Splatoon 3 | Tricolor Battles (Tricolor Turf War) Guide & Tips

Tricolor Battle (Tricolor Turf War) is a game mode for Splatoon 3. Learn strategies and tips for Tricolor Battles, how to join and win, badges, and guide for Tricolor Turf War.

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Table of Contents

What Is Tricolor Battle?
Tricolor Battle Rules
How To Join?

What Is Tricolor Battle/Tricolor Turf War?

A Game Mode Which The Team In First Place Fight Against The Rest Of The Teams Fight

Mode in Which the First-Place Team and the Rest of the Teams Fight

Splatfest Date (PST)

Sneak Peek	From 9/16 (Fri) 12:00am to 9/23 (Fri) 3:59pm
Main Event	First Half: 9/23 (Fri) 4:00pm to 9/24 (Sat) 3:59pm Second Half: 9/24 (Sat) 4:00pm to 9/25 (Sun) 4:00pm

Tricolor Turf War is a battle mode that occurs randomly in the second half of Splatfest, during this mode, the second and third-place teams attack the team in the first place during the Splatfest Halftime Report.

Less Chance Of It Happening Compared To Splatfest World Premiere

Based on the feedback from Splatfest World Premiere, the incidence of Tricolor Turf War has been adjusted and reduced. As a result, the first place team is less likely to initiate a Tricolor Turf War, while the second and third place teams may initiate a traditional Turf War even if they have selected Tricolor Battles.

Tricolor Battle Rules

1	▼The fight is divided between attackers and defenders
2	▼The one who ink most turf wins
3	▼Attackers will benefit from Ultra Signal
4	▼Clout also varies with rank and number of Ultra Signal secured

The Fight Is Divided Between Attackers And Defenders

Defenders	The lead team at the Halftime Report will be the defenders. Starting from the central area, prevent the advance of teams attacking from both sides.
Attackers	The runner-up team at the Halftime Report will be the attackers. Four attackers, two from the second-place team and another two from the third-place team, will attack from both sides to expand their turf.

Tricolor Turf War is a battle between attackers and defenders, with first place going to the defenders and second and third place going to the attackers, based on their ranking in the Halftime Report. However, instead of 4 vs 4 as in the regular Turf War, they will fight 2 vs 4 vs 2.

The One Who Ink Most Turf Wins

As in the Turf War, victory in the Tricolor Turf War is determined by the difference in Ink Points. However, the defending team must have the most Ink Points to win, while the attacking team wins if one of the two teams has more Ink Points than the defending team.

Attackers Will Benefit From Ultra Signal

In the center of the area on the defender's side, there is an Ultra Signal. When someone on the attacker's side touches the Ultra Signal, the signal is "Attempted" and can be secured after more time has elapsed. After a certain amount of time has passed, the signal will automatically ink the stage, giving you the advantage in battle.

Up To Two Ultra Signals Appear

Up to two Ultra Signals can appear in one Tricolor Turf War. Even if an attempt fails, the time until the Ultra Signal is secured becomes shorter each time an attempt is made, so do not give up and keep attempting.

Clout Also Varies With Rank And Number Of Ultra Signal Secured

The attacker's Clout varies greatly depending on whether or not they have stopped the defender from winning. However, Clout also varies with place, the number of Ultra Signals secured, and the number of Attempts, so that Clout can be earned even when a victory is not won.

How To Join Tricolor Battles?

Occurs Randomly At Splatfest For Leading Teams

The team that finishes first in the Halftime Report will be randomly triggered by a Tricolor Turf War when they select Splatfest to start; they cannot choose whether it will be a Tricolor Turf War or a regular Turf War. The mode will be selected randomly.

Runner-Up Teams: Select the Tricolor Battles

Splatfest and Tricolor Turf War are available separately for the runner-up teams. By selecting Tricolor Battles, you will be matched with a team that has a Tricolor Turf War going on, and you can enjoy as many Tricolor Turf Wars as you like.