Opening Gambit is an ability in Splatoon and Splatoon 2.
Opening Gambit gives the user Run Speed Up and Swim Speed Up (and in Splatoon 2, Ink Resistance Up) for the first 30 seconds of the battle. In Splatoon 2, that time is extended by 7.5 seconds for each splat and assist the user gets while the ability is still active.
Tactics
The ability is ideal for reaching objectives before opponents during the start of the match.
Splatoon
Gear
Opening Gambit is the main ability of:
Headgear with Opening Gambit in Splatoon
Mechanics
When active, the ability provides 30 AP each of the following:
The ability is active when any of the following conditions are met:
- The elapsed time indicated by the timer is 30 seconds or less.
Version history
Version |
Adjustments
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2.6.0 |
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Splatoon 2
Gear
Opening Gambit is the main ability of:
Headgear with Opening Gambit in Splatoon 2
Mechanics
When active, the ability provides 30 AP each of the following:
The ability is active when any of the following conditions are met:
- The elapsed time indicated by the timer is 30 seconds or less.
- Only while the ability is active, that amount of time is extended by 7.5 seconds for each splat and assist the user gets.
Version history
Version |
Adjustments
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1.4.0 |
- ▲ During its active period, Opening Gambit now also grants the effects of the Ink Resistance Up gear ability.
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3.0.0 |
- ▲ While active, Opening Gambit's duration will be extended by 7.5 seconds for each opponent splatted by the player or assist they are credited with.
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