The Splatoon series has always been known for its over-the-top weaponry, featuring gigantic paint brushes, miniguns filled with ink, and everything in between. Splatoon 3 looks like it's going to continue tradition, showing off some pretty unique-looking weapons over the last year or so. So far, fans have gotten a look at a Crab Tank vehicle, a grappling hook-like Zipcaster, and a giant vaccum weapon that sprays ink all over the arena, amongst many, many others.
Nintendo has also just announced that all the basic weapons from previous Splatoon entries will be brought over to Splatoon 3, giving the game an already pretty packed arsenal. Still, a Splatoon game would be nothing without its helpful array of Sub Weapons, and thankfully, Splatoon 3 looks to be bringing back a few fan-favorites and maybe even adding a few new pieces to the mix.
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Where Splatoon 3's Special Weapons have been a real focus of recent trailers, the game's Sub Weapons haven't really been featured all that much. With Sub Weapons essentially just being secondary tools that often have a specialized purpose, this does make sense, but their usefulness shouldn't be overlooked just because their visuals aren't overly flashy.
Right now, only a handful of Sub Weapons have been confirmed for Splatoon 3, all of which are weapons that have appeared in previous Splatoon entries. Most of the Bomb weapons from Splatoon and Splatoon 2 are going to make an appearance in the series' third entry, hopefully bringing the same level of explosive fun to the upcoming game.
The Splat Bomb is making its return once again. This Sub Weapon takes on a triangular shape, and can either be thrown or rolled by the
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