Smallfry (character)

This article is about the character from Splatoon 3's story mode. For the species this character belongs to, see Smallfry (species).

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Smallfry, also sometimes referred to as "little buddy", is a Smallfry that accompanies the player in Splatoon 3. It assists the player in the single-player campaign Return of the Mammalians, being able to be thrown at enemies to cause damage, distract enemies, and activate various Mechanics, such as Inkrails, Propellers, and Ink Switches. It is unaffected by Fuzzy Ooze and can eat it to clean it up.

Appearance

As a Smallfry, it is the smallest type of Salmonid. It is distinguished from the enemy Salmonids by its completely gray skin, customizable hairstyle, and dark green pants.

Quotes

“	If diving into a sewer sounds intimidating, at least you won't have to go it alone. You'll have Smallfry as a companion, and it turns out that having a Salmonid buddy is pretty handy! Smallfry can attack, it can be a decoy, and it can interact in useful ways with the environment.	”
— @SplatoonNA on Twitter

Trivia

• It is unknown how or why the bond between the player's Inkling or Octoling and this Smallfry was formed - this is unusual due to the normal aggression Salmonids show towards Inklings and Octolings.
• Smallfry sometimes rides in the player's backpack-like ink tank in the single-player mode.
• "Little buddy" is just a title given to it from being a small friend of Agent 3, its actual name being Smallfry, like its species.
• Smallfry will spawn into Splatsville in random locations:

• On the stool outside of Crush Station
• On the metal crate to the left of the Ammo Knights entrance and right of the main stairs
• Behind the player's spawn on a square drain
• In front of the waterfall river garden in the northern quad
• Next to Murch
• On the concrete ledge next to the manhole
• High up inside of the cafe above Deep Cut's studio
• High up on top of a sign attached above Hotlantis

Gallery

Promotional

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  2D artwork

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  2D artwork

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  Render

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  Smallfry with Power Eggs

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  Announcement trailer

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  Smallfry inside new Agent 3's backpack

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  Amiibo

In-game

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  Customization

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• Little buddy eats Fuzzy Ooze. (Link to file)