Swim Speed Up

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This article is about the gear ability. For thecolor chip inSide Order, seeMobility-tone color chips.

Swim Speed Up is anability in theSplatoon series that increases movement speed while swimming inink.

The number ofability points for Swim Speed Up can be temporarily increased by the following:

The effectiveness of Swim Speed Up is decreased byNinja Squid.

Tactics

This ability is especially useful inRanked Battles when players need to get to certain places quickly.

Splatoon

Swim Speed Up
Swim Speed Up
Increases movement speed while swimming in squid form.
Applicable gear
Favored by
Unfavored by

Swim Speed Up increases movement speed while swimming in squid form andKraken form.

Tactics

This ability makes it easier to chase enemies with theKraken.

Stacking

The following table shows the speed increase when stacking Swim Speed Up.[1]

AbilitiesSpeed
None100.000%
Main: 0, Sub: 1102.414…%
Main: 0, Sub: 2104.707…%
Main: 0, Sub: 3106.878…%
Main: 1, Sub: 0107.575…%
Main: 0, Sub: 4108.928…%
Main: 1, Sub: 1109.584…%
Main: 0, Sub: 5110.856…%
Main: 1, Sub: 2111.472…%
Main: 0, Sub: 6112.663…%
Main: 1, Sub: 3113.238…%
Main: 2, Sub: 0113.800…%
Main: 0, Sub: 7114.348…%
Main: 1, Sub: 4114.883…%
Main: 2, Sub: 1115.404…%
Main: 0, Sub: 8115.912…%
Main: 1, Sub: 5116.406…%
Main: 2, Sub: 2116.887…%
Main: 0, Sub: 9117.354…%
Main: 1, Sub: 6117.808…%
Main: 2, Sub: 3118.248…%
Main: 3, Sub: 0118.675…%
Main: 1, Sub: 7119.088…%
Main: 2, Sub: 4119.488…%
Main: 3, Sub: 1119.874…%
Main: 1, Sub: 8120.247…%
Main: 2, Sub: 5120.606…%
Main: 3, Sub: 2120.952…%
Main: 1, Sub: 9121.284…%
Main: 2, Sub: 6121.603…%
Main: 3, Sub: 3121.908…%
Main: 2, Sub: 7122.478…%
Main: 3, Sub: 4122.743…%
Main: 2, Sub: 8123.232…%
Main: 3, Sub: 5123.456…%
Main: 2, Sub: 9123.864…%
Main: 3, Sub: 6124.048…%
Main: 3, Sub: 7124.518…%
Main: 3, Sub: 8124.867…%
Main: 3, Sub: 9125.000…%
  • Graph showing the effects of stacking Swim Speed Up.

    Graph showing the effects of stacking Swim Speed Up.

  • Stacking Swim Speed Up can slightly counter the movement penalty caused by a Disruptor.

    Stacking Swim Speed Up can slightly counter the movement penalty caused by aDisruptor.

Gear

Swim Speed Up is the main ability of:

Headgear with Swim Speed Up inSplatoon
Shoes with Swim Speed Up inSplatoon

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Splatoon 2

Swim Speed Up
Swim Speed Up
Increases movement speed in squid form.
Applicable gear
Favored by
Unfavored by

Stacking

Speed for eachmobility class:[2]

