Rainmaker Guide: Rules and How to Play, and Best Weapons

Rainmaker is a 4 versus 4 multiplayer game mode for Anarchy Battles where two teams vie for control of the Rainmaker and attempt to bring it back to their base. Read on to learn about Rainmaker's rules and how to play, tips and tricks and the best weapons to use, as well as more information regarding this game mode!

Rainmaker Overview

Rainmaker General Information

Splat Zones Overview
Mode	Anarchy Battles (Ranked Battles)
Difficulty
Objective	Take control of the Rainmaker and bring it to the opposing team's base to win!
Number of Players	8 Players (4v4)
Availability	Reach Level 10

Rainmaker Overtime Rules

Overtime Win Conditions
Losing Team	Carry the Rainmaker past the winning team's score
Winning Team	The Losing Team loses control of the Rainmaker Regain control of the Rainmaker

Overtime in Rainmaker occurs when the losing team is in control of the Rainmaker or if the winning team lost control of the Rainmaker 15 seconds before the end of regulation. When the latter happens, the losing team has 10 seconds to snag the Rainmaker to secure victory.

This period of time gives the losing team one last chance to win in the match!

How to Play Rainmaker

How to Play Rainmaker
Place the Rainmaker in the Opposing Team's Goal
Break the Rainmaker Shield
Drop it on a Checkpoint
Use the Rainmaker as a Weapon
How to Read the User Interface

Place the Rainmaker into the Opposing Team's Goal

The main goal of this battle mode is to grab the titular Rainmaker and bring it into the other team's base. The team that successfully brings the Rainmaker to the other team's goal wins the match.

If both teams can't reach the opposing team's goal, then the team with the lower goal distance will win the match!

Break the Rainmaker Shield

Players need to ink the Rainmaker Shield to access the weapon, and breaking the shield will cause an ink explosion that will instantly splat the opposing team if they are close to it.

Rainmaker has a 60-Second Timer

The player in charge of carrying the Rainmaker has 60 seconds to bring it to the enemy goal before it explodes in enemy ink. This explosion will instantly splat the player carrying it on top of inking a wide area of turf with enemy ink.

Retreating to your team's side of the map also speeds up the timer, so make sure you check if the coast is clear before grabbing the Rainmaker!

Drop it on a Checkpoint

Splatoon 3 introduced a checkpoint system in Rainmaker where players can safely drop the Rainmaker without it returning to the center. This allows teams to regroup as they advance to the opposing team's territory.

Setting down the Rainmaker on a checkpoint, however, reforms the Rainmaker Shield which means you'll need to break it again to bring the Rainmaker to the next checkpoint or goal!

Use the Rainmaker as a Weapon

You can use the Rainmaker as a weapon and functions similar to charger weapons though heavier and with less range. A fully-charged attack from the Rainmaker fires a burst of ink similar to the Trizooka and can splat enemy players with a direct hit.

While powerful, holding the Rainmaker reduces your speed and you can't change your weapons or perform a Super Jump without dropping it.

How to Read the User Interface

Rainmaker UI Explanations
View Full Image	1. Rainmaker 2. Goal Distance
View Full Image	3. Checkpoint 4. Charge Gauge
View Full Image	5. Rainmaker Timer 6. Goal

Rainmaker Tips and Tricks

Rainmaker Tips and Tricks
Get to the Rainmaker as Soon as Possible
Familiarize Yourself with the Map
Provide Cover Fire

Get to the Rainmaker as Soon as Possible

You'll want to get to the center of the map where the Rainmaker is as soon as the match starts since breaking the shield inks a wide area of turf that you can use to press your advantage.

Ink the Surrounding Turf

Make sure you're inking the surrounding turf as you're advancing to the Rainmaker to avoid losing ground to the opposing team.

Inking a wide area of turf near the checkpoints will give your teammates plenty of moving ground and places to refill their ink quickly.

Familiarize Yourself with the Map

Your team's knowledge of the map can determine the outcome of the match. Before the match actually starts, quickly press the X Button to get a glimpse of the overall map.

Take note of important locations such as checkpoints and conflict areas, and find a good path towards the opposing team's goal so you can plan you're route when advancing with the Rainmaker.

Provide Cover Fire

Whether you're holding the Rainmaker or providing support, avoid rushing in alone and instead group up with your teammates.

By providing ample cover fire for your teammates as they advance with the Rainmaker or inking turf into enemy territory, it's possible to end the match with a victory in less than five minutes!

Best Weapons for Rainmaker

Choose the Right Weapons

Rank	Weapons

Best Weapons Tier List

While all weapons are viable in this battle mode, weapons that can ink turf easily while also dealing good damage to the Rainmaker's Shield better to use.

Choose weapons with a balanced range, power, and fire rate since you're also defending the Rainmaker or wresting control of it from the opposing team!

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