r/Splatoon3

Hit S and got steamrolled by X-rank players nonstop, despite never losing in earlier ranks. Now can't win a game and is trying to reach S+.

Theory: Using a 4-star Splattershot Pro Frzn seems to give a really high hidden rank. Switching to a different Splattershot Pro gives 5 placement games with a lower hidden rank, meaning easier opponents.

Other observations:
Series has caused fast rank debt, even with 3-2 records and medals. Losses against good opponents come quickly, so it doesn't feel worth it.
Solo/single battles seem to match against non-X players, and losing there leads to easier lobbies.

Plan: Slowly progress through single battles and try new weapons to climb out of rank debt toward S+.

Asking: Is this reading right? Also looking for friends to play single battles with (comm or not).

I’m gonna buy Splatoon 3 next week

Are ppl on turf war a bit too competitive?? Like is it hard to start from scratch now??

Are ppl active on salmon run?? (Yk bc Splatoon raiders is out)

What’s the best weapon?

I’m trying to improve my aggressive gameplay since I favor firefights a lot, but I notice how inconsistent I am with them. Sometimes I manage to take on 3 at once and allow a good push, other times I’m just immediately killed. What could I be doing wrong besides just “aim better” (I know my aim is shoddy 😭)? Seems like I keep getting flanked despite trying not to.

Replay: R5YL-Q24S-LTGW-H2UJ