Who are the characters in Splatoon Raiders?
Nintendo's public Splatoon Raiders page names Shiver, Frye and Big Man as the Deep Cut trio, and describes the player as a Mechanic who works with them on the Spirhalite Islands. Nintendo also presents Bot Buddy as a companion in the game's official media. Those are the safest starting points for a Splatoon Raiders character list.
The short version is: you play as the Mechanic; Shiver, Frye and Big Man are the three members of Deep Cut; and Bot Buddy accompanies the adventure. Nintendo describes Raiders as a single-player-focused game about customizing the character, using mechanical gadgets and ink-splattering weapons, and taking on waves of Salmonids while searching for treasure.
Public character art helps identify the cast, but a pose or prop is not proof of a skill, weapon class or mission role. This guide therefore gives names and confirmed relationships first, then flags unanswered questions rather than filling them with assumptions. For figures and scanning questions, see the separate Splatoon Raiders amiibo guide.
Confirmed Splatoon Raiders characters at a glance
A useful Splatoon Raiders character list should make two things clear: who the official page actually names, and what the page does not say about that person. Nintendo introduces the player as a Mechanic and says the adventure is undertaken with Deep Cut, a trio of swashbuckling musicians. Its US product page gives separate character art for Shiver, Frye and Big Man, while its gameplay media also shows Bot Buddy. These are first-party references, not a full character encyclopedia.
The table is intentionally narrow. It summarizes the relationship stated in public Nintendo material and keeps unsourced details out of the final column. The character guide can be expanded when Nintendo publishes more biographies or when reliable, repeatable in-game evidence clarifies how each person participates. Until then, names and broad relationships are more useful than a confident but unsupported ability chart.
The most important distinction is between a named character and a confirmed gameplay function. Shiver, Frye and Big Man are named allies in the Deep Cut trio. Nintendo's public overview does not present a complete per-character skill tree, stat profile, weapon specialty or recruitment sequence. Readers looking for those exact details should treat them as open questions rather than facts copied from another Splatoon game.
| Character | Nintendo-confirmed relationship | What this guide does not assume |
|---|---|---|
| The Mechanic | The player character; works with Deep Cut on the adventure | A fixed name, gender, biography or unchangeable appearance |
| Shiver | A member of Deep Cut and an ally in Nintendo's character material | A confirmed weapon class, skill or mission-exclusive role |
| Frye | A member of Deep Cut and an ally in Nintendo's character material | A confirmed combat bonus, unlock condition or route ability |
| Big Man | A member of Deep Cut and an ally in Nintendo's character material | A confirmed playable form, stat advantage or exact mission role |
| Bot Buddy | A companion shown in official gameplay and character media | A complete ability list, upgrade path or control scheme |
Shiver, Frye and Big Man are the Deep Cut trio
Deep Cut is the clearest character group to recognize when searching for Splatoon Raiders characters. Nintendo describes the trio as swashbuckling musicians and says the Mechanic works with them. The public pages associate Shiver, Frye and Big Man with the island adventure, so they are not just names borrowed from a general Splatoon roster. The official US page supplies individual images for all three, giving readers a first-party way to identify them.
Nintendo's wording establishes the group's identity and relationship to the Mechanic, but not a complete list of what each member does in every mission. Avoid turning a character's pose, instrument or familiar series history into a claim about a move or an unlock. Raiders is presented as its own island adventure; details from Splatoon 3 or another entry should not be copied into this page unless the Raiders source confirms the same behavior.
The page's character art also has a clear editorial use: it helps readers match each name to the correct figure. Shiver is pictured with a fan, Frye is shown moving with one hand raised, and Big Man appears as a manta-ray-like ally. These descriptions are visual identification cues taken from Nintendo's published image descriptions, not claims about battle mechanics. For the associated amiibo figures, compatibility wording and buying checks, use the amiibo guide instead of treating a character render as an accessory reward table.
What the Deep Cut connection means for a new player
If you only need the quick answer, remember the three names together: Shiver, Frye and Big Man. The official overview connects that trio to the Mechanic's adventure. That is enough to identify the group and follow future first-party updates without inventing a hierarchy or a mission-by-mission assignment.
A character guide is different from a Splatoon Raiders walkthrough. The walkthrough helps plan routes and recover missed branches; this page answers who the named characters are and which relationships are confirmed. Keeping that boundary makes it easier to update each page when new information arrives.
The Mechanic is the player character
Nintendo's public description calls the player a Mechanic and frames the story around working with Deep Cut on the Spirhalite Islands. It also says players can customize their character and kit themselves out with mechanical gadgets and ink-splattering weapons. That makes the Mechanic the page's central playable perspective, not simply one more ally in the cast list.
The official overview supports a practical reading of the role: the player prepares equipment, explores the islands, searches for treasure and faces waves of Salmonids. Nintendo's public copy does not, by itself, confirm every system behind those actions. It does not provide a complete list of customization options, exact gadget effects, permanent stat choices or a final character biography. Those details should be added only when a source can support them.
