Grate

A grate is a terrain feature in Splatoon.

Description
Grates are metal bars that can be laid both vertically or horizontally.

Grates are ink resistant. Inklings fall or jump through them in squid form, though whilst in humanoid form, they walk on them.

Use
In multiplayer mode, grates are used as a natural territory barrier so players must transform into a squid to pass. This is normally only done when there is ink both sides of the grate.

Grates can also be used to ambush enemy players who are not expecting an attack from above them.

In Hero Mode, grates should be explored as they can lead to hidden areas with Sunken Scrolls or additional Power Eggs.