If you’ve been clearing dungeons in Splatoon Raiders, you’ve probably noticed your inventory filling up with all kinds of strange items. One run gives you a Steelhead’s Tire, another drops a Drizzler’s Mask, and before long you’re wondering if you should sell them, save them, or if they’re even useful.
The good news is that nearly every material has a purpose. Most of them are used for crafting new gadgets, upgrading your equipment, or expanding facilities on your Hideout Ship. Because higher-tier upgrades require larger quantities of specific drops, it’s worth collecting everything you find instead of ignoring common materials.
This guide covers every known material in Splatoon Raiders, where to find them, and what they’re used for.
Splatoon Raiders Items and Materials Guide – How to Get
| Item | How to Get |
|---|---|
| Big Shot’s Spring | Defeat Big Shot enemies or obtain randomly from Spirhalite Deposits |
| Spirhalite Gem | Rare reward from dungeon completions or defeating powerful Salmonids |
| Salty Tongue’s Bucket | Defeat Salty Tongues or mine Spirhalite Deposits |
| Salivator’s Plastic Bag | Defeat Salivators or mine Spirhalite Deposits |
| Scrapper’s Glass Window | Defeat Scrappers or mine Spirhalite Deposits |
| Stinger’s Colander | Defeat Stingers or mine Spirhalite Deposits |
| Steelhead’s Tire | Defeat Steelheads or mine Spirhalite Deposits |
| Fish Stick’s Drill Bit | Defeat Fish Sticks or mine Spirhalite Deposits |
| Steel Eel’s Jaw | Defeat Steel Eels or mine Spirhalite Deposits |
| Slammin Lid’s Lid | Defeat Slammin Lids or mine Spirhalite Deposits |
| Flyfish’s Bin | Defeat Flyfish enemies or mine Spirhalite Deposits |
| Smoker’s Tank | Defeat Smokers or mine Spirhalite Deposits |
| Maw’s Bobbler | Defeat Maws or mine Spirhalite Deposits |
| Drizzler’s Mask | Defeat Drizzlers or mine Spirhalite Deposits |
How to Get Items and Materials
Fortunately, farming materials isn’t complicated once you understand where they come from.
Complete Dungeons
The main source of crafting materials is simply playing through dungeons.
Every run rewards resources, making dungeon exploration the fastest way to build up your inventory.
One thing I really like is that the game doesn’t completely punish failed attempts. Even if you don’t finish the dungeon, you’ll still walk away with some useful materials, so every run feels worthwhile.
Defeat Salmonid Bosses
Many crafting materials are tied directly to specific enemies.
For example:
- Steelheads drop Steelhead’s Tire
- Flyfish drop Flyfish’s Bin
- Drizzlers drop Drizzler’s Mask
- Maws drop Maw’s Bobbler
- Big Shots drop Big Shot’s Spring
If you’re missing a particular crafting component, farming the Salmonid that drops it is usually the fastest solution.
Mine Spirhalite Deposits
While exploring dungeons, keep an eye out for Spirhalite Deposits.
Mining these deposits has a chance to reward various crafting materials, including components that normally drop from Salmonid enemies.
It’s an easy way to gather extra resources while completing your objectives.
Earn Rare Dungeon Rewards
Some materials are considerably rarer than others.
The best example is the Spirhalite Gem, which can appear as a reward after completing certain dungeons or defeating larger, more dangerous Salmonids.
Because these Gems are required for advanced upgrades, it’s worth tackling tougher content whenever possible.
Scrap Old Equipment
If your inventory is filling up with outdated gear, don’t let it collect dust.
Breaking down unused equipment can reward Spirhalite Shards, giving you another source of upgrade materials without needing additional dungeon runs.
How to Use Items and Materials
Collecting materials is only half the process.
The real goal is turning them into stronger equipment and better upgrades.
Craft New Gadgets
Every gadget has its own crafting recipe.
Some require common enemy drops, while stronger gadgets usually ask for rarer boss materials alongside Spirhalite resources.
If you’re planning to experiment with different Tank builds, expect to farm quite a few materials over time.
Upgrade Existing Equipment
As your gadgets level up, their material costs also increase.
Instead of relying on one universal resource, upgrades often require specific Salmonid parts.
That’s why it’s a good idea to keep collecting every material you find, even if you don’t currently need it.
You’ll almost certainly use it later.
Build Hideout Ship Facilities
Your crafting materials aren’t limited to combat equipment.
Several ship facilities require construction materials before they can be upgraded.
Improving your Hideout Ship unlocks new features, supports story progression, and gives you access to additional gameplay systems.
Upgrade the Test Range
Materials are also used to expand and improve your testing facilities.
The Test Range lets you experiment with gadgets, Tank builds, and equipment before taking them into difficult dungeons.
Investing here makes trying new loadouts much easier.
Materials are the backbone of progression in Splatoon Raiders. Every dungeon, boss fight, and mining expedition contributes to improving your gadgets, Tanks, and Hideout Ship. Even common enemy drops eventually become valuable as upgrade costs increase, so it’s a smart habit to collect everything you find. The more resources you stockpile early, the easier it becomes to craft stronger gadgets and stay prepared for the tougher raids waiting later in the game.