The Enemy Ink is Lava is a Hero Mode stage in the Happiness Research Lab sector of Splatoon 3. Continue reading to see a full walkthrough, the best weapons to use, and the locations of all collectibles!

The Enemy Ink is Lava Basic Info

Stage Location
Site	Happiness Research Lab	Stage No.	5
Entry Fee	50	No. of Tries	3

The Enemy Ink is Lava Weapons and Rewards

All Weapons Choices and Rewards

Main Weapon	Sub Weapon	Reward
None	Curling Bomb	1900 Power Eggs

The Enemy Ink is Lava Walkthrough

Video Walkthrough

Solution 1

Standing from this angle while launching the Curling Bomb will allow you to cross the first section of the stage easily.

Solution 2

Firing the Curling Bomb from this angle will allow you to cross while getting the Power Eggs.

Solution 3

Fire the Curling Bomb from this angle to go to the next section.

Solution 4

Fire the Curling Bomb from this angle to quickly reach the end of this section. Be sure to take note of the spinning walls.

Solution 5

Fire from this angle when the wall is furthest away.

Fire when the inking bot is nearest to you.

Move immediately after firing the Curling Bomb, using Swim Mode for extra speed if needed.

You will have to fire 2 Curling Bombs in this section to progress. For the second shot, fire the Curling Bomb when the ink bot is closest to you, then immediately move along the trail after firing to make it to the other side

Solution 6

Fire your Curling Bomb from this angle.

Jump to the other side using the ink wipers.

Use swim mode to make it to the end.

Although you cannot step in enemy ink, you can use the ink wipers as platforms to move across. Make sure to jump while in swim mode to make it to the end of this section with ease.

Solution 7

Fire the first Curling Bomb as soon as the last part of a set of ink bots passes.

Use swim mode to move across the trail, jumping across erased ink if needed..

Fire the Curling Bomb form this angle right when the ink bot passes, and move as soon as you do.

Use swim mode to make the final jumps to the end.

The final section contains multiple ink bots that will erase any ink trails in their path. Make sure to move as soon as you fire the Curling Bombs to ensure a safe crossing.

The Enemy Ink is Lava Tips and Advice

Check the Ink for Clues

By looking closely at the patches of ink, you can see the angle you will need to launch the Curling Bomb to safely cross to the next section. Use these as a guide whenever you are having trouble with a particular section.

View the Layout of Each Section

You can check the pattern of certain sections before taking them on. We recommend doing so before trying the more difficult sections.

Jump in Swim Mode

There are times when you have to jump across patches of ink to proceed. Even if the gap between patches is small, jumping in swim mode will always allow you to jump higher and farther.

Splatoon 3 Related Guides

Hero Mode Walkthrough

List of Hero Mode Sites

Camp Cuttle	Future Utopia Island
Cozy & Safe Factory	Cryogenic Hopetown
Landfill Dreamland	Eco-Forest Treehills
Happiness Research Lab	Alterna Space Center