Opening Gambit

Opening Gambit is an ability in Splatoon and Splatoon 2.

Opening Gambit gives the user Run Speed Up and Swim Speed Up (and in, Ink Resistance Up) for the first 30 seconds of the battle. In Splatoon 2, that time is extended by 7.5 seconds for each splat and assist the user gets while the ability is still active.

Tactics
The ability is ideal for reaching objectives before opponents during the start of the match.

Gear
Opening Gambit is the main ability of:

Mechanics
When active, the ability provides 30 AP each of the following:

The ability is active when any of the following conditions are met:
 * The elapsed time indicated by the timer is 30 seconds or less.

Gear
Opening Gambit is the main ability of:

Mechanics
When active, the ability provides 30 AP each of the following:

The ability is active when any of the following conditions are met:
 * The elapsed time indicated by the timer is 30 seconds or less.
 * When the ability is active, that amount of time is extended by 7.5 seconds for each splat and assist the user gets.