When it comes to advanced moves, a Splatoon 3 Squid Roll is one of the key techniques you need to understand. Whether you’re a squid or a child, mastering the Squid Roll is essential if you want to stay out of the enemy’s line of fire.
Splatoon 3 is the latest installment in the beloved series for the Nintendo Switch. Once again, we see the inhabitants of Splatville take up arms in their dark conflict. Presided over by the idols of Splatoon 3, the game’s team-based third-person combat has the surprising depth and nuance that the series has always had.
Whether you’re already familiar with the Splatoon 3 demo or new to the fast-paced game. and fast-paced combat, you’ll need to familiarize yourself with all the tools at your disposal. In addition to the considerable variety of weapons at your fingertips, you’ll need to figure out how to stay as mobile as possible. Fortunately, we’ve got you covered. Stick with us and you’ll master the Squid Roll in no time.
Splatoon 3 Squid Roll
Splatoon 3 Squid Roll: The Basics
Before looking at Squid Rolls, let’s first take a look at why they are so important. In Splatoon 3, you can transform into a squid and dive into any inkblot that matches your team color. You can see a submerged Inkling in the image above. This allows you to travel around the map much faster than if you were to stay on foot.
Squid Rolling is a special way of jumping out of ink, allowing you to quickly change direction and giving your character some precious frames of invulnerability. Under the right circumstances, a well-timed squid roll is the difference between life and death.
Squid Rolling has several steps:
- Dive into an inkblot (but make sure there is enough ink in the color of your machine so you can get up to speed.)
- Swim quickly with’ZL‘ to increase speed.
- Once you have enough speed, move the joystick in the direction you want to roll while pressing the button jump button. It is important to make both entries simultaneously.
If you were successful on the roll, your character will move across the battlefield like a smear of ink. If you’re confused about what this looks like, take a look at the screenshot above.
After a few short moments, your character will snap out of their Squid Roll and resume normal movement. Remember, you can always dive back in if you need to get out of the line of fire.
Splatoon 3 Squid Roll: Tips and Tricks
This technique can be quite difficult to pull off, but we have a couple of tips that should help you get the most out of it.
We highly recommend heading to the Practice Range to master the Squid Roll before heading out into a proper battle. There is a very specific ability to time, and having the opportunity to handle it on your own time will be a plus if you really want to learn the move.
Additionally, Squid Roll provides several invulnerability frames that can be extremely useful in the hands of a skilled player. As you get more familiar with the technique, you’ll start to get an idea of exactly when this window of invincibility occurs. Keep it up and you can deflect oncoming ink like it’s nothing.
Now you’re as ready as ever to use Squid Rolls in Splatoon 3. You’ll be the fastest Inkling in Splatsville in no time. As a wise hedgehog once said: “I have to go fast”.
