The Shooter is the most basic main weapon type in the Splatoon series — you point and shoot ink with these auto-fire ink guns. However, the Shooter class has the highest number of unique weapons, with all of them having distinct properties. With differing range, damage, and fire rates, it will be tough to choose which one of these Shooters fits your playstyle, but it’s best to cycle through them to keep all of them Fresh. Here are the 13 Shooter weapons currently available in Splatoon.

Splattershot Jr.

  • Unlock Level: 1 (Default)Sub Weapon: Splat BombSpecial Weapon: Big BubblerPoints for Special: 180p

The default weapon, the Splattershot Jr. will probably only last you for your first few matches until you unlock more weapons.

Splattershot

  • Unlock Level: 2Sub Weapon: Suction BombSpecial Weapon: TrizookaPoints for Special: 200p

With very average range, damage, and fire rate, this is a good starter weapon.

Aerospray MG

  • Unlock Level: 5Sub Weapon: Fizzy BombSpecial Weapon: ReefsliderPoints for Special: 200p

The Aerospray’s fire rate is unmatched, so this is great for inking territory, though it’s not the most effective at combat compared to more damaging weapons.

N-ZAP ’85

  • Unlock Level: 6Sub Weapon: Suction BombSpecial Weapon: TacticoolerPoints for Special: 200p

The NES Zapper is back, with a good balance of range and fire rate to make up for its below average damage.

Splattershot Pro

  • Unlock Level: 9Sub Weapon: Angle ShooterSpecial Weapon: Crab TankPoints for Special: 200p

While it fires slower than the standard Splattershot, the Pro makes up for it with range and damage.

Sploosh-o-matic

  • Unlock Level: 9Sub Weapon: Curling BombSpecial Weapon: Ultra StampPoints for Special: 180p

Great for close-range combat, this Sploosh-o-matic is a high firing rate killer.

.52 Gal

  • Unlock Level: 11Sub Weapon: Splash WallSpecial Weapon: Killer Wail 5.1Points for Special: 200p

The fire rate for .52 Gal isn’t the fastest, but it chips away at enemies easily at mid-range.

L-3 Nozzlenose

  • Unlock Level: 13Sub Weapon: Curling BombSpecial Weapon: Crab TankPoints for Special: 200p

The L-3 is different in that it shoots out three-round bursts instead of automatic fire.

Jet Squelcher

  • Unlock Level: 15Sub Weapon: Angle ShooterSpecial Weapon: Ink VacPoints for Special: 200p

The Jet Squelcher has such good range that it might as well be a sniper rifle; get some high ground and pelt enemies with ink.

Splash-o-matic

  • Unlock Level: 16Sub Weapon: Burst BombSpecial Weapon: Crab TankPoints for Special: 200p

The Splash-o-matic trades damage for a longer range.

.96 Gal

  • Unlock Level: 17Sub Weapon: SprinklerSpecial Weapon: Ink VacPoints for Special: 200p

The .96 Gal is more powerful than the .52 Gal, while having an extremely low firing rate.

Squeezer

  • Unlock Level: 19Sub Weapon: Splash WallSpecial Weapon: TrizookaPoints for Special: 200p

The Squeezer is also a good Shooter for zoning and keeping distance, albeit with a bit more firepower behind it.

H-3 Nozzlenose

  • Unlock Level: 24Sub Weapon: Point SensorSpecial Weapon: TacticoolerPoints for Special: 200p

Compared to the L-3, the H-3 Nozzlenose has a higher range and damage, while time in between bursts is longer.