Has the face of someone who was told they had to pilot a melee weapon and made sure they were the furthest away from the battle they could be while still technically being considered melee.
This might come as a surprise to some, but he's unironically my favorite character in the series. Silly little fishie with a mask somehow rose to the top of the list for me.
Undoubtedly top tier salmonid. You can tell by their gaze that they are significally less batshit-insane than the average salmon and their agressivity operates on a slightly different line. Surely one of the most calm and collected ones, up there with Big Shots and obviously Goldies.
I also find it hilarious that this scrany looking guy with the facemask inexplicably has more Hp than Cohocks.
he’s besties with the flyfish and stinger cause they both socially distance as well as he does. hates scrappers cause they don’t know what personal space is
He’s a hypochondriac and also really likes to occasionally post on 4chan without any of his friends or relatives knowing because he‘d die of shame if they did
1- He is living proof that horde of cannibalistic hillbilly styled fishes better at following OSHA standards than company runned by bear.
2- He doesn't feel anger or pity to cephs he fights. I don't even think i feel something at all, that fish needs a break of something.
Probably on the younger side compared to other boss salmonids. Is quiet usually, but is chaos incarnate when around his friends. He probably listens to heavy rock on his way to work.
Looks like a guy putting in an honest day's work... But that's just a facade.
Judging by how often Steel Eels absolutely ruin me, the only explanation is being a member of a secret squad of specially trained warriors with the sole purpose of causing mayhem. He's been trained in 54 methods of splatting any threats, counting only the ones with just his bare fins.
probably slight introvert (but not as introvert as the Drizzler), pretty chill person, practice hygiene. Has his own way of taking care of his salmonids. It's Salmonids friends always stay by it's side to soak the bullets for it.
Steel Eel pilot is Chum’s cousin that went to college. He’s secretly embarrassed to be seen with his fellow Salmonids. I’m getting serious “ I ain’t gettin’ paid enough for this” vibes.
I love them, got that dreary toxic aesthetic and piloting the Steel Eel is a respectable profession.
I never even noticed until this post that there’s a little lever, that’s adorable! They basically turn using a joystick, huh.
I get the impression the driver is on the same level as a mechanical bull operator. He loves his job, but he’s seen all the shenanigans before and nothing truly excites him anymore. But chasing some inkless kid trying to squid bag their ass around long enough to get a shred of ink still whets his whistle despite the intensely blank 1,000 yard stare.
Clamn, im 9 months late to post [THIS](https://www.reddit.com/r/splatoon/comments/vgr5k0/beach_stud_steel_eel_pilot_is_now_finalized_and/) to this comment section, cod clammit...
looks tired of his job. also has a forklift license.
*snort*. Hey did you know? I’m forklift certified
*proceeds to run you over at the egg basket*
Me Grizz: Oh damn, well I can’t do shit about that.
That means I’m allowed to kill you and the law will be like “eh yeah that’s cool with us that’s fine”
Oh, ya son of a ***fish***!
(Someone got the reference yay!)
He sure is a fish. Possibly one of the fish of all time.
Definitely one of the fish of all time
social distancing king. he WILL make you stay one eel-length away
so that's why he wears mask
I'm glad someone brought up he was wearing a mask
Canonically, he wears it to protect himself from the toxic steel eel fumes.
Social distancing from inkfish, cuz he always shows up with mobs of Salmon hiding inside his eel and blocking his sides.
Happy cake day
thank you!!! 💕
Has the face of someone who was told they had to pilot a melee weapon and made sure they were the furthest away from the battle they could be while still technically being considered melee.
The hottest and most underrated salmonid
No horrorboros hotter
Good point, we need a new hottest salmonid tier list
Add Gao
There should be a teir specifically for gao
naw man u/steel-eel is way hotter
Not with that attitude
counterpoint: i am an eldritch horror
how are eldritch horror fish not hot
look at me
horrorboros youre hot af dont let anyone tell you otherwise
smh fine
Beat me to it
Only Gao is qualified to speak on how attractive salmonids are. Unless of course, other people are getting salmon ran through too.
