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==''Splatoon 3''==
==''Splatoon 3''==
{{todo|Is the primary ability chunk cost influenced by [[brand]]s?<br>Context: [[SplatNet 2]] gear shop no longer allows gear with the brand's favored ability as the primary ability.<br>
{{todo|Is the primary ability chunk cost influenced by [[brand]]s?<br>Context: [[SplatNet 2]] gear shop no longer allows gear with the brand's favored ability as the primary ability.}}
<br>What is the price for installing primary slot-only abilities on the [[Splatfest Tee]]?}}


{{S3}} introduces the ability to apply the primary ability with ability chunks, once again done via [[Murch]]. 45 ability chunks (6 chunks for the [[Splatfest Tee]]) of the desired primary ability are needed to replace the primary ability of one piece of gear, after which 6 chunks of the old ability will be refunded. The cost is unaffected by the number of stars or secondary abilities of the piece of gear.
{{S3}} introduces the ability to apply the primary ability with ability chunks, once again done via [[Murch]]. 45 ability chunks (6 chunks for the [[Splatfest Tee]]) of the desired primary ability are needed to replace the primary ability of one piece of gear, after which 6 chunks of the old ability will be refunded. The cost is unaffected by the number of stars or secondary abilities of the piece of gear.


For primary slot-only abilities (except [[Ability Doubler]]), installation requires 15 chunks of three specific abilities (for a total of 45 chunks). Overwriting such primary slot-only abilities also refunds 2 chunks of the corresponding component abilities (for a total of 6 chunks) unless if said ability is Ability Doubler, in which case none will be refunded.
For primary slot-only abilities (except [[Ability Doubler]]), installation requires 15 chunks each of three specific abilities (for a total of 45 chunks), or 2 chunks each for the Splatfest Tee. Overwriting such primary slot-only abilities also refunds 2 chunks of the corresponding component abilities (for a total of 6 chunks) unless if said ability is Ability Doubler, in which case none will be refunded.


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Revision as of 05:08, 27 September 2022

Ability chunks are a type of currency in Splatoon 2 and Splatoon 3. They are used to add specific types of abilities to gear.

Use

Ability chunks are a more reliable method for acquiring secondary gear abilities than rerolling gear or using probability-influencing drinks from the Crust Bucket. Due to this, they are often used for getting or stacking abilities that are unlikely to appear in a re-roll.

In Splatoon 3, applying ability chunks is the only way to replace the main ability of a piece of gear.

Splatoon 2

Obtaining chunks

Ability chunks can be obtained from green capsules that are rewarded in Salmon Run. Ordinary green capsules have a 40% chance to contain two ability chunks and a 10% to yield four, while shiny green capsules guarantee four chunks. Gear rewards can also be exchanged for the abilities present on the given gear, turning those secondary gear abilities into chunks.

Murch has the option to scrub any gear the player has, where the secondary abilities are "scrubbed" off and turned into chunks that the player obtains with the cost of Cash 20,000 cash (or Cash 2,000 cash when scrubbing the Splatfest Tee). The player also gains chunks when rerolling gear, where the previous secondary gear abilities are turned into 1 chunk per old secondary gear ability.

As of Version 4.0.0, the player was able to earn ability chunks from the Splatfest Tee if all the slots were already filled out, as the shirt continued filling in experience points, which awarded a random ability chunk every 7500 points. This only occurred during the Splatfest and not in the period of time following its announcement.

Adding abilities

In Splatoon 2, ability chunks can only be used to add or overwrite secondary gear abilities.

The price of one secondary gear ability depends on the number of the same secondary gear ability already present on the gear. The primary ability is not counted for this calculation. The amounts are:

  • 10 chunks for the first copy;
  • 20 chunks for the second copy; and
  • 30 chunks for the third copy.

For example, a gear with three secondary gear ability slots has one Run Speed Up and one Swim Speed Up as its secondary gear abilities.

  • 20 Run Speed Up chunks are needed to apply Run Speed Up to the empty third secondary slot since one sub of Run Speed Up is already present on the gear.
  • 10 Special Saver chunks are needed to apply Special Saver to the empty third secondary slot since no sub of Special Saver is already present on the gear.
  • 20 Swim Speed Up chunks are needed to replace Run Speed Up on the first secondary slot with Swim Speed Up since one sub of Swim Speed Up is already present on the gear.

Overwriting a secondary gear ability with ability chunks grants 1 chunk of the old ability.

Splatoon 3

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Splatoon 3 introduces the ability to apply the primary ability with ability chunks, once again done via Murch. 45 ability chunks (6 chunks for the Splatfest Tee) of the desired primary ability are needed to replace the primary ability of one piece of gear, after which 6 chunks of the old ability will be refunded. The cost is unaffected by the number of stars or secondary abilities of the piece of gear.

For primary slot-only abilities (except Ability Doubler), installation requires 15 chunks each of three specific abilities (for a total of 45 chunks), or 2 chunks each for the Splatfest Tee. Overwriting such primary slot-only abilities also refunds 2 chunks of the corresponding component abilities (for a total of 6 chunks) unless if said ability is Ability Doubler, in which case none will be refunded.

Name Description Gear Component chunks
Opening Gambit Boosts your speed while moving for the first 30 seconds of battle. Headgear icononlypx icononlypx icononlypx
Last-Ditch Effort Boosts ink-recovery rate and weapon-ink efficiency for the last 30 seconds of battle. Headgear icononlypx icononlypx icononlypx
Tenacity Fills special gauge automatically if your team has fewer active players than the enemy. Headgear icononlypx icononlypx icononlypx
Comeback Boosts some of your abilities for a short time after respawning. Headgear icononlypx icononlypx icononlypx
Ninja Squid Leaves no trace when swimming in inked ground but slightly reduces swim speed. Clothing icononlypx icononlypx icononlypx
Haunt Once you've respawned, reveals the position of the players who splatted you. Clothing icononlypx icononlypx icononlypx
Thermal Ink Allows you to track distant players hit with shots from your main weapon. Clothing icononlypx icononlypx icononlypx
Respawn Punisher Increases respawn time and special-gauge spawn penalty for you and any player you splat. Clothing icononlypx icononlypx icononlypx
Stealth Jump Hides your Super Jump landing point from distant players. Shoes icononlypx icononlypx icononlypx
Object Shredder Increases damage dealt to all nonplayer targets. Shoes icononlypx icononlypx icononlypx
Drop Roller Tilting the Left Stick during a Super Jump lets you perform a roll in that direction when landing. Shoes icononlypx icononlypx icononlypx

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