Splatoon Raiders Tier List Hub

Tier lists in Splatoon Raiders only help if they measure the right thing: clearing Spirhalite dens before the floor clock expires. This hub links three ranked views—weapons, gadgets, and tanks—for the Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive that launched July 23, 2026. None of these lists claim a single toy wins every mode; they show what pays rent in solo and co-op raids.

For full prose builds, use the Builds Hub. For acquisition and class explainers, use the Weapons Hub. Practical packing help: Raid Checklist.

How these tiers are scored

Factor	Why it matters
Time-to-clear	Dens punish slow precision kits
Safety under pressure	Wipes erase momentum even if loot is kept solo
Upgrade ceiling	Regular weapons stop at level 5; Primo climbs further
Gadget synergy	Tanks lock gadget pools; ranks assume sensible pairs
Learning cost	A high-skill S-tier that you misplay is a C-tier in your hands

Difficulty modes change enemy strength, not loot. A tier list that tells you to play Survivalist “for drops” is wrong on facts.

Jump to a list

• Weapons Tier List — class and role ranks for mains worth Spirhalite
• Gadgets Tier List — Power / Speed / Tactical tools ordered by raid impact
• Tanks Tier List — which ink tank to main at each progression stage

Featured starting point: weapons, because Frye’s stash investment is the longest-term decision. Featured build context still points beginners to Power + Splatchet + Splatellites on Power Tank Builds.

Snapshot rankings (hub preview)

Tanks (progression view)

1. Power — best default for new Raiders and still excellent endgame burst
2. Tactical — best “systems” clears once you place Shot Pot and Bombloons on time
3. Speed — best ceiling for movement experts and charge-weapon pilots

Details and caveats: Tanks Tier List.

Gadgets (universal impact)

S-shape names you will see repeated: Splatellites, Splatchet, Shot Pot, Flywire, Bombloons. Exact ordering changes with your weapon. Full table: Gadgets Tier List.

Weapons (role view)

Early S-pressure: Blasters and easy Shooters. Mid/end pressure: Splatlings, Splatanas, Sloshers, with Primo versions leapfrogging everything once upgraded past the regular cap. Full write-up: Weapons Tier List.

How to use a tier list without wrecking your stash

1. Pick a tank you can pilot today.
2. Equip its best two gadgets (third when unlocked).
3. Choose a weapon class from the weapons list that matches that tank.
4. Upgrade the best star you own in that class at Frye—do not restart from zero every time a YouTube thumbnail shouts a new name.
5. When a Primo lands in your class, move the shard budget immediately.

Cross-check keepers with Best Weapons and class feel with Weapon Types. Farm loops: How to Get Weapons.

Co-op vs solo ranking shifts

Solo favors self-sufficient kits: Splatellites, Shot Pot, Blasters. Co-op (up to four via local wireless or online) can specialize—one Tactical planter, one Speed scout, one Power breaker. Tier lists here mark solo-first ranks and call out co-op climbers in each child page.

What this hub will not do

• Rank outfits or amiibo cosmetics as combat tiers
• Pretend difficulty edits drop rates
• Tell you to ignore a Primo you love because a chart prefers another class

Charts are compasses. Your upgraded inventory is the map. When you need narrative guides beyond ranks, browse Guides. When you need gadget unlock order, open Gadgets.