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TheBallpoint Splatling is amain weapon inSplatoon 2 andSplatoon 3. It is asplatling that changes its fire rate and range drastically after firing a short duration.[1]

This splatling works differently from other splatlings, as its fire range is split into two stages. The first stage, which lasts a quarter-ring charge, is a short-range burst with a range similar to theSplattershot Jr. This stage fires faster compared to other splatlings, and has mobility slightly higher than theMini Splatling. When charged more than a quarter ring, the range increases dramatically, having a range in between theHeavy Splatling andHydra Splatling, and has almost perfect accuracy, but fires at a slightly slower rate compared to other splatlings.

The Ballpoint Splatling has the ability to recharge itself by pressing at any time while it is firing. When recharging, the weapon maintains the property of whichever stage it was on. However, a charge exceeding 1¾ rings automatically defaults the weapon back to the first stage. Additionally, the weapon is able to maintain its stage-two charge even after it has finished firing by starting another charge within a second.

Appearance

The Ballpoint Splatling resembles an enlarged multi-colorballpoint pen, with four ballpoint cartridges inside a clear cover. The grip is silver-colored and is shaped like a pen clip, while the stock is mostly black with four tabs that go around the stock; these tabs, along with the butt of the weapon, change color to match the player's ink. The forestock is transparent, and houses four tipped ink chambers that serve as barrels, which also change color depending on the player's ink. On the bottom of the forestock is a white grip. On the side of the stock is theNouveau logo in white. While charging, the clickers, cartridges, and butt glow in the color of the player's ink. A light on the butt end of the weapon indicates which firing mode is active: the outer ring being lit indicates the high spread short range mode, and the inner circle being lit indicates the high precision long range mode. Additionally, when in long-range mode, one of the ink cartridges can be seen protruding from the barrel.

Unlike other splatlings which are held parallel against the ground, the Ballpoint Splatling is held at a slight raised angle and is slightly rotated away from the body. Additionally, the Ballpoint Splatling shakes notably when firing in its short range mode but not when firing in its long range mode (this is especially visible inSplatoon 3). Sheldon's descriptions in both games seem to imply that this is caused by the rotation of the barrel, and is related to the bullet spread in its short range mode.

Splatoon 2

Splatoon 2
Ballpoint Splatling
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    Basic information
    CategoryMain
    ClassSplatling
    SubToxic Mist
    SpecialInkjet
    Special points200p
    Special depletion
    Range
    84 / 100
    Damage
    Impact
    Fire rate
    Charge speed
    18 / 100
    Ink speed
    Mobility
    60 / 100
    Durability
    Handling
    Obtainable at
    Level25
    CostCash 11,600
    Requirement
    Added in1 July 2018
    Specifications
    Weight
    Base damage28 (Short)
    30 (Long)
    Base duration
    Ink consumption25% (Full charge)
    Base range
    Rate of fire
    Muzzle velocity
    Base accuracy
    MPU effect
    SPU effect
    SPU effect
    Other variantBallpoint Splatling NouveauBallpoint Splatling Nouveau

    The Ballpoint Splatling was first shown during theSplatoon 2 World Championship 2018, as part of the announcement of updates extending until December 2018. It was released on1 July 2018 at00:00 UTC.[2] It comes withToxic Mist and theInkjet.

    Data

    • The Ballpoint Splatling is amiddleweight weapon.
    • The matchmaking range is 245. The game's matchmaking system looks at a team's average matchmaking range value, and matches them against a team with a similar average.
    • The full charge ink consumption of 25% allows players to fully charge 4 times before needing to refill the ink tank.
    • The Ballpoint Splatling cannot store its charge.
    • The Ballpoint Splatling is rechargeable while firing.
    • When charging the weapon, it will take 50 frames in order to charge its first ring and 100 frames in total for a full charge.
    • With a single ring charged, it will have a firing duration of 100 frames. With a full charge, it will have a firing duration of 200 frames.
    • When charging with an empty tank, the charge time is multiplied by 6.
    • After firing, there is a 40 frame cooldown before the ink tank starts refilling.
    • Shots have a radius of 2 units.
    • The outer reticle immediately expands after jumping. After 25 frames, the outer reticle will start shrinking, and will finish shrinking after 70 frames.
    • The Ballpoint Splatling has a 40% chance to shoot towards the outer reticle instead of the inner reticle.
    • When jumping, the chance to shoot towards the outer reticle instead of the inner reticle is immediately set to 40%.
    • The frequency at which ink drips from a shot occurs at a rate of 1 droplets per shot.
    • There are a total of 6 different droplet patterns that can be created while firing this weapon.