AbilitiesLightMidHeavyLight withNinja SquidMid with Ninja Squid
Heavy with Ninja Squid
None105.000%100.000%90.000%94.500%90.000%81.000%
Main: 0, Sub: 1106.931…%102.414…%97.888…%95.890…%91.738…%87.158…%
Main: 0, Sub: 2108.765…%104.707%102.072…%97.211…%93.389…%90.424…%
Main: 0, Sub: 3110.502…%106.878…%105.374…%98.461…%94.952…%93.002…%
Main: 1, Sub: 0111.060%107.575%106.350…%98.863…%95.454%93.764…%
Main: 0, Sub: 4112.142…%108.928%108.155…%99.642…%96.428…%95.173…%
Main: 1, Sub: 1112.667…%109.584…%108.995…%100.020…%96.900…%95.829…%
Main: 0, Sub: 5113.685%110.856…%110.566…%100.753…%97.816…%97.055…%
Main: 1, Sub: 2114.177…%111.472%111.302…%101.107…%98.259…%97.630…%
Main: 0, Sub: 6115.130…%112.663%112.686…%101.793…%99.117…%98.710…%
Main: 1, Sub: 3115.590…%113.238…%113.338…%102.125…%99.531…%99.219…%
Main: 2, Sub: 0116.040%113.800%113.964…%102.448…%99.936%99.708…%
Main: 0, Sub: 7116.478…%114.348…%114.567…%102.764…%100.330…%100.179…%
Main: 1, Sub: 4116.906…%114.883%115.147…%103.072…%100.715…%100.631…%
Main: 2, Sub: 1117.323…%115.404…%115.704…%103.372…%101.091…%101.067…%
Main: 0, Sub: 8117.729…%115.912%116.241…%103.665…%101.456…%101.486…%
Main: 1, Sub: 5118.125%116.406…%116.758…%103.950%101.812…%101.889…%
Main: 2, Sub: 2118.509…%116.887%117.255…%104.226…%102.158…%102.277…%
Main: 0, Sub: 9118.883…%117.354…%117.734…%104.496…%102.495…%102.651…%
Main: 1, Sub: 6119.246…%117.808%118.194…%104.757…%102.821…%103.010…%
Main: 2, Sub: 3119.598…%118.248…%118.636…%105.010…%103.138…%103.355…%
Main: 3, Sub: 0119.940%118.675%119.061…%105.256…%103.446%103.687…%
Main: 1, Sub: 7120.270…%119.088…%119.469…%105.494…%103.743…%104.006…%
Main: 2, Sub: 4120.590…%119.488%119.861…%105.725…%104.031…%104.312…%
Main: 3, Sub: 1120.899…%119.874…%120.237…%105.947…%104.309…%104.605…%
Main: 1, Sub: 8121.197…%120.247%120.597…%106.162…%104.577…%104.887…%
Main: 2, Sub: 5121.485%120.606…%120.942…%106.369…%104.836…%105.156…%
Main: 3, Sub: 2121.761…%120.952%121.272…%106.568…%105.085…%105.413…%
Main: 1, Sub: 9122.027…%121.284…%121.588…%106.759…%105.324…%105.659…%
Main: 2, Sub: 6122.282…%121.603%121.888…%106.943…%105.554…%105.894…%
Main: 3, Sub: 3122.526…%121.908…%122.175…%107.119…%105.773…%106.118…%
Main: 2, Sub: 7122.982…%122.478…%122.706…%107.447…%106.184…%106.533…%
Main: 3, Sub: 4123.194…%122.743%122.951…%107.599…%106.374…%106.724…%
Main: 2, Sub: 8123.585…%123.232%123.401…%107.881…%106.727…%107.075…%
Main: 3, Sub: 5123.765%123.456…%123.606…%108.010…%106.888…%107.235…%
Main: 2, Sub: 9124.091…%123.864…%123.977…%108.245…%107.182…%107.525…%
Main: 3, Sub: 6124.238…%124.048%124.144…%108.351…%107.314…%107.655…%
Main: 3, Sub: 7124.614…%124.518…%124.568…%108.622…%107.653…%107.986…%
Main: 3, Sub: 8124.893…%124.867%124.881…%108.823…%107.904…%108.230…%
Main: 3, Sub: 9125.000%125.000%125.000%108.900%108.000%108.323…%
  • A graph showing the effect of stacking Swim Speed Up.

    A graph showing the effect of stacking Swim Speed Up.

