Special Power Up

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Special Power Up is anability in theSplatoon series.Forge gear has a 5× chance of rolling this ability, whileTakoroka gear has a 1/2× chance.

Special Power Up improves the performance ofspecial weapons.

Splatoon 2

Special Power Up

Upgrades your special weapon.

Applicable gear

Any

Favored by

Forge

Unfavored by

Takoroka

Effects by weapon

Weapon	Effect
Tenta Missiles	Increases size of targeting reticle and ink coverage of the missiles explosions.
Sting Ray	Increases duration and negatesBomb Defense Up DX's ability to allow enemies to hide behind close-up walls without being detected.
Inkjet	Increases duration and shot explosion radius.
Splashdown	Increases hitbox.
Ink Armor	Increases duration and decreases activation time.
Splat-Bomb Launcher	Increases duration.
Ink Storm	Increases duration and throw range.
Baller	Increases durability and hitbox.
Bubble Blower	Increases size and blast radius of bubbles.
Booyah Bomb	Increases the passive charging rate.
Ultra Stamp	Increases duration.

Gear

Special Power Up is the main ability of:

Headgear with Special Power Up inSplatoon 2

Name	Brand	Availability	Ability	Added in
Camping Hat	Inkline	800	Special Power Up	Initial Release (1.0.0)
Classic Straw Boater	Skalop	1500	Special Power Up	2.0.0
FishFry Biscuit Bandana	Firefin	1250	Special Power Up	2.0.0
Half-Rim Glasses	Splash Mob	4100	Special Power Up	Initial Release (1.0.0)
Hickory Work Cap	Krak-On	8700	Special Power Up	Initial Release (1.0.0)
Null Visor Replica	Cuttlegear	Octo Expansion	Special Power Up	3.1.0
Twisty Headband	SquidForce	Nintendo Switch News	Special Power Up	20 December 2018
White Arrowbands	Zekko	8000	Special Power Up	3.0.0

Clothing with Special Power Up inSplatoon 2

Name	Brand	Availability	Ability	Added in
Berry Ski Jacket	Inkline	3900	Special Power Up	Initial Release (1.0.0)
Black Tee	SquidForce	400	Special Power Up	Initial Release (1.0.0)
Dark Bomber Jacket	Toni Kensa	12800	Special Power Up	2.0.0
Green Zip Hoodie	Firefin	2800	Special Power Up	2.0.0
League Tee	SquidForce	3800	Special Power Up	3.0.0
Marinated Top	amiibo	Marina	Special Power Up	Initial Release (1.0.0)
Pirate-Stripe Tee	Splash Mob	700	Special Power Up	2.0.0
Reel Sweat	Zekko	900	Special Power Up	Initial Release (1.0.0)
Shirt with Blue Hoodie	Splash Mob	2900	Special Power Up	Initial Release (1.0.0)
Squid-Pattern Waistcoat	Krak-On	800	Special Power Up	3.0.0
Takoroka Jersey	Takoroka	8960	Special Power Up	3.0.0
White Inky Rider	Rockenberg	12800	Special Power Up	Initial Release (1.0.0)
Zink LS	Zink	500	Special Power Up	3.0.0

Shoes with Special Power Up inSplatoon 2

Name	Brand	Availability	Ability	Added in
Annaki Tigers	Annaki	9990	Special Power Up	3.0.0
Custom Trail Boots	Inkline	3000	Special Power Up	Initial Release (1.0.0)
Green Iromaki 750s	Tentatek	1050	Special Power Up	2.0.0
Kid Clams	Rockenberg	9500	Special Power Up	Initial Release (1.0.0)
Marination Lace-Ups	Zekko	Nintendo Switch News	Special Power Up	15 April 2019
Purple Hi-Horses	Zink	1000	Special Power Up	Initial Release (1.0.0)
Red-Mesh Sneakers	Tentatek	1700	Special Power Up	Initial Release (1.0.0)
Samurai Shoes	amiibo	Inkling Boy (Splatoon)	Special Power Up	Initial Release (1.0.0)
Truffle Canvas Hi-Tops	Krak-On	1350	Special Power Up	3.0.0
White Arrows	Takoroka	2500	Special Power Up	2.0.0

Stacking

The following table shows the HP increase forBaller when stacking Special Power Up.

