Splatoon 3

Squid Surge Guide: How to Do a Squid Surge

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In Splatoon 3, you can do a Squid Surge by holding the B button then releasing it to swim up walls faster and in a single burst. Read on to learn how to do the Squid Surge and its benefits!

How to Do a Squid Surge

Press and Hold B

Controls While in climbing walls in Swim Mode (Hold ZR), Hold B then release

You can do a squid surge by swimming up walls and holding the B button then releasing it when you see a brief spark on your character.

Squid Surge Effects

Go Up Walls Faster

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Doing a squid surge will help you scale walls faster. This is especially helpful if you're using a ranged weapon because it gives you a better vantage point. Having the higher ground lets you ink areas easily and conveniently take down enemies by surprise.

Enemies can spot you rather easily though when you have the higher ground so be wary!

Slightly Repel Ink From Opponents

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Presumably, your character will slightly repel ink from opponents when you glow briefly from doing a Squid Surge. The Splatoon 3 Nintendo Direct confirmed that Inklings and Octolings do the same while doing a Squid Roll so we can assume that it's the same for the Squid Surge.

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Improve Squid Surge with Intensify Action

Gear Ability Effect
Intensify ActionIntensify Action Makes Squid Rolls and Squid Surges easier to do and steadies your aim when firing after jumping.

You can improve Squid Surge by equipping gear that has the ability Intensify Action. This ability lets you shoot enemies with a steady aim while doing a Squid Surge.

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