Splatoon Raiders Guide: Farm Primo 5-Star Weapons from Boss Salmonids
In Splatoon Raiders, the rarest endgame gear players chase isn’t just any 5-star weapon—it’s Primo 5-star drops. The most consistent farming approach centers on repeatedly running dungeons that spawn dense groups of high-level Salmonids, especially boss and “seasoned” variants, because those stronger enemies are the ones most likely to leave useful loot behind. With Primo weapons taking time to land even when you’re doing everything “right,” the choice of where you farm matters.
Why Primo 5-star farming is a strategy game
Primo 5-star weapons are explicitly described as rare, meaning even strong farming routines may take a while before you get the exact weapon you want. The core logic is straightforward: higher-tier enemies have better odds to drop desirable items than weaker Salmonids. That funnels players toward two main endgame routes—activities that repeatedly generate large numbers of top-tier enemies.
- Target high-level spawns: boss and seasoned Salmonids are the priority for better loot chances.
- Choose repeatable endgame content: the best results come from repeatedly clearing the same hard floors or loops.
- Go deeper when possible: weapon appearances are expected to increase as you progress further into the dungeon.
- Expect variability: even with optimal strategies, the exact Primo you want may take time.
Bottomless Buffet: a deep-dungeon grind for high-density bosses
Bottomless Buffet is an endgame activity that unlocks after you beat the campaign and complete the Fischflak Hidden Ruins, Smoksam Hidden Ruins, and Myunyere Hidden Ruins using all three tanks. Once available, the activity escalates in difficulty as you descend, with increasingly challenging boss and seasoned Salmonids appearing at very high densities on the way down.
The farming recommendation is to find the toughest Bottomless Buffet floors you can consistently clear, then repeat those floors. There’s also a clear incentive to push deeper before starting your farming loop: 5-star weapon appearances are expected to become more frequent as you go farther into the run.
Super Spicy raids: farming Primo drops with respawning high-level Salmonids
Super Spicy raids provide another route to Primo 5-star weapons, using dungeons designed to keep high-level Salmonids available over time. A standout example is Lintle Inlet, which revolves around collecting eggs to mine a massive crystal. On Super Spicy difficulty, this setup grants essentially unlimited access to high-level boss and seasoned Salmonids because they respawn as you continue progressing through the activity.
The practical loop is to move between small crystals, mine each one, and keep going until you’re ready to end the run. If you’re hitting a wall against Level 80 Salmonids in Lintle Inlet, the guidance is to spend time improving your clears by farming elsewhere first—specifically mentioning the Bottomless Buffet as a prep option.
Awlmun Den skip: fast completion, but not a guaranteed weapon strategy
Some players claim they’ve had success farming Primo 5-star weapons by repeatedly clearing Awlmun Den on Super Spicy using a skip that drastically reduces clear time. The strategy is described as decent for farming materials and Spirhalite Shards, but weapon results are less consistent—there’s no strong confirmation that the skip translates into better drops for Primo weapons.
Still, if you want to attempt the approach, the described skip sequence is:
- Equip the Speed tank and the Jump Bomb gadget.
- Develop the Double Trouble gadget part and equip it to the Jump Bomb.
- Enter Awlmun Den on Super Spicy.
- Swim forward until you are just beneath the platform with the Stingers.
- Press X to call your bot to that position.
- Perform a Bot Hop.
- While in the air, press X to make the bot jump up to you, then perform a midair Bot Hop.
- Use your Jump Bomb gadget twice to reach the platform with the Stingers.
- Shoot the balloons to destroy the Salmonids.
In short: the fastest route through Awlmun Den may be attractive, but for players primarily chasing Primo 5-star weapons, the more reliable emphasis remains on high-density boss and seasoned Salmonid farming through Bottomless Buffet and Super Spicy raids like Lintle Inlet.
