KEY POINTS
Krakens solely spawn when no different world occasions are activeBe further cautious when crusing after clearing a world occasionKrakens drop loot based mostly on the variety of tentacles destroyed within the encounter
The Kraken is a big sea creature that gamers can typically encounter in “Sea of Thieves,” thrashing something that’s unfortunate sufficient to be close by.
Much like Megalodon encounters, Kraken assaults are pretty uncommon. However, additionally it is very rewarding ought to a crew be capable to fend it off with out sinking to the underside of the ocean. Daring pirates who need to discover a Kraken in “Sea of Thieves” must depend on loads of luck, although.
Krakens will solely spawn if there aren’t any occasions occurring on the planet. This means the skies needs to be free from any odd formations like cranium clouds and tornados. Of course, there’s no possible way for crews to manage this aside from ending the occasions themselves.
When no occasions are energetic, there’s a probability {that a} Kraken will spawn immediately below a ship. A musical cue will play, and darkish ink will seem beneath a ship, slowing it all the way down to a snail’s tempo. Shortly after these indicators manifest, large tentacles will seem and start attacking the ship.
The Sunken Pearl Tall Tale could have gamers struggle a Kraken as a part of its story.
Fighting a Kraken in “Sea of Thieves”
Krakens assault by trapping gamers of their tentacles or by assaulting ships immediately. Players can escape from a Kraken’s clutches by attacking tentacle mouths or by having crewmates harpoon them to security.
Cannonballs can deal probably the most DPS in opposition to tentacles. Normal weapons can nonetheless deal injury, however they’re too weak for use as a important injury supply. Only use them when trapped or when cannon angles are unavailable.
Should gamers run out of cannonballs, Blunderbombs and Firebombs can work as nice options. Make certain that every shot hits, particularly when crusing on a galleon.
While Krakens can’t be killed per se, they’ll retreat when sufficient tentacles are taken down. The variety of tentacle kills wanted to make a Kraken go away will depend on ship measurement.
Players will acquire rewards based mostly on the variety of tentacles defeated. Much like Megalodons and Skeleton Ships, Krakens will drop just about something, from treasure chests to bounty skulls and mermaid gems.
Krakens can entangle total ships with their large tentacles Photo: Rare