Welcome. This is a small, fast site with one job: get you unstuck in Splatoon Raiders without making you scroll past three paragraphs of "what is Splatoon Raiders" first. If you already own the game, you know what it is — a single-player-focused, loot-driven raid game where you play a mechanic, team up with Deep Cut (Shiver, Frye and Big Man) in an Exploration Bot, and splat your way through Salmonid-infested islands for gear and treasure.
Below are the five things people actually get stuck on. Each page is a proper deep-dive, not a stub.
Best Weapons Tier List
Which of the 100+ scrap-built weapons are actually worth leveling — ranked S to C with reasons, not vibes.
Best Build / Tank Guide
Speed vs Power vs Tactical, the gadget combos that carry, and where to spend your first upgrades.
Boss Guide: How to Beat Each Boss
Temple boss patterns, punish windows and the mistakes that get you splatted. Detailed walkthroughs added as each boss is cleared.
Loot & Power Egg Farming
Fastest routes for Power Eggs, Spirhalite Shards, gadget parts and Salmonid Relics.
Multiplayer / Co-op Tips
How co-op and "Call for Help" work, and how to not get in your squad's way.
New here? The 60-second orientation
If you just started, four things will save you a lot of pain:
- Difficulty is not a flex. Tourist, Raider and Survivalist only change enemy strength — the loot pool is the same on all three. There is no reward for suffering, so pick the one that's fun.
- Dying solo costs you nothing. You keep the loot and XP you picked up before you went down. Experiment freely.
- The only thing you can't undo is spending. Rare upgrade materials and Spirhalite Shards are gone once spent, and weapon upgrade costs climb every level. Try all three tanks before you commit rare mats to any of them.
- Grab every Power Egg and Compass. Power Eggs fuel your Bot and level you; Compasses (in navy-blue crates) unlock Sampler Dungeons that hand out Skill Points.
Frequently asked questions
Is Splatoon Raiders single-player or multiplayer?
It's single-player-focused, but almost every raid can also be played in 2–4 player co-op. Co-op isn't unlocked at the very start — you get it a little way into the game, along with a "Call for Help" feature. See the co-op tips page.
How long is Splatoon Raiders?
The main campaign runs roughly 15–18 hours depending on how much you explore, with a lot more on top if you chase Sampler Dungeons, collectibles and gear completion.
Does difficulty change the loot I get?
No. Nintendo confirmed the loot pool is identical across Tourist, Raider and Survivalist. Higher difficulty only makes enemies stronger, so there's no farming reason to play above your comfort level.
What happens if I die during a raid?
In a solo raid there's no penalty — you keep the loot and XP you collected before going down. That's why experimenting with builds is basically free.
Is this an official Nintendo site?
No. This is an independent fan guide.