Splatoon 3 heavily emphasizes gathering stuff and personalizing your appearance. Due to the abilities tied to gear, this can decide how effective you are in Turf War and how you appear. Some items can only be acquired through amiibo. You might be left wondering which amiibo are compatible with Splatoon 3 and what incentives they offer as a result.
With a tonne of fresh material and gameplay elements for players to sink their various numbers of teeth into, Splatoon 3 is taking the Splatlands by storm. Returning content, including amiibo functionality carrying over, is a crucial component of the game.
One of the original Splatoon’s highlights was the ability to obtain exclusive gear and bonuses by using particular amiibo figures. This didn’t change when Splatoon 2 brought the franchise from the Wii U to the Nintendo Switch, and it’s now bigger than ever because new amiibo is always coming out.
Splatoon’s amiibo functionality varies in depth, with some scans unlocking additional equipment and others—at least in the original game—unlocking challenges to accomplish. Although the current array of amiibo available at launch only gives items, this hasn’t altered in Splatoon 3.
Before the year is up, a fresh set of Splatoon 3 amiibo will be available, and since these are new figurines, they may very possibly unlock extra stuff like challenges, bonuses, or even modes. Here is a list of the amiibo unlocks that are currently available for Splatoon 3, with the figurines listed by represented character and release date. We won’t know for sure until they are published.
Several publications, including Destructoid, have noted that some of the incentives could double up or not be delivered because they are split among amiibo for a variety of reasons. This has been noted, and the list will be updated to reflect any changes. But in general, each amiibo will grant you a special set of equipment or a piece of a set.
Oh, and don’t forget that you may probably scan the amiibo again later to earn extra rewards if you only get a portion of a set, but the amiibo states that you need more experience or to play more battles.
All Splatoon 3 Amiibo Rewards
Splatoon 3 amiibo
- Octoling Boy Blue:
- Unknown
- Inkling Girl Yellow:
- Unknown
- Small Fry:
- Unknown
Inkling Girl
- Inkling Girl Orange:
- School Hairclip
- School Uniform
- School Shoes + Hi Socks/Base School Shoes
- Abilities: Ink Saver, High Recovery Speed, Faster Swimming
- Inkling Girl Green:
- School Hairclip
- School Uniform
- School Shoes + Hi Socks/Base School Shoes
- Abilities: Ink Saver, High Recovery Speed, Faster Swimming
- Inkling Girl Pink:
- School Clip-Ons
- Squid CardiganClip-Ons
- Fringed Loafers
- Abilities: Run Speed Up, Opening Gambit, Cold-Blooded
- Inkling Girl Super Smash Bros:
- School Hairclip
- School Uniform
- School Shoes + Hi Socks/Base School Shoes
- Abilities: Ink Saver, High Recovery Speed, Faster Swimming
Inkling Boy
- Inkling Boy Blue:
- Samurai Helmet
- Samurai Jacket
- Samurai Shoes
- Abilities: Special Charge-Up, Special Power Increase, Quick Super Jump
- Inkling Boy Purple:
- Samurai Helmet
- Samurai Jacket
- Samurai Shoes
- Abilities: Special Charge-Up, Special Power Increase, Quick Super Jump
- Inkling Boy Green:
- Squinja Mask
- Squinja Suit
- Squinja Shoes
- Abilities: Special Saver, Swimming Speed Boost, Faster Respawn
Inkling Squid
- Inkling Squid Green:
- Power Mask
- Power Armor Clothing
- Power Boots
- Abilities: Faster Respawn, Sub Resistance Up, Ink Saver
- Inkling Squid Orange:
- Power Mask
- Power Armor Clothing
- Power Boots
- Abilities: Faster Respawn, Sub Resistance Up, Ink Saver
- Inkling Squid Purple:
- Power Mask MK 1
- Power Armor MK 1
- Power Boots MK 1
- Abilities: Ink Resistance Up, Ink Resistance Up, Bomb Defense Up
Octoling
- Octoling Girl:
- Enchanted Hat
- Enchanted Robes
- Enchanted Boots
- Abilities: Thermal Ink, Ink Saver, Run Speed Up
- Octoling Boy:
- Steel Helm
- Steel Platemail
- Steel Greaves
- Abilities: Ink Saver, Special Charge-Up. Object Shredder
- Octoling Octopus:
- Fresh Fish Head
- Fresh Fish Gloves
- Fresh Fish Feet
- Abilities: Quick Super Jump, Comeback, Quick Respawn
Other
- Callie:
- Hero Headset Replica
- Hero Jacket Replica
- Hero Runner Replica
- Abilities: Faster Swimming, Faster Running, Faster Super Jump
- Marie:
- Armor Helmet Replica
- Armor Jacket Replica
- Armor Boot Replica
- Abilities: Tenacity, Ink Saver, Special Charge Up
- Marina:
- Marinated Headphones
- Marinated Top
- Marinated Slip-Ons
- Abilities: Special Saver, Special Power Up, Ink Recovery Up
- Pearl:
- Pearlescent Crown
- Pearlescent Hoodie
- Pearlescent Kicks
- Abilities: Cold-Blooded, Respawn Punisher, Special Charge Up
Do Non-Splatoon Amiibo Work with Splatoon 3?
Attempting to scan an amiibo that is not part of the series will not work, much like in prior Splatoon games. Instead, a pop-up window will ask you to try again using a different figure.
Unfortunately, this means that none of your remaining amiibo will be compatible with Splatoon 3, but this has always been the case in the series’ iterations, so it shouldn’t come as a huge surprise.
Splatoon 3 Amiibo Usage Instructions
It’s not quite correct to say, “Just tap the Amiibo on your Switch,” because you also need to be in the proper location to receive your rewards. When the game first starts, you can find the Amiibo Stand nearby in Splatville.
Use your Amiibo and obtain your accessories by interacting with it. The menu will then display, allowing you to choose how your character will look in the new clothes. Remember that you cannot personalize your appearance until you are at least level 4.
