Splatoon Raiders, Nintendo's new Switch 2 looter shooter, lets players customise their squid-ink warriors with "Gadgets" tied to different Ink Tanks, adding a strategic layer to its Salmonid-fighting raids familiar to fans of Borderlands or Destiny. Choosing the right combination matters because it shapes how effectively players can handle enemy waves, with more options unlocking as Tanks are levelled up through story progress and Power Egg collection.

Players start by equipping two Gadgets per Tank, rising to three once a Tank is fully ranked up. There are three Tank types—Speed, Power and Tactical—each offering five distinct Gadgets, from explosive footwear like Blast Boot to defensive turrets like Shot Pot. Destructoid's recommended endgame build pairs a fully upgraded Ultra Tactical Tank with Bombloons, Meteor Mitt and Shot Pot, using the turret to handle enemies automatically while Bombloons are deployed as traps.