#squiffer tips

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how 2 get goood at squiffer?

i hear your pleas anon, and i am here to help!

so! before i start getting into the nitty gritty, i want to say that i know pretty much Nothing about the metagame or anything pro like that. i am purely casual, anything competitive i know is through osmosis and not so much actual experience. i'm also pretty much solely a turf player. basically, i am not an Expert on the best ways to use a squiffer according to meta, i am simply sharing my wisdom based on my personal experience.

now that that's out of the way, let's get into it! this'll probably get long but i'll try and make it an easy read:

first off, pick a squiffer! my personal favorite of the three is the new squiffer, with autobombs and baller. it's a great kit for all-around gameplay, as in my experience i've been able to utilize my sub and special in both offensive and defensive situations, and it's pretty good at covering ground too. if you prefer to play support, try the classic squiffer with point sensor and ink armor. neither sub nor special lay down any ink, but well-placed point sensors and providing armor to your team can really put pressure on the enemy team, without necessarily being in the front line. if you're all about offense, try the fresh squiffer with suction bombs and inkjet. i am personally not good with an inkjet, but i do know that they are Scary if they know what they're doing. suction bombs have a larger blast than splat bombs, and good placement can apply pressure and cover a lot of ground at the same time. truly, a force to be reckoned with.

now that you've picked out a squiffer, the next thing you must understand is that squiffers play very differently from every other charger. a squiffer is not a perch charger! a squiffer is not a bamboozler either! to properly use a squiffer, you must be mobile. you need to get in closer than most other chargers would, as the squiffer has the range of a toothpick. yes, it is scary! but it's necessary. before you can become a speedy one-shot machine, you must first be comfortable with sniping in close proximity in a fast-paced environment. practice your movement; jump a lot (the squiffer's charge speed remains the same even when you're in the air!), swim around with stored charge, try and make a quick escape if you find yourself in a sticky situation, really get to know your squiffer's range and charge speed (main power up increases range on the squiffer and most other chargers, though whether or not you stack it is completely up to you).

because squiffers are meant to be mobile, it can be pretty tricky to aim when starting out. this is okay! chargers in general have a higher skill floor than some other weapon types, mainly because you have to be absolutely spot-on with your shots in order to deal any damage. it's rough, i know. but it's possible to improve! i highly recommend utilizing the testing room (y'know, the one with the balloon squids) to practice your aim. there are several different ways to drill, and there are drills on youtube you can follow if you don't know what to do. go easy on yourself, no matter where your skill level falls; every charger main misses their shot at some point! if you miss, simply try again. if you keep shooting, you're gonna land your shot eventually! also, absolutely do not be afraid to backpedal. keeping a good amount of distance from your foe is important, so make sure you get a feel for that sweet spot and make it a habit to create distance if someone gets too close on the battlefield. that being said, you won't always have that opportunity; squiffers are no strangers to flick shots!

lastly, give yourself time and room to grow. and i mean LOTS of it. all skills are built over the course of several days, weeks, you get the idea. if you are truly dedicated/able to do so, practicing every day for at least half an hour is ideal. even if you think you suck one day, come back the next day and give it another go; you might just surprise yourself with how much you improved! if you have space on your switch/sd card, i recommend you save any clips of cool squiffer moments you're proud of, no matter how small. when i was first learning squiffer, i would save clips that were admittedly not very impressive, but in the moment i was so proud of being able to land a shot that it seemed like i just performed a miracle. watching myself do something i never thought i'd be able to do before was a fantastic motivator (along with the incredibly satisfying snipe sound) and so i relished in all my tiny victories. my many missed shots and match losses didn't even matter to me at that point, those exciting moments are what made it all worth it in the end.

these are the most important things i can think of. if you want more in-depth advice or have any questions, please feel free to ask! i'd be happy to help anyone that wants to try out my favorite weapon! good luck out there!!

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hi do you have any squiffer tips i'm trying to pick it up but i'm struggling

yes!! of course! im not sure exactly what kinds of tips you’re looking for, so i’ll just dump a bunch of general stuff that i learned over time under the cut:

if you arent a charger main already, one big thing to make sure you have control of is your aim; more specifically, your reticle. this probably sounds dumb, but if you’re used to using weapons with a wider area of attack (i.e. octobrush, tri-slosher, aerospray, blaster, etc.), you’re probably not paying close attention to where the center of your attacks actually is. even with more precise shooters, this can still be the case. pay close attention to what your reticle is actually aiming at. what you’re looking for is a little X shape to appear on your reticle before releasing your shot. try your best not to spray & pray all the time. just relax, focus, and keep your hands steady, and you’ll be landing hits in no time! 

take advantage of charge storage. the squiffer can only hold a full charge while submerged for 1 second, but in the heat of battle, that’s still a pretty long time. that being said, dont be afraid to just release a shot and move normally if your target isn’t cooperating. when you need to reposition but you’re in an uninkable/uninked place and cant afford to let go of your charged shot, moving in squid/octo form is surprisingly effective, even if you can only move in short spurts. its much faster than just tiptoeing where you want to go.

move around, and move a lot. squiffers arent meant to be used like most other chargers; you need to be pretty mobile with them. you’d be surprised at how good squiffers are in close combat! swimming and jumping are your best friends. because squiffers charge at the same speed in the air, it makes it much easier to dodge attacks while also preparing your own. if youre the stealthy type, squiffers can be pretty sneaky. keep an eye out for when your opponents are focused on something else. theres a whole world of opportunity when you use the squiffer. 

utilize your sub and special. the variety of squiffers….the flavor…..my personal favorite kit is the new squiffer kit (autobomb & baller) because it’s great in both offensive and defensive scenarios. the classic squiffer kit (point sensor & ink armor) is better suited towards players who like to act as support for their teammates. the fresh squiffer kit (suction bomb & inkjet) is good for players that like to be on the front lines and want a more aggressive edge to their gameplay. if you’d like me to go into more detail about each kit, i would be happy to do so, but this post is already really long. basically, find a squiffer that best suits your play style, and then really get to know your kit.

and finally, keep your distance and know when you need to run. as much as i like to hype up the squiffer, it’s still a charger, which means that close combat is a hell of a lot more challenging because of how precise you need to be. get to know the range of the squiffer. try to stay a good distance away from opponents to give you time to charge, move, retreat, and generally just keep your options open. however, because people are cruel, reality is harsh, and humans are flawed, you will be ambushed, you will be rushed at, and you will miss shots. practice retreating at a moment’s notice. it’ll literally save your life, and then some. 

if there’s anything you want me to elaborate on, or if i didn’t cover something you were wondering about, just let me know!

thanks for asking, and thanks for reading!