POLL: Weapon Choices

[SirEndipity]

I'm kind of disappointed with the little coverage the blaster is getting. I think it looks like a fun weapon and is useful on both the inking and splatting fronts

 

[<π.]

Just because you are good with a variety of weapons doesn't mean you're any worse than someone who chooses to only focus on one weapon. Not in the long run anyway.

When i played Black Ops 2 league play with my friend (the competitive ranked playlist), we were both confident in each others abilities with sub machine guns, snipers or assault rifles and we weren't below the level of competition we were facing. That meant that if something wasn't working we had the option of switching weapons and adjusting without feeling like we were sacrificing ability.

That's fair. I've been playing games competitively for a long time. (mostly shooters and fighters) And while I do plan on being proficient with all of the weapons, in my experience it takes 1000s of hours to truly master all of the intricacies of a weapon, especially in a game like Splatoon where the weapon types are so different. If running a team I'd have no issue selecting specialists to fit certain roles I'd like filled.

 

[DatGuyAegis]

I am definitely maining the Splattershot Jr. and the Aerospray MG. I was RRRREKKKKKING people with the Splattershot Jr. in the testfire and it seemed so fun to play with. It just felt right and the AeroSpray MG just seems like a better version of that. But, that is just me!

 

[FunkyLobster]

the splattershot jr. is definitely one of the best choices at the moment because of its wide spray and rapid fire. you could argue that because of its semirandom spray it makes it difficult to frag and thus a worse weapon, but in practicality it just makes it easier to cover territory in ink and all you really have to do is get closer for more consistent frags. not to mention that by default it comes paired with the bubbler and default ink grenade (as seen in the testfire and andre from gamexplain's 1 hour stream of the review copy) which are amazing tools for both area denial and getting up in someone's face. you really can't go wrong with the jr. imho, even if there will be more effective loadouts it will still be up there as one of the most consistent and useful ones

 

[HappyBear801]

I'm actually going to main the E-Liter 3K Charger, as its range looks phenomenal. It does seem worth the extra charge time, but I may change my mind. As for the Roller, either I'll use the basic one or I'll use the Carbon Roller that's rumored to come as free DLC, which looks like it will have more speed at the price of the spread width of each roll.

 

[Turnip]

I'm pretty excited to see how the Paintbrush plays. I love the Splattershot Jr. for gun battle, but I definitely want a melee weapon, and I'm fearing that the roller will be so popular that people will discover ways to counter it more quickly. I don't think the charger is a good fit for me, but I'd still like to use weapons that are less common and that opponents won't be expecting.

 

[SquidWaifoos]

For turf war, I usually go with the roller, .52 gal, and .96 gal. For splat zones, I usually go with the squelcher, and occasionally the .96 gal

 

[Joseph Staleknight]

Totally gunning for .52 Gal Deco as my main, though I'm not really afraid to try out other weapons when they come out.

 

[LMG]

The Jet Squelchers are my favorites (Double Squelcher ftw), but I also like the Gals' power

 

[meleesplatter]

I'm actually going to main the E-Liter 3K Charger, as its range looks phenomenal. It does seem worth the extra charge time, but I may change my mind. As for the Roller, either I'll use the basic one or I'll use the Carbon Roller that's rumored to come as free DLC, which looks like it will have more speed at the price of the spread width of each roll.

E-liter is absolutely worth the extra charge time when you realize a full charge isn't necessary to splat someone.

It is probably the worst charger for covering paint due to the high ink usage, though.

 

[HappyBear801]

E-liter is absolutely worth the extra charge time when you realize a full charge isn't necessary to splat someone.

It is probably the worst charger for covering paint due to the high ink usage, though.

It'll be best on certain maps, such as Saltspray Rig, Arowana Mall, and the upcoming Camp Triggerfish.

 

[HappyBear801]

Oh, and I've chosen a secondary: the Rapid Blaster Deco. It's claimed by some to be the worst weapon in the game because of the nature of the Rapid Blaster and the fact that the subs and specials are less benificial at first glance than the original, but I'm determined to prove that claim wrong! I especially plan on using the Suction Bomb Rush potently; especially on enclosed maps like Port Mackerel and the upcoming Kelp Dome.

 

[meleesplatter]

Oh, and I've chosen a secondary: the Rapid Blaster Deco. It's claimed by some to be the worst weapon in the game because of the nature of the Rapid Blaster and the fact that the subs and specials are less benificial at first glance than the original, but I'm determined to prove that claim wrong! I especially plan on using the Suction Bomb Rush potently; especially on enclosed maps like Port Mackerel and the upcoming Kelp Dome.

You've got one of the faster but weaker explosive weapons paired up with the most powerful but slower sub explosive that can be launched in copious
amounts with the special. Either use the suctions and rapid blasts to control your opponent's movements or just plant suctions in sneaky locations.

 

[HappyBear801]

You've got one of the faster but weaker explosive weapons paired up with the most powerful but slower sub explosive that can be launched in copious
amounts with the special. Either use the suctions and rapid blasts to control your opponent's movements or just plant suctions in sneaky locations.

Definitely. Those will be good for keeping people from sneaking to a potent area/zone through back narrow routes. The special is good for maps and places on maps with plenty of walls and even ceiling, so the enemy won't even see the explosive coming.

 

[Chiro]

I actually like the Splattershot family.(Splattershot, splattershot jr, splattershot pro) These three im going to main because it is underused(execpt jr) and helps me win matches.

 

[meleesplatter]

Definitely. Those will be good for keeping people from sneaking to a potent area/zone through back narrow routes. The special is good for maps and places on maps with plenty of walls and even ceiling, so the enemy won't even see the explosive coming.

Unless they have Bomb Sniffer but who uses that over Ink Resistance.

 

[HappyBear801]

Unless they have Bomb Sniffer but who uses that over Ink Resistance.

I honestly don't know what gear abilities I'm going to use. I think I'm going to level up all my gear and switch out once all slots are filled, and then choose my gear.

 

[Joseph Staleknight]

I have to say that with the current gear I have, Aerospray RG is treating me very well. In fact, I'll most likely be using it alongside my .52 Gal Deco until something I feel even better with comes out.

 

[IvanQuote]

The Kelp Charger and The Squiffer with the mine are my 2 favorites so far. The latter is one of my choices for the splat zone, as mines are good at covering entrances and kamikaze rushes have proven useful in giving my team leverage. In general, I like chargers.