Overcoming swim speed differences inSplatoon 2
Swim Speed UpAP needed
Weapon typeTo promote mobility classTo nullifyNinja SquidTo do both
HighN/A29 AP (2× main + 3× sub)N/A
MiddleTo Light7 AP (3× sub)21 AP (7× sub)To Light36 AP (3× main + 2× sub)
LowTo Light9 AP (3× sub)6 AP (2× sub)To Light35 AP (2× main + 5× sub)
To Middle5 AP (2× sub)To Middle21 AP (7× sub)

Gear

Swim Speed Up is the main ability of:

Clothing with Swim Speed Up inSplatoon 2
NameBrandAvailabilityAbilityStar powerAdded in

Black Baseball LSBlack Baseball LSRockenberg RockenbergCash 800 Swim Speed Up2.0.0
Black Cuttlegear LSBlack Cuttlegear LSCuttlegear CuttlegearCash 5800 Swim Speed Up3.0.0
Chilly Mountain CoatChilly Mountain CoatInkline InklineCash 7900 Swim Speed UpInitial Release (1.0.0)
Fugu TeeFugu TeeFirefin FirefinCash 750 Swim Speed UpInitial Release (1.0.0)
Gray College SweatGray College SweatSplash Mob Splash MobCash 800 Swim Speed Up2.0.0
Hero Jacket ReplicaHero Jacket ReplicaCuttlegear CuttlegearamiiboCallie Callie Swim Speed UpInitial Release (1.0.0)
Mountain VestMountain VestInkline InklineCash 11000 Swim Speed Up2.0.0
Olive Zekko ParkaOlive Zekko ParkaZekko ZekkoCash 3800 Swim Speed Up2.0.0
Online JerseyOnline JerseyGrizzco GrizzcoNintendo Switch Online Swim Speed Up5 October 2018
Positive Longcuff SweaterPositive Longcuff SweaterToni Kensa Toni KensaCash 10800 Swim Speed UpInitial Release (1.0.0)
Red Tentatek TeeRed Tentatek TeeTentatek TentatekCash 3100 Swim Speed UpInitial Release (1.0.0)
Squid Yellow Layered LSSquid Yellow Layered LSSquidForce SquidForceCash 4010 Swim Speed Up3.0.0
Squid-Stitch TeeSquid-Stitch TeeSkalop SkalopCash 400 Swim Speed Up3.0.0
SWC Logo TeeSWC Logo TeeSquidForce SquidForce Nintendo Switch News Swim Speed Up8 June 2018
Wet Floor Band TeeWet Floor Band TeeRockenberg RockenbergCash 900 Swim Speed UpInitial Release (1.0.0)

Version history

VersionAdjustments
4.3.0
  • ▲ When using weapons that feature lower movement and swim speeds when not firing, such as the E-liter 4K or Dynamo Roller, Swim Speed Up will now grant a significant boost to swim speed, even when using fewer instances of the gear ability than in previous updates.

Splatoon 3

Swim Speed Up
Swim Speed Up
Increases movement speed in swim form.
Applicable gear
Favored by
Unfavored by
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Stacking

Speed for eachmobility class:[3]

