Why This AMAZING Weapon Became HATED

[@paperworms7115]

jet squelcher has always just been an okay weapon to me, but an annoyance to fight against. you did a great job summarizing what went wrong with it and stuff

[@Stan.Mozzarella]

Same. It's so annoying to play against

[@DiegoHanusToro]

You can use whatever you want, don't listen to others

[@sonicrunn3r895]

My best description of jet squelcher is an annoying wasp. Usually harmless, but can be VERY annoying

[@vectorwilins6299]

Range blaster?

[@-Hamza]

I did not realize Squelcher was so hated. I will apologize for my sins, but as a Jet Squelcher user, I will continue to use it in rainmaker.

[@jelidragon]

Same

[@p_ness453]

you do you, just please dont paint and get 20 missles, and then wonder how you lost if you didnt play "well "

[@-Hamza]

I’ve literally never touched V jet. I’m specifically avoiding it because I have a lot of turf on C Jet compared to 0p on V Jet. And tbh I don’t get as many sting rays as I should.

[@dominance_Ex]

Ditto

[@agent_ad1375]

OK, but I will continue to keep you splatted with my trusty 96 killing you quickly. 96 Gal > Jet Squelcher

[@jaredgundy04]

I love how the N-Zap 85 is probably more common than either Jet Squelcher individually because it has very few weaknesses, yet very little hate is sent to it. 😂

[@shadolphin]

It's just because jet special spams, nzap doesn't have anything super annoying

[@noahv5662]

@@shadolphin doesn’t zap spam armor? Or is that jr

[@chrislawlor6264]

Armour doesn’t rekt you from across the stage

[@sloshy2412]

@@noahv5662 armor is an enabling special, it doesnt shut your play down and even jr cant spam armor like jet

[@sloshy2412]

It does shut down some things but not literally everything like missiles

[@Nawer_Rapter]

Poor dude didn't know tentamissiles were coming back.

[@sabbagecavage5690]

My problems with jet aren't actually with its special output-moreso its stats, specifically against heavy. It SHOULD NOT have more shot velocity, range or accuracy than heavy, yet it has all 3 with the ability to even more outclass it with MPU. The fact that MPU jet can easily trade with even bp, practically the 4th highest range weapon in the game, is absurd. I think bp just needs to be toned down in at least 2 of these 3 areas, in addition to its paint at range and possibly its mobility, so that backline splatlings have a place in the meta again. special spam is bad, obviously, but I feel that's moreso a problem with splatoon 2, since almost every weapon is focused entirely on special spam.

[@TheLaXandro]

Heavy being this weak for so long is unfortunate but Jet would evisecrate it regardless of how strong it is, it's just the specifics of Jet as a weapon- as long as it has 4 lines of range and front-loaded damage it will threaten all backliners and especially everything that charges. No Jet is foolish enough to engage a splatling that already fires (not even if it outranges since splatlings can use falloff very competently and Jet can't, which means range difference is not as big as it seems and one step forward is death). Which is why Ballpoint is the only big gun that definitively beats Jet, since Jet can't do anything to its combination of firepower and endurance. It can fire forever, which means Jet never gets to engage.

[@sabbagecavage5690]

@@TheLaXandro the falloff comment doesn't really make sense, considering jet has better accuracy than heavy and a higher falloff range, making falloff less of an issue. A jet would definitely take that fight if they know they can back up, and a cjet will always take that fight since burst bombs allow them to win it. Ballpoint can fight vjet but against cjet it gets screwed over by burst bombs, and both jets can always go back and spam specials, whereas bp has a 220p storm.

[@-45-17]

As a backline main I hate this weapon because it feels like it invalidates everything else, why would I play a charger when I can play jet with practically the same range that can kill in the same time it takes to charge up and aim, why would I play a splatling when I can have a faster acting similarly painting weapon that'd also less committal, why would I play something that has a drawback

[@lgndrylucas1984]

Exactly. With the jet squelcher's balancing and kits in splat2, there is no point in playing another backline.

