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Splatoon 3: Which Weapon You Should Pick | Beginner’s Guide

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There are lots of weapons you can choose from in Splatoon 3, but as a beginner, you need to know which one you should use.

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Splatoon 3 has finally been launched just a few days ago, and as with the previous Splatoon games, you’ll need to pick the right weapon on this one. As you start the game, you’ll have to pick a weapon of your choice, whether it’s for aesthetic purposes or because of its stats.

That said, if you’re a complete beginner, then you need to pick the right weapon that will serve you well. In this guide, I’ll show you which weapons are worth picking up.

Which Weapon You Should Pick | Beginner’s Guide in Splatoon 3

The first thing you have to keep in mind is that you can only use one weapon if it’s your first time playing the game. If you pick up the wrong one, you’ll end up not enjoying playing the game with it.

So which weapons should you pick instead?

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Well, there are various weapon categories in the game, and your choice of weapon should be based on your preferred playstyle. That said, I would recommend the following if you are a beginner:

Splattershot

The Splattershot is a great weapon with an excellent kill performance, allowing you to kill a target in just 3 shots. Not only that, but it’s also a flexible weapon that’s capable of painting.

However, its focus mainly relies on kills, so if your playstyle is all about kill performance, then this is the best option for you.

Tri-Slosher

As a beginner, it’s quite understandable to have a poor aim at the game. After all, mastering your aim in any game that involves shooting can take a lot of time. This is why the Tri-Slosher is a perfect option. This weapon has a unique feature where it splits its main shot into three.

With this feature, you can easily hit multiple targets at once. It’s also a lot easier to use since you just have to aim it at the surface.

Aerospray MG

If you prefer a weapon with high paint performance, then the Aerospray MG is for you. It’s specially designed for painting surfaces pretty quickly, so it’s only understandable that it has weak power.

However, its special weapon called Shark Ride has a high kill performance. This makes the Aerospray MG a versatile weapon as long as its special has accumulated.

N-ZAP ‘85

Playing as a support in Splatoon 3 would mean providing your allies with buffs that will help them win fights. This is why the N-ZAP ‘85 is the perfect choice for this role.

If you prefer supporting your allies during fights, then I highly recommend picking this one. It’s flexible with a good amount of both kill and paint performance.

Not only that, but its special will provide you and your team with a huge buff. This is pretty helpful whenever your teammates are out there attacking your enemies.

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