Take the Splatlands by storm

Choosing your weapon in Splatoon 3 can be a big decision and it is entirely dependent on your play style. While some will want to take the battle by storm with a Shooter- or Roller-class, others will be more prone to scoping out their surroundings with a well-placed Charger.

Of course, we recommend trying out as many different weapons as you can get your hands on in either Single Player Mode or taking them to the range in Sheldon's store. If, however, you want a rundown of each class and what will be your best choice for battle then you have come to the right place.

In this list, we will outline the different weapon types and the individual items within them, before giving our completely subjective view on which is the best one for you to go for.

Don't know your Stringers from your Shooters? You've come to the right place!

First up, we'd like to give a shout out to the Splatoon Wiki, which was invaluable in helping us assemble this guide. Check it out if you're looking for more information on anything to do with the game, weapons included.

Let's start alphabetically with the least civilised weapon on the list...

Firing balls of ink that explode on arrival. Generally, the class has a slower fire rate than Shooters. A dream for those that want to eliminate big crowds of opponents.

Fires ink for close-combat with the opportunity to raise a shield from enemy fire. The first two weapons listed below will also let you send this shield off into your opponents, keeping you covered for longer.

Much like Rollers, Brushes can be used to spread ink or splat close opponents.

Increased manoeuvrability to quickly spread ink

This sniper-style weapon type charges up a shot before dealing out high damage at a long range.

Two pistol-like weapons which grant the ability to dodge roll. Good for getting into the heat of the battle with closer-to-mid-range combat.

Used to quickly spread ink or splat enemies at close quarters. This class can also be used to throw ink for a mid-ranged attack.

Here's how Nintendo described them:

Coming through! Pushing or flicking one of these around the stage can color the ground quickly. And if someone gets in your way? Splat!

Fire small bursts of ink for mid-range combat. The class offers a range of fully-automatic, semi-automatic and burst fire options.

Here's how the official Splatoon 3 website describes them:

All-around handy weapons. Useful in many situations and are great for inking turf quickly.

A single-shot weapon class for spreading ink and splatting opponents with an arc-shaped attack.

Fires slashes of ink in a horizontal or vertical direction. Works well in close combat or to throw ink from slightly further away.

Here's the official blurb for this class, new to Splatoon 3:

This new weapon class—including stuff like the Splatana Wiper—can be tricky to wield effectively but are spot-on for those who like to ink up close.

Used for sending out ink, fast. These are great for those who want to pepper the arena and trap enemies while your teammates clean up.

Long-range weapon which drinks ink, but with the capacity for continuous fire

Charge-holding capabilities and lower range make it a weapon to be moved in battle

Offering horizontal, vertical, or exploding shots, this class is perfect for mid- to long-range combat.

Weapons like the new Tri-Stringer are excellent for hanging back and inking from afar. While you can fire off a quick blast with these, you’ll want to give them a second to charge up so they can best do their thing.

There is a full weapon run-down for all you prospective Splatters. Naturally, balance patches and new weapons will be coming in the future which could always change what we'd recommend, so please bear that in mind as the meta changes. Drop your combat choices in the comments below then get out there and show your skills on the Splattlefield!

For more on Splatoon 3, check out our Tips, Tricks, And Hints guide packed full of fresh advice on how to splat with the best of them. We also have a Weapon List With The Best Pick For Every Weapon Type, a Full List Of Splatoon 3 amiibo Unlocks And Rewards, and Every New And Returning Turf War Stage in the game, plus info on How To Unlock Alterna Logs and How To Transfer Your Splatoon 2 Save Data, if that's causing you trouble.

Elsewhere, find out Where To Buy The Splatoon 3 Nintendo Switch OLED Model Console And Pro Controller, and if you haven't picked up the game itself, you can check out our review along with the best deals and find out Where To Buy Splatoon 3 On Nintendo Switch.

On top of the points here, different weapons in the same class play very differently. Compare a Jet Squelcher to an Aerospray, there's no comparison. For one, the Jet is an actually good weapon...

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