[@sdabigboss]

Not that easy as you mention it

[@c4shguy224]

its fun

[@pote2frouifruite81]

without talking about kits big chargers have longer range I think and can insta kill on sight if the user is good enough, also heavy splatling does have decent range and high fire rate at the same time despite having to charge it, maybe it's not enough for the weapons to be better competetively but it does affect how one would play the game so can be used for different playstyles

[@abdulrahiimliadi2002]

My guy that’s not how it works🤦‍♀️

[@ChrisGorski]

I've loved Jet since Splatoon 1. I had no idea it was hated. Toxic mist makes it an incredibly effective support weapon. See your teammate fighting? Rush in, mist the area, and start shooting at the opponent in a way to cut off escape

[@Kairyu_Gen1]

I don't love the painting change, the main way I play jet isn't passively special spamming but actively supporting teammates by keeping their feet inked during fights and picking off weakened opponents. Being able to spread ink at a decent rate from a safe distance is my favorite aspect of the weapon. I think nerfing its special output is all you really need to do to salvage its reputation, I don't care if it it's a 230p weapon really, just don't nerf the rest of it please. As for specials in 3, I agree with you completely, the best specials for it are support specials that take advantage of its adaptability (for an anchor) up close, so I really hope it gets Big Bubbler or at least Vacuum, either would be better than the Killer Whale that we all know it's probably gonna get. Edit: after playing Killer Whale, I actually wouldn’t mind it. Killer Whale is a terrible special if you don’t follow up, which is perfect for how the Squelcher should be played. Just don’t give it missiles please.

[@brain_cell]

I understand that a nerf like this might feel a bit alienating, but it's hard to overstate how much healthier the jet would be with it. Because even with 230p, the jet player would still be encouraged to farm special from the back, because that's the best way to build special. With a nerf like this, the jet player would now have to *fight* for their special, which would make the weapon not only more *fun to play,* but also more *fun to play against,* improving the overall feel of the weapon

[@superstuff2434]

@@brain_cell good man

[@superstuff2434]

@Brain Cell you have 100 brain cells

[@EvergreenSilva]

As a roller enthusiast, the moment i see a jet in solo q i instantly know that um not for a good time, especially when playing reg. And Dynamo roller, i really have high hopes for jet in splat 3 however, this video really shows that its possible :).

[@Slurp_Durp]

Yeah same here I play mostly neo s-o-m, rollers and chargers. Barely meet any jets but its always gonna be a hard time to deal with, thats why I tend not to be aggressive but help my team way more.

[@Bluebatstar]

Normally I just stuck with Tri and Blob for weapons, occasionally Slosher, since I am abysmal at aiming. I tried Jet and found it incredibly fun and then I find out that that too is hated. Typical but it's not going to stop me using it I love using it.

[@keengoon116]

Yeah i think people mostly hate it for playing super passive and spamming specials. Even i who very much dislike it spamming ray and missiles from a distance, can enjoy playing it more aggressively in ranked. If you like the weapon, there's nothing wrong with playing it. I feel like people decide they dislike a weapon, and then go on to hate it regardless of what it does. They may have good reason for disliking it initially but that doesn't mean they're always justified for hating on it, especially if it doesn't do the things it gets hate for. That's what I think

[@spearmintpony7105]

Heavy Splatling should have its range buffed to be equal to the Jet Squelcher.