    First stage

    • When firing, it shoots a bullet every 3 frames.
    • When firing, the player's movement speed is set to 0.86 units per frame.
      • When charging, the player's movement speed is set to 0.86 units per frame.
    • Each shot has a base damage of 28.
    • If a shot is in the air for more than 11 frames after being fired, it loses 1.75 damage per frame until it reaches 14 damage at frame 19.
    • The angle its shots can deviate while on the ground is 6 degrees.
    • The angle its shots can deviate while in the air is 12 degrees.
    • Initial shot velocity is 11 units per frame. Shots travel straight at the initial velocity for 8 frames.
      • So shots travel straight at a rate of 11 units per frame for 8 frames. Shots travel straight for 88 distance units.
    • After shots stop flying straight, the velocity is set to 10.27 units per frame if it is not already lower than the listed value, and decreases further as it travels.
    • Ink droplets occur every 110 units.
    • Droplets that occur within 11 units of the player have a radius of 19 units, and a width of 0 units.
      • These droplets have their radius multiplied by a value ranging from 1.6 if they fell from a height above 100 units to 1.2 if they fell from a height below 30 units.
    • Droplets that occur when they travel past 200 units of the player have a radius of 18 units.
    • All other ink droplets have a radius of 12.8 units.
    • Droplets that are far from the player and all other droplets have their radius multiplied by a value ranging from 1.6 if they fell from a height above 100 units to 1.6 if they fell from a height below 30 units.
    • If no ink droplets have occurred within 11 units of the player for 0 shots, the next shot the player makes will force a paint droplet to appear at the player's feet.

    Second stage

    • When firing, it shoots a bullet every 5 frames.
    • When firing, the player's movement speed is set to 0.5 units per frame.
      • When charging, the player's movement speed is set to 0.86 units per frame.
    • Each shot has a base damage of 30.
    • If a shot is in the air for more than 11 frames after being fired, it loses 1.875 damage per frame until it reaches 15 damage at frame 19.
    • The angle its shots can deviate while on the ground is 1 degrees.
    • The angle its shots can deviate while in the air is 4 degrees.
    • Initial shot velocity is 22.1915 units per frame. Shots travel straight at the initial velocity for 8 frames.
      • So shots travel straight at a rate of 22.1915 units per frame for 8 frames. Shots travel straight for 177.532 distance units.
    • After shots stop flying straight, the velocity is set to 22.1915 units per frame if it is not already lower than the listed value, and decreases further as it travels.
    • Ink droplets occur every 240 units.
    • Droplets that occur within 10 units of the player have a radius of 15.64 units, and a width of 0 units.
      • These droplets have their radius multiplied by a value ranging from 1.4 if they fell from a height above 100 units to 1.2 if they fell from a height below 30 units.
    • Droplets that occur when they travel past 250 units of the player have a radius of 13.8 units.
    • All other ink droplets have a radius of 11 units.
    • Droplets that are far from the player and all other droplets have their radius multiplied by a value ranging from 1.4 if they fell from a height above 100 units to 1.4 if they fell from a height below 30 units.
    • If no ink droplets have occurred within 10 units of the player for 0 shots, the next shot the player makes will force a paint droplet to appear at the player's feet.

    [3]

  • Due to the Ballpoint Splatling's unique ability to recharge at any time, the weapon is able to maintain its full-powered second stage charge even when the player has noink.
    • The weapon still suffers from the general slower charge rate, however, but can bypass the extra slow initial charge and inferior initial range that other splatling weapons suffer from with low ink.

