Hydra Splatling Abilities

[Slurmp]

I'm having trouble figuring out what to use with the hydra splatling. For the mini and heavy splatlings I've been using swim/run speed up, damage up, and ink saver main to help with close quarters, but I don't have the experience with snipers to know what abilities to use for them. Any help?

 

[Green Waffles]

I personally wear all the speed ups when I'm hailing my hydra.
-swim speed up to counteract the heavy weapon swim speed
-run speed up to actually have a small chance of dodging enemy charger shots
~occasional special duration up for a smidgen more of bubbler time

But beyond that I just recommend playing around with different mixes of abilities to fit how you like to play.

If you want a bitt more in-depth gear recommendations check out this cool guide.

http://squidboards.com/guides/custom-hydra-splatling-guide.207/

There is a nice section on abilities, along with recommended revisions in my review.
And, if you are curious, definitely give the rest of the guide a looky, what is there is purdy dern gud =P