[@nqrsenico]

I love to use the weapon but I hate when the enemy uses it, it's a wonderful toxic relationship

[@sourrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr]

personally, I think ink vacuum would be the best and most balanced special for the jet. it’s not as good in terms of mobility, which contradicts the insanely convenient mobility on the jet squelcher, as it is a shooter. although some would object that it does have quite a lot of range, which only adds onto the issue with the jet being too powerful in that category, my response would be that it also encourages the user to actually push and get aggressive up close. another great upside to this combination would be balancing out turfing, as the vacuum doesn’t have very good inking up until the ending blast. now for why the big bubbler wouldn’t work: it absolutely wouldn’t harm the weapon, and not because of how it’s already at rock bottom, but instead because of, well, the big bubbler as a whole. it’s already very annoying to take down a jet, and that extra layer of protection WOULD encourage movement and focusing more on the offensive aspect of the game, however it also quite strictly limits movement. correct me if I’m mistaken, but although the big bubbler CAN be taken down, you’d not only need to be able to outrange the squelcher due to the user probably being a jerk as most jet mains are, you’d also need to be far enough to the point where the jet squelcher absolutely cannot reach you. I’m not even concerned about the damage, that has very little of an effect on the pairing with the big bubbler itself. some of this may seem somewhat opinion-based, but I think I hold at least a few solid points here and there throughout my argument. a lot of this is also curiosity about the ink vacuum, as not only would I love to see it develop as we learn more about it, but my input on this combination will most likely adjust due to new personal preferences and ideas I may have. please please PLEASE argue with anything I’ve said for more clarification on why I think that and/or if I’m mistaken on anything used to back up my points.

[@cavecrystalcanoftuna]

You may know already, but good news that it has Ink Vac in 3 after all!

[@LuddyFish_]

As a backline player, I never use jet squelcher as a spam weapon because it's just too cheesy and isn't fun. Being primarily a charger main and a splatling secondary, I pick up jet when I need a more aggressive weapon but maintains range, unlike squiffer and mini

[@hiddenpoolnoodle4907]

yeah as a v mini main i’m still confused on why we get 210 and jet gets 180

[@lgndrylucas1984]

or why grim has 190

[@Prismark]

A friend of mine is pretty good with this weapon but for some reason he neglects it for more aggressive oriented kits. It is a shame... he is naturally talented with weapons ment to keep distance but doesn't build up on this potential.

[@koopakape]

Well you got your wish -- it's got one of the most supportive sub and special combos in the game now lol

[@Abigail09Franks]

My squiffler can't charge up in time to kill a squelcher because it does so much damage. It is also to short to reach it most times :(. I do agree with the tip to the developer in the new Splatoon 3 ( how it should ink closer to you than farther to help with special build up)

[@AliyaahMiker11]

It’s crazy I JUST started using this weapon and honestly I see it as a fair gun when you really play turf, it’s SO HARD to paint with this weapon. However in other modes I can see the problem.

[@MinoriGaming]

I've played the jet squelcher since 2017 myself and it always saddened me that the weapon got so hated with time. I suppose it's not entirely undeserved, the weapon is quite strong, but it sucks falling in love with a weapon early on and later being declared as a "meta slave" or whatever.

[@peri142]

One weapon I’ve noticed gathering popularity is the Flingza Roller. Idon’t know if this is true or it’s just me, but I used to never see any flingza rollers in my games a year or two ago. Now, there’s almost one every lobby, not including myself. Either way, it’s a great roller, and I especially love the fact that the Foil version has tenta missiles. I tend to drift between back line and front line, but not extremely, it just takes a minute into the game for me to feel comfortable going up and trying to splat people for some reason, I guess I just try to get used to their play styles? Anyways, the tenta missiles let’s me back off every now and then, so it’s especially useful to me. I also can’t aim at all with shooters or chargers so although it requires a bit of aim it’s pretty loose lol. In Splatoon 3 I want to try to get into things like shooters so I’m not completely stuck with weapons like rollers, even though I love them. sorry for the rant ✌️

[@Chara-yp6zj]

For the most part I have a tendency to shun shooter weapons, particularly the best ones in top tier. Never touched an Nzap before. I will always play and support use of blasters.

[@ryan_uwu]

I didn't realize Jet got so many buffs in 2 that's so insane. It already had such good range it needed needs more drawbacks.

[@kickitsmooth]

I really like Ink Wall on Jet Squelcher because it lets you challenge longer ranged backlines without relying on special displacement. Jet was my original main and want it to be cool again.

