A complete guide for Splatoon 2.
Posted By Pramath | On 27th, Jul. 2017 Under Article, Video Game Tips
Splatoon 2 is everything that fans wanted from it- a bigger, better take on the original game’s formula, that doesn’t rock the boat much. But whether you are a veteran of the Turf Wars, or a newcomer, you’re probably going to be positively overwhelmed at just how much there is to Splatoon 2. There’s a wealth of modes, mechanics, and content waiting to be unearthed and uncovered, and while you can try learning it yourself as you go along, the game itself makes little to no effort to actually explain it all to you.
That’s where we come in- in this guide, we walk you through everything in the game. Basic tips and tricks, gear, bosses, multiplayer modes, leveling up faster, unlimited money cheat, infinite experience points (XP) cheat, Amiibo unlocks, collectibles and their locations and more. So let’s get started.
BASIC TIPS AND TRICKS
Splatoon 2 is a team based third person shooter, but it’s unlike most other third person shooters in the market, in that it’s more about territory control than it is about anything else. Here are some basic tips and tricks for you to find your footing in the game:
Experiment with the controls. Splatoon 2 has motion controls on by default, but you don’t have to play with them on. You can switch to traditional dual analog, or you can mess around with the sensitivities. Experiment until you find a control scheme that suits you.
Buy new gear! New clothes, headgear, footwear, buy as much of it whenever you get the chance. The gear you start out with is basic- as you level up, you get access to gear that allows for multiple abilities and perks, which can make a lot of difference in online games. So don’t hoard money, and buy new stuff as soon as you can.
Play the single player. Yes, Splatoon 2 has a single player campaign, and it’s pretty good. It’s not just a good diversion, it will also catch you up with the nuances and specificities to most of the weapon types in the game. If you are new to Splatoon 2, starting out here is absolutely recommended.
Map recon! In the lobby, you will find an option to perform ‘recon’. This option lets you get familiar with the map that is available in rotation at the moment, so you’re not caught by surprise by its layout. The first few times you play, absolutely perform map recon before you jump into playing games online, just so yo know what you’re doing.
Super jump. Super jump lets you either jump back to your home base, or to any player on your team on the map. You Super Jump by pressing X to pull up the map, and then selecting your teammate (or home base) you want to jump to. You can use Super Jump to not only not have to go all the way across the map, but to save time, or get out of a sticky situation where you’re surrounded by enemies. Learn to do it quickly!
Splatting enemies is still important. Splatoon 2 is not like traditional shooters where it is about killcount- but where you get the chance, you should absolutely kill (er, splat) people from the other team. Not only do they explode in a splash of your color, winning you points and territory, but you also get them out of the game, meaning they can cover less ground while they wait to respawn.
AMIIBO UNLOCKS
Like just about every modern Nintendo game, Splatoon 2 has Amiibo compatibility. Splatoon 2 is compatible with the Amiibo that came alongside the original game, as well as the new line of Amiibo made specifically for Splatoon 2. They don’t unlock much of substance, with one exception, and to use them, you need to walk to the Amiibo booth in Inkopolis Square. Here’s a guide to the unlocks:
HOW TO DEFEAT ALL BOSSES
Splatoon 2 continues the original game’s tradition of some fantastic boss battles in the single player campaign. These bosses require you to put everything you have learned regarding movement, stealth, and your weapon’s capabilities, to the test to emerge victorious.
There are five bosses:
The video below will show you how to get the better of all of them.
GEAR GUIDE:
Gear in Splatoon plays a major part- not only does it give you abilities and perks that can crucially make the difference in battle, but it’s also hugely significant in the game’s lore as well. First, let’s walk you through the basics:
This apart, gear is also sold by major competing brands- and the main abilities that are likely for your gear is dependant on the brand you buy.
Enperry has Sub Power Up as a common ability, and Ink Resistance Up as an uncommon ability.
Inkline branded Gear has Bomb Defence Up as the common ability, and Cold-Blooded as the uncommon one.
Annaki has Cold Blooded as a common ability, and Special Saver as an uncommon one.
Firefin has Sub Ink Saver as a common ability, and Ink Recovery Up as an uncommon one.
Rockenberg has Run Speed Up as a common ability, and Swim Speed Up as an uncommon one.
Forge branded gear has Special Power Up as the common ability, and Sub Ink Saver as the uncommon one.
Krak-On has Swim Speed Up as the common ability, and Bomb Defence Up as the uncommon one.
Takoroka has Special Charge Up as the common ability, and Special Power Up as the uncommon one.
Skalop has Quick Respawn as the common ability, and Special Saver as the uncommon one.
Zink jas Quick Super Jump as the common ability, and Quick Respawn as the uncommon one.
Splash Mob has Main Ink Saver as the common ability, and Run Speed Up as the uncommon one.
Zekko has Special Saver as a common ability, and Special Charge Up as uncommon.
SquidForce has Ink Resistance Up as a common ability, and Main Ink Saver as an uncommon one.
Tentatek has Ink Recovery Up as the common ability, and Quick Super Jump as the uncommon one.
Toni Kensa has Cold-Blooded as the common ability, and Sub Power Up as the uncommon one.
COLLECTIBLES LOCATIONS GUIDE:
Splatoon 2‘s single player campaign is structured like a 3D platformer, which means there are a lot of collectibles to collect. In this section of the guide, we walk you through getting them all.
Sardinium
Sunken Scrolls
Kettle Locations
Food Truck Ticket Locations
WEAPONS, UPGRADES, AND HERO WEAPONS
Hero Weapons
Hero Weapons are more powerful variations of their weapon types. These are incredibly hard to obtain- you get them by playing through the single player campaign, but unlocking them also makes them available in the multiplayer modes.
To unlock them, you need to:
Here are the first time the Hero weapons are made available to you- depending on which one you want, it’ll take you a while to get to them:
Upgrading Weapons
Upgrading weapons in Splatoon 2 is extremely easy:
ABILITIES
Gear in Splatoon 2 gives you abilities, which can give you various perks and disadvantages. Here’s what each ability does- knowing which ones you want can help you select the gear you want:
MULTIPLAYER
Splatoon 2 has several multiplayer modes. In this section of the guide, we talk about them all:
Each Ranked Mode has its own letter grade progression, separate from your overall level; Salmon Run has its own Rank progression; ranking up in Ranked Mode eventually unlocks League Battle, which lets you play Ranked Mode with your teams.
LEVELING UP QUICKLY:
Everything in Splatoon ties to your level- the gear you get and the weapons you use, even the modes available to you. As a result, you probably want to level up as fast as you can. Here are some basic tips and tricks:
CHEATS: UNLIMITED MONEY AND INFINITE XP (EXPERIENCE POINTS):
Okay, so money is used to buy gear, and XP is used to earn levels. Obviously, you want to maximize your net gains of both as much as you can- the videos below will walk you through that:
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