Splatoon Tips for using chargers?

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I had been trying using all of the chargers existing in the game (yes,even the sh!tboozler 14 MK)
I know the things of trying to get high points,or use certain chargers for certain modes,however what tips do you have?
 
Damage Ups = faster charge time, so always have some especially if you're using an elitre.
Also scopes are usually better since you can zoom in to really aim at targets, but it's all up to the user really.

I'm not too good with chargers because I find aiming to be really difficult, but I'm decent enough to get some good snipes lol.
 
Damage Ups = faster charge time, so always have some especially if you're using an elitre.
Also scopes are usually better since you can zoom in to really aim at targets, but it's all up to the user really.

I'm not too good with chargers because I find aiming to be really difficult, but I'm decent enough to get some good snipes lol.

U better not fail at rolling spyke...bish:lemon:
 
Damage Ups = faster charge time, so always have some especially if you're using an elitre.
Also scopes are usually better since you can zoom in to really aim at targets, but it's all up to the user really.

I'm not too good with chargers because I find aiming to be really difficult, but I'm decent enough to get some good snipes lol.

This only applies to the Splat Charger and E-Liters.
Squiffer and Bamboozlers are super mobile and mostly want Run/Swim Speed Up. Special Charge/Duration Up on the Squiffers is also something to consider since the Bubbler and Inkzooka are very good specials.
 
oi watch your mouth the bamboozler is my new main since rip luna blaster :mad:

So for the bamboozler at least the best tip I can give you is to know your range. Generally you're going to have a longer range than most weapons so keep at your max distance and you should be good. Damage ups can be good but I don't use them, just know how many shots it takes to kill someone. Without any damage modifiers it should take two shots charged to at least 3/4 full (they dont have to be fully charged). The error I see what a lot of bamboozler newbies is when someone gets too close they'll just start spamming it - this is really bad unless it's really your last resort. When it gets that close the enemy is usually damaged, so make sure to try and get them with one charged shot and just stay calm. Charge your shots. Your splash walls are also extremely important so make sure you use them a lot, just watch out for how much ink you have and don't be afraid of retreating to refill.

Bamboozlers also have surprisingly great ink coverage down long paths - from what I've seen (I haven't tested this) but they are generally the fastest weapon out of the starting block apart from an inkbrush. This means on maps like camp triggerfish you're gonna want to get to the centre as fast as possible and try to snipe people as they come up the ramp, and even place an ink wall if you know that they have long range weapons too).

So generally you're gonna wanna keep your distance with chargers, it's really important that you exploit their long range. But don't be scared of other one-shot chargers as a bamboozler, you should be able to get two quick hits on them before they can even aim at you. Also, if you use stick controls maybe try to practice motion controls for a bit, you might find your aim is improved.

(btw most of these tips are speaking in terms of turf war)

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oi watch your mouth the bamboozler is my new main since rip luna blaster :mad:

So for the bamboozler at least the best tip I can give you is to know your range. Generally you're going to have a longer range than most weapons so keep at your max distance and you should be good. Damage ups can be good but I don't use them, just know how many shots it takes to kill someone. Without any damage modifiers it should take two shots charged to at least 3/4 full (they dont have to be fully charged). The error I see what a lot of bamboozler newbies is when someone gets too close they'll just start spamming it - this is really bad unless it's really your last resort. When it gets that close the enemy is usually damaged, so make sure to try and get them with one charged shot and just stay calm. Charge your shots. Your splash walls are also extremely important so make sure you use them a lot, just watch out for how much ink you have and don't be afraid of retreating to refill.

Bamboozlers also have surprisingly great ink coverage down long paths - from what I've seen (I haven't tested this) but they are generally the fastest weapon out of the starting block apart from an inkbrush. This means on maps like camp triggerfish you're gonna want to get to the centre as fast as possible and try to snipe people as they come up the ramp, and even place an ink wall if you know that they have long range weapons too).

So generally you're gonna wanna keep your distance with chargers, it's really important that you exploit their long range. But don't be scared of other one-shot chargers as a bamboozler, you should be able to get two quick hits on them before they can even aim at you. Also, if you use stick controls maybe try to practice motion controls for a bit, you might find your aim is improved.

(btw most of these tips are speaking in terms of turf war)

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O sorry god murray,pl0x dun ban me!!!!!12121
Hmm,might try these bamboozler tips :)
 
As a sniper in training, I'm happy to share some tips with you.
As a beginner, you should stay far and stay high. Try to get to a high platform that's away from where most opponents would try to get to. Sometimes the platform is a popular place opponents want to get to like the tower in Blackbelly Skatepark. I reccomend not going there until you get some experience and are better at close range splatting. It seems most people want the tower to just have the tower, like why the heck do short ranged weapons like rollers want to be up there they can't do shat
Speaking of, close range splatting is a sniper's weakness. Masters of sniping are able to get on the ground and splat people nearby instead of staying up high. But since you don't really know how to use the weapon, stay up high and work your way down. There will be times you need to try to splato people close by (take the infamous platform snipers like to stand on in Moray Towers, it's easy for enemies to sneak up there). Just keep shooting uncharged shots. They do a lot more damage than people think and can kill in three hits. Also use your subs and specials to help you, like Bombs, Splash Wall, Kraken, Bubbler, Inkzooka, etc.
I might share more tips later.
 
one thing I can't stress enough is to stay somewhat mobile, even with the elitre. if there's a really nice perch you find, don't try sniping there the entire match. the reason is because a charger that constantly stays in one area is predictable and either the enemies will simply ignore the area you're at or people will pursue you, which can be quite troublesome if a longer ranged gun, slosher or decent ranged blaster goes after you
 
Snipers with no Defense Up can get smack'd pretty hard by a .52 Gal. I know because shooting down snipers that make me angry is something I'm extremely compelled to do.

On that note, if you're on something near a ramp, watch out for seekers. They're great for splatting, but also for quick approaches that chargers may not have time to react to.
 
Start out with one of the Splatterscopes, E Liter is incredibly hard to learn. Use a lower sensitivity, something negative, and just keep your gamepad movements (if you use motion controls) steady. Around 3 main or rolls of Damage Up is good, and the only ability you really need. Swim Speed is nice for quick escapes when things go wrong and Ink Refill is important for E Liter.

Also Bamboozler isn't really a defensive charger as it plays more like shooter that just needs a stay at range, 1 charged shot + a tap shot will kill, my tips for that. Squiffer gets outclassed by it and it's range is abysmal.
 
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I'll be honest. I really recommend the Kelp splatterscope and splatterscope! I thought I was s**t with chargers but I tried out those weapons, and I was shocked with myself! I am sooo good at killing people with those badboys! Use the sprinkler in hard to reach places to cover turf (and potentially kill) and use the killerwail as protection against people directly in your path!
 
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