Splatoon 3 - Ranked Mode strategy

Splat Zones: Vanilla set Even with poor coverage per shot, the L-3 has enough ink output to takeover a zone or even to prevent the enemy from taking over. For this, it needs to use its range and strafing speed to fend off short ranged painters while saving Curling Bombs to scare off midrange slayers. The L-3 is not a slayer weapon, even with Burst Bombs. When confronted at the zones, best to pull back while tossing a cooked Curling Bomb to cut as much area from your foe. Keep shooting to prevent a takeover, and force others to commit to an attack. Zone, then eliminate.  Crab Tank follows this defensive ideal and mostly holds grounds or tests anchors. It's a special worth building around, so occasionally toss Curling Bombs in occupied territory for meter gain. In that respect, playing L-3 is similar to a more defensive take from the Splash-o-matic.  Tower Control: L-3D set Burst Bombs become essential to target opponents on the tower or who've taken the high ground. This is

Splat Zones: Vanilla set The Sploosh lives on forward pressure against enemy lines and uses Curling Bombs to keep the pressure going. The choice of set is no mystery: use the loadout that paints in the game mode where painting matters. The Curling Bomb should be seen as a side weapon whenever you are kept in check. The Sploosh lacks too much range to be a true slayer, and needs to scare through different means when rebuffed. It also builds precious meter through these Bombs. Because  Ultra Stamp  serves as main slaying tool when encountering defensive painters. If all it does is clear the immediate area around the zones, then it'd be good enough. The Sploosh needs no help painting the field. Only to clear the field. Tower Control: Neo set  With difficulty in approaching due to short range and poor splatting power due to lack of focus, the Sploosh takes on a role of paint support in Tower Control. Ink everywhere, staying mobile and build fighting area for your teammates. Don't