If you enjoyed Dead Rails on sails, you're in for a treat with the new update, despite its challenges. Mastering the Seven Seas and defeating the tentacled beast might seem daunting, but don't worry—I've crafted this comprehensive Dead Sails Kraken guide to navigate you through the new content, accelerate your progress, and crank up the fun meter to the max.
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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 adventure begins right in the heart of town, across from the Gun Store and Hospital, and in front of the Trading Hut. Start by ditching any excess loot and gearing up. A Rifle is a smart choice here; it's only $75 and packs enough punch to fend off most enemies, at least temporarily. Once you're armed, remember to stock up on coal to fuel your boat—it's got an old-school engine, after all.
Your next destination is 10,000 meters away. Just fire up the engine, and you'll be on your way. While you can stop to take down and loot Zombies and Drowned, it's not always worth it, as the houses on the sides don't hold much value. To keep moving, burn more coal to restart the ship. Ignore the worm wiggling on the right side; it's not a threat. Wait until the second safe zone to offload your goods, but keep an eye out for Big Foot and Zombie mobs along the riverbanks.
After reaching the second safe zone/town, you'll encounter burning buildings swarming with mobs. Clear them out if you're with friends, but solo, it's often a waste of time due to scattered spawn points. At around 12,000 meters, you'll find a castle-like house filled with Drowned, but also stocked with Shotgun ammo and other valuable loot. Use these resources wisely.
Dead Sails Kraken Tips And Tricks
The core gameplay loop is simple: kill, loot, repeat, and hope for enemy defeat. To master the game, focus on efficiency. Use your boat as your primary inventory, emptying your bag whenever you return to it to save time and space.
A key strategy I found effective is stacking Zombies near the incinerator. While it's tempting to rush out of those backwater towns, efficient loot stacking can make a big difference. Running low on fuel? Toss a few Zombies into the incinerator, and you're set.
Also, be cautious in Sheriff's offices, as they often contain a higher concentration of mobs, but also offer ample rewards in terms of weapons and ammo. I was able to sustain my shotgun usage by having a friend clear the ground floor as we explored each town.
Conserve your ammo, weapons, fuel, and medkits for the fortress at around 25,000 meters. It's still under construction, making it easy for mobs to ambush you. I recommend tackling this with at least three others, with a group of five being ideal. Be efficient when collecting loot.
Avoid engaging Big Feet after 30,000 meters—they're tough, hit hard, and require a lot of ammo to defeat safely. Don't linger too long at stops; remember, loot isn't everything.
The town after 50,000 meters is one of my favorite farming spots. It's packed with at least two dozen Drowned and Zombies. If you have friends with Shotguns or a Sawn-off, it's an efficient way to gather corpses for fuel. Coordinate with your team to prepare bodies for loading quickly.
How to Defeat the Kraken Boss in Dead Sails Kraken
As you approach the final safe zone, sell off your accumulated goods and stock up on ammo, weapons, and medkits. Don't hold back against Zombies and Drowned. Ensure you have a minimum of 8-10 corpses for fuel during this crucial phase of the Dead Sails Kraken guide. At around 100,000 meters, you'll reach open waters and be ready to confront the beast. The sign of its arrival is the skies darkening.
As the Kraken emerges, everyone must choose a tentacle to focus on. The boss has substantial health, and each tentacle can attack and cause damage if not countered effectively. If you have five players, form a pentagram-like shape and tackle your assigned tentacle.
Be cautious of the water splash ability, which causes AoE damage to multiple players and is signaled by the Kraken winding back and creating a water trail with its tentacle. Use medkits liberally here, as some damage is unavoidable.
Lastly, watch out for the Roar AoE, which inflicts minor, unblockable damage and seems to slightly boost the boss's damage. You'll see it coming by the white concentric circles emanating from the tentacle that used the ability.
As you can see, the challenge is manageable with the right strategies. That wraps up my Dead Sails Kraken Guide. If you want to conquer the boss even faster, grab one of our Dead Sails codes to see how far and how fast you can go. Good luck and smooth sailing!
