If you adored the challenges of Dead Rails on sails, you're in for a treat with the latest update to Dead Sails, even with its tricky new hurdles. Mastering the Seven Seas and conquering the tentacled beast might seem daunting, but fear not—no trial and error here. I’ve crafted this comprehensive Dead Sails Kraken guide to navigate you through the new content, accelerate your progress, and ramp up the fun.
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Table of Contents
- Dead Sails Kraken Boss Guide
- Dead Sails Kraken Tips And Tricks
- How to Defeat the Kraken Boss in Dead Sails Kraken
Dead Sails Kraken Boss Guide
Your journey begins in the heart of town, across from the Gun Store and Hospital and in front of the Trading Hut. Start by offloading any surplus loot and gearing up. I recommend picking up a Rifle for $75; it's cost-effective and packs enough punch to fend off initial threats. Don't forget to stock up on coal to power the boat's old-school engine.
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The next town is a hefty 10,000m away. Just fire up the engine and you're on your way. While you can stop to take out Zombies and Drowned, it's not always worth it due to the sparse loot in the side houses. To restart the ship, simply add more coal. Ignore the worm on the right side for now. Wait until you reach the second safe zone to sell your loot, but stay vigilant for Big Foot and Zombie mobs along the riverbanks.
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After the second safe zone, you'll encounter burning buildings teeming with enemies. Clear them out if you're with a group, but solo players might find it inefficient due to scattered spawn points. At around 12,000m, you'll find a castle-like house filled with Drowned and valuable loot like Shotgun ammo. Use these resources wisely.
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Dead Sails Kraken Tips And Tricks
The core gameplay loop is simple: kill, loot, repeat, and hope for enemy defeat. To excel, leverage the boat as your primary inventory, emptying your bag upon return to save time and space.
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A key strategy I found effective is stacking Zombies near the incinerator. While it's tempting to rush out of these towns, efficient loot stacking pays off. Running low on fuel? Toss a few Zombies into the incinerator and you're set.
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Keep an eye on Sheriff's offices, which often house a higher concentration of mobs but also offer substantial rewards in weapons and ammo. I managed to keep my shotgun stocked by having a teammate clear the ground floor as we explored each town.
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Conserve your ammo, weapons, fuel, and medkits for the fortress at 25,000m. It's still under construction, making it a hotspot for ambushes. I recommend tackling this with at least three others, ideally a full five-person team. Be efficient with your loot collection here.
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Avoid engaging Big Feet after 30,000m; they're tough, hit hard, and require a lot of ammo to defeat safely. Plan your stops carefully; loot isn't everything.
The town past 50,000m is a prime farming spot with numerous Drowned and Zombies. It's an excellent place to gather corpses for fuel, so coordinate with your team to prepare bodies for loading quickly.
How to Defeat the Kraken Boss in Dead Sails Kraken
In the final safe zone, sell all your loot and stock up on ammo, weapons, and medkits. Don't skimp on taking out Zombies and Drowned; aim to have at least 8-10 corpses for fuel during the final push. At around 100,000m, you'll hit open waters and be ready to face the beast. The sign of its approach is the skies darkening.
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As the Kraken emerges, everyone must target a tentacle. The boss has substantial health, and each tentacle can attack if not properly repelled. With a five-person team, form a pentagram-like shape and focus on your assigned tentacle.
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Watch out for the water splash ability, which causes AoE damage and is signaled by the Kraken winding back its tentacle. Use medkits liberally here, as some damage is unavoidable.
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Lastly, be cautious of the Roar AoE, which inflicts minor damage but is unblockable and may slightly boost the boss's damage. You'll see it as white concentric circles emanating from the tentacle.
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As you can see, it's less daunting than it seems. That wraps up my Dead Sails Kraken Guide. To speed through the boss fight even faster, grab one of our Dead Sails codes and see how quickly you can conquer the seas. Good luck and smooth sailing!
