X Battle
"X Battles will be the true testing ground for the highest-ranking players around."
Type | Online multiplayer mode |
Players | 8 (4v4) |
Ranked | Yes |
Weapons | All |
Controllers | ![]() ![]() |
Release Date | 1 December 2022 |
“ | Test your limits against the best of the best in extreme battles. | ” |
— The in-game description when choosing a mode
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- For the Splatoon 2 rank, see Rank X.
X Battle is a multiplayer mode in Splatoon 3. It was originally announced as one of two battle modes to be added in free post-launch updates (along with League Battle) and launched on 1 December 2022 as part of the Chill Season 2022 update.[1]
Description
X Battles are similar to X Rank in Splatoon 2's Ranked Battles and use many of the same mechanics, such as X Power. However, while Splatoon 2 featured rank progression from S+ to X within the Ranked Battle game mode, Splatoon 3 offers X Battle as a separate mode from Anarchy Battles. In X Battle, players have season-long (three-month) sessions to play matches against other skilled players to increase their X Power. There are five placement matches at the beginning of the season to determine starting X Power. After placement, players take on series of matches which end after 3 wins or 3 losses, with X Power points being gained or lost at the end depending on the outcome.[2] Players in the top 500 will also be recognized. As of update 6.0, players that have an X Power above 2000 will only play against other players with an X Power of above 2000 in X Battles.
X Battles are separated into two divisions, each sponsored by a gear brand:[3][4]
Takoroka Division covers players from Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand
Tentatek Division covers players from North America, South America, and Europe
Players choose their division the first time they play X Battles in a given season, and are unable to change the division until the next season.[2] It is unknown if sponsors will change in later seasons.
As of version 6..0.0, the X power changes work according to the next table.
X Power (Before) | Minimum Range of X Power Changes | |||||
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0 wins, 3 losses | 1 win, 3 losses | 2 wins, 3 losses | 3 wins, 2 losses | 3 wins, 1 loss | 3 wins, 0 losses | |
Less than 2500.0 | -75.0 | -50.0 | -25.0 | +25.0 | +50.0 | +75.0 |
2500.0 to 3000.0 | -45.0 | -30.00 | -15.0 | +15.0 | +30.0 | +45.0 |
3000.0 or higher | -20.0 | -15.0 | -10.0 | +10.0 | +15.0 | +20.0 |
Ranks
To play X Battles, one must have a rank in Anarchy Battle of S+0 or higher. Players will need to keep this in mind with the rank reset mechanic. If a player wants to play X Battles at the beginning of the new season, they must have an Anarchy Battle Rank of S+10 or higher before the old season ends, since all ranks S+10 and above are reset to S+0 each season, while S+9 and lower are reset below the S+0 threshold.
Unlike Anarchy Battle, which has a single rank for all ranked game modes, X Battle features separate rankings for each of them. X Power is tracked separately for Splat Zones, Tower Control, Rainmaker, and Clam Blitz.
List of modes
Mode | Description | Games |
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![]() Splat Zones |
Plays similarly to the King of the Hill mode from other video games. It revolves around a central "zone" or "zones", which players must attempt to cover in ink. Whoever retains the zone for a certain amount of time wins. | ✓ |
![]() Tower Control |
A player must take control of a tower located in the center of a map and ride it towards the enemy base. The first team to get the tower to their enemy's base wins. | ✓ |
![]() Rainmaker |
A player must grab and take the Rainmaker weapon to a pedestal near the enemy team's spawn point, stopping at checkpoints along the way. The team who carries the Rainmaker furthest towards their respective pedestal wins. | ✓ |
![]() Clam Blitz |
Players pick up clams scattered around the stage and try to score as many points as they can by throwing the clams in their respective goals. The team who created the most power clams at the end of the match wins. | ✓ |
Quotes
“ | Don't forget about X Battles, coming in a future update! Not only do you have to reach an elite rank to join an X Battle but you'll have to risk X Power as you fight your way up the leaderboard. Our Tactical Research team is still investigating the details - stay tuned for more. | ” |
— @SplatoonNA on Twitter[5]
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“ | X Battles are coming in #Splatoon3's Chill Season 2022! Players ranked S+0 or higher can get in on some action that is decidedly not chill. You'll need to join one of two divisions sponsored by local gear brands. Europe and the Americas play in the Tentatek Division. | ” |
— @NintendoEurope on Twitter[4]
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Rewards
Locker trophies and badges are available as rewards for X Battle. The trophies are based on an in-game mode and are given to players when their final X rank standings and catalog levels are revealed.
Badges
- Main article: Badge#Battle
Reaching certain positions will reward the player with special badges that they can use on their Splashtag.
