Mechanics

Table of Contents

General
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Unexplained Splatoon Mechanics: A variety of useful mechanics unexplained in-game. Includes white ink frames, how shot RNG works, specials refilling ink tanks, etc.
25+ Splatoon Techs: Miscellaneous mechanics explanations, from movement to weapons to specials.

Improve Your Aim: A video going over aim drills, leading shots, and console settings to reduce input lag/improve gyro accuracy
Why You Need An Aim Drill: A case for improving your aim as a motor skill, alongside aim drills for fast shot-speed weapons. Additionally includes aim drills used by other competitive players.
Visual Focus: Aim advice focused on tracking/keeping visual focus on opponents over looking at your crosshair/shots. Includes drills for flicks and target tracking.
Wrist Stretches 1 | 2 | 3 | 4: A series of wrist and hand stretches from Dr. Levi Harrison, an orthopedic surgeon.
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Sub-Strafing: Guide on sub-strafing, an initially unintended movement tech allowing you to quickly change momentum while holding the sub weapon button.
Stage Movement Tips: Playlist of stage-specific movement options.

Update History: Articles detailing changes in each Splatoon 3 update.
Update Visualizations (JP): A playlist of (mostly) visual comparisons of update changes for each weapon, special, etc.

Passive Special Charge: An overview of passive special charge in each ranked mode depending on control or winning/losing state. Also discusses strategy to best exploit the passive charge.
Pod Locking: Short description of clam spawn pod locking mechanics.