    • Version history

    VersionAdjustments
    3.2.0
    • ▼ Decreased charging speed when in midair by roughly 33%.
    • ▼ Decreased charging speed when out of ink by roughly 33%.
    • ▼Special gauge points: 190 → 200
    4.3.1
    • ▼ Decreased the effect of theRun Speed Upgearability : 30% → 25%
    • ▼ Decreased the effect of theMain Power Up gear ability.
    • ▼ Changed the number of gear abilities required for the damage of less than fully-charged shots to reach 33.3 from 0.9 basic gear abilities to 1.5 basic gear abilities. Additional gear abilities have 0.3 the effect of a basic gear ability.
    4.4.0
    • ▼ Short range damage: 32.0 → 28.0
    • ▼ Long range damage: 32.0 → 30.0
    4.8.0
    • ▼ Decreased painting radius of long ranged landing shots by 8%.
    4.9.0
    • ▼ Roughly doubled the amount of shot spread when firing in long-range mode immediately after jumping: 2 degrees → 4 degrees
    5.2.0
    • ▼ Reduced the velocity of ink over long distances by 4%, and reduced the range.
    • ▼ Reduced movement speed by roughly 10% when charging and firing from a close range: 0.96 → 0.86.

    Quotes

    		Sheldon's Introduction

    TheBallpoint Splatling is asplatling cannon with two different firing ranges!It spins super fast when you start shooting, letting you ink turf like crazy and splat foes in a flash!Once the spin slows down a bit, you can target far-off opponents with pinpoint accuracy!But that's not all it does, oh no... Unlike other splatlings, you can stop firing at any time to recharge!Plus, it comes with aToxic Mist sub and anInkjet special for maximum splattitude!

    “Make your point with this PENsive weapon. TheBallpoint Splatling is a Splatling cannon with two different firing rates! It brings exceptional flexibility to the battlefield and is quite the signature weapon.

    It comes with the Toxic Mist sub & Inkjet special ability. Get clicking and check it out tomorrow night (6/30) at Ammo Knights!

    		”

    Gallery

    • An Octoling girl (right) holding the Ballpoint Splatling.

      AnOctoling girl (right) holding the Ballpoint Splatling.

    • Different views of the Ballpoint Splatling.

      Different views of the Ballpoint Splatling.

    • An official teaser image.

      An official teaser image.

    • Promotional image

      Promotional image

    • An Octoling holding the Ballpoint Splatling at Blackbelly Skatepark.

      An Octoling holding the Ballpoint Splatling atBlackbelly Skatepark.

    • Artwork of one of the 2020 Koshien winners featuring a Ballpoint Splatling.

      Artwork of one of the 2020 Koshien winners featuring a Ballpoint Splatling.

    Demonstration

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    Splatoon 3

    Splatoon 3
    Ballpoint Splatling

    Ballpoint Splatling

    Basic information
    CategoryMain
    Class Splatling
    SubFizzy Bomb
    SpecialInkjet
    Special points210p
    Special depletion
    Range
    84 / 100
    Damage
    Impact
    Fire rate
    Charge speed
    18 / 100
    Ink speed
    Mobility
    60 / 100
    Durability
    Handling
    Obtainable at
    Level30
    Cost
    Requirement
    Added inDrizzle Season 2022 (1.1.0)
    Specifications
    Weight
    Base damage28 (Short)
    30 (Long)
    35 (SRNW Short)
    35 (SRNW Long)
    Base duration
    Ink consumption
    Base range
    Rate of fire
    Muzzle velocity
    Base accuracy
    MPU effect
    SPU effect
    SPU effect
    Other variantBallpoint Splatling NouveauBallpoint Splatling Nouveau

    The Ballpoint Splatling returns inSplatoon 3 with a slightly updated design. It hasFizzy Bomb andInkjet as its kit.

