Choosing your weapon in Splatoon Raiders has a much bigger impact than you might expect. Sure, every weapon can finish the story if you’re comfortable with it, but once you start tackling tougher raids or racing against dungeon timers, the gap between weapons becomes pretty noticeable.
After spending time with different weapon types, one thing became obvious—raw damage isn’t the only thing that matters. A weapon also needs to clear hordes quickly, deal with bosses efficiently, and stay effective throughout an entire dungeon instead of excelling in just one situation.
This Splatoon Raiders Weapon Tier List ranks the best weapons currently available in Splatoon Raiders while explaining what makes each one worth using.
Splatoon Raiders Weapon Tier List – Best Weapon Guide
| Tier | Weapons |
|---|---|
| SS Tier | Plastic Splatana |
| S+ Tier | Shrimp Roller, Balloon Roller, Gas-Can Splatling, Diner Dualies, Sippy-Cup Dualies, Steam Blaster, Oil Blaster |
| S Tier | Unleaded 4K, Toy-Claw Blaster, Toy-Horn Blaster |
| A Tier | Flamingo Splattershot Jr., Water-Wing Splattershot Jr., Soap-Bottle Splattershot |
| B Tier | Bamboo Stringer |
| C Tier | Pulley Brush, Cycle Brush |
SS Tier Weapons
Plastic Splatana
The Plastic Splatana currently stands at the top of the weapon rankings.
What makes it so strong isn’t just its impressive damage—it’s the flexibility between normal attacks and charged slashes.
Regular attacks already deal excellent close-range damage, while fully charging your slash dramatically increases your burst damage, making it effective against both elite enemies and bosses.
In many situations, a charged strike can deal several times the damage of a normal attack, allowing you to melt tougher Salmonids surprisingly quickly.
The only real downside is its short range.
You’ll spend much more time fighting up close, so positioning becomes extremely important.
If you’re planning to main a Splatana, pairing it with the Speed Tank is highly recommended since the added mobility helps you safely engage and disengage during combat.
Strengths
- Outstanding DPS
- Excellent boss killer
- Powerful charged attacks
- Great crowd control with proper positioning
Weaknesses
- Short attack range
- Requires good movement and health management
S+ Tier Weapons
These weapons are only slightly behind the Plastic Splatana and are fantastic choices for nearly every dungeon.
Shrimp Roller
The Shrimp Roller specializes in wiping out large groups of enemies.
If you enjoy aggressive gameplay where you’re constantly charging into hordes, this weapon feels incredibly satisfying.
It struggles a bit against certain boss encounters, but its wave-clearing power easily earns it a spot among the strongest weapons.
Balloon Roller
Similar to the Shrimp Roller, the Balloon Roller dominates when surrounded by enemies.
Its attacks cover large areas, making dungeon farming much smoother, especially in enemy-heavy stages.
Gas-Can Splatling
If you prefer keeping your distance, the Gas-Can Splatling is one of the safest high-damage weapons available.
Its sustained fire allows you to continuously pressure enemies without constantly exposing yourself to danger.
It’s particularly useful against bosses that stay active for longer periods.
Diner Dualies
The Diner Dualies combine mobility with respectable damage output.
Being able to reposition quickly while maintaining pressure makes them excellent for players who like staying mobile during fights.
Sippy-Cup Dualies
Very similar to the Diner Dualies, these offer strong movement options while still delivering consistent DPS.
They’re forgiving to use and work well across most dungeon types.
Steam Blaster
The Steam Blaster offers powerful explosive attacks that make dealing with clustered enemies much easier.
Its versatility allows it to perform well during both regular encounters and boss fights.
Oil Blaster
The Oil Blaster shares many strengths with the Steam Blaster.
Its explosive projectiles help clear dense enemy packs while still dealing respectable single-target damage.
S Tier Weapons
These weapons remain excellent choices and can comfortably carry you through nearly every challenge.
Unleaded 4K
Players who enjoy precision weapons will appreciate the Unleaded 4K.
Its long-range damage allows you to safely eliminate dangerous enemies before they become a threat.
While it isn’t the fastest weapon for clearing massive swarms, it performs exceptionally well against priority targets.
Toy-Claw Blaster
The Toy-Claw Blaster balances crowd control with reliable burst damage.
It’s an excellent middle-ground weapon for players who want consistent performance without focusing entirely on one playstyle.
Toy-Horn Blaster
The Toy-Horn Blaster offers similar versatility, performing well in most situations without any major weaknesses.
While it doesn’t dominate a particular category, it’s dependable throughout the game.
A Tier Weapons
These weapons are perfectly usable but require a little more effort to reach the same effectiveness as higher-ranked options.
Flamingo Splattershot Jr.
A beginner-friendly weapon with balanced damage and solid reliability.
It’s easy to learn but eventually falls behind stronger endgame weapons.
Water-Wing Splattershot Jr.
Another dependable all-around weapon that performs consistently during early and mid-game progression.
Soap-Bottle Splattershot
The Soap-Bottle Splattershot offers respectable damage but lacks the explosive burst or crowd-clearing potential found in higher-tier choices.
B Tier Weapons
Bamboo Stringer
The Bamboo Stringer has moments where it performs well, but it generally requires more precision and patience than most players will want.
Compared to stronger weapons, its overall damage output feels limited.
C Tier Weapons
These weapons currently struggle to compete with the rest of the roster.
Pulley Brush
While fun to use, the Pulley Brush lacks the damage needed for difficult content.
You’ll often spend longer defeating enemies compared to nearly every higher-ranked weapon.
Cycle Brush
The Cycle Brush faces similar issues.
Its damage output and efficiency simply don’t keep pace with stronger weapon classes once dungeon difficulty begins increasing.
The current weapon balance in Splatoon Raiders heavily rewards high-DPS weapons that can quickly eliminate both hordes and bosses. While every weapon can be enjoyable with the right playstyle, the Plastic Splatana clearly stands above the competition thanks to its incredible burst damage and versatility. That said, don’t be afraid to experiment—future updates could easily shake up the rankings, and sometimes the weapon that feels best in your hands is the one you’ll perform best with.