X Battle

Template:InfoboxMode X Battle will be one of the multiplayer mode categories in Splatoon 3. It will be made available post-launch in a free update to the game, along with League Battle.

Description

X Battles are similar to Splatoon 2’s X Rank and use many of the same mechanics. However, in Splatoon 3, this system operates alongside Anarchy Battles, rather than one of it’s ranks. In X Battles, players will have 3-months sessions to play matches against other skilled players to increase their X Power. Unlike Splatoon 2, players will have 5 placement matches at the start of the season to determine their starting X Power (rather than 10). Players in the top 500 will also be recognized. Even if you are able to play X Battles, Anarchy Battles (both Series and Open) will still be available. Winning matches will grant you X Power points, while losing will take some away.

Ranks

In order 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.

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.	Template:Ya
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.	Template:Ya
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.	Template:Ya
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 goal.	Template:Ya