Quick answer
Lord Saltimatum is the secret encounter at floor 100 of Bottomless Buffet. Keep an inked escape lane, learn the expanding tornado and projectile counts, clear each defense interval to trigger the Drill Attack, and run toward the arena edge when the large phase-three dome begins to form.
Major spoiler warning
This page reveals the floor-100 secret boss, its attack phases, and the reward connected to the true ending.
How to unlock the encounter
Finish the main story, clear all three post-game Hidden Ruins with the Speed, Power, and Tactical Tanks, enter Bottomless Buffet, and reach floor 100. The Buffet forces Survivalist difficulty and disables Call for Help, so prepare for the full dungeon route before the boss.
Fight priorities
- Ink a safe movement lane before a long attack pattern begins.
- Prioritize avoiding damage over forcing a short damage window.
- During defense intervals, clear supporting Salmonids and collect Power Eggs until the Drill Attack is ready.
- Use the vulnerability window for sustained damage or a saved Showstopper.
- Expect the tornado and projectile counts to increase as phases advance.
Phase-by-phase route
1BossGreat Salmon Mess HallBottomless Buffet Floor 100 — Lord SaltimatumDefeat Lord Saltimatum at floor 100 to complete the true-ending route.Progression gate
Prepare
- Keep an inked escape path available before committing to damage.
- Bring a sustained-damage setup and save the Showstopper for a safe opening.
Watch for
- Multi-tornado movement patterns
- Charged beam and projectile volleys
- Supporting Salmonids during defense intervals
- Arena-wide dome in the final phase
Route steps
- 1Learn the opening trioPhase one cycles three tornadoes, a charged beam, and three projectiles. Keep moving and attack only after the pattern gives you room.
- 2Clear each defense intervalRemove the supporting Salmonids, collect Power Eggs, trigger the Drill Attack, and use the resulting vulnerability window.
- 3Adjust to the four-attack patternPhase two increases the tornado and projectile counts to four; preserve the same escape-first rhythm instead of rushing damage.
- 4Run to the edge for the final domeIn phase three, move toward the arena edge when the large dome forms, then account for the extra projectile added to the earlier attacks.
Rewards
- True ending
- Endless Search Relic Power
Progression
- Endless Bottomless Buffet progression beyond floor 100
After the victory
Defeating Lord Saltimatum completes the true-ending route and awards the Endless Search Relic Power. Bottomless Buffet remains available beyond floor 100, so defeating the boss finishes the narrative route without ending the optional dungeon progression.
Confirm the completion milestonesSplatoon Raiders Endings GuideCompare the main-story credits route with the floor-100 true-ending route.Frequently asked questions
How do you unlock Lord Saltimatum?
Clear the main story and all three post-game Hidden Ruins, enter Bottomless Buffet, and reach floor 100.
What should you do during the defense intervals?
Clear the supporting Salmonids, collect Power Eggs, trigger the Drill Attack, and use the resulting vulnerability window for sustained damage.
How do you avoid the phase-three dome?
Move toward the arena edge as the large dome forms, then keep room for the additional projectiles attached to the returning attack patterns.
What do you get for defeating Lord Saltimatum?
Defeating Lord Saltimatum completes the true-ending route and awards the Endless Search Relic Power. Bottomless Buffet can still continue afterward.
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