Bomb Launcher

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For the similar special weapon inSplatoon, seeBomb Rush.

TheBomb Launcher is aspecial weapon inSplatoon 2. It lets the user launch the includedsub weapon further than they may be able to throw them and without using ink.

Appearance

The Bomb Launcher itself consists of a half-pipe that holds the bombs and a separateink tank. The half-pipe is light blue and wraps around to the user's back from their right arm. There is a launching mechanism with black compartments at the back end of the half-pipe. The separate ink tank is attached below the half-pipe's back end and is similar in appearance to a normal ink tank. However, the Bomb Launcher's ink tank has red caps instead of black ones. Before being thrown, the bombs are insidegashapon capsules. The top of each capsule is transparent while the bottom changes color to match the user's ink.

Splatoon 2

Splatoon 2
Bomb Launcher

Bomb Launcher

CategorySpecial
Class
Sub
Special
Special points
Special depletion
Range
Damage
Impact
Fire rate
Charge speed
Ink speed
Mobility
Durability
Handling
Level
Cost
Requirement
Added inSpecifications
Weight
Base damage
Base durationAutobomb: 6s
Burst Bomb: 6s
Splat Bomb: 6s
Suction Bomb: 6s
Curling Bomb: 6.67s
Ink consumption
Base range
Rate of fire
Muzzle velocity
Base accuracy
MPU effect
SPU effect
SPU effect
Other variant

The Bomb Launcher allows the player to throw an unlimited amount of bombs during the special's duration without using up anyink. The bombs thrown depend on the type of launcher used, and are as follows:

Players using Bomb Launcher can still attack normally with theirmain weapon. The remaining bombs thrown during the special do not fill thespecial gauge after time is up.

Differences from Bomb Rush

While this special weapon is very similar in function to theBomb Rush fromSplatoon, there are some key differences between the two.

  • Whereas Bomb Rush was locked to the loadout's currentsub weapon inSplatoon, any weapon inSplatoon 2 can potentially have any type of Bomb Launcher. This means that kits with a sub weapon that is not a bomb, likeSprinklers, can have the Bomb Launcher. In fact, there are no Bomb Launcher sets in which the sub weapon matches the type of Bomb Launcher.
  • Unlike inSplatoon whereBomb Range Up affected the range of the bombs thrown,Splatoon 2's equivalent ability,Sub Power Up, does not affect the Bomb Launcher.
  • Bombs from the Bomb Launcher can be charged up to allow them to be thrown further. An uncharged bomb has the same distance as a thrown sub weapon with no Sub Power Up, while a fully charged bomb is thrown at the same distance as a sub weapon with the maximum amount of Sub Power Up.
  • When a Bomb Launcher special ends, there is a one-second period where the game does not accept any input from. (This also prevents the player from throwing clams inClam Blitz.)

Special Power Up

Main article:Special Power Up

Equipping Special Power Up with any Bomb Launcher increases its duration. The following table shows the duration increase for the Curling-Bomb Launcher, Splat Bomb Launcher, and Suction-Bomb Launcher:

AbilitiesChange
None0%
Main: 0, Sub: 13.2%
Main: 0, Sub: 26.3%
Main: 0, Sub: 39.2%
Main: 1, Sub: 010.1%
Main: 0, Sub: 411.9%
Main: 1, Sub: 112.8%
Main: 0, Sub: 514.5%
Main: 1, Sub: 215.3%
Main: 0, Sub: 616.9%
Main: 1, Sub: 317.7%
Main: 2, Sub: 018.4%
Main: 0, Sub: 719.1%
Main: 1, Sub: 419.8%
Main: 2, Sub: 120.5%
Main: 0, Sub: 821.2%
Main: 1, Sub: 521.9%
Main: 2, Sub: 222.5%
Main: 0, Sub: 923.1%
Main: 1, Sub: 623.7%
Main: 2, Sub: 324.3%
Main: 3, Sub: 024.9%
Main: 1, Sub: 725.5%
Main: 2, Sub: 426.0%
Main: 3, Sub: 126.5%
Main: 1, Sub: 827.0%
Main: 2, Sub: 527.5%
Main: 3, Sub: 227.9%
Main: 1, Sub: 928.4%
Main: 2, Sub: 628.8%
Main: 3, Sub: 329.2%
Main: 2, Sub: 730.0%
Main: 3, Sub: 430.3%
Main: 2, Sub: 831.0%
Main: 3, Sub: 531.3%
Main: 2, Sub: 931.8%
Main: 3, Sub: 632.1%
Main: 3, Sub: 732.7%
Main: 3, Sub: 833.2%
Main: 3, Sub: 933.5%

