Welcome to Splatoon, the ink-spewing, turf-claiming third-person shooter from Nintendo! As an Inkling, you'll dive into fast-paced, four-on-four matches where the goal isn't just to splat enemies, but to cover as much of the arena as possible with your team's ink. Strategically submerge yourself in your own color to move faster and ambush opponents, then burst out to blast your way to victory. It's a vibrant, chaotic, and incredibly fun take on the shooter genre.
This guide is here to help you master every aspect of the Inkling experience. We'll cover the best strategies for dominating turf wars, understanding weapon types, and navigating the unique mechanics of inking the environment. Whether you're aiming for that coveted Gold Medal on every stage or just want to ensure your team inks the most turf, we've got the tips and tricks to elevate your game.
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Navigate Splatoon guides easily with codes like (c01) for specific sections. Learn about game modes, weapons, and gear.
This guide provides a comprehensive overview of Splatoon, including core gameplay, controls, movement, game modes, weapons, gear, abilities, and strategy for Turf War.
- Press CTRL + F to open the search window for quick navigation.
- Use the codes in parentheses (e.g., (c01)) to jump directly to a section.
- Sections include: Why This Guide (c01), About This Guide (c02), Version History (c03), Core Gameplay Loop (c04), Controls & Movement (c05), Game Modes Overview (c06), Weapons (Class Overview) (c07), Gear & Abilities (c08), and Turf War Strategy (c09).
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Learn Splatoon 3 core gameplay systems, movement, controls, modes, and weapon roles. Starting point for Hero Mode walkthrough.
Splatoon 3 is a hybrid game that includes both competitive multiplayer modes and a linear single-player story (Hero Mode). This guide focuses on providing a clear, structured foundation for how the game works as a whole, especially for new or returning players.
Sections Covered:
- Core gameplay systems
- Movement and controls
- Game modes and structure
- Weapon roles and basic strategy
This guide is a v0.1 release and will expand over time to include full walkthrough coverage and expanded strategy for Hero Mode.
- The goal is to provide a reliable understanding of the game’s systems so you can make better decisions across all modes.
- Additional sections will be added in future updates.
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Splatoon v0.1 foundation guide covers core systems, controls, movement, game modes, and beginner Turf War strategy.
Scope (v0.1):
- Core systems
- Controls and movement
- Game modes
- Weapon classes (high-level)
- Beginner Turf War strategy
Not included yet:
- Full weapon-by-weapon breakdowns
- Ranked (Anarchy) deep strategy
- Advanced team compositions
- Map-specific routing
This guide will expand over time as systems are validated and refined.
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Find all collectibles in Splatoon 3 with our comprehensive guide. Discover locations for Sardinium, Sunken Scrolls, Gold Records, Decorations, and more!
This guide details the locations of all collectible items in Splatoon 3. Find out where to get Sardinium, Sunken Scrolls, Gold Records, Decorations, Banners, Emotes, Alterna Logs, Badges, and more.
- Sardinium: Locations for all Sardinium can be found here.
- Sunken Scrolls: Discover the locations of all Sunken Scrolls.
- Gold Records: Find out where to locate all Gold Records.
- Stickers: A list of all available stickers and their locations.
- Decorations: Guide to finding all Decorations.
- Banners: Learn where to get all Banners.
- Emotes: Locations for all Emotes.
- Alterna Logs: Find all Alterna Logs with this guide.
- Badges: A comprehensive list of all Badges and how to obtain them.
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