AbilitiesFastNormalSlowFast withNinja SquidNormal with Ninja Squid
Slow with Ninja Squid
None105.000%100.000%90.000%84.000%80.000%72.000%
Main: 0, Sub: 1106.927…%102.396…%97.865…%85.542…%81.917…%78.292…%
Main: 0, Sub: 2108.750%104.688…%102.083…%87.000%83.750%81.667…%
Main: 0, Sub: 3110.521…%106.875%105.365…%88.417…%85.500%84.292…%
Main: 1, Sub: 0111.042…%107.552…%106.354…%88.833…%86.042…%85.083…%
Main: 0, Sub: 4112.135…%108.906…%108.177…%89.708…%87.125%86.542…%
Main: 1, Sub: 1112.656…%109.583…%109.010…%90.125%87.667…%87.208…%
Main: 0, Sub: 5113.698…%110.833…%110.573…%90.958…%88.667…%88.458…%
Main: 1, Sub: 2114.167…%111.458…%111.302…%91.333…%89.167…%89.042…%
Main: 0, Sub: 6115.156…%112.656…%112.708…%92.125%90.125%90.167…%
Main: 1, Sub: 3115.573…%113.229…%113.333…%92.458…%90.583…%90.667…%
Main: 2, Sub: 0116.042…%113.802…%113.958…%92.833…%91.042…%91.167…%
Main: 0, Sub: 7116.458…%114.323…%114.583…%93.167…%91.458…%91.667…%
Main: 1, Sub: 4116.927…%114.896…%115.156…%93.542…%91.917…%92.125%
Main: 2, Sub: 1117.344…%115.417…%115.729…%93.875%92.333…%92.583…%
Main: 0, Sub: 8117.708…%115.938…%116.250%94.167…%92.750%93.000%
Main: 1, Sub: 5118.125%116.406…%116.771…%94.500%93.125%93.417…%
Main: 2, Sub: 2118.490…%116.875%117.240…%94.792…%93.500%93.792…%
Main: 0, Sub: 9118.906…%117.344…%117.708…%95.125%93.875%94.167…%
Main: 1, Sub: 6119.271…%117.813…%118.177…%95.417…%94.250%94.542…%
Main: 2, Sub: 3119.583…%118.229…%118.646…%95.667…%94.583…%94.917…%
Main: 3, Sub: 0119.948…%118.698…%119.063…%95.958…%94.958…%95.250%
Main: 1, Sub: 7120.260…%119.063…%119.479…%96.208…%95.250%95.583…%
Main: 2, Sub: 4120.573…%119.479…%119.844…%96.458…%95.583…%95.875%
Main: 3, Sub: 1120.885…%119.896…%120.260…%96.708…%95.917…%96.208…%
Main: 1, Sub: 8121.198…%120.260…%120.573…%96.958…%96.208…%96.458…%
Main: 2, Sub: 5121.510…%120.625%120.938…%97.208…%96.500%96.750%
Main: 3, Sub: 2121.771…%120.938…%121.250%97.417…%96.750%97.000%
Main: 1, Sub: 9122.031…%121.302…%121.563…%97.625%97.042…%97.250%
Main: 2, Sub: 6122.292…%121.615…%121.875%97.833…%97.292…%97.500%
Main: 3, Sub: 3122.552…%121.927…%122.188…%98.042…%97.542…%97.750%
Main: 2, Sub: 7122.969…%122.500%122.708…%98.375%98.000%98.167…%
Main: 3, Sub: 4123.177…%122.760…%122.969…%98.542…%98.208…%98.375%
Main: 2, Sub: 8123.594…%123.229…%123.385…%98.875%98.583…%98.708…%
Main: 3, Sub: 5123.750%123.438…%123.594…%99.000%98.750%98.875%
Main: 2, Sub: 9124.115…%123.854…%123.958…%99.292…%99.083…%99.167…%
Main: 3, Sub: 6124.219…%124.063…%124.167…%99.375%99.250%99.333…%
Main: 3, Sub: 7124.635…%124.531…%124.583…%99.708…%99.625%99.667…%
Main: 3, Sub: 8124.896…%124.844…%124.896…%99.917…%99.875%99.917…%
Main: 3, Sub: 9125.000%125.000%125.000%100.000%100.000%100.000%

Gear

Swim Speed Up is the main ability of:

Headgear with Swim Speed Up inSplatoon 3
NameBrandAvailabilityAbilityStar powerAdded in