Data

  • Without the aid ofSpecial Power Up, the Splat-Bomb Launcher, Suction-Bomb Launcher, and Autobomb Launcher can launch eleven uncharged bombs within the duration, or seven if they are all fully charged. The Curling-Bomb Launcher can launch twelve uncharged, or eight fully charged. The Burst-Bomb Launcher can launch seventeen uncharged, or ten fully charged.
  • With the maximum amount of Special Power Up, the duration of most Bomb Launchers increases to eight seconds, allowing the Splat-Bomb Launcher, Suction-Bomb Launcher, and Autobomb Launcher to launch fifteen uncharged bombs within the duration, or nine if they are all fully charged. The Burst-Bomb Launcher can launch 23 uncharged, or fourteen fully charged. The duration of the Curling-Bomb Launcher increases to 8.66 seconds and can launch sixteen uncharged, or ten fully charged.
  • The Burst-Bomb Launcher provides a 50% increase to throwing rate compared to throwingBurst Bombs normally, taking twenty frames instead of thirty.
  • Most bombs take twenty frames to fully charge, though Burst Bombs take fifteen frames instead.
  • Unlike other launchers,Curling Bombs launched behave differently from its sub weapon version. Charging up the Curling-Bomb Launcher only increases the speed of its bombs, where charging up the sub weapon version shortens the travel distance and increases the size of the explosion.

Version history (Curling-Bomb Launcher)

VersionAdjustments
1.4.0
  • ▲ Increased distanceCurling Bombs travel without being charged by roughly 50%.
2.2.0
  • ▲ Extended duration of Curling-Bomb Launcher by 40/60 of a second: 6 seconds → 6.67 seconds.
3.0.0
  • As a sub weapon, the size of Curling Bombs will now change depending on how long is held, but Curling Bombs generated by the Curling Bomb Launcher will always be the same size, regardless of button press duration.
    • Due to this change, area of ink coverage while Curling Bombs are traveling has been increased slightly.
    • Due to this change, area of ink coverage and damage dealt by Curling Bomb explosions has been decreased slightly.
4.6.0
  • ▲ Initial speed of pressing is approximately 18% faster, and movement distance is longer.
    • No change to movement distance if is held down.

Quotes

“These launch the included bombs without consuming any of your ink.

The longer you hold, the farther you'll throw the bombs.

”
“Allows you to throw the included bombs without consuming ink.

The longer you hold down, the farther you will throw your bombs.

”
—Splatoon 2 Sub & Special Guide(EU)
Notes

Sets

Main weapons with Autobomb Launcher inSplatoon 2
Main#IDSubSpecialSpecial PointsLevelPriceClassIntroduced​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Carbon Roller Deco1001Burst BombAutobomb Launcher190p10Cash 8500Roller1 June 2018​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Light Tetra Dualies5041SprinklerAutobomb Launcher200p21Cash 13300Dualie1 August 2018​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Main weapons with Burst-Bomb Launcher inSplatoon 2
Main#IDSubSpecialSpecial PointsLevelPriceClassIntroduced​​​​​​​​​​
Bamboozler 14 Mk II2051Toxic MistBurst-Bomb Launcher160p21Cash 10500Charger1 July 2018​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Soda Slosher3002Splat BombBurst-Bomb Launcher210p16Cash 13100Slosher3 April 2019 (4.6.0)​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Main weapons with Curling-Bomb Launcher inSplatoon 2
Main#IDSubSpecialSpecial PointsLevelPriceClassIntroduced​​​​
Aerospray MG30Suction BombCurling-Bomb Launcher160p6Cash 4900Shooter7 July 2017 (1.0.0)​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Tenta Sorella Brella6011Splash WallCurling-Bomb Launcher170p28Cash 18600Brella1 July 2018​​​​​​
Main weapons with Splat-Bomb Launcher inSplatoon 2
Main#IDSubSpecialSpecial PointsLevelPriceClassIntroduced​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Flingza Roller1030Splash WallSplat-Bomb Launcher180p24Cash 15700Roller7 July 2017 (1.0.0)​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Rapid Blaster240Ink MineSplat-Bomb Launcher200p13Cash 9800Shooter7 July 2017 (1.0.0)​​​​​​
Sloshing Machine Neo3021Point SensorSplat-Bomb Launcher180p19Cash 19800Slosher17 February 2018​
Sorella Brella6001AutobombSplat-Bomb Launcher200p15Cash 12000Brella31 March 2018​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Main weapons with Suction-Bomb Launcher inSplatoon 2
Main#IDSubSpecialSpecial PointsLevelPriceClassIntroduced​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Bloblobber Deco3031SprinklerSuction-Bomb Launcher190p20Cash 17600Slosher5 December 2018 (4.3.0)​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Dapple Dualies5000Squid BeakonSuction-Bomb Launcher170p26Cash 14700Dualie7 July 2017 (1.0.0)​​​​​​​​
Firefin Splat Charger2011Splash WallSuction-Bomb Launcher220p16Cash 10600Charger7 July 2017 (1.0.0)
Firefin Splatterscope2021Splash WallSuction-Bomb Launcher220p25Cash 13900Charger7 July 2017 (1.0.0)​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Luna Blaster Neo201Ink MineSuction-Bomb Launcher170p24Cash 16600Shooter24 February 2018​​​​​​
Neo Splash-o-matic21Burst BombSuction-Bomb Launcher210p27Cash 16800Shooter25 April 2018 (3.0.0)​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Gallery