X Battle milestones | |||
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Top <Number> in X Battle! | Note | ||
3,000 | ![]() |
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500 | ![]() |
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10 | ![]() |
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Hit 2,000+ Power in <Brand> Division | |||
Tentatek | ![]() |
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Takoroka | ![]() |
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Won <Number> Straight Battles with X Power at 2,000+ | |||
Tentatek | Takoroka | ||
15 | ![]() |
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70 | ![]() |
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350 | ![]() |
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Top <Number> in <Brand> Division | |||
Tentatek | Takoroka | ||
50,000 | ![]() |
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30,000 | ![]() |
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10,000 | ![]() |
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5,000 | ![]() |
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3,000 | ![]() |
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1,000 | ![]() |
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500 | ![]() |
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10 | ![]() |
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X Battle data
The following pages contain the X Battle rankings of past seasons:
Gallery
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Alternative icon with a dark blue "X"
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SplatNet 3 icon
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SplatNet 3 icon (black)
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Promotional image
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The two divisions for X Battle, Tentatek and Takoroka
Trivia
- With the post-launch addition of X Battle joining Anarchy Battle (Series) and Anarchy Battle (Open), Splatoon 3 achieved a first for the series by making three different ranked rotations available simultaneously to solo players.
Names in other languages
![](http://cdn.wikimg.net/en/splatoonwiki/images/thumb/b/b3/RotM_clean_room_label_1.png/50px-RotM_clean_room_label_1.png)
Language | Name | Meaning |
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Xマッチ X Macchi |
X Match | |
X-gevecht | X Battle | |
Match X | X battle | |
X Kampf | X Match | |
Partita X | X Match | |
Бой Х Boy X |
X battle | |
Combate X | X Combat | |
X比赛 X bǐsài (Mandarin) |
X battle | |
X比賽 X bǐsài (Mandarin) |
X battle | |
X 매치 X maechi |
X Match |
Language | Name | Meaning |
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Xランキング X Rankingu |
X Ranking | |
X-ranglijst | ||
Classement de matchs X | X battle ranking | |
X-Rangliste | X-Rank list | |
Classifica X | Rank X | |
Разряд X | ||
Clasificación del rango X | ||
X排名 | ||
X 랭킹 | ||
XRanking [7] |
Language | Name | Meaning |
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グループ Gurūpu |
Group | |
Competitie | ||
Division | Division | |
Gruppe | Group | |
Gruppo | Group | |
Группа | ||
División | ||
组别 | ||
組別 | ||
그룹 | ||
XRegionGroup [7] |
Language | Name | Meaning |
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グループ・ヤコ Gurūpu Yako |
Group Takoroka [a] | |
Takoroka-competitie | Takoroka competition | |
Division Pionic | Takoroka Division | |
Division Cubic | Takoroka Division | |
Kalamati-Gruppe | Takoroka Group [a] | |
Gruppo Sepia | Takoroka Group [a] | |
Группа «Рыбок» Gruppa «Rybok» |
«Takoroka» group [a] | |
División Pulpioka | ||
División Sepioca | Takaroka Division [a] | |
组别·暇古 | ||
組別‧暇古 | ||
그룹・라이즈 그룹 라이즈 geulub laijeu |
Group Takoroka [a] | |
Pacific_Short_Plain [7] |
Language | Name | Meaning |
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グループ・アロメ Gurūpu Arome |
Group Tentatek [b] | |
Tentatek-competitie | Tentatek competition | |
Division Tentatek | Tentatek Division | |
Division OculR | Tentatek Division[b] | |
Tentatek-Gruppe | Tentatek Group [b] | |
Gruppo Arome | Tentatek Group [b] | |
Группа «Щуччи» Gruppa «Shchuchchi» |
«Tentatek» group [b] | |
División Tentáctica | ||
División Arome | Tentatek Division [b] | |
组别·艾洛眼 | ||
組別‧艾洛眼 | ||
그룹・아로메 그룹 아로메 geulub alome |
Group Tentatek [b] | |
Divisão Tentatek[Citation needed] | Tentatek Division | |
Atlantic_Short_Plain [7] |
Translation notes
References
- ↑
Splatoon™ 3 – A new season of Splatoon 3 content is about to surface! – Official Nintendo Site
- ↑ 2.0 2.1
Nintendo Support: How to Update Splatoon 3
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@SplatoonJP on Twitter
- ↑ 4.0 4.1
@NintendoEurope on Twitter
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@SplatoonNA on Twitter
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 If a player reached Top 20% or Top 5% they receive the lower-tier badges too if not acquired before.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3
Leanny on GitHub
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