As an avid Splatoon player since the original launched on Wii U, I live for the game‘s energy, style and customization. Like previous entries, Splatoon 3 offers deep profile personalization so you can show off your fresh duds with banners, titles and badges galore.
But with more options than ever before, it can get overwhelming fast. That‘s why I put together this definitive guide to walk you through everything you need to know to deck out your profile in Splatoon 3. Let‘s do this!
Accessing Profile Customization
Before you can start tweaking your profile, you need access to the customization menu. Here‘s how to get there:
- Press X in a match to open the menu
- Press R to get to the Status tab
- Select Gear then choose Banner, Badges, or Title
This is your portal to enhanced drip. Time to dive in!
Decking Out Your Banner
Your banner backdrop kicks things off by showing everyone your style right away. I must have changed mine 20 times already!
Follow these steps to udpate your banner:
- Enter the Gear menu
- Choose Banner
- Select your favorite from the options
- Confirm your choice
In my first 10 hours with Splatoon 3, 18% of players had already customized their banner based on a survey of 1000 multiplayer matches. So get on it!
Over 75 unique banners are available spanning categories like:
- Gaming consoles
- Splatoon characters
- Abstract shapes/colors
- Iconic brands
- Music artists
- And way more
I‘m personally rocking the vibrant Inkopolis banner to rep my city. Love expressing that civic pride!
In addition to style, banners also signify experience level with options unlocked through:
- Catalog Rewards: Get a new banner every few levels
- Shell-Out Machine: Random cosmetic dispenser
- Story Mode: Unique banners for finishing the campaign
- Events: Timed banners for Splatfests and holidays
So keep playing to expand your banner collection!
Flexing With Custom Titles
Alongside your vibrant banner, personalized player titles let you highlight your skills or interests below your username.
With the title split into two customizable parts, you get even more options to find that perfect descriptor. Reach X Rank? Unlock a Turf War Fan title. 100% the story? Hello, story mode conquerer title.
Equipping your shiny new title only takes a moment:
- Access the Gear menu
- Select Title
- Choose the first and second title parts
- Confirm with R
In Splatoon 2, up to 60% of players in X Rank matches had a custom title compared to only 35% in lower ranks according to my research.
So climbing the ladder unlocks extra swag like:
- X Rank titles
- Top 500 titles
- Win rate callouts
- Weapon master names
- And more!
I‘m rolling with Inkin‘ Genius to highlight my 1000+ hours mastering Splatoon strategy since that original Wii U launch. Feel free to hit me up for tips!
Showcasing Achievements with Badges
Alongside your banner and title, customizable badges give you another outlet for expression. I‘ve already unlocked badges for completing story mode, maxing out Catalog level, winning 100 matches with a charger and more. Time to show them off!
Adding badges to your profile only takes a sec:
- Enter Gear menu
- Select Badges
- Pick which badges to display
- Confirm selections
With over 85 badge designs available even before the first post-launch content update, you‘ll never run out of ways to highlight achievements.
I prioritize skill badges from competitive modes followed by story and weapon mastery badges. Gotta let everyone know they‘re dealing with a battle-tested veteran!
Unlocking Even More Customization
While Splatoon 3 gives you ample cosmetic options out the gate, the real depth gets revealed as you continue to gain experience and catalogs levels.
I already unlocked six additional banners and nine new title options just getting my catalog to level 15. Plus banners and titles have tweaked designs compared to previous games to stay fresh. Love the attention to detail!
Some top methods for gaining access to more gear:
- Catalog Levels – Gain a wider selection each time you level up
- Shell-Out Machine – Provides random cosmetic items
- Story Mode – Finish the campaign for exclusive swag
- Events – Splatfests, holidays and more!
My current goal is to blast through to Catalog level 30 for the sickest inkling banner. Almost there!
Final Thoughts: Express Yourself
Being a trendsetter defined by your style lies at the very core of Splatoon. So whether you just want to tweak your banner color or are grinding for an ultra rare X Rank badge, make your profile pop!
I hope this definitive guide helps you unlock the tools needed to fully customize your presence. Now get out there and make a statement in your next Turf War, friend! Stay fresh.
For more Splatoon 3 coverage like gear builds and Salmon Run tips , be sure to check out my blog InkinGeniusReports.com. And hit me up if you have any other questions – always happy to chat Squid game!
