How to Get a Shel Drone
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To get a Shel drone, you need to complete the campaign and explore 100% of Alterna, but clearing all levels is not required, after which it will be stationed on the launchpad next to the Squid Sisters Camp in Future Utopia Island. The Shel drone can be enabled once a day for 999 Power Eggs, and will spend the rest of the day searching Alterna for treasure, which can include Alterna decorations, food and drink tickets, and other valuable items.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Information
- What is the Shel drone’s function?: The Shel drone is a feature in Splatoon 3 that allows players to search for treasure in Alterna.
- How long does the Shel drone take to deliver items?: Once the cost has been paid, the drone will fly off and return with the goods the following day.
- What can the Shel drone find?: The Shel drone can find extra copies of Alterna decorations, food and drink tickets, and other items.
Requirements and Unlocking
- What are the requirements to unlock the Shel drone?: The Shel drone becomes available after completing the campaign and exploring 100% of Alterna.
- Do I need to clear all levels to unlock the Shel drone?: No, clearing all levels is not required to unlock the Shel drone.
- How do I get 100% exploration in Alterna?: To 100% Alterna, you need to complete every level, find every collectible, and paint all 6 sites.
Using the Shel Drone
- How do I use the Shel drone?: Once unlocked, the Shel drone can be enabled once a day for 999 Power Eggs, and will spend the rest of the day searching Alterna for treasure.
- Where is the Shel drone located?: The Shel drone is stationed on the launchpad next to the Squid Sisters Camp in Future Utopia Island.
- What happens if I don’t find what I’m looking for?: The items delivered by the Shel drone are random, so there is no way to farm or collect a specific item.
Rewards and Collectibles
- What are the rewards for Alterna in Splatoon 3?: Clearing After Alterna will net you the Teddy Band Headgear and the Alternan and World Champ Titles for your Splashtag.
- What are the hidden objects in Alterna?: Alterna has plenty of items hidden in its fuzzy depths, including Sardinium, Sunken Sea Scrolls, Decorations, and Gold Records.
- How many collectibles are in each site?: Each site has a different number of collectibles, with Site 1 having 10 kettles and Site 2 having 8 kettles and a boss fight.
Game Progression and Levels
- What happens when you reach level 99 in Splatoon 2?: When players reach Level 99, they can talk to Judd to reset to become Level ★1, and continue to work their way up to Level ★99.
- How many years have passed in Splatoon 3?: Splatoon 3 takes place five years after the events of Splatoon 2 in the Splatlands.
- What does 100x mean in Splatoon 3?: Every 10x battle you win will increase your chances of then randomly getting into a 100x or 333x battle, which winning will earn you 100 times or 333 times respectively.