[@zoruasnivy]

Same, the wall on it just felt so good. I've always seen Jet as the backline slayer and wall makes it just a bit easier to do so.

[@nintendoderryan6458]

Nice vid chara! I think they should give it big bubbler to to support a more healthy playstyle and it could help your team more to! Also what is the music in this vid? Its so calming!

[@ProChara]

calamity terraria

[@nintendoderryan6458]

@@ProChara Thanks!

[@jirachi_spl]

I love the idea of bubbler + jet tbh

[@LezbianLizard]

This actually aged pretty Well

[@SomeRandom64]

I hope for ink brush to not have big bubbler in s3, that would be better at getting in your base more than inkbrush nouveau

[@1specified]

I love the Jet Squelcher. I think I'm good at using it and I'm not bad fighting against it. When I used it, spamming specials was honestly the last thing on my mind.

[@simondomino]

I absolutely adore Splatoon 1 Custom Jet, I like that the kit pairs well with Jet being a very adaptable weapon that can be used in many different circumstances. I can see why people think Kraken is “too selfish” for it but I personally loved it

[@kristopherhayes486]

I didn't really like the jet squelcher in either game. It kinda made chargers and splatlings outclassed in most situations, but maybe this is just because the meta in the game was geared towards more shooters.

[@chandirby1444]

the changes are fine i loved rollers like krak-on back in one, but i didn't like using the beacon as it always left me low on ink, so after finding the jet squelcher with my favorite special and favorite sub of burst bombs i was delighted. i didn't play 2 as much as i think i did but i still loved using the jet squelcher. but now in three where it was changed im still going to love and main it, i agree with your changes, (even though i only found this vid now) but geez i didn't know so many people hated my favorite weapon, and by extension myself for using it, really kills your vibe. good video all the while man i've recently came across your vids and i think they're pretty cool. keep up the good work. :)

[@fuzz_spl]

Totally agree on nerfing the special points a bit. I would like to see the Jet drop a little more paint directly at it's feet though. Everything else I pretty much agree with. Count me as one that doesn't hate it.

[@empressharu1915]

Squelcher can be annoying, especially with sting ray mains out there, but my personal most hated weapon is definitely Blob. Really can’t stand that thing.

[@stickcloud1701]

tbh, ive never really had a problem playing against jet squelcher, but maybe thats because im struggling to make it out of s+. but those dang dualie squelchers...

[@novantric]

Well, it's kinda in a good spot now, right? You HAVE to play both variants with your team.

[@ajax9923]

Rain and vac are okay, but I want something more aggressive on my main 😅

[@theailingsword4674]

Chara I LOVE you for using "Heaven's Hell- Sent Gift" for the first song in this video that song is obscure as hell but It's one of my favorites from calamity, and I'm sad the composer remade it

[@brain_cell]

5:39 this would actually be so good for jet

[@DaDoc540]

(1) A 200p special gauge requirement for the Jet Squelcher - equal to that of the N-ZAP '85 - would not be too bad a nerf. The main weapon turfs very well for one with a middling rate of fire (equal to that of the Splattershot Pro), and the long range ensures that its user can turf from safer distances. (2) I agree with Big Bubbler and Ink Vac being the most suitable special weapons to pair with Jet Squelcher. (I would not mind Killer Wail 5.1, but then we would have S2's CJet all over again.) Based on the weapon's previous sub weapons (Splash Wall, Burst Bomb, Toxic Mist), I suggest matching sub and special weapons so that no one paring would be the best all the time. For example: * Jet Squelcher: Splash Wall, Big Bubbler * Custom Jet Squelcher: Burst Bomb, Ink Vac * (Kensa?) Jet Squelcher: Disruptor 3.0, Killer Wail 5.1

[@lgndrylucas1984]

It's just really annoying how it makes other backlines useless in comparison. It can pretty much do anything that isn't slaying in splat2

[@automatic5]

this weapon is more splat capable than 70% of all the other shooters simply bc of its range

[@JadeSploon]

i personally use main vanilla jet squelcher, but i use it for a more aggressive playstyle

[@nathaliefernandez2014]

I honestly use my mpu bamboo kit for Squelcher bc that extra long range makes it a discount discharger with a range longer than a splat charger.

