Salmon Run is back in Splatoon 3, but this has a few modifications. For one, it is bigger, better, and includes many more enemies to fight. Of course, the worst is King Salmon and his horde of minions. Defeating him unlocks several rewards, including fish scales (bronze, silver, and gold), plus several other collectibles. Given that he is the ultimate prize in the Salmon Run, fight him as often as possible. This guide will teach you how to get King Salmon Spawns in Salmon Run.
Splatoon 3: How to get King Salmon spawns in Salmon Run
King Salmon appears at the end of the third wave of the Salmon run, so you might be tempted to think that there’s no way you can influence his appearance, but there is. If you look at the top right menu in the Salmon Run lobby, you will see some indication of how close you are to the next King Salmon spawn. This can incentivize you to play harder and move the bar up.
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Also, the bar is particular to the party you are part of. So, ensure you stay in the same lobby as your teammates because it will raise the chances of the king spawning. When the icon gets a bubble effect, King Salmon will appear on your next Salmon Run. So, keep a lookout for this notification. That said, it is still the case that the king spawns after three successful salmon runs. So, your play is still the same; engage in as many Salmon Runs as possible.
It also helps to know how to defeat him because, ultimately, the goal is to get the rewards that come with completing the task. We recommend using the Golden Eggs against him as they deal the most damage.
Splatoon 3 is exclusively available on Nintendo Switch.
