Splatoon 2 Amiibo Unlock Guide

By Matt Espineli on July 24, 2017 at 1:31PM PDT

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Like many of Nintendo's games in recent years, Splatoon 2 supports Amiibo functionality. The cartoonish third-person shooter allows you to scan in not only Splatoon 2 Amiibo, but those from its predecessor as well. Each figure permanently unlocks special gear that grant you additional perks and abilities, such as faster swimming speed or enhanced resistance to ink and bombs. Keep in mind that you can only unlock one piece of gear from an Amiibo per day. Click ahead for more details on what each Splatoon Amiibo gives you.

Splatoon 2 released exclusively for Nintendo Switch today. The game was very well-received by critics. GameSpot gave it an 8/10, with Kallie Plagge writing, "All the small changes, and even the bigger ones in single player and League Battles, make for a fresh take on the already unique shooter. If you played a lot of the original, the sequel has enough to keep you coming back, and if you're new to the game, it's a fantastic place to jump in."

For more on Splatoon, check out our review, as well as our beginner's guide to weapon classes and our tips and tricks for multiplayer.

Where To Scan Your Amiibo

In order to activate your Splatoon Amiibo, head to Inkopolis Square. Near the rear of the plaza, you'll see an Amiibo box. Interact with the box and wait for a menu to appear, then place your Amiibo of choice over the NFC reader on the right Joy-Con. This should unlock the Amiibo's special gear set.

Aside from granting you special gear, each Amiibo is capable of storing your character's gear loadout data. Make sure to utilize this handy feature if you ever find yourself playing somebody else's copy of the game.