[@richardcanter9860]

I know that the video is on jet squelcher, but am I the only one who just realized that the big bubbler was launched with a beyblade ripcord?

[@c.o.g.777]

Man I have the outro song on my favorite songs playlist- sulphurous seas, you always choose bangers!

[@rockassassin64]

I never got as into Splatoon 2 as I would have wanted but I did play Splatoon 1 a ton and it was one of my main weapons I think I usually kind of cycled between Aero sprayer splat-o-matic and Jet squelcher so I really enjoyed it in Splatoon 1 at least

[@lorettabes4553]

Jet Squelcher was my way into backline weapons. I eventually picked up Heavy because of it. Didn't know the jet was hated though.

[@steamedbuninvasion]

I know that everyone is talking about jet squelchers but I have to say that the calamity mod music makes this video feel a lot better. It’s the small things that make a good vid.

[@1ばかぶた]

Wow crazy buff. I still remember the reason I change my main from this weapon is because it is always losing one on one because the opponent would coming closer and we cant fight at all in close range against meta weapons. but with all of these buffs, running from your opponent is becoming more easy I think. I hope splatoon 3 will make it more fair for special spam

[@Flow-Fi-]

I used jet squelcher a lot in the past. Now I use charger more, but jet is still fun. I never special spammed with it, I would usually go to the midlines and fight enemies from a distance (but not from a backline position) there. Toxic mist helped a lot with hitting fast enemies and weakening them for my team. I’m sorry, but I choose fun over winning with boring and effortless tactics (special spamming).

[@WarningStrangerDanger]

If it was up to me, nobody would use any other weapon. Let us all use it and fight like gentlemen from a sneer's distance away.

[@iamspotpanda]

Probably gonna get some hate for this take but here goes. I play VJet and CJet. And yeah, its pretty spammy. But I don't think it'd be as good of a weapon if it were forced to move in more tbh. What I like about it is that its a shooter that plays differently from every other shooter by being a backline anchor. If it were given specials that force it to move in, then it'd just feel like a weaker Pro/96 that has slightly more range, and doesn't feel all that different from the mid-range shooters either. I think Trizooka and Crab Tank would be better on it then specials that force it into the frontlines. Just absolutely do not give it Global Specials.

[@BladeDevil]

everyone hates the squelcher, but I remember the dark days of when bloblobber was added to the game. the first week+ was living hell.

[@Bowser6495]

As I only use Neo Splosh-o-Matic (mostly because of the beacons and tenta missiles) I felt this immensely I legitimately hate fighting Jet Squelcher because of the range it has on most weapons... although the weapon I use unless I'm really doing something wrong just loses in most situations so that may just be a me thing.

[@Exofrick]

lmao that analysis on what specials would be good for jet in 3 did not age well with the current meta of the game crab tank would be awful on jet squelcher and just continue to make it be hated and be part of the bigger problem with crab meta

[@StoryTeller796]

At a glance, it really did seem to me like just the "more range" shooter, I had honestly no clue about it's role and annoyance. Even then, I have fought opponents with my Vunder and they really and honestly didn't seem to stand a chance against me whenever I flank or trap them. Even the Autobombs are their worst nightmare when I chuck them with my Octo Brush. Honestly, I am wondering if this is like a summary over how S and X rank and competitive Splatoon work or, just for the sake of conversation and just a fun little question, that those Twitter people are either paid actors or the more likelier possibility, that they are just Twitter people. Anyway, I really like your idea for the Splatoon 3 model though we'll have to wait and see where Nintendo takes this weapon up next.

