Splatoon 3: Turf War Guide

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There are a variety of unique game modes in Splatoon 3, all with different objectives and rules. The default game mode is Turf War, in which you compete across different maps to cover the most ground in your team's color of ink.

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If this is your first Splatoon game, you may be wondering where to start with Turf War. This mode can be intimidating, especially if you're playing against more experienced players. Let's take a look at the basics of Turf War, and some tips for succeeding in this mode.

In Turf Wars, two teams of four players will battle to decide who can control a majority of the map with their team's paint. Using a variety of different weapons, your main objective is to have the most ground covered in your team's ink color when the match is over. Matches last three minutes, making every second count.

Scoring points in Turf War is as simple as aiming your weapon and firing it, splattering ink over the ground. You will gain points for covering un-turfed areas, or covering the enemy team's paint.

After three minutes, the match will be complete, and the winner will be decided. An overview of the map will be shown, and percentage bars will fill up, representing how much of the entire map was covered by both teams. Whichever team covered the most ground in their paint wins.

Although the rules for playing Turf War are simple, the actual nuances in the game mode can take a bit to get used to. For example, learning when to ink turf and when to splat enemies, or when to play with your team or go off on your own. Mostly, these are things that you will figure out as you play more of this mode, but here are some tips and tricks for getting started.

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