    It appears in only one mission inReturn of the Mammalians:

    Data

    • The Ballpoint Splatling is amiddleweight weapon.
    • The matchmaking range is 24.5. The game's matchmaking system looks at a team's average matchmaking range value, and matches them against a team with a similar average.
    • The full charge ink consumption is 25%, allowing the user to fully charge 4 times on a full ink tank.
    • The Ballpoint Splatling cannot store its charge.
    • It takes 100 frames to fully charge the weapon (1.67 seconds).
      • When airborne or low on ink, it takes 600 frames to fully charge the weapon (10 seconds).
    • The Ballpoint Splatling is rechargeable while firing.
    • When fully charged, the weapon will fire for 200 frames (3.33 seconds).
      • The firing duration is 2 times longer than the time spent charging.
    • After firing 10 bullets, the weapon switches to long range mode. Recharging back up to the point in which the mode switched without entering swim form or using a sub weapon will switch the weapon back into close range mode. If the weapon runs out of charge, the point in which the mode will switch is gradually brought down to the starting point.
      • Switching between modes takes 10 frames. Shots fired during this time will have their properties interpolated between the two firing modes.
    • After firing, there is a 40 frame cooldown before the ink tank starts refilling.
    • The bullet hitbox for collisions with players has a radius of 0.2 units.
    • The bullet hitbox for collisions with the environment has a radius of 0.2 units.
    • The Ballpoint Splatling has a 0% chance to shoot towards the outer reticle instead of the inner reticle.

    First stage

    • When firing continuously, it shoots a bullet every 3 frames (20 shots per second).
    • When firing while moving, the player's movement speed is set to 0.086 units per frame.
      • When charging, the player's movement speed is set to 0.086 units per frame.
    • Each shot has a base damage of 28, regardless of charge level.
    • If a shot is in the air for more than 11 frames after being fired, it will lose about 1.75 damage every frame until it reaches 14 damage at frame 19.
    • The angle its shots can deviate while on the ground is 6.0 degrees.
    • The angle its shots can deviate while in the air is 12.0 degrees.
    • The Ballpoint Splatling has a 40% chance to shoot towards the outer reticle instead of the inner reticle.
    • The outer reticle immediately expands after jumping. After 25 frames, the outer reticle will start shrinking, and will finish shrinking after 70 frames.
    • When jumping, the chance to shoot towards the outer reticle instead of the inner reticle is immediately set to 40%.
    • Shots initially travel straight at a rate of 1.1 units per frame, regardless of charge level, for 8 frames. Shots travel straight for 8.8 distance units.
      • After that, the shot's velocity is set to 1.027 units per frame if it is not already lower than the listed value, and it loses 36% of its speed every frame (including the first frame after it stops traveling straight). Once the shot velocity decreases below a certain threshold, it will begin to be slowed less and fall faster.
    • The effective range is about 10.35 units, regardless of charge level.
      • This number may vary at different firing angles.

    Second stage

    • When firing continuously, it shoots a bullet every 5 frames (12 shots per second).
    • When firing while moving, the player's movement speed is set to 0.05 units per frame.
      • When charging, the player's movement speed is set to 0.086 units per frame.
    • Each shot has a base damage of 30, regardless of charge level.
    • If a shot is in the air for more than 11 frames after being fired, it will lose about 1.88 damage every frame until it reaches 15 damage at frame 19.
    • The angle its shots can deviate while on the ground is 1.5 degrees.
    • The angle its shots can deviate while in the air is 4.0 degrees.
    • The Ballpoint Splatling has a 40% chance to shoot towards the outer reticle instead of the inner reticle.
    • The outer reticle immediately expands after jumping. After 25 frames, the outer reticle will start shrinking, and will finish shrinking after 70 frames.
    • When jumping, the chance to shoot towards the outer reticle instead of the inner reticle is immediately set to 40%.
    • Shots initially travel straight at a rate of 2.21915 units per frame, regardless of charge level, for 8 frames. Shots travel straight for 17.7532 distance units.
      • After that, the shot's velocity is set to 10.0 units per frame if it is not already lower than the listed value, and it loses 36% of its speed every frame (including the first frame after it stops traveling straight). Once the shot velocity decreases below a certain threshold, it will begin to be slowed less and fall faster.
    • The effective range is about 20.86 units, regardless of charge level.
      • This number may vary at different firing angles.