Abilities				Change
None				0%
Main: 0, Sub: 1				4.8%
Main: 0, Sub: 2				9.4%
Main: 0, Sub: 3				13.8%
Main: 1, Sub: 0				15.2%
Main: 0, Sub: 4				17.9%
Main: 1, Sub: 1				19.2%
Main: 0, Sub: 5				21.7%
Main: 1, Sub: 2				22.9%
Main: 0, Sub: 6				25.3%
Main: 1, Sub: 3				26.5%
Main: 2, Sub: 0				27.6%
Main: 0, Sub: 7				28.7%
Main: 1, Sub: 4				29.8%
Main: 2, Sub: 1				30.8%
Main: 0, Sub: 8				31.8%
Main: 1, Sub: 5				32.8%
Main: 2, Sub: 2				33.8%
Main: 0, Sub: 9				34.7%
Main: 1, Sub: 6				35.6%
Main: 2, Sub: 3				36.5%
Main: 3, Sub: 0				37.4%
Main: 1, Sub: 7				38.2%
Main: 2, Sub: 4				39.0%
Main: 3, Sub: 1				39.7%
Main: 1, Sub: 8				40.5%
Main: 2, Sub: 5				41.2%
Main: 3, Sub: 2				41.9%
Main: 1, Sub: 9				42.6%
Main: 2, Sub: 6				43.2%
Main: 3, Sub: 3				43.8%
Main: 2, Sub: 7				45.0%
Main: 3, Sub: 4				45.5%
Main: 2, Sub: 8				46.5%
Main: 3, Sub: 5				46.9%
Main: 2, Sub: 9				47.7%
Main: 3, Sub: 6				48.1%
Main: 3, Sub: 7				49.0%
Main: 3, Sub: 8				49.7%
Main: 3, Sub: 9				50.2%

The following table shows the duration increase forCurling-Bomb Launcher,Splat Bomb Launcher, andSuction-Bomb Launcher.

Abilities				Change
None				0%
Main: 0, Sub: 1				3.2%
Main: 0, Sub: 2				6.3%
Main: 0, Sub: 3				9.2%
Main: 1, Sub: 0				10.1%
Main: 0, Sub: 4				11.9%
Main: 1, Sub: 1				12.8%
Main: 0, Sub: 5				14.5%
Main: 1, Sub: 2				15.3%
Main: 0, Sub: 6				16.9%
Main: 1, Sub: 3				17.7%
Main: 2, Sub: 0				18.4%
Main: 0, Sub: 7				19.1%
Main: 1, Sub: 4				19.8%
Main: 2, Sub: 1				20.5%
Main: 0, Sub: 8				21.2%
Main: 1, Sub: 5				21.9%
Main: 2, Sub: 2				22.5%
Main: 0, Sub: 9				23.1%
Main: 1, Sub: 6				23.7%
Main: 2, Sub: 3				24.3%
Main: 3, Sub: 0				24.9%
Main: 1, Sub: 7				25.5%
Main: 2, Sub: 4				26.0%
Main: 3, Sub: 1				26.5%
Main: 1, Sub: 8				27.0%
Main: 2, Sub: 5				27.5%
Main: 3, Sub: 2				27.9%
Main: 1, Sub: 9				28.4%
Main: 2, Sub: 6				28.8%
Main: 3, Sub: 3				29.2%
Main: 2, Sub: 7				30.0%
Main: 3, Sub: 4				30.3%
Main: 2, Sub: 8				31.0%
Main: 3, Sub: 5				31.3%
Main: 2, Sub: 9				31.8%
Main: 3, Sub: 6				32.1%
Main: 3, Sub: 7				32.7%
Main: 3, Sub: 8				33.2%
Main: 3, Sub: 9				33.5%

The following table shows the duration increase forInk Armor.

