How to Find and Beat the Kraken

The Kraken is a boss-type sea creature that randomly attacks ships in Sea of Thieves. Learn where to find the Kraken, how to beat it, see its drops, and all the Commendations you can get from it!

Where to Find Kraken

Appears in Open Seas

The Kraken only appears in the open seas and won't spawn near islands. It usually shows itself if there are no active World Events in the server.

It will spawn directly below a random ship that's sailing far from any island and attack it.

Part of Sunken Pearl Tall Tale

You can also encounter a Kraken during your adventure in the Sunken Pearl Tall Tale - one of five tall tales in A Pirate's Life. It will use the same attack pattern as when you fight it in the open seas, but you will also need to fight several Ocean Crawlers boarding your ship during the encounter.

How to Beat the Kraken

Tips for Beating the Kraken
Avoid Getting Sucked by Hiding Inside the Ship Shoot the Tentacles Using the Cannon Use Blunderbuss When it Grabs the Ship Don't Focus Too Much on Repairing the Ship Remove Sails to Control the Ship Better Don't Leave the Ship at All Costs

Avoid Getting Sucked by Hiding Inside the Ship

You can avoid getting sucked by a tentacle if you hide inside your ship. Getting caught by a tentacle with this move will remove you from the ship and damage you.

You should be able to see black particle effects on the suction cups of the tentacle if it's trying to suck you in!

Slash it Using Your Sword if Caught

You can still escape its grasp if you slash the tentacle once it starts munching you. Keep attacking until you get thrown in the water. Once free and afloat, make your way to the ship quickly as you might get attacked by sharks roaming around the black waters.

Shoot the Tentacles Using the Cannon

The best weapons to use against the Kraken are the cannons on your ship. You can equip cannons with regular cannonballs and shoot each tentacles until they die.

Use a Blunderbuss When it Grabs the Ship

The Blunderbuss is a shotgun that can deal lots of damage at close range. Use it on the tentacle when it grips and tries to squeeze the ship.

Try not to use your sword, as it will spew out acid-like blood as you slash it, damaging you if you're too close.

Don't Focus Too Much on Repairing the Ship

Repairing the ship takes a long time to get done. It's best to let the holes be for a bit and only repair them if the tentacle tries to suck you in since you will be hiding inside anyway.

You can try to remove the water instead, and then fight back when you get rid most of the water inside to save time.

Remove Sails to Control the Ship Better

You can pull up the sails for now to have better steering control over the ship. Better control means you can angle your cannons quickly and effectively during the boss fight against the Kraken.

Don't Leave the Ship at All Costs

Leaving the ship and swimming through the darkened water is dangerous, as sharks can still ambush you and the inky water damages you over time. If you're playing solo, don't leave the ship defenseless since it will not survive without you piloting and repairing it.

Can You See Kraken Underwater?

Impossible During Battle

Since the area around the Kraken's spawn spot is filled with black ink, it will be impossible to see it even if you dive underwater. You can only interact with its tentacles and not the main body.

Kraken Drops and Rewards

Kraken Meat and Random Treasures

The Kraken's Tentacle will always drop Kraken Meat and a few random treasures. All tentacles will drop them, so defeating multiple tentacles will allow you to get more treasures as well!

Doesn't Drop During Sunken Pearl Tall Tale

Unfortunately, the Kraken in the Sunken Pearl Tall Tale won't drop these rewards after defeating the tentacles. You will need to fight the regular Kraken that spawns in the open seas to get rewards!

Kraken Commendations

Kraken Hunter Commendations

Commendation	Requirement	Reward
Kraken Hunter	Defeat 1 Kraken	・10 Bilge Rat Doubloons
Master Kraken Hunter	Defeat 5 Kraken	・20 Bilge Rat Doubloons
Legendary Kraken Hunter	Defeat 10 Kraken	・50 Bilge Rat Doubloons

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