If you enjoyed the thrill of Dead Rails on sails, you're in for a treat with the latest update of Dead Sails. It's packed with new challenges and, yes, a few hurdles, but mastering the Seven Seas and defeating the tentacled beast has never been more exhilarating. Fear not, as this comprehensive Dead Sails Kraken guide will steer you through the fresh content, accelerate your progress, and ensure your fun meter is cranked up 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

Dead Sails Kraken Boss Guide

Your journey begins right in the heart of town, across from the Gun Store and Hospital and in front of the Trading Hut. Before setting sail, it's wise to lighten your load by selling off any excess loot and arming yourself. A Rifle is a solid choice here, costing just $75 and offering enough firepower to keep most enemies at bay, at least temporarily. Don't forget to stock up on coal to fuel your boat's old-school engine.

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The next town is a hefty 10,000m away, so get that engine roaring 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 due to the sparse valuables in the side houses. To restart the ship, simply add more coal and fire it up again. Ignore the worm on the right side; it's harmless. Wait until 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 reaching the second safe zone/town, you'll encounter burning buildings teeming with mobs. If you're with friends, clear them out, but solo players might find it a waste of time due to the scattered spawn points. At around 12,000m, 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

By now, you're familiar with the core gameplay loop: kill, loot, repeat, and hope for enemy defeat. To elevate your game, focus on efficiency by using your boat as your primary inventory. Empty your bag when you return to the boat 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 those backwater towns, efficient loot stacking can make a significant difference. Running low on fuel? Just toss a few Zombies into the incinerator and you're set.

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Another tip is to keep an eye on what's happening in Sheriff's offices. These areas often have a higher concentration of mobs but also offer substantial rewards in terms of weapons and ammo. I managed to keep my shotgun stocked for a long time by having a friend clear the ground floor while we explored each town.

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Remember to conserve your ammo, weapons, fuel, and medkits for the fortress at around 25,000m. It's still under construction, making it a prime spot for ambushes. I recommend tackling this with at least three people, ideally a full five-stack. Be efficient when collecting loot here.

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Avoid engaging Big Feet after 30,000m; they're incredibly tough and require a lot of ammo to take down safely. Plan your stops carefully; loot isn't everything.

The town after 50,000m is one of my favorite farming spots, with at least two dozen Drowned and Zombies. If you have friends with Shotguns or a Sawnoff, it's an efficient way to gather corpses for fuel. Coordinate with your team to prepare the bodies for loading quickly.

How to Defeat the Kraken Boss in Dead Sails

As you approach the final safe zone, sell everything you have and stock up on ammo, weapons, and medkits. Don't go easy on the Zombies and Drowned; you'll need a stash of at least 8-10 corpses for fuel during this final stretch. At around 100,000m, you'll reach open waters and be ready to face the beast. The sign of its approach is the skies darkening.

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When the Kraken emerges, everyone must pick a tentacle to attack. The boss has a lot of health, and each tentacle can cause damage if not repelled. If you have five people on board, form a pentagram-like shape and focus on your assigned tentacle.

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Be cautious of the water splash ability, which deals AoE damage and is telegraphed by the Kraken winding back and creating a water trail with its tentacle. Use medkits liberally, as some damage is unavoidable.

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Lastly, watch out for the Roar AoE, which causes minor damage and seems to give the boss a slight damage buff. You'll see it as white concentric circles emanating from the tentacle that used the ability.

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As you can see, it's not as daunting as it seems. That's the essence of my Dead Sails Kraken Guide. To speed through the boss even faster, grab one of our Dead Sails codes and see how far and how fast you can go. Good luck and smooth sailing!