Steel Platemail

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The Steel Platemail is a piece of clothing in the Splatoon series.

In Splatoon 2, it is a 2-star item produced by amiibo and comes with the primary ability Ink Saver (Sub). It is only available from the Octoling Boy amiibo. It cannot be ordered from another player.

In Splatoon 3, it is a 1-star item produced by amiibo and comes with the primary ability Ink Saver (Sub). It is only available from the Octoling Boy amiibo. It cannot be ordered from another player.

Appearance

The Steel Platemail is a medieval knight's chestplate with shell-shaped shoulder pads and arm gauntlets over what seems to be a black sweater resembling a chain mail coat. The center of the chestplate features a molded octopus pattern with a detailed humanlike face, and a leather belt that changes to match the wearer's ink color is worn around the waist.

Splatoon 2

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Abilities

The Steel Platemail comes with Ink Saver (Sub) as the primary ability. As a 2-star item, the Steel Platemail comes with two additional slots for secondary abilities, which may be increased to a maximum of three slots with a Super Sea Snail for each slot. Since it is made by the amiibo gear brand, it has equal chances to roll any secondary ability.

Splatoon 3

Steel Platemail
Steel Platemail
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Abilities

The Steel Platemail comes with Ink Saver (Sub) as the primary ability. As a 1-star item, the Steel Platemail comes with two additional slots for secondary abilities. The star level may be increased with Super Sea Snails for 1 (first), 1 (second), 5 (third), 10 (fourth), or 20 (fifth) Super Sea Snails per star. Increasing the star level to 2 stars will add another secondary ability slot for a total of three slots. Increasing the star level beyond 2 stars will increase the gear experience gained by a cumulative 3.333…% up to 10% additional experience at 5-star level. Since it is made by the amiibo gear brand, it has equal chances to roll any secondary ability.

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Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Japan Japanese タコティカルなよろい
Takotikaru na Yoroi
Takotical Armor[note 1]
Netherlands Dutch Octoridderharnas Octo knight armor
Canada French (NOA) Armure d'octaguerrier (Splatoon 3)
Armure d'Octaguerrier (Splatoon 2)
Octo warrior armor
France French (NOE) Armure d'Octaguerrier Octo warrior armor
Germany German Oktoritter-Rüstung Octo knight armor
Italy Italian Corazza da octoguerriero Octo warrior armor
Russia Russian Латы осьморыцаря
Laty os'morytsarya
Octo knight armor
Mexico Spanish (NOA) Armadura de acero Steel armor
Spain Spanish (NOE) Armadura octoguerrero Octo warrior armor
China Chinese (Simplified) 章鱼铠甲
zhāngyú kǎijiǎ (Mandarin)
Octopus Armor
Hong Kong Chinese (Traditional) 章魚鎧甲
zhāngyú kǎijiǎ (Mandarin)
Octopus Armor
South Korea Korean 문어티컬한 갑옷
muneotikeolhan gabot
Octopus Armor

Translation notes

  1. A pun on Tactical and Tako ("octopus" or "Octoling").

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