Splatoon Raiders Guides
Getting Started in Splatoon Raiders
- ## Before Your First Raid
- Pick a Tank based on playstyle, not just stats -- Power for close-range burst, Speed for mobility and hit-and-run, Tactical for battlefield control via gadgets. You aren't locked in: Tanks can be freely switched between missions, and each carries its own compatible Gadget group, so experimenting early costs you nothing permanent.
- Keep an eye out for Compasses in navy blue crates during Relic and Crystal-mining levels -- they point the way to bonus Sampler Dungeons, which are some of the best levels in the game for learning gadgets and grabbing extra Skill Points for later-game leveling.
- ## Choosing a Bot Buddy
- Each Deep Cut member -- Shiver, Frye, Big Man -- serves as a selectable Bot Buddy with a unique Showstopper ultimate. Frye's wide-range AoE Showstopper is a strong, broadly useful pick across most builds and difficulty levels, while Big Man's Showstopper offers a full heal plus temporary invincibility, making him the stronger pick specifically for higher-difficulty dungeons.
- ## Relic Powers and Progression
- Relic Powers unlock as you complete dungeons and earn their corresponding Relics -- equip them from the Gear Menu on the Hideout Ship before a raid, not mid-run. Prioritizing Gadget Recovery and Showstopper Power passives early lets you cast your Bot Buddy's ultimate more often, which compounds in value the longer a run goes.
- ## Building Rapport
- Sticking with a specific Tank and Bot Buddy combination over multiple missions builds rapport with that Deep Cut member, eventually granting a boosted version of their Showstopper ability -- worth considering if you find a combination you like, rather than constantly switching just to see everything.
- ## Common Mistakes
- * Ignoring Compasses -- skipping Sampler Dungeons means missing easy Skill Points that matter a lot for late-game leveling.
- * Treating every boss the same -- some reviewers have noted certain fights lean on raw health-bar damage-sponge design rather than distinct patterns, so don't assume every boss teaches you something new about its specific mechanics.
- * Neglecting the Weapon Shack -- Frye's shop lets you both upgrade weapons and scrap old ones for materials, so hoarding outdated weapons instead of scrapping them wastes a real resource.