Speedrunning Guide: How to Speedrun Hero Mode

Speedrun Hero Mode by picking the fastest stages that give you the most Power Eggs in Splatoon 3. Continue reading to learn more about how to speedrun Hero Mode, as well as many other useful tips and tricks!

How To Speedrun Hero Mode

Future Utopia Island

Future Utopian Island Map
No.	Objective
1	Complete the stage Get to Know Alterna, Your Only Choice
2	Remove the Fuzzy ooze to reach and complete the stage What Caused the Big Bang? YOU!.
3	Ink the ramp next to the first stage to access and complete the stage The String's the Thing.
4	Remove the fuzzy ooze blocking the path to Cozy & Safe Factory

The stage Get to Know Alterna, Your Only Choice is the only stage required to complete in this site, so feel free to choose whatever stage you like to proceed. What Caused the Big Bang? YOU! and The String's the Thing are particularly notable stages since the number of Power Eggs received for clearing them is among the highest for the site.

Cozy & Safe Factory

Cozy and Safe Factory Map
No.	Objective
1	Complete the stage Tread Heavily.
2	Remove the fuzzy Ooze on the tower in the center of the site,
3	Enter the stage The Future Stares Back and defeat Frye, the boss for this site.
4	Using the Power Eggs collected from defeating Frye, remove the fuzzy ooze blocking the exit to site 3.

Although the fuzzy ooze surrounding Tread Heavily makes it seem impossible to reach, proper maneuvering will allow you to access the stage with no hassles. The number of Power Eggs you receive from Tread Heavily will allow you to reach the boss battle stage The Future Stares Back, which in turn, rewards you with enough eggs to remove the fuzzy ooze blocking the exit to the next site.

Cryogenic Hopetown

Cryogenic Hopetown Map
No.	Objective
1	Complete the stage Climbing the Corporate Splatter.
2	Remove the fuzzy ooze, then head towards the south of the site to access and complete the stage Try Curling! Alterna's 11th Most Popular Athleisure Activity!
3	Use the ramp in the center of the stage to reach the western part of the site.
4	After tossing Smallfry to remove the fuzzy ooze that blocks the exit, you can head to site 4.

The slippery ground and the boost pads found throughout this site can cause you to accidentally collide with the fuzzy ink, so make sure to plan your movements carefully.

Although you have the option of opening a path to the 5th site, defeating the boss for site 4 is required to complete the story for Hero Mode, so open the path for site 4 first.

Landfill Dreamland

Landill Dreamland Map
No.	Objective
1	Complete the stage Ink Fast, Hotshot.
2	Access and complete the stage Amusing a Bemused Muse.
3	Remove the fuzzy ooze near the stage The Path to Perfect Penmanship to reveal a geyser. Use it to help you climb to the top of the building to access the boss fight stage The Pursuit of the Precious.
4	After defeating Shiver proceed to site 5.

A lot of stages in this site can be unlocked without having to remove fuzzy ooze, so feel free to try your hand at other stages if the ones that we suggest prove to be difficult to complete.

Though you can technically head to the next site without fighting Shiver, doing so is necessary to complete the Story for Hero Mode, so make sure to do so as soon as possible.

Eco-Forest Treehills

Eco-Forest Treehills Map
No.	Objective
1	Complete the stage A Compulsive Collector's Paradise
2	Activate the geyser near the stage, and jump to the right while in swim mode to reach the center of the stage.
3	Complete the stage Making Waves With Splashdowns.
4	Clear out the fuzzy ooze along the bridge, allowing you to reach the next site.

The geysers present in this stage can help you reach normally unreachable places if used properly. Shoot a geyser to activate it, then ride to the top in swim mode. Jumping from these geysers in swim mode will allow you to reach areas of this site that are blocked behind fuzzy ooze.

Happiness Research Lab

Happiness Research Lab Map
No.	Objective
1	Activate and ride the inkrail on the left that leads to the island containing the stage Bet You Mist Us!.
2	Ride the inkrail to the right of the stage to an island in the center.
3	Remove the fuzzy ooze, then activate and ride the inkrail found on the slightly raised platform.
4	This inkrail will lead you to an island with the stage Torture Tour. Activate the next inkrail when you arrive
5	Ink the metal ramps to the left to climb to the top, then activate the inkrail.
6	Ride the inkrail to the stage The Obscure Chiaroscurist, and defeat Big Man, the boss for this site.

Happiness Research Lab is unique in that you do not have to complete any stages except for the last one. As long as you have 1200 Power Eggs before entering the site, you can simply ride inkrails to the final stage.

Alterna Space Center

Both the Alterna Space Center and the fight with Mr.Grizz are long and difficult, so make sure that you are adequately prepared before you begin since you will have to start the stage from the beginning should you decide to quit midway. Any Upgrade Points or Sardinium that you have left should be used to upgrade your Hero Gear as much as possible.

Helpful Tips and Advice

Remove Fuzzy Ooze Selectively

The biggest obstacle to completing Hero Mode is the fuzzy ooze found throughout all of the sites. Use Smallfry after collecting enough Power Eggs to only remove fuzzy ooze that impedes progress.

Smallfry (Little Buddy) Character Profile: How to Use Smallfry

Collect Power Eggs When Possible

Power Eggs are necessary for not only clearing fuzzy ooze but entering certain stages in Hero Mode. Regardless of how you manage to clear Hero Mode, always make sure have a decent supply of Power Eggs on hand.

Power Egg Farming Guide: How to Farm Power Eggs

Upgrade Your Hero Gear

Although it is possible to clear Hero Mode without upgrading your Hero Gear, many stages become substantially easier after upgrading your gear a few times. Use the Upgrade Points and the Sardinium that you find to get the upgrade you deem necessary.

Recommended for Boss Fights

The boss fights against the Deep Cut Trio will take longer than normal without the proper Hero gear Upgrades. Since boss fights do not have an entry fee, do not hesitate to leave the stage to make the proper upgrades if necessary.

Hero Gear Upgrade Guide

Jump From Stages to Travel Through Sites

Hover the cover over a stage's location in the map menu.

Select the Jump option to immediately travel to that stage.

Jumping from stage to stage in each site will not only reduce the amount of time you spend in each site but the number of Power Eggs you potentially use to clear away fuzzy ooze within the site. Use this option to fast travel throughout sites quickly.

Preview the Layout of the Site

Press ZR when near viewing portals.

Understanding the layout of the site will help you determine how to proceed.

Getting a good of a site's layout will help you proceed through it with ease. If you ever become confused with the location of sites or your next objective, confirming the layout is recommended.

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