    [4]

    Version history

    VersionAdjustments
    1.2.0
    • — Fixed an issue when firing at long range where the variation of the speed of theink fired was greater than intended.
    3.0.0
    4.0.0
    • ▼ Points to fill special gauge: 190 → 200.
    4.1.0
    • ▼ Points to fill special gauge: 200 → 210.
    6.1.0
    • ▼ Slightly increased the spread of shots fired in long-range mode while grounded: 1 degree → 1.5 degrees.

    Quotes

    		Sheldon's Introduction

    Let me introduce you to a very special weapon—this is called theBallpoint Splatling, and it has a unique dual fire rate! Here's how it works. When you start firing, the barrel spins super fast, spraying everything around you with tons of ink. It's great for covering turf quickly. But once the spin slows a bit, the weapon transforms into a long-range ace! You can target faraway enemies with shocking accuracy. And that's not all! Sorry—I've been watching infomercials. The Ballpointcan be paused midfire to recharge. Not all splatlings can do that! Now, with all of these features, this weapon might take some getting used to, so I recommend taking it for a test run on the firing range before heading straight into battle. In conjunction withFizzy Bombs and theInkjet special, this loadout may not be for beginners, but it's a technical wizard's dream come true.

    Badges

    Main article:Badge#Weapon Freshness badges

    Reaching certainFreshness levels with the Ballpoint Splatling will reward the player with specialbadges that they can use on theirSplashtag.

    Ballpoint Splatling badges
    4★ Ballpoint Splatling User
    5★ Ballpoint Splatling User

    Gallery

    Strategy

    For competitive tips about the Ballpoint Splatling

    Click to view the strategy for Ballpoint Splatling.View the strategy page.

    Trivia

    Splatoon 2
    • The Ballpoint Splatling shares both its kit and unlock level with theSplash-o-matic.
    • When equipped with a fullRun Speed Up gear set, the Ballpoint Splatling has the fastestInkjet possible.
    • The Ballpoint Splatling, along with the Explosher and the Bloblobber, are the only main weapons to possess the dubious distinction of exclusively receiving nerfs through the various updates that followed their release.
    Splatoon 3

    Names in other languages

    LanguageNameMeaning
    Japan Japaneseクーゲルシュライバー
    Kūgerushuraibā    		A Japanese loanword from the GermanKugelschreiber ("Ballpoint pen"):Kugel ("Ball") andSchreiber ("Writer").
    Netherlands DutchStylospetlingBallpoint Splatling
    CanadaFrance FrenchBadigeonneur styloPen paint-coater
    Germany GermanKuli-SplatlingPen-Splatling[a]
    Italy ItalianTetrapennaTetra ("four") pen
    Russia RussianКугельшрайбер
    Kugel'shrayber    		Transliteration of the German wordKugelschreiber ("ballpoint pen")
    Mexico Spanish (NOA)Garabateador PLMDoodler PLM[b]
    Spain Spanish (NOE)AmetrallógrafoMachine gun writer
    China Chinese (Simplified)圆珠笔
    yuánzhūbǐ (Mandarin)    		Ballpoint Pen
    Hong Kong Chinese (Traditional)圓珠筆
    yuánzhūbǐ (Mandarin)    		Ballpoint Pen
    South Korea Korean쿠겔 슈라이버
    kugel syuraibeo    		A Korean loanword from the GermanKugelschreiber, "Ballpoint pen",Kugel meaning "Ball" andSchreiber meaning "Writer".

    Translation notes

    1. ↑Kuli is a colloquial abbreviation ofKugelschreiber ("ballpoint pen")
    2. ↑PLM comes frompluma ("pen")

    Internal names

    Internal nameMeaning
    Spinner_Downpour_00[5]Spinner is the prefix for allsplatling weapons,downpour refers to the weapon's high fire rate,00 denotes this is the base version of this weapon rather than an alternate kit

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