Shielded Octotrooper

"Ya can't hit those shielded Octojerks from the front!"

- Cap'n Cuttlefish

Shielded Octotroopers are Octarian fighters. They use shields to protect themselves from attacks.

Description
Shielded Octotroopers appear identical to Octotroopers or Twintacle Octotroopers, but are equipped with an impenetrable shield that is similar in appearance to a welding mask. They possess an exposed backside which can be inked to defeat them. Shielded Octotroopers will also rotate to watch Agent 3, making them only vulnerable if the player sneaks up behind them, or distracts them with a Sub Weapon.

Appearances
Shielded octotroopers appear in the first mission, but are uncommon afterwards.
 * Four shielded octotroopers appear in Octotrooper Hideout.
 * Two, in Gusher Gauntlet.
 * One, in Propeller-Lift Playground.
 * Two, at the end of Spreader Splatfest.
 * Four, on narrow walkways of Pinwheel Power Plant. Two of these are Shielded Octodivers.

Tips
To defeat Shielded Octarians, they must be distracted, making them turn around and show their vulnerable side. Distracting them with Splat Bombs, Burst Bombs, or Seekers, is an easy method as they will turn around in surprise. It is also possible to simply sneak around through ink while in squid form, as they are unable to notice.