8]

Our Opening Gambit lives begin at our first term and end at the end of our tenth. And during that time we fight to fill our flame clock so we can live longer. Comet

[@Sqwivig]

0:17 Can we just talk about how smooth that gun twirl was!? Hot damn you lookin slick Cap'n! Also, commet!! 🌠☄

[@gabs-.-]

Also (I don’t often comment twice in the same video), is this the new “how to” format? If it is, I’m lovin it. Also Cap, give us the abilities analysis video and nobody gets hurts.

[@TrickyJebus]

now do 100 matches of undercover. time to suffer more my fellow space cadet

[@Psycho0Noob]

All the snipewriter slander only for us to get over two seasons of pencil meta 💀

[@Bi06Hazard]

fun video, great job! also Comet

[@Multigameguy35]

The Chao sound gave me an immediate smile

[@luvkirby4ever]

Amazing video! Comet!

[@Captain1455]

Splattershot nova is secretly a slayer weapon with opening gambit if you play your cards right.

[@CheesyLizzy]

My Splattershot Nova tip is to stay hydrated and drink water before every match because you're playing with a water bottle gun.

[@zephics]

all these shooter weapons are raining down on us like comets give us more brushes nintendo! brellas and buckets !

[@mrmelonman2893]

ngl that white jungle theme caught me off guard tbh. great vid tho

[@mebs791]

bro ur my favourite splat youtuber funny and education

[@AvocadoClash]

Splattershit nova lives up to its nickname

[@Typi]

The fact they gave a five-shot weapon stupid bad RNG with mediocre firerate makes me really sad... That being said, I finally found a shooter type weapon I enjoy playing, so I cant complain too much.

[@slow_mk8]

Its fire rate isn't mediocre by any means, but for a weapon that only deals 24 damage per hit, that is a bit too slow to comprehend

[@kado-2323]

COMET. Also, I might try the -Splattershot Nova- Space Gun now that you seem to… tolerate playing it. I’ve also been eyeballing the Big Swig Roller, simply because of its niche in Splat Zones. I love weapons that serve a niche in a specific mode because it gives me the excuse to play different weapons from time to time, instead of -slowly and painfully grinding- trying to get five stars with Glooga Dualies.

[@iamfat6164]

jokes aside of the chill season weapons big swig i think is easily in the best spot for the weapons, at least swig is actually seriously a threat in some zones maps where you can cheese it

[@TheZiiFamily]

Space gun needs a big bro who fires comets like a rail gun

[@MugenCannon97]

TBH I'd be fine with it being a support weapon if it had a different name. The Splattershot name always carried with it the reputation of the basic, go-to weapons of their respective ranges, able to hold up in a fight. Rarely the best, but never the worst. The Nova however feels like more of a support than the Jr, and that just never feels right, especially with a name like Nova too.

[@budderguy2128]

This video is amazing

[@_Pigeon__]

Big swig is actually insanely good every since the buff it received

[@HemborgerChariot]

THAT'S BRAT OVERFLOW FROM 13 SENTINELS YOU CAN'T HIDE FROM ME

[@kyoga5714]

snipewriter would have a chance if it had a useful burst like inkstorm

[@zonink4601]

I guess I can no longer dodge the sweated in open with splattershot nova allegations now.

[@abimelech3636]

All they had to do was bring back the dual squelcher but slap the space gun model on it. It was that easy, and they failed.

[@goodtimesupreme]

everything in the world is right for a while when you make splatoon videos

[@sashasscribbles]

Not gonna lie I dont mind the damage being weak but it needs one of two things to compensate and it has neither; perfect shot accuracy (Like Splash) or super high fire rate (Like aerospray, N zap or splash) Being a 5 shot with mediocre fire rate and unreliable shots is just too much; which really sucks cus I genuinely love being a support player with point sensor I would def say that the weapon is absolutely still playable though! But I wish it was actually good

[@somethingat2177]

As a biggty swiggty main I understand completely

[@RiahGreen]

I really hope this gets lthe space gun gets Line Marker. The damage would combo to make it a three shot kill and it would probably be one of the best users of the sub. That's all for my comment thanks for reading :)

[@andymcclurg9916]

I couldn't wait to comment about Koramora _s p a c e g u n_

[@chindasasecas2461]

Rip dual squelcher :'(

[@El_Ace]

coolest bassest on the interwweb

[@internetguy7319]

Big Swig is actually aight now after the buffs

[@ItzGFromMD]

MORE NOVA SLANDER (kinda) LET'S GOOOOOO

[@bandannagang5159]

Space gun, comet canon, and asteroid axe 👍

[@jenniferpratt3007]

As someone who plans to play Snipewriter hey first ever charger yay!) when it get a actual sub weapon. IAlso I play the big swig hydra jet dynamo and a few others in turf war. Soooooooo some might say I have bad taste……but I have some respect not to use the SPACE GUN. I think it can be pretty good it’s some practice but……..Areospray is actually a fast Killing weapon. Anyway yeah I think you’ll enjoy in time. I said in time for now we stick with My grandpas fishing rod he made when he has high. The bucket the got an actual good kit and then maybe use some SPACE GUN.

[@grimaeldragoncaido2393]

Fun fact: in Spain is actually called Spacial Splattershot (in Spanish of course)

[@gameroclast1903]

I comet-ed to watching this video to the end.

[@Crust_Crease]

7:38 ok, thats funny XD

[@joanaguadomedina3060]

The *IN HELL* took me by surprise

[@Lowcharisma_LC]

This is the one weapon i can recommend the ability haunt

[@Devilcakes]

I'm waiting for Annaki Nova, BUT... I do have that Nova niche.

[@maxipad967]

Me, a nova main: :,(

[@Flibbertigibbet502]

Yeah, while i think it could be better, i main the weapon so im a little biased. I will however be glad to answer anyone's questions about Nova. P.S lots of run speed and bomb power up. EDIT: Any questions EXCEPT, my life choices.

[@Kalagni1000]

While i encourage people to play whatever weapons they want to play. I can't recommend Nova for S+ or X rank. Solo Q push make Nova kinda obsolete cuz many weapon outshine Nova. You need to cut any small weakness if you want to perform in higher rank. I use nova only in lower stake match like turf war or anarchy open. Though i admit, Nova have potential cuz it can paint and point sensor make this weapon very good support weapon. With damage or dps buff, i can see Nova viable in upper rank match.

[@ambiguousparadox]

I like the end card for .... no particular reason

[@jrenderos4]

I hit 5 Stars with Space Gun. This was before the Opening Gambit buff. I still thing the weapon is trash. But damn does it look good.

[@kyperactive]

Most stable Splatoon player

[@SAuroreon]

I’m thinking this is the replacement to the How to Use series from 2

[@simplyrivvie5914]

✨space gun✨

[@popskar]

13 sentinels soundtrack let's gooooo!!!!!

[@PiercingSight]

I'm very tempted to put together some opening gambit gear~ Comet.

[@omegab1056]

this comment is a little late, but the big swig and s p a c e g u n are both very fun for me, sure they arent the best at attacking but that doesnt stop me from just having fun with two rather goofy weapons