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Splatoon Competitive Guide

by TeddinotTeddy •

If you're new to the Splatoon competitive scene, you're in the right place. In this guide, I'll be walking you through everything you need to know to get started. I've outlined every section in the table of contents so if you only need one specific piece of information you can always just skip around.

Table of Contents

Discord Communities

Discord communities can provide almost everything you need to get started. You can find teams, play in scrims and tournaments, and get better. But, there are so many communities out there it can be hard to find the ones you need. Luckily there is a server called Inkopolis Crosswalk. Inkopolis Crosswalk contains a list of servers for all needs. Whether you want to join some tournaments, find a salmon run crew, or discuss some data mines Inkopolis Crosswalk has it all. Some other important servers are included in Crosswalk but are important enough that I felt I should highlight them. Sendou.ink (the very website you're on) is the hub for Splatoon 3 competitive, but Sendou also has a Discord server. Now if you want to be directly amid competitive Splatoon 3 Leagues Under The Ink is the largest online Splatoon league.

Finding a Team

Finding a team can be difficult at times. You need to know who's looking for a team or if you're even good enough to be a part of a team. The good thing is, there are teams for all kinds of skill levels. In LUTI (Leagues Under The Ink), there are multiple divisions, you have the highest division: X and you can be as low as 11 but there are places for all kinds of skill levels across leagues. In most Discord servers there usually is a channel called "looking for team" or something along those lines. DM (direct message) a user to determine whether they have a team already, how serious they plan on being, and also how they want to compete (as in what tournaments, online or in person, and how often). You can also look on other sites like Reddit and Twitter to look for more people or you can post your own "looking for team" messages (make sure to provide all the information I previously mentioned to make it easier to find the right people).

Scrimmaging-Practicing

Scrimmaging and practicing are pretty much the same thing. If you're looking for a team to scrim with, as always, there are channels and Discord servers that you can use. It's best that you find a team close to your skill level that matches your team's schedule. If you can find a team like that you may have a scrim buddy on your hands. A scrim buddy can be super useful because you'll have a team that you can go against consistently and they'll get better as your team gets better. Aside from scrimming it's always best to review your gameplay. Look out for mistakes you constantly make and try to correct yourself. If you don't know what you're doing wrong getting a second opinion can be useful. You can share replay codes with others as there is usually a channel dedicated in most servers to share replay codes.

Participating in Tournaments

Inkopolis Crosswalk has a tournaments channel. They have a ton of servers for all kinds of tournaments varying in intensity (how competitive they are). Each tournament has its own ways of signing up so look for an about channel or help desk. If those don't help, you could always ask someone else. Also, make sure the tournament you're joining supports your time zone. They don't always account for Europe or Asia, so double-check. Remember, you might not win on your first go, but what's important is that you bounce back. Playing these tournaments as much as you can gives you some experience and help you get out there.

Other Resources

I tried to cover the gist of competitive Splatoon, but there is always more to learn. Check out other servers for any questions you might have. There are also some great content creators that you can follow that'll help you improve.

Content Creators (might have other socials than the ones linked):

ThatSrb2DUDE: Has a great guide for competitive Splatoon 2, but it still holds up well today as not much has changed. In general, they make a lot of easy-to-follow guides in competitive Splatoon.

ProChara: Chara provides a ton of information regarding meta and the state of competitive Splatoon. Regularly features other import figures in Splatoon competitive. Chara is a competitive player for Last Resort Splatoon

Squid School: Exactly what it sounds like but 10x more fun. They have a lot of lessons on how to get better. Great if you're trying to improve as an individual. The channel is run by a pro player, Gem.

Splatoon News: Latest news on Splatoon 3 including tournaments and other competitive events.

Takeaways

Inkopolis Crosswalk is your friend, everything you need, tournaments, guides, content creators, all that is there. Participating in events will help get your name out there so just play a lot. Hopefully, this was helpful in your Splatoon journey.