[CHECK DESCRIPTION] These Are the Abilities You Should Use for the Tri-Stringer (Splatoon 3)

[@DSmith3279]

Man, Tri Stringer is so underrated. A mix between Midline Support and Backline Anchor is such a unique type of weapon. Idk if any other weapon has that niche, right? However, personally I opt more for Thermal Ink rather than Respawn Punisher since the Stringer is better at chip damage and AOE lockdown than straight sniping like Chargers. But that just me.

[@isthatawormwildbowreferenc4562]

thank you for making all of this tristringer content, the tristringer is so fun to use and it feels so satisfying whenever you get a kill. learning to use it has been a little hard so all of this content helps A LOT

[@flopps1051]

I think Tri-Stringer is meant to have a more supportive role, especially with its sub and special. Using only a single charge gives it a good amount of range and spread damage and it paints really well. It pressures enemies hiding behind objects in a large radius and allows you to get chip damage off for your teammates. And when you need to kill, you can charge it up twice. That being said, I think Thermal Ink would work well since you can essentially pressure your opponents into areas you want them to be in. I haven't been able to hit arc shots with the Stringer well, but using it more as a support weapon has gotten me good results. Doesn't help when your team is all slayers and die constantly though.

[@dbappio]

dude that last bit hit too close to home lmao 💀 playing tri-stringer supportively a lot (while practicing arc shots), i'm almost always the last one alive and the massive amount of dread that i feel when i see everyone super jumping to my location as i run away from the enemy team is not a fun state

[@AnonPencil]

Something you forgot to mention or just didnt know is that respawn punisher can also not let people using tacticooler respawn quick and instead respawn in the normal time. This also goes for the special it gets reset half instead of not being decreased

[@yaphetbruce9321]

Loving all this Tri-Stringer content! It does have a steep learning curve, but I always thought this weapon had potential. Looking to improve with the Tri-Stringer. Thanks for all the uploads.

[@TheAmorpheus]

Greatly appreciate this video! I mained dualies in Splat2, and the stringers are SO different. I'm determined to make them my best though, so the learning curve is steep. I like them too much to go back to weapons that I can splat all day with lol

[@isaiahalford3830]

I appreciate you and this video so much, I am loving the tri stringer and seeing this made me realize some important abilities for the stringer. Future build as the game goes would be more then helpful

[@linklinklink323]

About ink resistance up and sub resistance up, idk if there are actually beneffits to running these on splat 3 tbh. Ink resistance up was meta on splat 2 to counter main power up with damage buffs so you don't die to 2 shots instead of 3 from a pro splattershot. The same is truth about sub resistance up, on splat 2 you would run this to counter indirect hits from not only boms but also for things like jet. This effects only sub weapons on splat 3. Anyway I don't think these abilities are bad now but you don't NEED them rn. I would rather recommend 1 special saver, 1 ink recovery up and 1 quick super jump subs rn.

[@mistersnerpy2768]

Great job on the video! It’s nice to see someone advancing the tri-stringer’s meta. I wanted to add that there are 2 other abilities you might want to have 1 sub of. Ink Recovery replenishes your tank like a second faster and Special Saver saves a max of 9% of your special gauge with 1 sub respectively. Also, one of the last patches for Splatoon 2 made it so you need 2 Sub Resistance Up to protect yourself from Splat Bomb indirects specifically. So I would recommend using 2 only if you don’t want to die to Slosher + Bomb combos.

[@thealphafrog8963]

Great video. Just found this channel and finally someone who likes the tri-stringer as much as I do! I like to run some ink-saver main on my build. Would you say that works well with it?

[@NBound]

yes, i think it does and could go hand in hand with isu

[@realbepis]

These abilities compliment the tri stringer's strength really well! What do you think is the best method to get the correct sub abilities on gear? Using chunks, or scrubbing and re-rolling with drinks and the correct brand?

[@NBound]

i would personally go with the farming chunks method as it is more reliable and i might also get chunks that i'd need for other weapons along the way

[@Voltricity435]

@@NBound what is the best way to chunk farm?

[@NBound]

@@Voltricity435 use drinks and xp boosts, and use gear brands that favor the ability you want to farm chunks for

[@stripeyghost3054]

@@NBound what brands are good for what abilities?

[@NBound]

@@stripeyghost3054 splatoonwiki.org/wiki/Brand#List_of_brands check out this link!

[@Oag1992]

The Stringers have been my main weapon so far. I switch from the Tri to Wellspring pretty often. It’s a fun weapon and the fact you can be support while still dishing out unsuspecting damage is super satisfying.

