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Neo Splash-o-matic: Analysis and Thoughts

WaifuRaccoonBL

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Neo Splash-o-matic
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Lv Unlocked in Shop:
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Cost:

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Shop Description:
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Type:
Shooter

Stats:
Range: Low
Damage: Low
Fire Rate: High

Sub:
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Burst Bomb

Special:
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Inkzooka

Genreal Strategies:
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Team Strategies:
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Success/Tournaments won:
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Extras:
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So, with all that out of the way, please discuss your thoughts on the Neo Splash-O-matic.
 

Forma

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It's a fantastic alternative to the original, for sure. I don't really like the inkzooka myself, but burst bombs are quite helpful in making up for some of its shortcomings. I'll probably stick to the original since I love suction bomb rush, but this just might be my go-to in Tower Control.
 

Joseph Staleknight

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I really like this weapon just as much as the original Splash-O-Matic. Sure, there's no more Suction Bombs or Bomb Rush, but the Burst Bombs are also handy for quick damage and splatting enemies more easily. Meanwhile, I feel that I can get the Inkzooka much faster than with other weapons that have it as a special (mostly because it's an O-Matic); considering there are foes with chargers/Dyanmo Rollers/anything whose range outmatches the weapon's, it's a pretty handy special to have.

Now I'm pretty much set on doing a juggling act between this, the original SOM, and the N-ZAP '89.
 

Shroomsy

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Personally I love this thing, the sub and special are a perfect compliment to its amazing coverage/ttk and crummy range. Burst Bombs with a few skill enhancements are excellent at pressuring foes outside shooting range while staying mobile and laying down safe ink. Inkzooka is a fantastic zone breaker that's great at forcing people out so you can abuse your superior coverage to quickly take back turf. It might be the maps that favor it but I think it's a fantastic all-rounder, I like it even more than the tentatek.
 

Anomilus

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Eww people actually LIKE burst bombs???
They're amazing if you know how to use 'em. You build up damage from a distance, then engage the foe with your weapon. Having taken damage from the bombs, they normal go down before they can fully retaliate. These are basically long-range melee weapons, not actual explosives like Splat and Suction Bombs. With the right perks, I only need a direct burst bomb hit followed by a single shot to score a KO.
 

River09

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Burst Bombs aren't a good fit with this weapon. Short ranged sub + rapid fire, short ranged weapon = redundant sub.
 

YesI'mTaco34

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Still wish it had Seeker sub but i'm starting to like the brust bombs the more and more i used them and i've always loved the Inkzooka so i like it.
 

Azza

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I was waiting for new abilities for this weapon and this isnt what I desired. I wanted Seeker and bubble. I haven't tried this yet, but I'm pretty sure I'm not going to like it. I'll give it a try and come back here.
 

Tyrfing

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I love this weapon sooo much. It's definitely going to be one of my mains next to the standard splash-o-matic. I've really got used to the Suction Bomb Rush and I still love the Suction Bomb rush to death, but having the Inkzooka on the Neo as well as Burst Bombs is really, really nice.
However I miss the Standard's ability to change the wind of battle when using a Suction Bomb Rush at the right moment, painting a large area and pushing back enemies. I guess I'll make use of either one depending on mode and map.
God I love the Splash-o-Matics so much.
 

WaifuRaccoonBL

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Ok, after messing around with this weapon, I've grown to love it. It solves my problems with the normal splash-o-matic by having a much more offensive pressure set.

Burst bombs are way more useful for hitting opponents than Suction bombs. (Though they have there places).

Burst bombs helps where a normal shooting of the gun wouldn't by giving me the damage I need. Also, the blast of the bomb gives a nice more inaccurate shot that helps as well. Especially mixing it up with normal firing and a burst bomb. It even helps in a supportive role. You throw a burst bomb at the opponent, and your teammates finish them.

Last but not least, the inkzooka is always a favorite of mine, allowing me to "point and kill." Much better for me than the slightly too chaotic Bomb Rush, (though again, it does have its places).
 

ChiePet

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What Gear Load Out do you guys use?

Also, I think it's crazy that I like this weapon, it seems so.. Basic. Lol
 

tanDaMan

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This is my main. I love flinging burst bombs. I gear up with sub range up items and get burst bomb kills from a distance. Two direct burst bomb hits is enough to kill.
 

mm201

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It's basically a better MG with more accuracy and a better sub. Use your fast rate of fire to stay mobile and sneak up on your enemies. Burst bomb harassment is always fun.
 

Nousha

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I effing love this weapon too.

@ChiePet Swim speed up is a practical must. :clothes_tel006: is GREAT if you can get swim speed up plus 3 run speed subs. Your mobility is really excellent, and is effective if you can master its high accuracy. Ink saver sub helps since the burst bomb nerf, and generic abilities related to special are handy too.

@WaifuRaccoonBL I think this is relevant because of the nerf since my playstyle had to change because of this. The burst bomb essentially became more of a mobility tool over an offensive weapon, since it leaves you with minimal ink if you haven't equipped ink recovery/saver sub. What I think of the burst bomb now:

-Better for scaling walls (noice blast radius)
-If you happen to get stuck in enemy ink with Inkzooka, a smart burst bomb at the ground takes care of that problem, I highly recommend this
-It may cost a lot of ink but it covers a solid amount of ground extremely quickly. If you're trying to get from place to place but there's some enemy ink splattered around, a quick burst bomb really helps you burst right through. This is also great if you're trying to escape somewhere where there's no ink. You could do this before but individual burst bombs are now more effective at the job
-Offensive powers were minimalized. Being left with 20% ink after going for a kill, and potentially missing, is just not really worth it. One then some shooting kinda works though.

What do you think? The burst bomb has become more of a defensive/mobility tool now Imo.
 

Hitzel

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I just wanted to let everyone know that I am writing a Burst Bomb guide for support players that centers around the Neo Splash. This gun has been ridiculously buffed.
 

ChiePet

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I've found so far the best out put for this weapon is to go full speed; all my subs/mains are run and swim speed ups. The aim of the set up is disruption: distracting the opponent by immediately/constantly being on their turf, in their face, with full intentions you will die for being there, but not without taking a few with you before doing it all over again. I've had nothing but fun (and success) with it. Only other options i'd suggest are replacing a Run speed main with Comeback or Ink Saver Sub.
 

Hitzel

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I've found so far the best out put for this weapon is to go full speed; all my subs/mains are run and swim speed ups. The aim of the set up is disruption: distracting the opponent by immediately/constantly being on their turf, in their face, with full intentions you will die for being there, but not without taking a few with you before doing it all over again. I've had nothing but fun (and success) with it. Only other options i'd suggest are replacing a Run speed main with Comeback or Ink Saver Sub.
Sanic Neo Splash is actually really solid as long as you and your team make up for not having suction bomb. You shouldn't be dieing unnecessarily though.

Also just so everyone knows, i'm still working on the Neo Splash guide, it's just taking a long time since I've been so busy with the gear editing community. It's still coming!
 

ChiePet

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Sanic Neo Splash is actually really solid as long as you and your team make up for not having suction bomb. You shouldn't be dieing unnecessarily though.

Also just so everyone knows, i'm still working on the Neo Splash guide, it's just taking a long time since I've been so busy with the gear editing community. It's still coming!
I will say, though; if my set up is put onto the Sploosh-o-matic instead, it becomes ridiculous. S+ Rank stupid. I like it more on that, but I think all variations of the "o-matic" weapons can Sanic with great success.
 

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