  • Autobomb Launcher icon.

    Autobomb Launcher icon.

  • Burst-Bomb Launcher icon.

    Burst-Bomb Launcher icon.

  • Curling-Bomb Launcher icon.

    Curling-Bomb Launcher icon.

  • Splat-Bomb Launcher icon.

    Splat-Bomb Launcher icon.

  • Suction-Bomb Launcher icon.

    Suction-Bomb Launcher icon.

  • Bomb Launcher promotional image.

    Bomb Launcher promotional image.

  • Pre-release design from the announcement trailer.

    Pre-release design from the announcement trailer.

  • Splat-Bomb Launcher in Musselforge Fitness.

    Splat-Bomb Launcher inMusselforge Fitness.

  • Unofficial render of the Bomb Launcher's game model on The Models Resource.

    Unofficial render of the Bomb Launcher's game model onThe Models Resource.

  • An Inkling girl with a Bomb Launcher.

    AnInkling girl with a Bomb Launcher.

Strategy

For competitive tips about the Bomb Launcher

Click to view the strategy for Bomb Launcher.View the strategy page.

Trivia

  • The Bomb Launcher is designed after theUltra Machine, a batting toy made by Nintendo in 1967. This is likely referenced in their Japanese name, Bomb Pitchers.
  • While on the Bomb Launcher's rail, the bombs are insidegashapon capsules, and the two halves of the capsule can be seen being discarded as each bomb is thrown
  • As visible in the promotional image, the Bomb Launcher has its ownink reservoir, explaining why throwing bombs during the special does not drain the player's ink.
  • Although difficult to hear (except in Recon mode), while active, the Bomb Launcher plays achiptune version ofBomb Rush Blush, referencing how the song is named after its predecessor, theBomb Rush.
  • Unlike any other weapon in theSplatoon series, the Bomb Launcher's bombs are thrown from the left side of the player and not from the right side.
  • The Bomb Launcher's icon was used as a placeholder icon for theTriple Inkstrike.