[@TheAmorpheus]

If I may just add here, since so many of us commenting are a) loving the tri-stringer and b) experiencing the difficulty of embracing it, that whenever I play against a stringer, I feel it has a unique level of intimidation, and I love it. Something about how you get these rapid, sudden volley's of arrows shot at you, especially if they are about to explode, is really intense. I think about that when I'm launching volley's at the other team, and hope it does the same to them lol

[@Flow-Fi-]

I love your content, these tips are actually insanely good for me. I run tenacity for quicker specials, ink recovery so I can get out more shots and toxic mists, and run speed for strafing. I might incorporate some thermal ink into it, good luck with these videos!

[@tate3247]

Keep pushing the Tri-Stringer content, man. Good stuff all around, let them know we exist!

[@lazycorvid7826]

I actually used thermal ink a lot early on before I had more gear options to pick from and found it a rather fun thing to mess around with. Also has the added bonus of unlike other marking methods it last practically forever and doesn't let the opponent see a constant reminder that they are marked and need to be more carful. One other ability I think is worth using is object shredder as it really helps when dealing with big bubbler and wave breaker.

[@_Just_Another_Guy]

Wait, Thermal Ink is permanent now? Until the enemy player gets splatted?

[@lazycorvid7826]

@@_Just_Another_Guy No I just meant that it last for so long that it feels like it last forever. Sorry for my confusing wording on that.

[@quatchicarrot8258]

Woah you were on my recommended ! Great video btw 👍

[@klabelia9454]

Holy crap- an channel dedicated to the Tri-Stringer? I’M IN. I loved the tri-stinger the second I picked it up. I’ve been doing very well with it, but I need to improve long-distance OHKOs. Any tips? Most OHKOs I get are by accident, superjumps, or an intentional lucky shot.

[@patrickserrats6919]

The main weakness of the tri stringer is its inability to kill reliably, its meant to poke/zone/corner your enemies from a safe distance so your allies can finish them up (Its a very supportive weapon so you wont really be able to carry a game if your team is trash)

[@khan5216]

Great video as always man! I haven't messed with thermal ink too much but I think it's a great suggestion especially if you're picking up the stringer for the first time. Also woo! Glad to see sub saver as a suggestion in there too. Personally that's what I use and I've found great success with it. It's probably not optimal, but being able to throw your mist more reliably is a life saver more often than not. See you on the next one!! #StringerGang

[@TaroLoaf]

Based. Friggin love the tristringer but didn't know which abilities go great with it

[@davidjimenez534]

Thank you For this video! I know that you're focusing on the Tristringer lately, but would you make a video like this on the Tetra Dualies? It's my favorite weapon and I'd like to use it like my main weapon in Anarchy Battles

[@Pengyalan]

I’ve gotten a lot better with the stringer because of this, thank you for this amazing tutorial

[@gio_frank6622]

Run speed termal ink is one build that i thought i would never see work but i guess it does and it's amazing. 👏

[@aidengaming4230]

For splattershot, would you just take swim speed and run speed?

[@MadParrot88]

I've enjoyed using tenacity for my main on headgear instead of run speed, outside of that my set basically looks exactly like this except I've swapped the 3 subs of special charge up with run speed up.

[@rainbowyoshi9894]

the only difference i would really make is to not use respawn punisher and use tenacity instead. respawn punisher only works if you get the kill and from experience its much more assist heavy so you wouldnt get the benefit only the downside, this would also take out the need for special charge

[@HNblaz]

(I apologize, I am not english native so I don't know the names of the effects) I usually like to have 1 speed human and 2 extra ink for the main weapon (yellow icon) : it helps me holding on the glass high ground way longer !

[@mango_in_chile5233]

As a born-again Tri Stinger main this channel is my new bible lol

[@LDAR]

What do you recommend fot the subs everyone needs in their gear. Should you make a designated piece of gear with all 3? But what main? And should you make multiple like 1 hat 1 shirt etc

[@badmanmcanderson4819]

0:18 Could you elaborate more on this point? I'm interested in what kind of difference one sub will make for each category.

[@NBound]

qsj is most important, as it reduces your qsj time by over 20 frames with just one sub. ink res is also good for survivability as it increases the time until you get damaged by standing in enemy ink. sub res i'd say is the least necessary now but it still is useful for dealing with all subs in general, the benefit is pretty widespread

[@plaidhatter1674]

I play very aggressively with tri, and focus on driving people into other teammates. Respawn punisher makes me nervous, as I just am not confident enough to use it

[@caylemmm]

I have not used toxic mist once so far - me, a tri stringer main

[@nathanblackburn1193]

I feel like Thermal Ink is good if you're learning Tri-Stringer as Respawn Punisher negatively effects you also so if someone is learning Tri-Stringer Respawn punisher would probably just make things harder for them.

