Splatoon Raiders is a fast-paced third-person shooter with three unique ink tanks that offer their own upside and downsides. Picking the one that works best for your playstyle will ensure you have the most fun possible in this thrilling adventure.
Over time, you’ll be able to customize your tanks further, even opening up the ability to use gadgets from another tank. However, especially in the opening hours, it’s a good idea to know what offers you the most bang for your buck. So, below is our pick for the best tanks and gadgets in Splatoon Raiders.
Best tank and gadgets in Splatoon Raiders
We’ve ranked the three tanks below in order of best to worst, as well as the gadget we think ranks as the best-in-slot for each of them.
Best tank for killing enemies fast: Power Tank
The Power Tank is our pick for the best starting tank, and it scales excellently throughout the entire game thanks to a focus on mowing down enemies with AoE attacks. If you’re playing on a team, this tank is definitely the right choice for leading the charge against foes while your more agile pals flank and play more tactically.
We recommend the Splatchet gadget with the Power Tank, as this allows you to charge forward and unleash an AoE attack on enemies in front of you. This is especially powerful as a gap closer and finishing move when facing off against bosses or large groups.
Best tank for mobility: Speed Tank
The Speed Tank is an excellent choice for players who like to stay mobile in combat. This tank gives you a lot of freedom for moving around the battlefield while sacrificing a bit of power in the process (at least early on). If you’re playing on a team, you’ll be able to act like the rogue of the group, getting in and out with relative ease.
We really like the Blast Boot gadget on the Speed Tank, which lets you jump in or out of combat easily. When leaping into the fray, you’ll deal some damage to foes in your blast radius, but it can also be used to escape a risky situation when you find yourself pinned down.
Best tank for long-range play: Tactical Tank
The Tactical Tank feels like the weakest of the bunch early on, sacrificing power for strategic play. But it can turn into a powerhouse once upgraded. So, if you like to be the tactician of the group and enjoy crowd control, you may get a thrill out of this tank, which focuses heavily on deploying turrets with various uses.
We’d say the Shot Pot gadget is the best and most consistent for the Tactical Tank. Though it may slap like a wet noodle in the beginning of the game, proper upgrades turn this auto-firing turret into an excellent passive damage dealer that requires no additional input from you.
Splatoon Raiders is available now exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2.
