Updated Kraken Guide: Full Dead Sails Strategy

If you enjoyed the thrilling adventure of Dead Rails on Sails, you're in for a treat with the latest update, despite its challenging elements. Mastering the Seven Seas and defeating the formidable Kraken might seem daunting, but fear not. This comprehensive Dead Sails Kraken Guide is here to navigate you through the new content, enhance your gameplay, and ensure you have a blast.

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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. Before setting sail, it's crucial to lighten your load and gear up. I recommend picking up a Rifle for $75; it's a cost-effective choice that packs enough punch to fend off enemies temporarily. Don't forget to stock up on coal to power your boat's old-school engine.

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The next town is a distant 10,000 meters away. Start your boat and embark on your journey. While you can stop to engage and loot Zombies and Drowned, it's not always worth it due to the sparse valuables in roadside houses. To restart the ship, simply add more coal. Be cautious of the worm on the right side, but hold onto your loot until you reach the second safe zone, where you can sell it safely. Watch out for Big Foot and Zombie mobs along the riverbanks.

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After passing the second safe zone, you'll encounter burning buildings teeming with mobs. Clear them out if you're with friends; otherwise, it's not worth the time due to the scattered spawn points. At around 12,000 meters, you'll find a castle-like house filled with Drowned and valuable loot like Shotgun ammo. Use it wisely.

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Dead Sails Kraken Tips and Tricks

The core gameplay loop is simple: kill, loot, repeat and hope the enemy suffers defeat. To excel, focus on efficiency by using your boat as your primary inventory. Clear your bag whenever you return to the boat to save space and time.

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A helpful strategy is to stack Zombies near the incinerator. While it's tempting to rush out of those backwater towns, efficient loot stacking can be a game-changer. Running low on fuel? Toss a few Zombies into the incinerator for a quick boost.

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Keep an eye on the Sheriff's offices, as they often house a high concentration of mobs, but also offer significant rewards in weapons and ammo. I managed to sustain my shotgun's ammunition by having a teammate clear the ground floor as we explored each town.

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Save your ammo, weapons, fuel, and medkits for the fortress at around 25,000 meters. This construction zone is rife with ambushes, so bring at least three friends, with five being ideal. Be efficient in collecting loot here.

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Avoid engaging Big Feet after 30,000 meters; they're incredibly tough and consume a lot of ammo. Plan your stops carefully and remember that loot isn't everything.

The town after 50,000 meters is a prime farming spot, with at least two dozen Drowned and Zombies. It's an efficient way to gather corpses for fuel, so coordinate with your team to prepare the bodies for loading quickly.

How to Defeat the Kraken Boss in Dead Sails

Before facing the Kraken, sell all your excess items in the final safe zone and stock up on ammo, weapons, and medkits. Don't underestimate the Zombies and Drowned; aim to have at least 8-10 corpses as fuel for the final stretch. As you approach 100,000 meters, you'll enter open waters, signaling the imminent arrival of the Kraken. The skies will darken, and the camera will zoom out as the beast emerges.

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Each player must target a tentacle, as the Kraken has substantial health and each tentacle can deal damage if not countered effectively. With five players, form a pentagram-like formation and tackle your assigned tentacle.

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Be cautious of the Kraken's water splash attack, which causes area-of-effect damage. It's telegraphed by the Kraken winding back and creating a water trail with its tentacle. Use medkits liberally to mitigate damage.

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Lastly, watch out for the Roar AoE, which deals minor unblockable damage and may slightly boost the boss's damage. You'll see it coming from the white concentric circles emanating from the tentacle that used the ability.

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As you can see, while the challenge might seem formidable, it's manageable with the right strategy. That concludes my Dead Sails Kraken Guide. To speed up your progress even further, consider using our Dead Sails codes. Best of luck, and may your sails be ever smooth!