Hero Shot
- For the weapon used in multiplayer battles, seeHero Shot Replica.
TheHero Shot is ashooter in theSplatoon series that is exclusively used in single-player modes.
Appearance
InSplatoon, the Hero Shot is a futuristic weapon with a black and lime green color scheme and many glowing lights that leave a small trail asAgent 3 moves. The ink tank above the gun barrel has a similar style to paintball ammunition bottle.
InSplatoon 2, it is based on the real-lifeFN P90 but yellow. The design bears little resemblance to the Hero Shot inSplatoon or theSplattershot.
InSplatoon 3, the Hero Shot no longer has a futuristic design. The body is long, rectangular, and flat. It has no glowing lights and is a dull yellow color. The ink tank is placed at the back of the weapon, with wires the color of the player's ink wrapped around the weapon.
Splatoon
| Basic information | ||
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| Category | Main | |
| Class | Shooter | |
| Sub | ||
| Special | ||
| Special points | ||
| Special depletion | ||
| Range | ||
| Damage | ||
| Impact | ||
| Fire rate | ||
| Charge speed | ||
| Ink speed | ||
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| Handling | ||
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| Requirement | ||
| Added in | ||
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| Weight | ||
| Base damage | 40 | |
| Base duration | ||
| Ink consumption | ?? | |
| Base range | ||
| Rate of fire | ||
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| Base accuracy | ||
| MPU effect | ||
| SPU effect | ||
| SPU effect | ||
| Other variant | ||
The Hero Shot is used exclusively in theOcto Valley single-player and theInkling Squidamiibo challenges. It behaves similarly to theSplattershot, with decent range, accuracy, fire rate, and damage. It is the only weapon in the game with multiple switchablesub weapons, usingSplat Bombs,Burst Bombs, andSeekers, but only the Splat Bombs are usable during the amiibo challenges. Its fire rate and ink tank capacity can be upgraded separately withPower Eggs found in missions. Beating the final amiibo challenge unlocks theHero Shot Replica for purchase atAmmo Knights.
Upgrades
| Upgrade level | Power Eggs | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| No upgrades | - | Blue lights |
| Level 1 | 500 | Purple/Magenta lights |
| Level 2 | 1000 | Orange lights |
| Level 3 | 1500 | Green lights |
Note: These upgrades have no effect during the amiibo challenges.
Splatoon 2
| Basic information | ||
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| Category | Main | |
| Class | Shooter | |
| Sub | ||
| Special | ||
| Special points | ||
| Special depletion | ||
| Range | ||
| Damage | ||
| Impact | ||
| Fire rate | ||
| Charge speed | ||
| Ink speed | ||
| Mobility | ||
| Durability | ||
| Handling | ||
| Level | ||
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| Requirement | ||
| Added in | ||
| Specifications | ||
| Weight | ||
| Base damage | 40 | |
| Base duration | ||
| Ink consumption | Lv. 1: 1.6% Lv. 2: 1% Lv. 3: 0.6% | |
| Base range | ||
| Rate of fire | ||
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| Base accuracy | ||
| MPU effect | ||
| SPU effect | ||
| SPU effect | ||
| Other variant | ||
The Hero Shot was redesigned forSplatoon 2 and now comes with switchable sub weapons of Splat Bombs,Curling Bombs andAutobombs, although every other Hero weapon also has these. It is now only upgradable twice, while the other Hero weapons can be upgraded just once. Completing all missions inOcto Canyon with this weapon unlocks the Hero Shot Replica for purchase from Ammo Knights. Unlike inSplatoon, with no upgrades it has a fire rate similar to the.96 Gal.
Upgrades
| Upgrade level | Sardininum | Power Eggs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | - | - | Primarily yellow |
| Level 2 | 2 | 800 | Orange with increased fire rate and decreased ink consumption |
| Level 3 | 3 | 1500 | Yellow with increased fire rate and decreased ink consumption |
Splatoon 3
| Basic information | ||
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| Category | Main | |
| Class |  Shooter | |
| Sub | ||
| Special | ||
| Special points | ||
| Special depletion | ||
| Range | ||
| Damage | ||
| Impact | ||
| Fire rate | ||
| Charge speed | ||
| Ink speed | ||
| Mobility | ||
| Durability | ||
| Handling | ||
| Level | ||
| Cost | ||
| Requirement | ||
| Added in | ||
| Specifications | ||
| Weight | ||
| Base damage | 35 | |
| Base duration | ||
| Ink consumption | 0.96% | |
| Base range | ||
| Rate of fire | ||
| Muzzle velocity | ||
| Base accuracy | ||
| MPU effect | ||
| SPU effect | ||
| SPU effect | ||
| Other variant | ||
- Main article:Hero Gear
InSplatoon 3, the Hero Shot returns asAgent 3's primary weapon inReturn of the Mammalians, used in the overworld and available in mostkettles. Similarly to previous games, it can be upgraded twice in conjunction with theHero Gear, changing its appearance, damage, and rate of fire. Its ink tank capacity can also be upgraded separately. It is equipped with four unlockable, switchable sub weapons (the most of any weapon), namelySmallfry, Splat Bombs, Burst Bombs and Curling Bombs. Completing theAlterna Space Center sequence unlocks the Hero Shot Replica for purchase from Ammo Knights. Note that other Hero Weapons do not appear in Return of the Mammalians: instead, kettles inAlterna allow the player to choose from up to three weapon sets for the level, similarly to stations in theOcto Expansion.