[@theskysaboveourheads]

Intensify action helps a lot with jump shooting.

[@NBound]

jump shooting has no rng with the tri stringer

[@nalikmistinktheori463]

I think u should add object shredder for shield crab tanks etc

[@_Just_Another_Guy]

I'd love to get more practice with the Tri-Stringer but Solo Queue is literal pain with the IQ range of random players you're teamed up with. 80% of the time my random teammates just heads straight to mid and feed the enemy team.

[@123glass7]

Havent ran run speed but running 3 mains of quick super jump you never die just jump back to base if your in trouble

[@Sanngot]

Is Ink Resistance Up still as mandatory as it was in Splatoon 2, though? Main Power Up isn't a thing anymore, so no more need to worry about 99.9 damage weapons. Part of me wonders is this is still good, or just a potentially outdated strat carried over from the previous game.

[@NBound]

still very useful when dealing with chip damage weapons like blasters which seem to be gaining in popularity in this game

[@amxterxsu138]

i wonder what mpu would've done for this weapon. explosion radius? damage up? who knows

[@galaxyt4218]

I already use thermal ink it's great

[@stinky5430]

i know this is unrelated, but what abilities should i use with the splatana?

[@franciszekbalcerowski1814]

I’ve been trying to make REEFLUX work as a special spam/frontline hybrid but I don’t think it’s that good of a weapon. I perform way better with my former main which is Slosher. Should I try switching to Tri Stringer for a better Stringer experience, or go back to my usual weapon picks and give up on the class altogether? (Those usual picks are Slosher, splat charger and explo)

[@NBound]

i think tri-stringer is like the perfect mix of splat charger and explo so i definitely think its in your interest to try out the weapon

[@franciszekbalcerowski1814]

@@NBound noted. I’ll try it out in open with some buddies then

[@subjectnivleis7572]

Do one for splatbrella next :)

[@tailsrhtatonslice1418]

i’m curious, do you have any tips for when the tri stringer is in the salmon run rotation or do you not play salmon run?

[@NBound]

i dont play salmon run really

[@ocean_divinity]

What are some good abilities for the Splatana Stamper?

[@NBound]

wouldn't really know, i haven't played it

[@ocean_divinity]

@@NBound Oh m'kay

[@jellocat9244]

What about the reef lux? I use that instead of the og tri stringer. I’m currently going for special charge up special saver run speed and ink saver main. Because of the reef lux’s lack of range in comparison to the tri I do die more frequently which is why I want some special saver for easier spam of missiles. I once got mussels off 12 times and didn’t die at all but that’s rare XD

[@NBound]

i tried out the reeflux in a few games, i personally really dont like its current kit and also hitting shots feels a little inconsistent with it. if they release a more appealing kit i might try out reeflux more but as it is i'm not trying to spam missiles all game

[@cyanariesdw04]

I’m more into Tri-String than Reef-Lux, but personally, I would mainly run swim speed and probably some quick respawn or special saver with it. One of my friends who’s into competitive Splatoon believes run speed isn’t very useful on anything that isn’t Tri-String and Splatlings. Whether that’s actually the case or not, Reef-Lux being a lightweight means that it can already run decently fast and swim speed helps especially since it can hold charge while swimming. Quick respawn is ok, if you’re going to run it, I’d say run it if you want to me more of a slayer and you’re in constant danger. Special charge/special saver works (I always use special charge cause I forget that saver exists lmao) just because missiles is a legitimately good special :)

[@jellocat9244]

@@cyanariesdw04 thanks :>

[@cbgg1585]

500 hours on Splatoon 2 as a Dapple Dualies main and have never waned. This might be my next calling to try something new.. My skill cap is around A+ - S so perhaps its time for a change!

[@khan5216]

You should definitely take the time to learn this weapon! It's space denial is insane.

[@NubIthink]

so does intensify action up give any benifits to the stringer?

[@NBound]

it doesnt have jump rng and it shouldnt be in many fights where the movement buffs help significantly either, so i dont see a reason to use it

[@filthyglove3601]

Does anyone know if there is any jump rng applied to the tri-stringer when doing vertical shots? Would it be affected by intensify action?

[@NBound]

there is no jump rng with the tri-stringer and i dont think it benefits any other way from running ia

[@filthyglove3601]

@@NBound Thanks 👍

[@sirtvhed]

Tenacity for the insta special ✨️

[@koveltskiis8391]

Is tenacity any good?

[@NBound]

i've seen people running it, but i would favor running lde over it at this point

[@SilentVinyl]

Neat