Annaki CharmsAnnaki CharmsAnnaki AnnakiCash 777 Swim Speed UpDrizzle Season 2022 (1.1.0)
Camo MeshCamo MeshFirefin FirefinCash 1,400 Swim Speed UpFresh Season 2023 (3.0.0)
Digi-Camo Forge MaskDigi-Camo Forge MaskForge ForgeCash 1,800 Swim Speed UpFresh Season 2024 (7.0.0)
Fox FunfaceFox FunfaceSquidForce SquidForce Switch News Channel Swim Speed Up28 June 2024
Ink-Tinted GogglesInk-Tinted GogglesEmberz EmberzCash 10,500 Swim Speed UpDrizzle Season 2022 (1.1.0)
Lightweight CapLightweight CapInkline InklineCash 800 Swim Speed UpChill Season 2022 (2.0.0)
Pearl PlushiePearl PlushieCuttlegear CuttlegearPrlzs 888 Swim Speed UpSide Order (7.0.0)
Seafoam CapSeafoam CapZ+F Z+FCash 7,800 Swim Speed UpFresh Season 2023 (3.0.0)
Sneaky BeanieSneaky BeanieSkalop SkalopCash 3,000 Swim Speed UpFresh Season 2024 (7.0.0)
Squid HairclipSquid Hairclipamiibo amiiboamiiboInkling Girl Inkling Girl (Splatoon) Swim Speed UpDrizzle Season 2022 (1.1.0)
Stealth GogglesStealth GogglesForge ForgeCash 9,800 Swim Speed UpFresh Season 2023 (3.0.0)
SV925 Circle ShadesSV925 Circle ShadesRockenberg RockenbergCash 11,000 Swim Speed UpChill Season 2022 (2.0.0)
Clothing with Swim Speed Up inSplatoon 3
NameBrandAvailabilityAbilityStar powerAdded in

Big SlickBig Slickamiibo amiiboamiiboBig Man Big Man Swim Speed Up17 November 2023
Black Baseball LSBlack Baseball LSRockenberg RockenbergCash 800 Swim Speed UpFresh Season 2023 (3.0.0)
Black Cuttlegear LSBlack Cuttlegear LSCuttlegear CuttlegearCash 5,800 Swim Speed UpFresh Season 2024 (7.0.0)
Chilly Mountain CoatChilly Mountain CoatInkline InklineCash 7,900 Swim Speed UpFresh Season 2024 (7.0.0)
Fugu TeeFugu TeeFirefin FirefinCash 750 Swim Speed UpFresh Season 2023 (3.0.0)
Gray College SweatGray College SweatSplash Mob Splash MobCash 800 Swim Speed UpFresh Season 2023 (3.0.0)
Hero Jacket ReplicaHero Jacket ReplicaCuttlegear CuttlegearamiiboCallie Callie Swim Speed UpDrizzle Season 2022 (1.1.0)
Lime Battlecrab ShellLime Battlecrab ShellEnperry EnperryCash 6,400 Swim Speed UpDrizzle Season 2022 (1.1.0)
Mountain VestMountain VestInkline InklineCash 11,000 Swim Speed UpFresh Season 2023 (3.0.0)
Octo Jumper AwayOcto Jumper AwayTakoroka TakorokaCash 3,000 Swim Speed UpDrizzle Season 2022 (1.1.0)
Olive Zekko ParkaOlive Zekko ParkaZekko ZekkoCash 3,800 Swim Speed UpFresh Season 2024 (7.0.0)
Plum Barazushi WrapPlum Barazushi WrapBarazushi BarazushiCash 7,200 Swim Speed UpDrizzle Season 2023 (5.0.0)
Positive Longcuff SweaterPositive Longcuff SweaterToni Kensa Toni KensaCash 10,800 Swim Speed UpFresh Season 2024 (7.0.0)
Rad Plaid CasualRad Plaid CasualZ+F Z+FCash 9,760 Swim Speed UpFresh Season 2023 (3.0.0)
Red Tentatek TeeRed Tentatek TeeTentatek TentatekCash 3,100 Swim Speed UpFresh Season 2024 (7.0.0)
Squid Yellow Layered LSSquid Yellow Layered LSSquidForce SquidForceCash 4,010 Swim Speed UpFresh Season 2024 (7.0.0)
Squid-Stitch TeeSquid-Stitch TeeSkalop SkalopCash 400 Swim Speed UpFresh Season 2023 (3.0.0)
Takoroka TandemTakoroka TandemTakoroka TakorokaCash 1,200 Swim Speed UpSizzle Season 2023 (4.0.0)
Wet Floor Band TeeWet Floor Band TeeRockenberg RockenbergCash 900 Swim Speed UpFresh Season 2024 (7.0.0)
World Tour JacketWorld Tour Jacketamiibo amiiboamiiboMarina (Side Order) Marina (Side Order) Swim Speed Up5 September 2024
Shoes with Swim Speed Up inSplatoon 3
NameBrandAvailabilityAbilityStar powerAdded in

