02: Welcome to Octopia

Legend

Lair Entrance

This lair is protected by a mesh fence. Fortunately, you can squeeze through while in squid form. Ink the ground on both sides of the fence, then simply swim beneath the barrier. Once on the other side, blast the invisible entrance with your Hero Shot.

Sheldon Request

Like the previous lair, Sheldon has no specific requests for completing this level, so proceed with the well-rounded Hero Shot. But be sure to return to this level once you’ve unlocked more weapons.

Key Locations

Octopod Attack

As you ascend to this platform, four Octopods can be seen descending in the distance. While you wait for them to land, ink a path toward the Balloon Fish in the center of the platform. Once the Octopods land, they begin rushing toward you. Immediately shoot the Balloon Fish to trigger a massive explosion of ink, wiping out all four Octopods. Don’t let the Octopods get too close—otherwise they’ll explode, inflicting serious damage. Utilize Balloon Fish in the future to spread ink over large areas.

Splashdown!

Grab the armor and Splashdown special near this platform’s checkpoint, and watch for several Octotroopers descending ahead. Ink the various sponges to provide cover from incoming fire, while spreading ink with your Hero Shot and Splat Bombs. Swim through your ink and rush a group of Octotroopers while initiating the Splashdown special. This causes your Inkling to leap high into the air and deliver a powerful downward attack, spreading ink over a wide area—this is a great way to eliminate multiple enemies. Another Splashdown special waits in the crate at the back of the platform, perfect for dealing with any survivors.

Octobomber Rush

Make your final push across a field of sponges, using Balloon Fish to ink a path toward the Zapfish. Just ahead, an Octobomber blocks your path. Octobombers toss powerful Splat Bombs, so avoid a prolonged duel. Instead, rush toward the Octobomber, spreading ink along the way, and target the Balloon Fish directly behind him. The explosion of ink dispersed by the Balloon Fish is powerful enough to take out the Octobomber and the orange balloon above his head.

Collectibles

Sardinium

Ink this wooden wall and swim up to reach the top of this platform—be careful to avoid contact with the launchpad. Here you find three orange crates containing Power Eggs and this lair’s Sardinium. Be sure to grab the Power Egg Can to the left of the launchpad as well.

Sunken Scroll

After you defeat the Shielded Octotrooper on the grate, enter squid form to drop to the platform below. Here you find a Balloon Fish, as well as a crate containing the lair’s Sunken Scroll. Once you’ve retrieved the scroll, swim up the wall by the Balloon Fish to return to the grate above.