Chargers - Open Fire!

[OrenjiBoy135]

When it comes to Chargers, many say how bad they are at close quarters. Now I bring to you.... Rapid Firing for Charger weapons!

Just tap RZ multiple times! ..But similarly to Splatdashing, you have to go at a specific rhythm to get the most out of it.

While Rapid Firing;
-You move almost as fast as your regular speed!
-Ground suddenly becomes easier to cover!
-You can combine this with Splatdashing for efficient coverage!
-The range of a tap is better than the average shooter!

While not dealing as much damage, and chewing up small chunks of ink, you can pressure foes AND surprise them with this trick.

 

[Turnip]

I've noticed that if you've got a short range weapon like a splattershot or a roller coming after you, this technique can save you in a pinch.

I don't think it's making optimal use of the weapon, but it's definitely a great survival strategy.

On that topic, what do you do about dual squelchers/.52 Gals coming after you?

 

[Boolerex]

Tapping with charger is clearly not useless ; notable use for me including finishing someone who took two hit from a spriker ; quickly cleaning the splatzone or as a last-ditch attempt to get someone shooting me (mostly don't work ; but then it do it awesome)

As for just claiming turf ; I generally prefer charged shot as they generally cover more turf as I saw.

 

[Cloudy Venom]

I've noticed that if you've got a short range weapon like a splattershot or a roller coming after you, this technique can save you in a pinch.

I don't think it's making optimal use of the weapon, but it's definitely a great survival strategy.

On that topic, what do you do about dual squelchers/.52 Gals coming after you?

If you ask me i'd say it's time to run away get distance and try to snipe them, or go for that one lucky shot

 

[mewtheed]

This technique saved me many time against rollers. I think you can kill an opponent in 2 or 3 shots with this. Definitely a trick to remember.

 

[Beariie]

Quick tapping charger sometimes does no damage, the ink will come out maybe touch the target but it wouldnt really do anything. Its odd.

But if i see ink raining down on me and my character is reacting to a small puddle of ink, i just give up if im on the same floor level as the other player.

 

[LancerStaff]

It's kinda crazy how effective it is with Ink Resistance. For those who don't know, you normally run at 15% speed in enemy ink. Ink Resistance bumps it up to 80.

 

[OrenjiBoy135]

On that topic, what do you do about dual squelchers/.52 Gals coming after you?

Retreat, using Rapid Firing to tell them to back off. Once I reached a good distance/position, I would charge up, and attempt for a splatter or two.

 

[Cloudy Venom]

It's kinda crazy how effective it is with Ink Resistance. For those who don't know, you normally run at 15% speed in enemy ink. Ink Resistance bumps it up to 80.

Are these legit numbers or just "it practically feels this way" either way it seems useful but i'm curious

 

[LancerStaff]

Are these legit numbers or just "it practically feels this way" either way it seems useful but i'm curious

Well, that's what the guidebook says, but some things are looking a bit sketchy. It's still pretty absurd though. :D

 

[Cloudy Venom]

Well, that's what the guidebook says, but some things are looking a bit sketchy. It's still pretty absurd though. :D

Oh i just tried it out, its probably accurate. Almost makes it viable to run away

 

[LancerStaff]

Oh i just tried it out, its probably accurate. Almost makes it viable to run away

I'd say it is viable if you can turn and make a line to escape quick enough.

 

[OrenjiBoy135]

Rapid Firing works best with the E-Liter 3K series, since its range rivals most shooters and deals a lot of damage, without draining your ink at high speeds.

 

[PHYTO-1]

with enough damage ups it becomes to a 2HKO