Tri-Stringer

Stringers · Sub: Toxic Mist · Special: Killer Wail 5.1

Same kit: Order Stringer Replica

Of the ranked modes, Tri-Stringer wins most in Clam Blitz in version 11.3, where it is D tier at S–S+2. Estimated from stat.ink battle data through November 9, 2026.

Data through November 9, 2026

A Stringer that fires 3 arrows at once. Charged arrows explode after landing, and hitting all 3 arrows from a full charge is a one-shot splat. Its arcing shots can hit behind cover, and as a middleweight it's fairly nimble for a backliner. But landing one-shots consistently is hard, and it's weak at painting and close fights.

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

Best stages / Worst stages

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Strengths

• Long range, and landing all 3 arrows from a full charge is a one-shot (jump-shooting to line them up vertically makes it easier)
• Arcing shots reach over cover and Splash Walls, and there's no laser sight like a Charger's, so enemies have a hard time noticing your snipes
• The explosions from charged arrows deal chip damage and slow enemies down, making it easy to help teammates get splats
• High object damage, so it's great at popping the Rainmaker's shield and breaking placed objects and specials
• A middleweight that strafes faster than other long-range backliners

Watch out for

• One-shots need all 3 arrows to hit, so it's less consistent than a Charger
• Weak painting, especially under your feet and along the arrow path
• Weak in close fights, and it's rough when someone closes in while you're charging
• Can't hold its charge
• Struggles against short-range weapons that rush you while charging, Splat Chargers that ambush with charge hold, and Blasters and Sloshers

Tips

• Normally shoot from a safe spot enemies have trouble reaching, like high ground on your side
• When going for a one-shot, jump-shoot to line the arrows up vertically. When aiming far away, point your reticle slightly above horizontal
• Arrows with at least a one-cycle charge explode after landing, so spam partial charges for chip damage, repainting and slowing enemies
• For painting, fire uncharged shots while doing small hops and aiming slightly down to lay a straight path

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 12)
• 11.2.0: Special change, Inkjet: damage to Big Bubbler increased by about 30% (Bulbz Tri-Stringer) (source 13)
• 11.3.0: Main weapon: paint from falling droplets reduced (source 14)
• 11.3.0: Stated intent: to make it harder to keep painting the zone or keep up pressure from a safe spot (source 14)