[@Jfrost9101]

If you've watched a game of competitive Splatoon 2, it's easy to see how unbelievably disgusting Jet is with its special spam. You can get upwards of *12 Missiles or Sting Rays a match*, which is just... so unfun to play against, and more than that, so unfun to play *with*

[@StoryTeller796]

@@Jfrost9101 Sounds like the Specials are the problem to me. So, that sounds like all I have to say on that matter tbh, did you know though that I got squidbagged because I spawncamped a roller with my Splashdown and somehow gotten away from the enemy spawn? It was in Kelp Dome Splat Zones, I think I still lost the match because jeez the opponents were oppressive, especially with their E-Liter and Roller.

[@octo.p14]

Me using clash blaster casually making everyones life harder: uh-uh

[@zoruasnivy]

Coming from Splatoon 1 to Splatoon 2 as a Jet Squelcher main is so weird. I've always played it like a mobile charger so seeing people use it to spam special is bizarre. As for why I love it, the long range is very satisfying and if you practice your aim you can get many splats and open up spaces for teammates to advance by taking out the enemy backline. On top of this, its range lets it shoot at the objectives from afar. A very versatile and useful weapon in the right hands. I agree that big bubbler would be a good special, if not that, I would like the splash wall sub to return. Being able to create a protective barrier around the backline is something I miss. Even if it was niche, the splash wall and inkstrike kit was perfect for it imo because it encouraged playing around your team and objectives.

[@THVNDRCLOUD]

Interesting. I was unaware that I was being carried by a weapon lol

[@francescod2018]

I love the Jet Squelcher, been playing it since day one and don't use it to spam specials. The real problem is splatoon 2 and its focus on special spam, the main weapon is fine (If not weak, have you seen how poor feet painting is? Try to believe it). I predict custom jet to have burst bomb vacuum, and I'm sure that jet will continue to be used consistently, there's just no other weapon like it :)

[@katsoupman3218]

Would you be interested in doing more weapons with this kind of format? I could see it being a fun series honestly

[@Sinoj961]

myself i dint really mind the Squelcher i was more into it's twin the Dual Squelcher (the splatoon 1 version not the splatoon 2 version were they turned it into the damn dualies) it might have had lower range but the extra fire rate and with the combo of squid beacon + killer wail i loved going heavily on the offensive with it and set up on the enemy's side of the map

[@easobento2735]

Yeah same. The dual squelcher was my absolute favourite weapon. This is why I'm pretty sad that they were taken out from the sequels.

[@brain_cell]

Oh, it's about my favorite weapon. Go figure

[@remon.yo2]

I didnt even know it was hated and I cantreally understand why. Even tho I never played it it‘s a decent weapon.

[@Moon-56]

I just started using the Jet recently, so its really cool to see a video on it! I agree on that in Ranked, its hangs back a bit more and builds a lot of specials, but after seeing this when I use it I'll try to be to be a bit more aggressive (especially because the weapon can defiantly handle it). Thank you!!

[@whyhellothere6855]

I didn’t realize jet squlecher was globally hated hahaha. As a splatling user I’ve grown to dislike jet mains simply because it for some reason out-ranges the heavy. As someone who’s used to out-ranging shooters and most other weapons, whenever I get killed by jet Im confused on how a shooter could have that range for a split second before seeing it… that pesky jet. In addition to the fact that there are no drawbacks to this long-range shooter compared to other anchors, and easy burst spam, i really want to see jet being nerfed a little by reducing its range or increasing the points for burst as mentioned in the video. Still love a good challenge matchup against this weapon, but man it invalidates the heavy splatlings so much lmao

[@gunkster]

Music choice for this video was insane I love it

[@CobiaCrossink]

I love the music you use to go along with video like this Chara. How do you know which songs to use?

