Anchor Life Vest
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
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
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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.
Gallery
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A close-up of the Anchor Life Vest in Splatoon 2
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Back view. Reads "K.MN O.P.R." in Round script.
Trivia
- According to HaikaraWalker, the Anchor Life Vest is from Manta Maria.[1]
- The Anchor Life Vest and the Octoleet Armor are the only pieces of clothing that show the tank top that Inklings wear under clothes.
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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 Japanese |
アンカーベスト Ankā Besuto |
Anchor Vest |
 Dutch |
Reddingsvest | Life Vest |
 French |
Gilet de sauvetage | Life Vest |
 German |
Rettungsweste | Life Vest |
 Italian |
Giubbotto salvavita | Life Vest |
 Russian |
Спасательный жилет Spasatel'nyy zhilet |
Life Vest |
 Spanish (NOA) |
Chaleco salvavidas | Life Vest |
 Spanish (NOE) |
Chaleco de seguridad | Safety Vest |
 Chinese (Simplified) |
船锚背心 chuán máo bèixīn (Mandarin) |
Anchor Vest |
 Chinese (Traditional) |
船錨背心 chuán máo bèixīn (Mandarin) |
Anchor Vest |
 Korean |
앵커 베스트 aengkeo beseuteu |
Anchor Vest |
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