Abilities				Change
None				0%
Main: 0, Sub: 1				3.6%
Main: 0, Sub: 2				7.1%
Main: 0, Sub: 3				10.3%
Main: 1, Sub: 0				11.4%
Main: 0, Sub: 4				13.4%
Main: 1, Sub: 1				14.4%
Main: 0, Sub: 5				16.3%
Main: 1, Sub: 2				17.2%
Main: 0, Sub: 6				19.0%
Main: 1, Sub: 3				19.9%
Main: 2, Sub: 0				20.7%
Main: 0, Sub: 7				21.5%
Main: 1, Sub: 4				22.3%
Main: 2, Sub: 1				23.1%
Main: 0, Sub: 8				23.9%
Main: 1, Sub: 5				24.6%
Main: 2, Sub: 2				25.3%
Main: 0, Sub: 9				26.0%
Main: 1, Sub: 6				26.7%
Main: 2, Sub: 3				27.4%
Main: 3, Sub: 0				28.0%
Main: 1, Sub: 7				28.6%
Main: 2, Sub: 4				29.2%
Main: 3, Sub: 1				29.8%
Main: 1, Sub: 8				30.4%
Main: 2, Sub: 5				30.9%
Main: 3, Sub: 2				31.4%
Main: 1, Sub: 9				31.9%
Main: 2, Sub: 6				32.4%
Main: 3, Sub: 3				32.9%
Main: 2, Sub: 7				33.7%
Main: 3, Sub: 4				34.1%
Main: 2, Sub: 8				34.8%
Main: 3, Sub: 5				35.2%
Main: 2, Sub: 9				35.8%
Main: 3, Sub: 6				36.1%
Main: 3, Sub: 7				36.8%
Main: 3, Sub: 8				37.3%
Main: 3, Sub: 9				37.6%

The following table shows the increase in blast radius forSplashdown.

Abilities				Change
None				0%
Main: 0, Sub: 1				2.6%
Main: 0, Sub: 2				5.1%
Main: 0, Sub: 3				7.5%
Main: 1, Sub: 0				8.3%
Main: 0, Sub: 4				9.7%
Main: 1, Sub: 1				10.5%
Main: 0, Sub: 5				11.8%
Main: 1, Sub: 2				12.5%
Main: 0, Sub: 6				13.8%
Main: 1, Sub: 3				14.4%
Main: 2, Sub: 0				15.1%
Main: 0, Sub: 7				15.7%
Main: 1, Sub: 4				16.2%
Main: 2, Sub: 1				16.8%
Main: 0, Sub: 8				17.4%
Main: 1, Sub: 5				17.9%
Main: 2, Sub: 2				18.4%
Main: 0, Sub: 9				18.9%
Main: 1, Sub: 6				19.4%
Main: 2, Sub: 3				19.9%
Main: 3, Sub: 0				20.4%
Main: 1, Sub: 7				20.8%
Main: 2, Sub: 4				21.3%
Main: 3, Sub: 1				21.7%
Main: 1, Sub: 8				22.1%
Main: 2, Sub: 5				22.5%
Main: 3, Sub: 2				22.9%
Main: 1, Sub: 9				23.2%
Main: 2, Sub: 6				23.6%
Main: 3, Sub: 3				23.9%
Main: 2, Sub: 7				24.5%
Main: 3, Sub: 4				24.8%
Main: 2, Sub: 8				25.3%
Main: 3, Sub: 5				25.6%
Main: 2, Sub: 9				26.0%
Main: 3, Sub: 6				26.2%
Main: 3, Sub: 7				26.7%
Main: 3, Sub: 8				27.1%
Main: 3, Sub: 9				27.4%

A chart showing duration of special weapons when stacking Special Power Up.
A chart showing the effect of Special Power Up on the Baller's HP.
A chart showing the effect of Special Power Up on the blast of the Splashdown.
A chart showing the number of Bomb Launcher bombs and Inkjet shots afforded by stacking Special Power Up.

Version history

Version	Adjustments
1.4.0	▲ ForTenta Missiles, increased the size of the targeting icon when using Special Power Up by roughly 67%. ▲ ForInk Armor, Special Power Up now also decreases the time required to protect players with armor after activation ▲ For theInkjet, Special Power Up now also increases the shot explosion radius. In exchange, the additional Inkjet duration afforded by Special Power Up has been decreased by roughly 50%. ▲ For theBaller, Special Power Up now also increases the radius in which the Baller will deal minimum damage (55) when it explodes. Considered alongside the changes to the Baller itself, when using the maximum amount of Special Power Up, this radius is the same as it was previously. ▲ For theInk Storm, an issue was fixed in which usingSub Power Up extended the range this special could be thrown. Instead, Special Power Up now also correctly extends the throw range of the Ink Storm special.

Version

Adjustments

1.4.0

▲ ForTenta Missiles, increased the size of the targeting icon when using Special Power Up by roughly 67%.
▲ ForInk Armor, Special Power Up now also decreases the time required to protect players with armor after activation
▲ For theInkjet, Special Power Up now also increases the shot explosion radius. In exchange, the additional Inkjet duration afforded by Special Power Up has been decreased by roughly 50%.
▲ For theBaller, Special Power Up now also increases the radius in which the Baller will deal minimum damage (55) when it explodes. Considered alongside the changes to the Baller itself, when using the maximum amount of Special Power Up, this radius is the same as it was previously.
▲ For theInk Storm, an issue was fixed in which usingSub Power Up extended the range this special could be thrown. Instead, Special Power Up now also correctly extends the throw range of the Ink Storm special.

