Neo Splash-o-matic

Shooters · Sub: Suction Bomb · Special: Triple Inkstrike

Of the ranked modes, Neo Splash-o-matic wins most in Splat Zones in version 11.3, where it is B tier at S–S+2. Its best stages there: Heights and Track. Estimated from stat.ink battle data through November 9, 2026.

Data through November 9, 2026

A short-range shooter known for zero spread and fast shots. It's good at painting too, and the base version with Burst Bomb and Crab Tank is considered a jack-of-all-trades that handles every range. The GCK-O leans toward disruption with Toxic Mist and Ink Storm, and the Neo leans toward area control with Suction Bomb and Triple Inkstrike.

Strength by modeTier and score (win-rate points vs. an average weapon).

Best stages / Worst stages

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Strengths

• Zero spread on the ground or in the air, plus fast shots, so it reliably hits where you aim
• No wasted overlapping paint from spread, so it's efficient at making straight paths and cleaning up your side
• Jump shots stay just as accurate, so jumping mid-fight or ambushing from above is strong
• The base version adds chip damage and finishers with Burst Bomb, and reaches distant or hidden enemies with Crab Tank
• Lightweight and mobile, with lots of freedom in gear builds

Watch out for

• Modest range and damage with an average TTK, so it can't bully its way through like the Splattershot or .52 Gal
• Because it's so accurate, a missed aim just misses, so your aiming skill shows directly in the results
• Hard to deal with mid- and long-range weapons hitting you from outside your range
• Leaning too much on Burst Bomb tanks your ink efficiency fast
• Crab Tank is slow and not very durable, so it's weak when attacked from the side or back, or when a Charger targets it

Tips

• Land a Burst Bomb before shooting in a 1v1 to make your main's splat much faster
• Burst Bomb into a Crab Tank cannon shot is a strong combo. Use Sub Power Up to match the bomb's throw range
• When breaking a hold or when your position is known, don't force a dive. Prioritize painting to build Crab Tank
• Use Crab Tank from farther back, and remember that it moves faster sideways than forward and can curl up to recover durability

Recent changes

• 11.0.0: System change for all weapons: main weapons get bigger hitboxes against players (the shorter the range, the bigger the boost), squid form gets a smaller hurtbox, and the game adds "Flow Aura" (a temporary power-up when you keep performing well) plus a remaining-health display (source 13)
• 11.1.0: Special points 200→210 (Splash-o-matic) (source 14)
• 11.2.0: Special change, Crab Tank: cannon explosion radius reduced by about 14% (Splash-o-matic) (source 15)