Annaki Arachno BootsAnnaki Arachno BootsAnnaki AnnakiCash 9,696 Swim Speed UpFresh Season 2024 (7.0.0)
Arrow Toesies PurpArrow Toesies PurpTakoroka TakorokaCash 3,180 Swim Speed UpSizzle Season 2023 (4.0.0)
Black SeahorsesBlack SeahorsesZink ZinkCash 2,000 Swim Speed UpFresh Season 2023 (3.0.0)
Blu-Shift Moto BootsBlu-Shift Moto BootsRockenberg RockenbergCash 12,000 Swim Speed UpChill Season 2022 (2.0.0)
Crab-Trap Squidkid IIICrab-Trap Squidkid IIIEnperry EnperryCash 8,500 Swim Speed UpFresh Season 2024 (7.0.0)
Flipper FloppersFlipper FloppersGrizzco GrizzcoBronze Fish Scales 300 Swim Speed UpDrizzle Season 2023 (5.0.0)
Orange Lo-TopsOrange Lo-TopsZekko ZekkoCash 800 Swim Speed UpFresh Season 2023 (3.0.0)
Purple Iromaki 750sPurple Iromaki 750sTentatek TentatekCash 1,050 Swim Speed UpFresh Season 2024 (7.0.0)
Red & White Squidkid IIIRed & White Squidkid IIIEnperry EnperryCash 1,200 Swim Speed UpDrizzle Season 2023 (5.0.0)
Snow Delta StrapsSnow Delta StrapsInkline InklineCash 8,800 Swim Speed UpDrizzle Season 2022 (1.1.0)
Squinja BootsSquinja Bootsamiibo amiiboamiiboInkling Boy 2 Inkling Boy (Splatoon 2) Swim Speed UpDrizzle Season 2022 (1.1.0)
White KicksWhite KicksRockenberg RockenbergCash 1,400 Swim Speed UpChill Season 2022 (2.0.0)
White Norimaki 750sWhite Norimaki 750sTentatek TentatekCash 3,800 Swim Speed UpFresh Season 2024 (7.0.0)
Zebrafish Hi-TopsZebrafish Hi-TopsToni Kensa Toni KensaCash 4,200 Swim Speed UpChill Season 2022 (2.0.0)

Names in other languages

LanguageNameMeaning
Japan Japaneseイカダッシュ速度アップ
ika dasshu sokudo appu		Squid Dash Speed Up
Netherlands DutchZwemdiplomaSwimming diploma
Canada French (NOA)Turbo-calmarTurbo squid
France French (NOE)Turbo-calamarTurbo squid
Germany GermanSchwimmtempo + (Splatoon 2)
Schwimmtempo (Splatoon)		Swim speed +
Italy ItalianVelocità nuoto +Swim speed +
Russia RussianПлавунец
Plavunets		Swimmer
Mexico Spanish (NOA)Nado aceleradoAccelerated swim
Spain Spanish (NOE)SuperbuceoSuperdiving
China Chinese (Simplified)提升鱿鱼冲刺速度
tíshēng yóuyú chōngcì sùdù (Mandarin)		Increased Squid Sprint Speed
Hong Kong Chinese (Traditional)提升魷魚衝刺速度
tíshēng yóuyú chōngcì sùdù (Mandarin)		Increased Squid Sprint Speed
South Korea Korean징어대시 속도 업
jingeo-daesi sokdo eop		Jingeo[4] Dash Speed Up

See also

References