Splatoon 3

Special Power Up

Upgrades your special weapon.

Applicable gear

Any

Favored by

Forge

Unfavored by

Takoroka

Effects by weapon

Weapon	Effect
Big Bubbler	Increases base durability, effectively increasing duration.
Booyah Bomb	Increases passive charging rate.
Crab Tank	Increases duration.
Inkjet	Increases duration and shot explosion radius.
Ink Storm	Increases duration and throw range.
Ink Vac	Increases suction radius.
Killer Wail 5.1	Increases duration.
Reefslider	Increases explosion radius.
Tacticooler	Increases duration of the drink's effect.
Tenta Missiles	Increases size of targeting reticle and ink coverage of the explosions.
Triple Inkstrike	Increases throwing range of the guidance devices.
Trizooka	Increases duration, radius, and ink coverage of the shots.
Ultra Stamp	Increases duration.
Wave Breaker	Increases radius of shockwaves.
Zipcaster	Reduces passive ink consumption rate and ink consumption of the hook, effectively increasing duration.
Kraken Royale	Increases duration.
Super Chump	Increases explosion radius.
Splattercolor Screen	Increases throwing range and speed of the screen.
Triple Splashdown	Increases damage radius and painting radius.

Gear

Special Power Up is the main ability of:

Headgear with Special Power Up inSplatoon 3

Name	Brand	Availability	Ability	Added in
Camping Hat	Inkline	800	Special Power Up	Fresh Season 2023 (3.0.0)
Chaos Helm	amiibo	Smallfry	Special Power Up	11 November 2022
Classic Straw Boater	Skalop	1,500	Special Power Up	Drizzle Season 2022 (1.1.0)
FishFry Biscuit Bandana	Firefin	1,250	Special Power Up	Drizzle Season 2022 (1.1.0)
Half-Rim Glasses	Splash Mob	4,100	Special Power Up	Drizzle Season 2022 (1.1.0)
Headlamp Helmet	Grizzco	300	Special Power Up	Fresh Season 2023 (3.0.0)
Hickory Work Cap	Krak-On	8,700	Special Power Up	Drizzle Season 2022 (1.1.0)
Ink-Black Flap Cap	Barazushi	11,200	Special Power Up	Drizzle Season 2022 (1.1.0)
Now or Never Crown	SquidForce	Switch News Channel	Special Power Up	2 September 2024
Order Regulator Replica	Cuttlegear	333	Special Power Up	Side Order (7.0.0)
Swim Cap	Emberz	3,200	Special Power Up	Drizzle Season 2023 (5.0.0)
Twisty Headband	SquidForce	Switch News Channel	Special Power Up	20 December 2024
White Arrowbands	Zekko	8,000	Special Power Up	Fresh Season 2023 (3.0.0)
Yellow Pinhole Shades	SquidForce	Switch News Channel	Special Power Up	5 April 2024

Clothing with Special Power Up inSplatoon 3

Name	Brand	Availability	Ability	Added in
Annaki Choker Tee	Annaki	4,000	Special Power Up	Drizzle Season 2022 (1.1.0)
Barazushi Anorak	Barazushi	5,200	Special Power Up	Drizzle Season 2022 (1.1.0)
Berry Ski Jacket	Inkline	3,900	Special Power Up	Fresh Season 2023 (3.0.0)
Black Tee	SquidForce	400	Special Power Up	Drizzle Season 2022 (1.1.0)
Dark Bomber Jacket	Toni Kensa	12,800	Special Power Up	Chill Season 2022 (2.0.0)
Duskwave Tee	Skalop	880	Special Power Up	Drizzle Season 2022 (1.1.0)
Green Zip Hoodie	Firefin	2,800	Special Power Up	Fresh Season 2023 (3.0.0)
Hype Stripe Button Up	Splash Mob	9,999	Special Power Up	Sizzle Season 2023 (4.0.0)
League Tee	SquidForce	3,800	Special Power Up	Fresh Season 2024 (7.0.0)
Marinated Top	amiibo	Marina	Special Power Up	Drizzle Season 2022 (1.1.0)
Pirate-Stripe Tee	Splash Mob	700	Special Power Up	Drizzle Season 2022 (1.1.0)
Reel Sweat	Zekko	900	Special Power Up	Fresh Season 2023 (3.0.0)
Shirt with Blue Hoodie	Splash Mob	2,900	Special Power Up	Fresh Season 2024 (7.0.0)
Squid-Pattern Waistcoat	Krak-On	800	Special Power Up	Chill Season 2022 (2.0.0)
Takoroka Jersey	Takoroka	8,960	Special Power Up	Fresh Season 2024 (7.0.0)
Tentatek Slipstream Vest	Tentatek	11,800	Special Power Up	Fresh Season 2024 (7.0.0)
White Inky Rider	Rockenberg	12,800	Special Power Up	Fresh Season 2023 (3.0.0)
White Z+F Tee	Z+F	830	Special Power Up	Fresh Season 2023 (3.0.0)
Zink LS	Zink	500	Special Power Up	Fresh Season 2023 (3.0.0)

