Spawn point

The Spawn Point is the starting area for players on a stage. In multiplayer modes, such as Turf War and Splat Zones, there are two Spawn Points on each stage: one for each team. In Octo Valley, Spawn Points are called Checkpoints and they appear throughout every stage.

Appearance
Spawn Points appear to be metallic devices with a flat surface on top. These surfaces are colored to match each team's ink color.

Online Battles
When a match begins, all players on a team appear on their designated Spawn Point in squid form. In a short pre-game sequence, players turn into Inklings and shake off remaining ink. When an Inkling is splattered  in combat, they will reappear on a Spawn Point after a short period of time, where they are able to continue playing.

The Spawn Point is also a safe space for a team member that belongs to that side; the area is protected by an invincible wall which can only be seen when a player from another team tries to attack it. This means players can kill someone from another team without it being possible for them to be hit if their base is being attacked. Inklings on their Spawn Point are completely invincible themselves, as can be proven with an Inkstrike or Killer Wail. All of these factors prevent spawn camping.

Spawn points can also be Super Jumped to at any time, giving players a way to escape a dangerous situation if no teammates or Squid Beakons are available. Be aware that it takes time to Super Jump though!

On top of that, the checkpoint acts as an inked surface, allowing players to swim in it for healing and refilling their Ink Tank.

Octo Valley
In Octo Valley, Checkpoints allow the player to respawn at them whenever they die. This, however is only allowed at least three times during a single stage, as made noted by the "Lives" meter in the top left corner of the screen. Although, if the meter is missing at least one section, one section can be refilled every time the player reaches a checkpoint. They do not appear in boss battles (with the exception of the first one), except for the final boss.