

Using Special Charge Up speeds up the process so that you will get more special points for the amount you ink. With high special points on this weapon, you may find it hard to get your special early on. Why I Recommend: Splashdown is one of the most, if not THE most effective special. Definition: "Increases special-gauge fill rate" While using Ink Saver you will be able to swing your Roller more times before running out of ink, and it may save your life. Why I Recommend: This weapon has very high ink consumption and you will find yourself running out of ink in dire situations which may lead to you getting splatted. Definition: "Decreases amount of ink consumed by your main weapon" Easy to get cornered or surrounded by longer range weapons.High ink consumption, you will run out of ink fast!.Special isn't charged as quickly as most weapons (inefficiency of covering turf + high special points).Rolling/running with the roller is extremely inefficient, uses up way too much ink.In some cases, swing might not be quick enough to get the kill in 1v1 duels.Can flick ink upwards over objects or on top of the tower.

Splashdown can be used if enemies get too close.Curling bombs are good for creating a path for flanking.Curling bombs make travel quick and easy.Doing this while jumping causes you to flick the roller vertically, spreading the ink in a longer and more narrow path. You will speed up the longer you roll for. Hold ZR and run forward to make a wide path of ink. You can use ZR to flick the roller on the ground or in midair. It comes with Curling Bombs and Splashdown. The Splat Roller is of the roller category and is unlocked at level 3. If you're like me and have sneaky tactics but can't aim, the Splat Roller might just be the weapon for you! Keep reading for stats, strategies, pros, cons, analysis, and tips! I now main the Splat Roller after switching from the Dualie Squelchers, which were never really for me unfortunately (I could never get the hang of the dodge-roll feature). I tried it out a couple times in turf war and INSTANTLY fell in love. I was quick to discover that the Splat Roller had the exact same sub/special combo. In Splatoon 2, I picked up the Splash-O-Matic quickly and learned that I loved the curling bomb/splashdown combo (flanking is fun). I didn't really like the sub/special combos on any of them and didn't like the lack of range so I never really picked it up. SO, I was never really the person to use rollers in Splatoon (the original).