Shoes with Special Power Up inSplatoon 3

Name	Brand	Availability	Ability	Added in
Annaki Tigers	Annaki	9,990	Special Power Up	Chill Season 2022 (2.0.0)
Buckle-Down Boots	Rockenberg	3,600	Special Power Up	Chill Season 2023 (6.0.0)
Captain's Flip-Flop Replicas	Cuttlegear	Marie (Alterna)	Special Power Up	5 September 2024
Custom Trail Boots	Inkline	3,000	Special Power Up	Drizzle Season 2022 (1.1.0)
E-JECT 30XX	Emberz	2,600	Special Power Up	Drizzle Season 2022 (1.1.0)
Green Iromaki 750s	Tentatek	1,050	Special Power Up	Fresh Season 2024 (7.0.0)
Green Toejamz	Z+F	1,050	Special Power Up	Fresh Season 2023 (3.0.0)
Kid Clams	Rockenberg	9,500	Special Power Up	Chill Season 2022 (2.0.0)
Marination Lace-Ups	Zekko	Switch News Channel	Special Power Up	21 March 2025
Orange-Mesh Sneakers	Tentatek	1,700	Special Power Up	Fresh Season 2024 (7.0.0)
Purple Hi-Horses	Zink	1,000	Special Power Up	Drizzle Season 2022 (1.1.0)
Samurai Shoes	amiibo	Inkling Boy (Splatoon)	Special Power Up	Drizzle Season 2022 (1.1.0)
Truffle Canvas Hi-Tops	Krak-On	1,350	Special Power Up	Fresh Season 2024 (7.0.0)
White Arrows	Takoroka	2,500	Special Power Up	Fresh Season 2023 (3.0.0)

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	スペシャル性能アップ supesharu seinō appu	Special Performance Up
Dutch	Specialist	Specialist
French	Arme spéciale +	Special weapon +
German	Spezialstärke +	Special strength +
Italian	Arma speciale +	Special weapon +
Russian	Особый подход Osobyy podkhod	Special approach
Spanish (NOA)	Mejora especial	Special improvement
Spanish (NOE)	Superarma especial	Special super weapon
Chinese	提升特殊武器性能 tíshēng tèshū wǔqì xìngnéng (Mandarin)	Increased Special Weapon Performance
Korean	스페셜 성능 업 seupesyeol seongneung eop	Special Performance Up

AbilitiesinSplatoon 2

Any gear	Ink Saver (Main) • Ink Saver (Sub) • Ink Recovery Up • Run Speed Up • Swim Speed Up • Special Charge Up • Special Saver • Special Power Up • Quick Respawn • Quick Super Jump • Sub Power Up • Ink Resistance Up • Bomb Defense Up DX • Main Power Up

Headgear	Opening Gambit • Last-Ditch Effort • Tenacity • Comeback

Clothing	Ninja Squid • Haunt • Thermal Ink • Respawn Punisher • Ability Doubler

Shoes	Stealth Jump • Object Shredder • Drop Roller

Removed	Bomb Defense Up • Cold-Blooded

AbilitiesinSplatoon 3

Any gear	Ink Saver (Main) • Ink Saver (Sub) • Ink Recovery Up • Run Speed Up • Swim Speed Up • Special Charge Up • Special Saver • Special Power Up • Quick Respawn • Quick Super Jump • Sub Power Up • Ink Resistance Up • Sub Resistance Up • Intensify Action