Updated Kraken Guide: Full Dead Sails Strategy

If you enjoyed Dead Rails on sails, you're in for a treat with the latest update of Dead Sails, despite its challenges. Mastering the Seven Seas and defeating the formidable Kraken 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 crank up the fun factor.

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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

Dead Sails Kraken Boss Guide

Your journey begins in the heart of town, right across from the Gun Store and Hospital, and in front of the Trading Hut. Start by shedding any unnecessary loot and gearing up. A Rifle is a solid choice here; priced at just $75, it packs enough punch to fend off most enemies, at least temporarily. Don't forget to stock up on coal to power your boat's old-school engine.

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Your next destination is 10,000 meters away. Simply start your boat and you're on your way. You can stop to take out and loot Zombies and Drowned, but it's not highly recommended due to the sparse valuables in the side houses. To restart your ship, just add more coal. Ignore the worm on the right side for now. Wait until you reach the second safe zone to sell your loot, and be cautious of Big Foot and Zombie mobs along the riverbanks.

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After the second safe zone, you'll encounter burning buildings teeming with mobs. Clear them out if you're with friends, but solo players might find it a waste of time due to scattered spawn points. Around the 12,000-meter mark, you'll find a castle-like house packed with Drowned and valuable loot like Shotgun ammo. Use it wisely.

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Dead Sails Kraken Tips And Tricks

By now, you're familiar with the gameplay loop: kill, loot, repeat, and hope for enemy defeat. To elevate your game, focus on efficiency by using the boat as your primary inventory. Empty your bag when you return to save time and space.

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A key strategy I found useful for this Dead Sails Kraken guide is stacking Zombies near the incinerator. Although you might be eager to leave those backwater towns, efficient loot stacking will pay off. Running low on fuel? Just toss a few Zombies in and you're set.

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Another tip: be vigilant in Sheriff's offices. They often harbor a higher concentration of mobs but offer rewarding loot, including weapons and ammo. I was able to sustain my shotgun by having a friend clear the ground floor while we explored each town.

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Conserve your ammo, weapons, fuel, and medkits for the fortress at around 25,000 meters. It's still under construction, making it vulnerable to ambushes. I recommend tackling this with at least three people, ideally five. Be efficient in picking up loot.

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Avoid engaging Big Feet after 30,000 meters. They're tough, hit hard, and require a lot of ammo to take down safely. Don't linger too long at stops; remember, not all loot is worth it.

The town beyond 50,000 meters is a prime farming spot with numerous Drowned and Zombies. If you have friends with Shotguns or Sawn-offs, it's a great place to gather corpses for fuel. Coordinate with your team to prepare bodies for loading quickly.

How to Defeat the Kraken Boss in Dead Sails

In the final safe zone, sell everything you have and stock up on ammo, weapons, and medkits. Don't underestimate the Zombies and Drowned; maintain a stash of at least 8-10 corpses for fuel during this crucial part of the Dead Sails Kraken guide. As you approach 100,000 meters, you'll reach open waters, ready to confront the beast. The sign of its approach is the darkening skies.

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When the Kraken emerges, the camera will zoom out. Immediately, EVERYONE MUST PICK a tentacle. The boss has substantial health, and each tentacle must be repelled to avoid damage. If you have five players, form a pentagram-like shape and focus on your individual targets.

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Watch out for the water splash ability, which causes AoE damage 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.

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Finally, be cautious of the Roar AoE, which inflicts minor damage that's unblockable and appears to slightly boost the boss's damage. You'll see it coming from white concentric circles emanating from the tentacle that used the ability.

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As you can see, it's not as hard as it seems. That wraps up my Dead Sails Kraken Guide. To conquer the boss even faster, grab one of our Dead Sails codes and see how quickly you can progress. Good luck and smooth sailing!