Armor Helmet Replica

The Armor Helmet Replica^(NA)^[a] or Armour Helmet Replica^(EU/OC)^[b], is headgear in the Splatoon series.

In Splatoon, it is a 3-star item produced by Cuttlegear and comes with the primary ability Tenacity. It is only available as a reward from Judd for reaching Level 25. It cannot be ordered from another player.

In Splatoon 2, it is a 2-star item produced by Cuttlegear and comes with the primary ability Tenacity. It is only available from the Marie amiibo after completing Octo Canyon. It cannot be ordered from another player.

In Splatoon 3, it is a 1-star item produced by Cuttlegear and comes with the primary ability Tenacity. It is only available from the Marie amiibo. It cannot be ordered from another player.

Appearance

The Armor Helmet Replica is a large, bulky helmet originally worn as actual armor in Octo Valley in Splatoon. It consists of the triangular earpieces from the Hero Headset Replica and an enormous helmet worn with them, similar to a bicycle helmet, but very long and pointed in the back. The back of the helmet and fronts of the earpieces have glowing lights on them that change color to match the wearer's ink, and a black strap is buckled at the chin. The lights are always pulsing slightly, giving the impression of bioluminescence. This is fitting considering that Agent 3's equipment was inspired by the firefly squid.

When displayed in a Locker in Splatoon 3, this gear is placed on a black mannequin head.

Splatoon

Abilities

The Armor Helmet Replica comes with Tenacity as the primary ability, which, being exclusive to the main slot of Headgear, prevents the wearer from also having Comeback, Last-Ditch Effort, or Opening Gambit. As a 3-star item, the Armor Helmet Replica comes with three additional slots for secondary abilities. Since it is made by the Cuttlegear gear brand, it has equal chances to roll any secondary ability.

Splatoon 2

Abilities

The Armor Helmet Replica comes with Tenacity as the primary ability, which, being exclusive to the main slot of Headgear, prevents the wearer from also having Comeback, Last-Ditch Effort, or Opening Gambit. As a 2-star item, the Armor Helmet Replica comes with two additional slots for secondary abilities, which may be increased to a maximum of three slots with a Super Sea Snail for each slot. Since it is made by the Cuttlegear gear brand, it has equal chances to roll any secondary ability.

Splatoon 3

Abilities

The Armor Helmet Replica comes with Tenacity as the primary ability, which, being exclusive to the main slot of Headgear, prevents the wearer from also having Comeback, Last-Ditch Effort, or Opening Gambit. As a 1-star item, the Armor Helmet Replica comes with two additional slots for secondary abilities. The star level may be increased with Super Sea Snails for 1 (first), 1 (second), 5 (third), 10 (fourth), or 20 (fifth) Super Sea Snails per star. Increasing the star level to 2 stars will add another secondary ability slot for a total of three slots. Increasing the star level beyond 2 stars will increase the gear experience gained by a cumulative 3.333…% up to 10% additional experience at 5-star level. Since it is made by the Cuttlegear gear brand, it has equal chances to roll any secondary ability.

Gallery

A female Inkling wearing the Armor Replica gear.
Back view.
A female Inkling wearing just the Armor Helmet Replica.
A male Inkling wearing just the Armor Helmet Replica.
Back view.
Closeup of a female Inkling wearing the Armor Helmet Replica.
A male Agent 3 wearing Armor, upon which the Armor Replica gear was based.
Concept art of Armor.

Trivia

The original Armor Helmet used in Octo Valley would protect the player from being splatted by enemies, but as a replica, this offers no such protection. The same applies to the Null Visor Replica in Splatoon 2.
Due to it originally being unlocked by other means in Splatoon, The Armor Helmet Replica is not made by amiibo, but Cuttlegear, despite being unlocked from the Marie amiibo in Splatoon 2 and Splatoon 3. This is shared with the rest of the gear rewarded with the Squid Sisters amiibo.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	アーマーメットレプリカ Āmā Metto Repurika	Armor Helmet Replica. Metto is an abbreviation for helmet.
Dutch	Pantserhelm (replica)	Armor helmet (replica)
French (NOA)	Casque encrifugé (rép.)	Inkproof helmet (rep.)
French (NOE)	Casque encrifugé (réplique)	Inkproof helmet (replica)
German	Rüstungshelm Replik	Armor Helmet Replica
Italian	Casco d'armatura replica	Armor Helmet Replica
Russian	Бронешлем (клон) (Splatoon 3) Broneshlem (klon) Бронешлем-004 (клон) (Splatoon 2) Broneshlem-004 (klon)	Armor helmet (clone) Armor helmet 004 (clone)
Spanish (NOA)	Casco armadura réplica	Armor helmet replica
Spanish (NOE)	Casco reforzado (réplica)	Reinforced helmet (replica)
Chinese (Simplified)	盔甲头盔复制 kuījiǎ tóukuī fùzhì (Mandarin)	Armor Helmet Copy
Chinese (Traditional)	盔甲頭盔複製 kuījiǎ tóukuī fùzhì (Mandarin)	Armor Helmet Copy
Korean	아머 헬멧 레플리카 ameo helmes lepeullika	Armor Helmet Replica