Splatoon 3 Turf War: how to join and win battles

The Territory War is the first battle you will have in Spaltoon 3, but many players are confused and unable to join it. This mode allows you to level up your character and then get new weapons and Splashtags. But during the game it is easy to come out as a winner is not so much. So, in this guide, let’s see how to join territory battles in Splatoon 3 and how to win them.

How to join a turf war in Splatoon 3

You can join the turf war from the lobby. The lobby is also the place where you can play Anarchy Battles.

1. While in Splatsville, look for a tall building with two yellow crossed arrows in the logo. Walk inside it.
2. Here you can find the option for the Normal battle “Jump to territory battle”.
   • You can use the direction buttons to change the solo mode.
   • Depending on your level, you can change different combat options. Private Battle is another option that you can use to invite and play with friends, but it becomes available after you try a few regular battles.
   • On the right side of the screen, you can check the stages you can play. You can also click the minus button to check the rules.
3. Click on Normal Battle and the game will give you a confirmation popup. As soon as 8 players join the battle, you can begin.
4. Here click on the Yes button.

Wait for the other 7 players to join and once they do, you can start playing Territory War.

How to win a turf war

You can win a territory war by painting the map with your color ink and covering as much area as possible. While this is the main purpose of this mode, here are a few tricks to help you win games easily.

• Color your base. Base painting is the best way to improve your chances of winning. When the game starts, you can immediately start fighting. But if the enemy kills you, you will lose the area you drew. So you should paint your base first to cover as much area as possible. This can come in handy when the score is tallied at the end and both teams are close in terms of the shaded area. So having ink on your base can give you an advantage.
• Look Fresh: The clothes you wear grant you certain abilities that can act as a passive buff. This can be beneficial, such as faster ink filling, faster movement speed, and more. No wonder the game tells you to pay attention to your fashion. Make sure you check the stats your clothing gives you and use your weapons accordingly.
• Try different weapons: Your hands may be chained to weapons, but you shouldn’t get hung up on them. There are over 50 weapons in the game, so you might be surprised when you find that some of them might work better for you than the one you’re using. You should also check out our best weapon tier list for help choosing a weapon.

This is a guide on how to join and win territory battles in Splatoon 3.