[@kagura5394]

is it just me or is there terraria calamity usic in the background thc for that video, i wasnt nearly as active in splatoon 2 as i was in 1 so i didnt rly understand to much of the hate but now.. yea i see the point lmao was fun to watch

[@Valimar11]

I used vjet before it was cool, and people thought it was mid tier. Disruptor is such an underrated sub to control space. I do missile spam and I'm not sorry :)

[@VaniSpl]

Chara singlehandedly fixing the Splatoon series

[@mysteryfoood3509]

They better not eff up my beloved jet squelcher, the greatest weapon

[@shiftefaway]

Idea for a tierlist: main weapon skill caps / skill needed to be good with it

[@ultra9349]

I love the squelcher i never knew it was hated although i never look at the public splatoon things i just play for fun but still i like all the squelchers and honestly i’d say u need a mid/close range special meaning only usable if ur at splattershot range maybe or stick at squelcher range max nothing more or if u do then it’d be the missiles which in a game u can only realistically get 3-4 specials if ur outside of combat (keep in mind i haven’t played competitive since 2019)

[@captaincaption]

Is it just me or did you edit this video a bit differently? I do like it though.

[@Snowballsage]

I never realized that it was called the bloblobber because it lobs blobs until this intro

[@kentkarslioglu5828]

Something I realized about cjet specifically was that in worlds 2019 there were cjets everywhere and ofc they nerfed Ray, but why didn’t they increase the special points? Like it didn’t take them until the last patch to finally increase cjets points for special. Like is there some double standard for the patches bc there is no way u keep it at 180 after seeing jp run 2 of them in humpback RM.

[@generic_account8252]

The most hated weapon:jet squelcher 52 gal:finally a worthy opponent our battle will be legendary

[@Devilcakes]

THe dual squelcher. That takes me baaaaaack

[@Mimiyan_or_Pikapikafan]

Learned about the Jet Squelcher being fun because of Octo Expansion earlier today. So if it's in Splatoon 3 or gets added to 3 I'll get it 100%

[@m.m.2897]

I thought the Bloblobber was a urinal

[@nagitokomaeda5627]

i dont understand the concept of using specials "selfishly." if youre killing the other team, youre helping out others

[@nimroddafny7125]

Unlike a lot of people I don't think that the main weapon needs any nerfs. I think that it's a bit too privileged in comparison to a lot of backliners (most notably Heavy Splatling) but that has more to do with main weapons being too underpowered and Jet Squelcher possibly being the best main weapon at abusing the degenerate aspects of the game. Being able to paint decently from a safe distance isn't a problem in itself but it is a problem in the context of low points for specials and global specials. Fixing the context should fix most of the issues with Jet Squelcher and by extension with the game. Of course having a special that can apply pressure at a distance means that even at 200 it's going to be a problem but that's the only issue I have specifically with Jet Squelcher.

[@notreal9579]

its weird cuz i havent played this game in like 2 years and i didnt even know teh name of that thing and yet i stil felt vague rage

[@markiquaki9023]

MY most hated weapon is the C Hydra All Hydras I meet are looking at me and I dont even see the ink coming at me, so im dying right away

[@caper7635]

Great video! My problem with Jet is that it simply is the favourite child of back lines. This is a shooter problem in general, but I hate how much Jet just invalidates other back lines. Why is it allowed to preform so well against heavy, against ballpoint, against e-litre due to its velocity, mobility, and paint output? These weapons are fun to play because there’s limitations to overcome with your strengths… but Jet does not have any notable limitations it needs to overcome in the first place. It’s an uneven playing field, on top of the special output, and that’s why I’m not a fan of Jet. I do like your ideas for the 3rd game. But unless the other back lines get buffed too, I think Jet will remain a competitive monster.

[@tanmanl7582]

is that the calamity overworld theme in the beggining

[@RyanSumthn]

vjet has always been one of my most disliked weapons in this game even when it was considered bad; all the damn soloq vjets spamming missiles and nothing else doing nothing for the team, and now that playstyle is encouraged? god

[@bryan8602]

Only reason why I use jet squelcher sometimes is because facing chargers and bows annoy me.

