Range Blaster and Inkbrush Nouveau Friday Night at 10:00 PM EST (7 PST)

[Xeiros]

Color us… intrigued.

If you're wondering why the screenshot is of the Octobrush Nouveau instead, you're not alone. I'm sure it was an honest mistake.

As the name suggests, the Range Blaster is a Blaster with shots that travel farther before exploding. Its fire rate is reduced, but the combination of explosive power and range can be positively deadly! Complemented by the Splash Wall and Inkstrike ,it's perfect for distance fighters!

The Inkbrush Nouveau has the same abilities as the Inkbrush , but it comes with quite a different setup! You can use the brush to swiftly lay Ink Mines. Your opponents won't know what hit 'em! And since you can share the Bubbler with your allies,this is a great set if you like to support your team!

 

[Pitero]

Does any1 know if Range Blaster is OHKO? It might be an interesting weapon if so, like a slower Rapid Blaster with more power.

Edit: Nvm, forgot about this chart; https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/56043942/RandomOther/Notes/SplatoonWeapons.html

 

[Arcadian]

Yes, cuz I was just thinking that the blasters need more range. :) /sarcasm

 

[Njok]

So tomorrow i finally have a reason to try the sploosh when there's 1 zillion range blasters running around.

 

[HappyBear801]

Well, the Range Blaster looks interesting, but I love my Rapid Blaster Deco secondary because it's rapid. And this is #2slow. So I won't be using it much. As for the Inkbrush Nouveau, this looks like it'll be really good for Tower Control and Rainmaker because it's all about pushing into the ememy's territory and keeping them there. I'm not a Brush user in general, but this'll be an interesting addition for those who are. And yes I know it doesn't come with any bombs, like everyone wants, but the Octobrush Nouveau will have Splat Bombs, so have patience.

I honestly thought it would be Carbon Roller Deco coming tonight. If possible, I'd love to see how Seeker Rush fares in multiplayer before friend rooms come.

 

[Ars Nova]

Well these are two weapons I won't be using. Not to fond of the Blasters even though this one's range intrigues me, and the Inkbrush isn't my cup of tea.

 

[Flammie]

I've already seen blaster users running around with 3 Strength up, each with triple strength up sub perks, and now i need to be careful of both Chargers AND Blasters from afar...

 

[E-Liter Elite]

I've already seen blaster users running around with 3 Strength up, each with triple strength up sub perks, and now i need to be careful of both Chargers AND Blasters from afar...

Not quite so, I think. I doubt this Ranged Blaster will rival most Chargers. It might have Squiffers range, maybe.

But even then Blasters have a way different attack pattern. Between the user and the inner edge of their blast radius - Blasters have an extremely difficult time hitting enemies. Unless they can hit you directly, the ink goes past you and explodes. The longer range there is before or explodes, the easier it is to dodge.

That said, a Blaster with a Splash Wall looks amazing and I'm excited to try it.

 

[Xeiros]

No Blaster can match the range of even the shortest range Charger. It goes in order from shortest to longest range:
Luna Blaster - Blaster - Range Blaster - Rapid Blaster - Rapid Blaster Pro.

 

[E-Liter Elite]

No Blaster can match the range of even the shortest range Charger. It goes in order from shortest to longest range:
Luna Blaster - Blaster - Range Blaster - Rapid Blaster - Rapid Blaster Pro.

Do you have a link to confirmation that it's shorter range than the Rapid? It seems odd to me that the Rapid would be both faster AND further.

 

[Xeiros]

Do you have a link to confirmation that it's shorter range than the Rapid? It seems odd to me that the Rapid would be both faster AND further.

http://vm.whatasha.me/splatoon/files/wep_values/

 

[Ber]

Do you have a link to confirmation that it's shorter range than the Rapid? It seems odd to me that the Rapid would be both faster AND further.

Well the rapid is not able to splat in one hit (wich even with its faster fire rate is a pretty big deal) AND has a considerably smaller blast radius so it's harder to hit with it and it's not as good at corners
The rapid needs the range to keep a safe distance for the time it takes it to get a splat

 

[E-Liter Elite]

Well the rapid is not able to splat in one hit (wich even with its faster fire rate is a pretty big deal) AND has a considerably smaller blast radius so it's harder to hit with it and it's not as good at corners
The rapid needs the range to keep a safe distance for the time it takes it to get a splat

Ah? I've only used the Rapid Blaster once myself, but... I've gotten OHKO'd by the Rapid Blaster Deco plenty.

 

[1o2]

None of these weapons look like weapons I would use, but a paintbrush with a bubbler seems pretty cool. Bubbler&Ink mine or Inkstrike&Sprinkler is a hard call, it really would have to depend on the situation. Blasters i'm just not a big fan of, so looks like this weapon release doesn't get me pumped. But hey, weapons are weapons I suppose.

 

[Blue24]

None of these weapons look like weapons I would use, but a paintbrush with a bubbler seems pretty cool. Bubbler&Ink mine or Inkstrike&Sprinkler is a hard call, it really would have to depend on the situation. Blasters i'm just not a big fan of, so looks like this weapon release doesn't get me pumped. But hey, weapons are weapons I suppose.

In regards to Turf War, I would use the Noveau on maps where you have to confront more or maps you would prefer the Octbursh

 

[HappyBear801]

In regards to Turf War, I would use the Noveau on maps where you have to confront more or maps you would prefer the Octbursh

So, good for Walleye Warehouse and Blackbelly Skatepark, for example?

 

[Blue24]

So, good for Walleye Warehouse and Blackbelly Skatepark, for example?

yes, in thoery, or how I would go about it until reality tells me otherwise.

 

[Clawsome Bombs]

New Brush? Sign me up.
Bubbler will make it easier to haul *** when you get caught messing around in your opponent's base.

 

[Zoot]

This Inkbrush looks like the ultimate Tower Control weapon. Ink Mines to keep them off the tower, and Bubbler so you can stay on? Ooh, yes please.

 

[HappyBear801]

New Brush? Sign me up.
Bubbler will make it easier to haul *** when you get caught messing around in your opponent's base.

And Inkmines to bait the ranged weapons.