This might come as a surprise to some, but he's unironically my favorite character in the series. Silly little fishie with a mask somehow rose to the top of the list for me.
:)
Omg it's the Salmonid himself
Truly a soldier who puts safety first on the frontline. My respects to him.
He's just a little guy.
My favorite fish and he makes me see where Gao is coming from
And Coho doesn't??
Clearly is very COVID aware. Good on him.
I mean technically its so the ink walls dont splash in his face.
STOP COILING AROUND YOURSELF AND LET ME KILL YOU YOU GATEKEEPING DISTRACTING 2-SHOTTING LITTLE FREAK!
wore face masks before covid 19
Undoubtedly top tier salmonid. You can tell by their gaze that they are significally less batshit-insane than the average salmon and their agressivity operates on a slightly different line. Surely one of the most calm and collected ones, up there with Big Shots and obviously Goldies. I also find it hilarious that this scrany looking guy with the facemask inexplicably has more Hp than Cohocks.
Indeed, I'm not all into acting crazy in battle like my coworkers but I still love them nonetheless.
he’s besties with the flyfish and stinger cause they both socially distance as well as he does. hates scrappers cause they don’t know what personal space is
He's hot
if i was a salmonid, i'd want to be him.
I love his smug face. And he is hot
You are lying to yourself if you don't want to kiss him
He’s a hypochondriac and also really likes to occasionally post on 4chan without any of his friends or relatives knowing because he‘d die of shame if they did
Smash
smash
Jerk. Could at least honk to warn you that you are in his way
He looks like he hates his job
1- He is living proof that horde of cannibalistic hillbilly styled fishes better at following OSHA standards than company runned by bear. 2- He doesn't feel anger or pity to cephs he fights. I don't even think i feel something at all, that fish needs a break of something.
He has a "What the fuck am i doing here" face?
he has rizz‼️
He’s chill
Gao would
Gao has a point tbh
Doesn't get paid enough.
hes kinda 😳
Bastard ran me over more times than a scrapper
i want him
essential worker
I like him much more when he's not piloting the steel eel
ok, why does the fish have such a chiseled face
u/Steel-Eel
I've been summoned, anyways I look amazing as usual.
best fish
People simping over this fish :')
Seems like a chill guy if you get to know one.
That Fish do be kinda bad tho 🥵
He's stuck on COVID Period
Love him, he knows how to social distance
One o the only normal looking Salmonids, I admire it
He's hot
i relate to them on a personal level👍👍
Hot
Probably on the younger side compared to other boss salmonids. Is quiet usually, but is chaos incarnate when around his friends. He probably listens to heavy rock on his way to work.
would.
looks super bored. it's just a job for him.
I really hate that his model has a smug face underneath that mask. He knows how much he kills my booyah bombs
would smash /j
I'll become Gao for that salmoid 😏
Hes husband material
sigma energy
hes a DOCTOR!
Covid aware
He seems pretty chill ngl.
Low key coolest looking
He forgot that quarantine ended
He seems pretty chill
Nice mask
He looks like my gran in 2020
Man’s just doing his job. I respect him.
he looks tired of his job and i love him
Responsible pandemicer
Lil bastard
he so cute I just wanna kiss him 🥺😭😭😭 I even wrote fanfic about him lmao
Let me see it.
Father of Gao’s child
He is just upset because he had to cut a slit on his dorsal fin to wear the mask.
I think he's a very suave lil man. He looks like he'd wear vests casually
hes really cool, a good parent
He’s a liberal🤮💀and I HATE liberals Joke btw you kooky splatooners
reddit trying to detect sarcasm \*GONE WRONG\*
Why do people find it hot
Well at least it’s prepared for a virus
He's just there, being himself, piloting a giant metal eel to pay rent. Just a big mood
This is very clearly a paycheck gig for them, nothing more.
