05: The Octopark

Legend

Lair Entrance

Lair 05 is located on another tower platform to the right of the area’s entrance. Ink this vertical metallic piece of diamond plate to reach the top of the tower, then saturate the invisible entrance with ink.

Sheldon Request

Before you initiate this stage, Sheldon delivers a new weapon—the Hero Dualies. These dual-wield pistol-type weapons benefit from an extreme high rate of fire, excellent for spreading ink and dealing damage. However, they have limited range, requiring aggressive close-quarter attacks. While firing, press B to perform an evasive dodge roll in any direction. Dodge rolls are a great way to keep your enemies guessing.

Key Locations

Ride Rail Zigzag

This platform features two parallel Ride Rails suspended above a pair of Ink Pistons. Ride the rail on the right first, passing through the first squid ring. Immediately jump to the rail on the left, passing through the squid ring suspended between the two rails. Leap back to the rail on the right, then jump back to the left as you near another squid ring between the two rails. Finally, leap off the left rail to the platform on the left. The crate on the platform contains a ticket you can redeem at Crusty Sean’s.

Ride the Rails

Traversing these narrow platforms can be dangerous when on foot, particularly while attempting to dodge incoming fire. Fortunately, there are a few Ride Rails you can utilize while clearing this area. Activating the Ride Rails also causes squid rings to appear, giving you the opportunity to earn more Power Eggs. Simply zip along each Ride Rail while firing down on the Octotroopers below. Don’t forget to grab the armor on the center platform before moving on.

Spiraling Ascent

Immediately after reaching this platform, activate the Ride Rail to the left and hop aboard. This Ride Rail spirals upward, allowing you to stay on the move while engaging multiple Octotroopers—don’t forget to target a few orange balloons on your way up. Constantly moving along the Ride Rail makes it impossible for the Octotroopers to hit you. Target the Octotroopers on the tower pedestals first. Once you reach the top tower, rain down fire and Splat Bombs on the surviving Octotroopers below.

Collectibles

Sardinium

When riding the Ride Rails toward this platform, make sure you’re on the leftmost rail. This rail leads up to a ledge containing this lair’s Sardinium. If you miss it, consider restarting from the last checkpoint—there’s no other way up here.

Sunken Scroll

While riding the spiraling Ride Rail, jump through the squid ring to land on this pedestal tower. The crate atop the tower contains this lair’s Sunken Scroll.