Anchor Life Vest

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The Anchor Life Vest is a piece of clothing in Splatoon 2 and Splatoon 3.

It is a 3-star item produced by Grizzco and comes with a random primary ability generated when it is received. It is only available as a reward from Salmon Run as the monthly gear or in a Pink Capsule. It cannot be ordered from another player.

In Splatoon 3, it is a 2-star item produced by Grizzco and comes with the ability Quick Respawn.

Appearance

The Anchor Life Vest is a predominantly orange life vest. It has a white stripe across the chest, black strap around the middle, and various decals and writing on the front.

Splatoon 2

Anchor Life Vest
Anchor Life Vest
Category
Brand
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Star count
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Added in
1 September 2017

Abilities

The Anchor Life Vest comes with a random primary ability that can also appear as secondary abilities, which prevents the wearer from having Ability Doubler, Haunt, Ninja Squid, Respawn Punisher, or Thermal Ink as they are exclusive to Clothing and cannot appear as secondary abilities. This primary ability is assigned randomly when the item is received. As a 3-star item, the Anchor Life Vest comes with three additional slots for secondary abilities. Since it is made by the Grizzco gear brand, it has equal chances to roll any secondary ability.

Splatoon 3

Anchor Life Vest
Anchor Life Vest
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Brand
Ability
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Availability
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Added in

The Anchor Life Vest was released as part of the Fresh Season 2023 and can only be obtained through fish scales. It is unlocked after the 1st milestone.

Abilities

The Anchor Life Vest comes with Quick Respawn. As a 2-star item, it 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.

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Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese アンカーベスト
Ankā Besuto
Anchor Vest
Netherlands Dutch Reddingsvest Life Vest
CanadaFrance French Gilet de sauvetage Life Vest
Germany German Rettungsweste Life Vest
Italy Italian Giubbotto salvavita Life Vest
Russia Russian Спасательный жилет
Spasatel'nyy zhilet
Life Vest
Mexico Spanish (NOA) Chaleco salvavidas Life Vest
Spain Spanish (NOE) Chaleco de seguridad Safety Vest
China Chinese (Simplified) 船锚背心
chuán máo bèixīn (Mandarin)
Anchor Vest
Hong Kong Chinese (Traditional) 船錨背心
chuán máo bèixīn (Mandarin)
Anchor Vest
South Korea Korean 앵커 베스트
aengkeo beseuteu
Anchor Vest


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