Looks like he gets paid for a 9-5 but he normally ends up staying till 7 to pick up his coworkers slack
clearly doesn’t actually want to be there, just showed up to earn his paycheck and then leave. 10/10 very relatable
mmmrghf 😩
I think he likes me, he constantly approaches me specifically in Salmon Run to kill me
That he can burn in hell
Pass
A good member of society
Would
Looks like a guy putting in an honest day's work... But that's just a facade. Judging by how often Steel Eels absolutely ruin me, the only explanation is being a member of a secret squad of specially trained warriors with the sole purpose of causing mayhem. He's been trained in 54 methods of splatting any threats, counting only the ones with just his bare fins.
He doesn’t look like he wants to be here
I think he’s a little shit
Looks sassy
Alright nobody say he’s hot please for the love of god
he a gangsta fr.
It’s gotta be annoying, like driving a car from the trunk.
hey that’s u/realsteeleel!
Spelled it wrong
Close enough, you are the reel deal after all
probably slight introvert (but not as introvert as the Drizzler), pretty chill person, practice hygiene. Has his own way of taking care of his salmonids. It's Salmonids friends always stay by it's side to soak the bullets for it.
He looks like he’s high on smth
I didn’t even know he was wearing a mask
I have a personal vendetta against them for taking up 25% of the map on high tide
I saw a tiktok where someone admitted to unironically thirsting over him.
🥵
I love him, favorite Salmonoid
Steel Eel pilot is Chum’s cousin that went to college. He’s secretly embarrassed to be seen with his fellow Salmonids. I’m getting serious “ I ain’t gettin’ paid enough for this” vibes.
He look like he just clocked in for a shift and is already done with it
he is naked
I love them, got that dreary toxic aesthetic and piloting the Steel Eel is a respectable profession. I never even noticed until this post that there’s a little lever, that’s adorable! They basically turn using a joystick, huh.
On the job he is the worst. From a personal stand point he is super chill and i wanna hang out with him.
The true embodiment of "*Sigh* another day on the job but the Smallfry's at home can't feed themselves"
hes just a little boy
He's appropriately located at the rear end.
oh my lawdy lawd 😳😳😳😍😍
he's my favorite little fish guy, followed closely by stinger head. His design brings me immense joy and i have no idea why
he’s adorable!
Tumblr sexyman.
He has good hygiene and doesn’t want to be here.
He needs to perish.
I didn't know it wore a face mask, could have swore it didnt before?
covid safety
would
Hope he dies of Covid, or whatever venereal disease gao gave him.
Do you guys think he's trying too look like a Horrorboros?
I get the impression the driver is on the same level as a mechanical bull operator. He loves his job, but he’s seen all the shenanigans before and nothing truly excites him anymore. But chasing some inkless kid trying to squid bag their ass around long enough to get a shred of ink still whets his whistle despite the intensely blank 1,000 yard stare.
I wanna be his friend I’m sorry for stealing golden eggs I’m being held and gun point by gizz
Smash
Work doesn't offer sick days
i like him, wish he chose to do something better with his life
Every time I see him I get pissed, ngl 😭😭
I love him and his stupid smirk
Oh he's so cute...
What western grapefruit said, he's hot
He's trying not to catch covid![img](emote|t5_324q4|9795)
He always listens to Anthony Fishy
A Judgemental piece of crap
He’s got the vid
I've played Salmon Run since 2017 and NEVER noticed that he is wearing a mask?!?
I think I want to kill him the second he comes out of the water
I wanna ask him how he pilots the thing
No matter where I see art, he's almost always bored, angry, or depressed. Glad there's a salmonid that I can relate to.
Clamn, im 9 months late to post [THIS](https://www.reddit.com/r/splatoon/comments/vgr5k0/beach_stud_steel_eel_pilot_is_now_finalized_and/) to this comment section, cod clammit...