Armor Jacket Replica

The Armor Jacket Replica^(NA)^[a] or Armour Jacket Replica^(EU/OC)^[b], is a piece of clothing in the Splatoon series.

In Splatoon, it is a 3-star item produced by Cuttlegear and comes with the primary ability Special Charge Up. It is only available as a reward from Judd for reaching Level 30. It cannot be ordered from another player.

In Splatoon 2, it is a 2-star item produced by Cuttlegear and comes with the primary ability Special Charge Up. It is only available from the Marie amiibo after completing Octo Canyon. It cannot be ordered from another player.

In Splatoon 3, it is a 2-star item produced by Cuttlegear and comes with the primary ability Special Charge Up. It is only available from the Marie amiibo. It cannot be ordered from another player.

Appearance

The Armor Jacket Replica is a thick down jacket with a large collar, originally worn as actual armor in Octo Valley. It is black on the sleeves and the upper portion, but a vivid green from the armpits down. On the elbows and the left side of the chest are subtle dot patterns that change color to match that of the wearer's ink. There is also a small set of fishing lures hanging from the wearer's waist, the purpose of which is according to The Art of Splatoon, a lure designed to attract the opposite sex.

Splatoon

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Abilities

The Armor Jacket Replica comes with Special Charge Up as the primary ability. As a 3-star item, the Armor Jacket Replica comes with three additional slots for secondary abilities. Since it is made by the Cuttlegear gear brand, it has equal chances to roll any secondary ability.

Splatoon 2

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Abilities

The Armor Jacket Replica comes with Special Charge Up as the primary ability. As a 2-star item, the Armor Jacket Replica comes with two additional slots for secondary abilities, which may be increased to a maximum of three slots with a Super Sea Snail for each slot. Since it is made by the Cuttlegear gear brand, it has equal chances to roll any secondary ability.

Splatoon 3

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Abilities

The Armor Jacket Replica comes with Special Charge Up as the primary ability. As a 2-star item, the Armor Jacket Replica comes with three additional slots for secondary abilities. The star level may be increased with Super Sea Snails for 1 (first), 1 (second), 5 (third), 10 (fourth), or 20 (fifth) Super Sea Snails per star. Increasing the star level beyond 2 stars will increase the gear experience gained by a cumulative 3.333…% up to 10% additional experience at 5-star level. Since it is made by the Cuttlegear gear brand, it has equal chances to roll any secondary ability.

Trivia

The original Armor Jacket used in Octo Valley would protect the player from being splatted by enemies, but as a replica, this offers no such protection.
Goggles from the Splatoon manga wears this.
According to The Art of Splatoon, the Armor Jacket is filled with crab bubbles, as it is lightweight and preserves body heat.
Due to it originally being unlocked by other means in Splatoon, The Armor Jacket Replica is not made by amiibo, but Cuttlegear, despite being unlocked from the Marie amiibo in Splatoon 2. This is shared with the rest of the gear rewarded with the Squid Sisters amiibo.

Gallery

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A female Inkling wearing the Armor Replica gear.
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Back view.
The fishing lure hanging from the Armor Jacket Replica.
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Male Agent 3 wearing armor, upon which the Armor Replica gear was based.
The Inkling on the Sheldon's Picks Vol. 2 box wears the Armor Jacket Replica.
Concept art of Armor.
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Information from The Art of Splatoon about the original Armor Jacket, as well as the lure.
Inkling's Player 4 Costume from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate wears the Armor Jacket Replica.