The Mechanic's title is useful when distinguishing Raiders from other Splatoon games. Instead of assuming that a familiar player avatar or multiplayer role carries over unchanged, begin with the exact wording on Nintendo's Raiders page. Players choosing equipment can continue to the existing weapons guide or gadgets guide, where system-specific claims are tracked separately from character identity.
| Confirmed description | Practical reading | Still needs a source |
|---|---|---|
| The player is a Mechanic | The reader controls this character's adventure | A fixed personal name or complete biography |
| The character can be customized | Appearance and/or equipment customization is part of the product description | The full option list and any restrictions |
| Gadgets and ink-splattering weapons are part of the kit | Equipment matters to the island adventure | Full weapon stats, balance and best-build rankings |
Bot Buddy appears as a companion in official media
Bot Buddy is part of the character searches because Nintendo features it alongside the Mechanic in official gameplay and character material. The official product page includes scenes of the companion travelling with the player and interacting with the island environment. That supports describing Bot Buddy as a companion in the adventure, but it does not amount to a complete manual for its systems.
Some official clips show particular actions, such as Bot Buddy drilling into the ground or appearing during an encounter. A single clip is evidence that the action is shown, not that it is the only action, a universal combat command or an upgrade unlocked at a particular point. If you are deciding how to control it, wait for clear in-game instructions or a directly sourced guide rather than inferring controls from a trailer sequence.
This distinction helps keep the Splatoon Raiders character guide useful as the game changes. A future Nintendo update, manual or repeatable in-game test may support a fuller Bot Buddy section. Until then, this page records its companion relationship and leaves ability counts, upgrade materials, cooldowns and exact controls open. The multiplayer guide covers player-to-player modes; Bot Buddy should not be confused with a second human co-op player unless Nintendo confirms that feature.
- Confirmed: Bot Buddy is featured with the Mechanic in Nintendo's official game media.
- Shown in official clips: some movement and environment interactions.
- Not established here: a complete move list, upgrade tree, control scheme or co-op player count.
Character details that public sources do not settle
A common problem with a new character page is mixing confirmed Raiders details with assumptions from another game. Nintendo's pages are enough to identify the Mechanic, Deep Cut, Shiver, Frye, Big Man and Bot Buddy. They are not a complete script, character-stat database or mission guide. A careful answer can still be useful by showing exactly where its confidence ends.
At the time of this source check, the public pages used here do not provide a complete character biography for each ally, an exhaustive list of abilities, a full story-role chart, a character recruitment order or every Bot Buddy upgrade. This guide does not fill those gaps with fan theories or search snippets. If Nintendo publishes new information, the page should be updated with the source and the specific claim it supports.
Readers may also see questions about amiibo, multiplayer and routes mixed into character searches. Those are adjacent but different tasks. Nintendo says compatible amiibo can unlock outfits, and this site keeps that topic on the amiibo page. Player counts and online requirements belong on multiplayer; route and collection help belongs in the walkthrough. The character list stays focused on names, relationships and evidence.
| Question | What can be said now | Best next step |
|---|---|---|
| What ability does each Deep Cut member use? | No complete public per-member ability list is cited here | Wait for first-party detail or repeatable gameplay evidence |
| What is Bot Buddy's full upgrade path? | Official media shows a companion, not every upgrade | Check an in-game menu or a sourced Nintendo update |
| Does every Splatoon amiibo reward the same thing? | No universal reward list is established by character art | Use the separate compatibility and buyer guide |
| Does Raiders support co-op with Deep Cut? | Working with named allies does not itself prove a human co-op mode | Use the multiplayer guide for confirmed player and network details |
Splatoon Raiders characters FAQ
Who are the characters in Splatoon Raiders?
Nintendo identifies the player character as the Mechanic and names Shiver, Frye and Big Man as the Deep Cut trio working with the Mechanic. Bot Buddy is also featured as a companion in official game media.
Is Shiver in Splatoon Raiders?
Yes. Nintendo's official Splatoon Raiders page includes Shiver as part of Deep Cut and shows official character artwork. The public page does not provide a full list of Shiver's Raiders abilities.
Are Frye and Big Man also in Splatoon Raiders?
Yes. Nintendo's public character material names Frye and Big Man alongside Shiver as the Deep Cut trio. Specific mission jobs or combat skills should not be inferred from the character art alone.
Who is the player character in Splatoon Raiders?
You play as a Mechanic who works with Deep Cut on the Spirhalite Islands. Nintendo says the character can be customized and uses mechanical gadgets and ink-splattering weapons, but the public product page is not a complete biography or customization manual.
What is Bot Buddy in Splatoon Raiders?
Bot Buddy is presented with the Mechanic in Nintendo's official game media and is described here as a companion. Individual clips show some actions, but they do not establish a full ability list, upgrade path or control scheme.
Is Splatoon Raiders multiplayer because Deep Cut helps the Mechanic?
The official description calls Raiders single-player-focused, while the phrase 'works with Deep Cut' describes the character relationship. It does not by itself confirm human co-op. Check the separate multiplayer guide for player-count and connection details.
Are the Splatoon Raiders characters the same as the amiibo list?
Character identity and amiibo compatibility are related but separate questions. Nintendo identifies Deep Cut as characters and separately describes compatible amiibo outfit unlocks. Use the amiibo guide for figure compatibility and buyer checks.
Nintendo sources used for this character guide
These first-party pages support the game's setting, the Mechanic's player role, Deep Cut's identity, platform details and the official character art. They were checked on November 7, 2026; regional page wording and media can change.
- Nintendo US: Splatoon Raiders product page and character artwork
- Nintendo Australia: Splatoon Raiders game details and adventure description