In both games, the Hero Charger Replica is identical in appearance to the Hero Charger. In Splatoon 2, it is identical to the Level 1 Hero Charger.
Hero Mode[]
The Hero Charger is not available during regular Hero Mode. To use the Hero Charger, the player must buy an Inkling Girlamiibo and play her challenges. In these challenges, certain levels are played in Hero Mode, but with a Hero Charger. The Hero Charger cannot be upgraded. The blueprints to the Hero Charger Replica are received after completing the fifth boss challenge.
Splatoon 2[]
The Hero Charger Replica returns to Splatoon 2 with an updated model that is visually identical to the Level 1 Hero Charger. However it is once again a re-skinned Splat Charger, which therefore now comes with Splat Bombs and Sting Ray, along with the newfound ability to store a charge for one second. To unlock the Hero Charger Replica, the player must now complete every level with the Hero Charger in Octo Canyon.
Inkling Boy holding the Hero Charger Replica
Description[]
When finished the last challenge by defeating DJ Octavio, the player will get the blueprints made by Ammoses Shellendorf, Sheldon's grandpappy. If the blueprints are brought to Ammo Knights, Sheldon will only create a replica of the blueprint as he cannot copy the technology inside. Even though it looks like the Hero Charger, it is only a replica and it has the same stats and weapon set as the Splat Charger.
Weapon Quote[]
“
A sweet replica created by Sheldon from his grandfather's blueprints. It looks funky fresh, to be sure, but apparently it's just a regular Splat Charger with a fancy paint job.
”
— Splatoon
“
Created by Sheldon from his grandfather's blueprints. It looks pretty cool, but apparently it's just a regular Splat Charger under that paint job...
”
— Splatoon 2
Hero Charger Replica Icon shown in its stats page
Strategy[]
This weapon has the same set as the Splat Charger, and has the same sub and special, so the strategy will be the same.
Names in other languages[]
Language
Name
Notes
Japanese
ヒーローチャージャー レプリカ
Hero Charger Replica
French (NA)
Concentraceur héroïque (réplique)
Shortened to Conc. héroïque (rép.) in-game
German
Heldenkonzentrator Replika
Hero Concentrator Replica
Trivia[]
This weapon appears to be inspired by the AR-15 style assault rifles, due to the very similar iron sights, foregrip, and pistol grip.