[@linklinklink323]

I don't find it annoying to play against, I even find more troublesome the splattershot pro and it's unfair 2 hit k.o., so much damage for its shot speed. The funny side of things it's that MPU damage up ruined it to me tbh

[@xesbc5653]

I did not realize squelcher was so hated Its very easy to kill cjfjdjksjs

[@bluefish239]

Even if all those buffs are nice, I would happily trade them back in to get my old range back, I have always used the vanilla version since 1, and to this day I still occasionally misjudge my max range T_T . It might just be that I'm really rusty, and I'm getting old/slow, but I've also found it to be a really difficult weapon to play in 3 unless I have mindful teammates. The squlechers current kit is really intriguing and I like it, but the marker feels underwhelming a lot of the time, or maybe just too niche? I think if it was possible to make the marker have a bit more impact without breaking anything it'd feel nicer. I've seen some people suggest more damage, but I think it would be better with slightly less ink usage. I mostly use it to either finish someone who has moved out of range, or around a corner, or to mark flankers, and ninjas I see in case I can't stop them from reaching the rest of my team. (I play solo and at a much lower level so I understand that is probably less a "perk" of the weapon at higher levels of play, I don't think I ever got higher than S+ 5 or so in S2) I don't think I have ever played for specials on any weapon, but that sounds incredibly boring, I've always played it like an anchor that just denies the enemy entry to the middle of the stage and flex down and help the rest of its team when necessary (skirmisher?). Or try to suppress chargers, though it feels much harder to suppress them in 3.

[@chrisl9469]

I fuck with the calamity music

[@Bizinxis.]

As someone who mains the jet squelcher and mained the dual in splatoon 1, all I can say is……sorry for party rockin 😔

[@swagbag6395]

I use jet alot myself and really like the weapon, it just frustrates me when people arent playing jet theyre playing "the sting ray" or "missile spam simulator"

[@jeffreysherman8224]

The weapon/kits aren't super strong. It's just that the people that use it are worthless teammates and refuse to help the team by painting and pressuring opponents. Thus we usually are at a 3 on 4 disadvantage and lose most games. It breeds idiots who stand under their own clam basket the entire game and don't take any turf or collect any clams. It's the same in other modes too. They don't get on the tower or go near the splat zone. It's very annoying.

[@yumura137]

man, everytime i think about something that should be said to the community to hear, pro chara just does it, i completely agree how unique jet is as the most versatile backline and having a supportive special that still encorages to get near is perfect, playing jet as a midline is so much fun and is also one of the few good long ranged weapons that can abuse toxic mist, but its so sad how what you will be doing most of the time is just charge special....

[@strawberrymilky15]

I loved the custom jet squelcher in splatoon 2. Not really playing it in 3 tho. Hoping there will be burst bombs in the future

[@spencer6736]

Man I'm a Jet main and all I want for it is to have burst bombs. I don't care what its special is, but I gotta admit the vacuum was fun.

[@crimsonslayer6641]

As a jet squelcher user, didn’t know that it caused some people to lose their minds. Sorry everyone, didn’t mean too😟

[@dynomite9524]

Is that calamity music in the background?

[@mmelon_]

Only six days until splatoon, and I have to say jet squelcher has to have tacticooler or big bubbler. It makes sense.

[@scruffmutt]

It ended up having Ink Vac on it (the base kit, anyways). Tacticooler could be interesting, but it’s so busted ATM that people would probably hate Squelcher in 3 all over again

[@qwaaq]

I played Splatoon for its first 5 years straight without having easy access to social media and none of my friends played splatoon. So this is why there was nothing that could have influenced my opinion on certain weapons or specials. What I want to say is, that I never felt hate against a single thing in Splatoon and this community is complaining too much about a wonderful video game. I never played with "roles" like back and frontliners or thought about my positioning, just because I never heard of that and all of my gameplay comes from my own experience of thousands of hours. So now with the release of Splatoon 3 and me buying it together with a new switch just for that game. I started watching some videos about Splatoon like I did the past years for other games like Apex or Valorant. And I definitely regret it! There's so much hate on social media that you wouldnt share if you just stopped listening to it.