Hero Shot Replica
- Main article:Hero Shot Replica
The Hero Shot Replica is a reward in theSplatoon series unlocked through various means. It is ashooter-typemain weapon and is visually identical to the Hero Shot. Despite its unique appearance, it is simply a reskin of theSplattershot from each game, sharing the same stats, loadout,sub weapon, andspecial weapon, and upgrade purchases through theAmmo Knights Enhancifier do not affect it.
Trivia
- The Level 3 Hero Shot (and its replica) inSplatoon 2 resembles a real-lifeFN P90.
- The Hero Shot inSplatoon 2 is the only Hero weapon to not have a red accent when fully upgraded.
- In theOcto Expansion,Agent 3 uses a Hero Shot with blue lights, presumably the same one used inOcto Valley, with the original design from the first game instead of the new design. However, it is implied that they have modified it since as it functions very differently than before.
- Agent 3 can dash at any time as if they haddualies, but the speed is slow like how theDrop Rollerability behaves.
- DuringAgent 8'sfight, Agent 3 has removed the limiter forspecial weapons, presumably meaning they can use multiple special weapons at will. They use theSplashdown,Curling-Bomb Launcher,Baller, andSting Ray during the initial fight. During theInner Agent 3 fight, they use the Splashdown,Inkjet,Bubble Blower,Autobomb Launcher, andTenta Missiles.
- It is shown that Agent 3's Hero Shot still has asub weapon ofSplat Bombs during the Spinal Phase, but during Inner Agent 3,Autobombs are the sub weapon. Considering Autobombs were not part of the original Hero Shot, it is likely Agent 3 modified the weapon to be able to use them, like how they removed the special limiter. This could mean that the Hero Shot still has switchable sub weapons, although it is unclear whether the events of Inner Agent 3 actually happened or if it was an imaginary battle.
Gallery
Splatoon
Agent 3 holding the Hero Shot.
Official art of Agent 3 wielding the Hero Shot.
The Hero Shot with no upgrades.
The Hero Shot with one upgrade.
The Hero Shot with two upgrades.
The Hero Shot with three upgrades.
Agent 3 attacking a pair ofOctotroopers with the Hero Shot.
Concept art of variousweapons, with the Hero Shot at the lower left.
Splatoon 2
Hero Shot Lv. 1.
Hero Shot Lv. 2.
Hero Shot Lv. 3.
Octo Expansion
Agent 3 holding the original design Hero Shot.
Inner Agent 3.
Splatoon 3
The Hero Shot inSplatoon 3.
Another image of the Hero Shot andnew Agent 3.
A purportedly non-upgraded Hero Shot. It resembles a printer ink cartridge.
Icon
TheTableturf Battlecard icon of the Hero Shot, wielded by Agent 3.
Hero Shot Lv. 1.
Hero Shot Lv. 2.
Hero Shot Lv. 3.
The Hero Shot without any upgrades.
The Hero Shot with one upgrade.
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
 Japanese | ヒーローシューター Hīrō Shūtā | Hero Shooter |
 Dutch | Heldenspetter | Hero splatter |
 French (NOA) | Liquéficateur héroïque | Heroic liquificator |
 French (NOE) | Lanceur héroïque | Heroic thrower |
 German | Heldenwaffe | Hero Weapon |
 Italian | Pistola élite | Elite Pistol |
 Russian | Каплестрел-004 Kaplestrel-004 | Dropshooter-004 |
 Spanish (NOA) | Rociador de élite | Elite Sprayer |
 Spanish (NOE) | Pistola de Élite | Elite gun |
 Internal | HeroShooter | Same as Japanese translation |
