TheSprinkler is asub weapon in theSplatoon series. It is thrown and attaches to any surface, and spraysink in a circular ring around itself in a staggering motion indefinitely until it is destroyed by an opponent.
The Sprinkler has two main parts; a base and a head. The base is flat and cone-shaped with a black bottom. It changes color to match the user'sink and hasits manufacturer's logo on it. The head is a short, wide pole with two flat and rectangular nozzles sticking out of it. The pole and nozzles are black and the nozzles have attachments that change color to match the user's ink. Once deployed, the Sprinkler's appearance is unchanged other than it spinning around and shooting ink.
Uses
Sprinkler has 120 HP, and can be used to block enemy shots during combat if an opponent does not haveObject Shredder.
The most effective spots for Sprinklers are those that are hard to see or reach. These include on top of boxes, sideways on walls, or on objects over thestage.
Exploring stages inRecon mode makes it easy to find strategic locations for Sprinklers without the pressure of a battle.
Putting a Sprinkler directly at one's feet can allow a chance to react should an enemy launch a sneak attack.
Sprinklers placed on or near the Tower inTower Control can provide some cover for the user and their allies.
LikeSquid Beakons, Sprinklers can be used as light shields in a pinch, taking some damage in place of the user.
Also like Beakons, Sprinklers work as bait to attract players and ambush them while reaching to destroy the Sprinkler.
Even when not used as shields, the attention drawn by an unguarded Sprinkler can be used to one's advantage for an ambush or escape.
One should avoid getting too close to enemy Sprinklers - while their damage is low, multiple hits can be dangerous.
A Sprinkler may be bait, especially if stuck to a high wall or ceiling. It would be wise to keep an eye on one's surroundings when destroying it.
If the user already has a Sprinkler in use, throwing another Sprinkler will break the first one.
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Sprinklers sprays ink droplets every six frames until it is destroyed.
Ink management
The charts below show that with ability slots stacked withInk Saver (Main) andInk Saver (Sub), additional shots can be fired after throwing a Sprinkler from a full ink tank.
This device functions just like a lawn sprinkler, spreadingink over a modest 360-degree radius. The narrow streams of ink don't inflict much damage, but Sprinklers are a good way to maintain ink coverage in high-traffic areas during bothTurf War andSplat Zones. Instead of tossing it on the ground, where it's likely to be spotted and destroyed, consider throwing it high on a wall - it will stick to any surface, like aSuction Bomb. But you can only deploy one Sprinkler at a time. If you toss a second one out, the first one will disappear. Enemy Sprinklers can be destroyed by shooting them. If left untouched, a Sprinkler will continue spreading ink indefinitely.
The Sprinkler was tweaked inSplatoon 2 to have its inking power start out stronger but weaken over time. There are four distinct phases:
Deployment phase: This phase starts when the Sprinkler lands on the ground and ends when it fires its first drop of ink. This phase lasts 0.5 seconds.
High-power phase: The Sprinkler spins the fastest and has the most inking power during this phase. It fires ink droplets every four frames and rotates 33 degrees per frame. It lasts for 5 seconds.
Mid-power phase: The Sprinkler slows down and inks less in this phase. It fires ink droplets every six frames and rotates eleven degrees per frame. It lasts fifteen seconds.
Low-power phase: The Sprinkler slows down even further, with very low ink output and range. It fires ink droplets every ten frames and rotates one degree per frame. This phase lasts until the Sprinkler is relocated or destroyed.
The Sprinkler has 120 HP.Object Shredder multiplies the damage done against Sprinklers by ten.
Version history
Version
Adjustments
Base game
▼ Damage: 30.0 → 20.0.
Reworked to fire ink droplets from a rate of 6 frames indefinitely to a rate of 4 frames for 5 seconds, then 6 frames for 10 seconds, then 10 frames indefinitely.
▲ Decreased ink consumption from 70% to 60% of ink tank capacity.
▲ Decreased degree to which less area is inked proportional to distance between Sprinkler and terrain floor when placed in a location with a different height than surrounding terrain.
▲ Increased durability by roughly 20%: 100.0 → 120.0.
Due to the above fix, damage dealt by certain attacks has also changed.
— Fixed an issue where it was sometimes impossible to destroy an enemy's Sprinkler with a bomb when the bomb and Sprinkler overlapped.
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A device that attaches to the ground or to walls and spraysink. It operates at full power right when you place it but gradually gets weaker. You can only place one at a time.
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