Gusher
| “ | Shoot a Gusher to make it burst skyward. So satisfying... | ” |
Gushers, written as gushers in Splatoon 3, are one of the mechanics first introduced in Octo Valley. They also appear in Octo Canyon, Salmon Run, a Shifty Station (Gusher Towns), the Octo Expansion, Return of the Mammalians, and Side Order.
Appearance
Before being activated, Gushers appear to be stationary, circular, silver grates adorned with a knob. The knob has many red dots of light on it and a red wheel on the top. Upon being sprayed by ink, a large column of ink erupts from the platform. The color of the ink matches that of whoever activated it. After a certain amount of time, the column of ink will descend quickly.
Description
Before being activated, Gushers remain stationary and do nothing. Upon being sprayed by ink, a large column of ink erupts from the platform, carrying all objects, including the player, to the top. This column of ink blocks both enemy and ally attacks. After around ten seconds, the ink from the Gusher stops coming out, and said Gusher needs to be sprayed with more ink to be activated again.
In multiplayer stages, such as Gusher Towns, Gushers require slightly more hits to activate. Touching a Gusher erupting with the opposing team's ink instantly splats the player.
In Salmon Run, Gushers only appear during Goldie Seeking waves, where spraying the Gusher with ink will cause the Gusher to erupt a column of various sizes of enemy ink. The size of the column depends on how close the Gusher is to the Goldie. They also emit light depending on how close to the Goldie they are, while other Salmonids spawn from them. All of the activated Gushers remain active until the Goldie is found and finds a new hiding place, or until the wave ends.
In Splatoon 3's Big Run, Gushers serve as additional spawn points for Salmonids during normal/high tide and the only spawn points for Salmonids during low tide. These Gushers have a wider base than ones found elsewhere.
In Side Order, Gushers serve as the primary spawn points for Jelletons.
Usage
Gushers can be activated by the player firing ink directly on their surface. They cannot be activated by Octarians or Salmonids.
Appearances
Splatoon
Octo Valley
- Gusher Gauntlet (Mission #04)
- Flooder Junkyard (Mission #12)
- Octoling Assault (Mission #14)
- Undeniable Flying Object (Mission #15)
- Area 3
- Area 4
- Pinwheel Power Plant (Mission #24)
- Far-Flung Flooders (Mission #25)
- Octoling Onslaught (Mission #26)
- Enter the Octobot King! (Final Boss)
Splatoon 2
Shifty Station
- Layout 16: Gusher Towns
Octo Canyon
- Enter the Octohurler (Mission #04)
- Back-Alley Cleanup (Mission #07)
- Octoling Assault (Mission #15)
- Secret Bowling Alley (Mission #16)
- Octocommander Fortress (Mission #17)
- Slimeskin Garrison (Sector 4)
- Propellerland (Mission #20)
- The Octogalaxy (Mission #23)
- Paradise Lanes (Mission #26)
Salmon Run
- Goldie Seeking (Known Occurrence)
Octo Expansion
- A00 Abandoned Station
- B13 Phat Splatz Station
- E08 Da Bomb Station
- F05 Popalicious Station
- F06 Duh-Oh Station
- G04B10 Ink 'n' Slide Station
- I06 All Eyez Station
- I08 Radio Station
- Escape 02 Villi Phase
Splatoon 3
Stages
Challenges
Return of the Mammalians
- 0101 Get to Know Alterna, Your Only Choice
- 0207 The Ink-Conservation Project
- Landfill Dreamland
- Eco-Forest Treehills
- Rocket 01 Alterna Space Center: Entrance
Salmon Run Next Wave
- Goldie Seeking (Known Occurrence)
- Wahoo World (Big Run)
- Inkblot Art Academy (Big Run)
- Undertow Spillway (Big Run)
- Um'ami Ruins (Big Run)
- Barnacle & Dime (Big Run)
- Eeltail Alley (Big Run)
- Grand Splatlands Bowl (Big Run)
Gallery
Splatoon
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An erupting Gusher
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Inactive Gushers in Gusher Gauntlet
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A group of Gushers in Gusher Gauntlet
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Agent 3 approaching an active Gusher
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A Gusher right after eruption
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An early Gusher model
Splatoon 2
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Render of an activated Gusher
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A Gusher
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An inactive Gusher in Salmon Run
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An activated Gusher in Salmon Run with a low height and dim glow
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An activated Gusher in Salmon Run with a tall height and bright glow
Splatoon 3
Reason: Add images from Salmon Run Next Wave/Big Run and Side Order
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An inactive Gusher from Eco-Forest Treehills
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The same Gusher, blinked unlit
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The same Gusher seen from above
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The same Gusher, seen from above, blinked unlit
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The same Gusher, erupting
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Agent 3 standing next to an erupting Gusher in 0101 Get to Know Alterna, Your Only Choice
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Agent 3 using said Gusher to get to an elevated platform
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An inactive Gusher in Wahoo World
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An erupting gusher in Wahoo World
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When Splatted by a Gusher
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Overhead view of Scorch Gorge after an Oh My Gush match, where the five gushers are visible
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Overhead view of Eeltail Alley after an Oh My Gush match, where the four gushers are visible
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Gushers in Side Order, used by Jelleton.
Trivia
- It is stated that the Salmonids obtained the Gusher technology through trade with the Octarians.
- Mudmouths spawn autonomously from gushers during Mudmouth Eruption waves.
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
 Japanese |
カンケツセン Kanketsusen |
Geyser |
 Dutch |
Geiser | Geyser |
 French |
Jet d'encre | Ink beam |
 German |
Tintenfontäne | Ink fountain |
 Italian |
Geyser | Geyser |
 Russian |
Гейзер Geyzer |
Geyser |
 Spanish |
Surtidor | Gusher |
 Chinese (Simplified) |
喷泉 pēnquán |
Fountain |
 Chinese (Traditional) |
噴泉 pēnquán (Mandarin) pan3 cyun4 (Cantonese) |
Fountain |
 Korean |
간헐천 | Geyser |
 Internal |
Msn_CourseObj_10 [1] |
References
Mechanics
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