'''Gusher Gauntlet''' is the fourth mission in {{S}}{{'s}} single-player [[mode]], [[Octo Valley (mode)|Octo Valley]]. It is the first mission of [[Area 2]], coming directly after the first [[boss]], [[The Mighty Octostomp!]]. It is also the first mission to include [[Octostamp]]s, and is named for the many [[gusher]]s throughout the mission.
The '''Gusher Gauntlet''' mission is the first mission in the second zone in [[Hero Mode]] after the first boss, [[Mighty Octostomp]].
==Octo Valley==
[[File:Gusher Gauntlet Kettle.png|thumb|left|300px|The [[kettle]] leading to Gusher Gauntlet]]
== Octo Valley==
The [[kettle]] for this mission is in the far right corner of the zone, on top of a platform.
The kettle for this mission is in the far right corner of the zone, on top of a platform.
As the name suggests, Gusher Gauntlet features many Gushers to use for navigation, offensive tactics, and defensive tactics. The first areas use Gushers for platforming challenges, before turning to defensive tools in the third and fourth areas. The final area uses Gushers to ambush enemies while climbing a tall tower to get to the Zapfish.
{{Quote|This scroll was found in a deep rock layer, its age estimated at approximately 2,000 years. It details the ancient Turf Wars of the time. It seems the ancient four-versus-four battle format had already been established at this stage.|[[Sunken Scroll]] {{color|4|green|}}}}
'''Location:''' The [[Sunken Scroll]] can be found after the final [[spawn point|checkpoint]].
Use the first Gusher you encounter and ride to its surface. Then, take the left Gusher to its top, and take the next left Gusher you see also to ''its'' top. Defeat the [[Twintacle Octotrooper]] and the [[crate]] immediately underneath it to reveal [[List of Sunken Scrolls in Splatoon#Scroll 4|Sunken Scroll 4]].
{{MissionQuote|S|Cap'n Cuttlefish|Shoot a {{color-link|Gusher|orange}} to make it burst skyward. <small><small>So satisfying... </small></small>}}
{{MissionQuote|S|Cap'n Cuttlefish|Turn into a {{Button|ZL1}}{{color|squid|orange}}, and the {{color|jump|orange}} from the {{color-link|Gusher|orange}}!}}
Gusher Gauntlet is the fourth mission in Splatoon's single-player mode, Octo Valley. It is the first mission of Area 2, coming directly after the first boss, The Mighty Octostomp!. It is also the first mission to include Octostamps, and is named for the many gushers throughout the mission.
As the name suggests, Gusher Gauntlet features many Gushers to use for navigation, offensive tactics, and defensive tactics. The first areas use Gushers for platforming challenges, before turning to defensive tools in the third and fourth areas. The final area uses Gushers to ambush enemies while climbing a tall tower to get to the Zapfish.
Collectibles
Sunken Scroll
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This scroll was found in a deep rock layer, its age estimated at approximately 2,000 years. It details the ancient Turf Wars of the time. It seems the ancient four-versus-four battle format had already been established at this stage.
Use the first Gusher you encounter and ride to its surface. Then, take the left Gusher to its top, and take the next left Gusher you see also to its top. Defeat the Twintacle Octotrooper and the crate immediately underneath it to reveal Sunken Scroll 4.