Best Builds, Relic Powers, and Gadgets in Splatoon Raiders

Splatoon Raiders' build depth comes from combining a main weapon, Tank-specific Gadgets, Relic Powers, and a Bot Buddy -- here's how the three confirmed endgame archetypes actually come together.

Power Tank: Area Damage

Steam Blaster main weapon, paired with Splatchet and Spinwheel gadgets to slash through groups while covering the surrounding area in ink. Wind-Up Key and Ballroom Mask relics round out a build geared toward brutal horde clearing and fast advancement, with Frye as Bot Buddy for wide-range offensive support.

Speed Tank: Hit-and-Run

Steam Blaster main weapon again, but paired with Blast Boot and Dash Bomb gadgets for mobility. Miniature Scoop and Sea Bead relics reduce gadget cooldowns and speed up HP/ink recovery while submerged -- ideal if you prefer striking fast and breaking off rather than sustained engagement.

Tactical Tank: Battlefield Control

Bombloons (wide-area damage) and Shot Pot (enemy movement control) gadgets define the early-to-mid-game version of this build, with Sage's Bracer and Bamboo-Shoot Brooch relics. At true endgame, swap to a 5-star "Primo" Shooter for reliable Concentrated Attack and Freeze procs, and prioritize Showstopper Power plus Gadget Recovery (Finisher) relics to maximize sustained DPS.

Universal Priorities Once You Have 3+ Relic Slots

Regardless of Tank, once you unlock a third Relic slot, Gadget Recovery (Damage), Finishing Burst, and Showstopper Power passives are consistently recommended across build guides -- they compound well together by both reducing downtime between gadget uses and building your Showstopper Gauge faster, letting you cast your Bot Buddy's ultimate more often across a run.

Where to Farm Relics

Relics are earned by completing dungeons scattered across the Spirhalite Islands -- following Compasses in navy blue crates toward bonus Sampler Dungeons is one of the more reliable ways to pick up extra Skill Points alongside your main Relic hunting.

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