Names in other languages

Bomb LauncherSplat-Bomb Launcher
LanguageNameMeaning
Japan Japaneseボムピッチャー
Bomu Pitchā		Bomb Pitcher
Netherlands DutchBomkanonBomb Cannon
CanadaFrance FrenchLance-bombesBomb-launcher
Germany GermanBomberBomber
Italy ItalianLanciabombeBomb launcher
Russia RussianБомбомет
Bombomet		Bomb Launcher[a]
Mexico Spanish (NOA)BombardeosBombardments
Spain Spanish (NOE)RáfagaBurst
LanguageNameMeaning
Japan Japaneseスプラッシュボムピッチャー
Supurasshu Bomu Pitchā		Splash Bomb Pitcher
Netherlands DutchKlodderbomkanonBlob bomb cannon
CanadaFrance FrenchLance-bombes splashSplash bomb launcher
Germany GermanKlecks-BomberSplodge [bomb] Bomber
Italy ItalianLanciabombe splashSplash bomb launcher
Russia RussianБомбомет (брызгающие)
Bombomet (bryzgayushchiye)		Bomb Launcher (splashing), Splash Bomb Launcher[b]
Mexico Spanish (NOA)PlasbombardeoPlasma [bomb] bombardment
Spain Spanish (NOE)Ráfaga básicaBasic [bomb] burst
Suction-Bomb LauncherCurling-Bomb Launcher
LanguageNameMeaning
Japan Japaneseキューバンボムピッチャー
Kyūban Bomu Pitchā		Suction Cup Bomb Pitcher
Netherlands DutchKleefbomkanonSticky bomb cannon
CanadaFrance FrenchLance-bombes gluantesSticky Bomb Launcher
Germany GermanHaftbomberSticky [bomb] Bomber
Italy ItalianLanciappiccibombeSticky Bomb Launcher
Russia RussianБомбомет (присоски)
Bombomet (prisoski)		Bomb Launcher (suction cups), Suction Bomb Launcher[c]
Mexico Spanish (NOA)Bombardeo pegajosoSticky [bomb] bombardment
Spain Spanish (NOE)Ráfaga ventosaSuction [bomb] burst
LanguageNameMeaning
Japan Japaneseカーリングボムピッチャー
Kāringu Bomu Pitchā		Curling Bomb Pitcher
Netherlands DutchCurlingbomkanonCurling bomb cannon
CanadaFrance FrenchLance-bombes curlingCurling bomb launcher
Germany GermanCurling-BomberCurling [bomb] Bomber
Italy ItalianLanciabombe curlingCurling bomb launcher
Russia RussianБомбомет (керлинг)
Bombomet (kerling)		Bomb Launcher (curling), Curling Bomb Launcher[d]
Mexico Spanish (NOA)Bombardeo deslizanteSliding [bomb] bombardment
Spain Spanish (NOE)Ráfaga deslizanteSliding [bomb] burst
Autobomb LauncherBurst-Bomb Launcher
LanguageNameMeaning
Japan Japaneseロボボムピッチャー
Robo Bomu Pitchā		Robot Bomb Pitcher
Netherlands DutchRobobomkanonRobot bomb cannon
CanadaFrance FrenchLance-bombes robotsRobot bomb launcher
Germany GermanRobo-BomberRobot [bomb] Bomber
Italy ItalianLanciarobo-bombeRobo Bomb Launcher
Russia RussianБомбомет (робобомбы)
Bombomet (robobomby)		Bomb Launcher (robot bombs), Robobomb Launcher[e]
Mexico Spanish (NOA)robobombardeoRobot [bomb] bombardment
Spain Spanish (NOE)RoborráfagaRobot burst
LanguageNameMeaning
Japan Japaneseクイックボムピッチャー
Kuikku bomu pitchā		Quick Bomb Pitcher
Netherlands DutchBallonbomkanonBalloon bomb cannon
CanadaFrance FrenchLance-bombes ballonsBalloon Bomb Launcher
Germany GermanInsta-BomberInstant [bomb] Bomber
Italy ItalianLanciagranateGrenade Thrower
Russia RussianБомбомет (разрывные)
Bombomet (razryvnyye)		Bomb Launcher (burst), Burst Bomb Launcher[f]
Mexico Spanish (NOA)Bombardeo entintadoInked bombardment
Spain Spanish (NOE)Ráfaga rápidaQuick Burst

Translation notes

  1. ↑From бомбаbomba ("bomb"), метmyot (a root of a word метатьmetat' ("to launch"))
  2. ↑From бомбаbomba ("bomb"), метmyot (a root of a word метатьmetat' ("to launch")), and брызгающиеbryzgayuschiye ("splashing")
  3. ↑From бомбаbomba ("bomb"), метmyot (a root of a word метатьmetat' ("to launch")), and присоскиprisoski ("suction cups")
  4. ↑From бомбаbomba ("bomb"), метmyot (a root of a word метатьmetat' ("to launch")), and керлингkyorling ("curling")
  5. ↑From бомбаbomba ("bomb"), метmyot (a root of a word метатьmetat' ("to launch")), and робобомбыrobobomby ("robot bombs")
  6. ↑From бомбаbomba ("bomb"), метmyot (a root of a word метатьmetat' ("to launch")), and разрывныеrazryvnyye ("burst")
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