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[[Kraken]] is a [[Slayer]] boss that can only be killed while on a Slayer task.
[[Kraken]] is a [[Slayer]] boss that can be killed while on a Slayer task.


==Requirements==
==Requirements==
Level [[File:Slayer_icon.png|20px]] 85 and a [[Kraken]] task.
Level [[File:Slayer_icon.png|20px]] 85 and a [[Kraken]] task from [[Nixite]] assignments or boss assignments.


==Getting there==
==Getting there==
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==Mechanics==
==Mechanics==
Kraken hits you with its tentacles and shit
[[Kraken]] attacks you with multiple magic strikes simultaneously using its enormous tentacles. These attacks cannot be avoided by the 'Protect from Magic' prayer. However, [[Kraken]]'s primary attack can still be evaded by using the 'Protect from Magic' prayer.


==Recommended Talents==
==Recommended Talents==
==Equipment==
<tabber>
<tabber>
Melee =  
Magic =  
[[File:slayer helmet.png]]'''Slayer helmet(i)''' and other cosmetic variants
[[File:Magic_icon.png|32px]][[Magic]] is the recommended combat style to use against [[Kraken]]
The Slayer helmet provides a '''15% strength''' and '''12% accuracy''' (all combat styles) increase when fighting monsters assigned as your Slayer task. While it offers no combat advantages against non-task creatures, it's the optimal choice during any Slayer assignment. Consider switching to alternative headgear when battling monsters outside your assigned task.


{| class="wikitable sortable"
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Gear !! colspan="7" | Item (Most effective → least effective)
! Talents !! colspan="7" | Talents (Minimum Required)
|-
|-
| Helmet
| Tier 1
| [[File: Sanguine_torva_full_helm.png]][[Sanguine torva full helm]]
| Double Cast: 1/1<br>Deft Strikes: 4/5
| [[File:Torva_full_helm.png]][[Torva full helm]]
| [[File:titanforged helmet.png]][[Titanforged helmet]]
| [[File:neitiznot faceguard.png]][[Neitiznot faceguard]]
| [[File:Ruby_helm.png]][[Ruby_helm|Gem armour]]<br>(Ruby through Dragonstone)
| [[File:bloodfury faceguard.png]][[Bloodfury faceguard]]
| [[File:justiciar faceguard.png]][[Justiciar faceguard]]
|-
|-
| Amulet
| Tier 2
| [[File:Amulet of torture (or).png]][[Amulet of torture (or)]]
| Menacing Mage: 5/5<br>Resilience I: 5/5<br>Renewal: 5/5
| [[File:Amulet of torture.png]][[Amulet of torture]]
| [[File:Amulet of bloodfury.png]][[Amulet of bloodfury]]
| [[File:Amulet of fury.png]][[Amulet of fury]]
| [[File:Amulet of glory.png]]Amulet of glory
| [[File:Amulet_of_strength.png]]Amulet of strength
| -
|-
|-
| Cape
| Tier 3
| [[File:Completionist cape.png]][[Completionist cape]]
| Draining Strikes: 5/5<br>Holy Vestments: 5/5
| [[File:Titanforged pavis.png]][[Titanforged pavis]]
| [[File:Infernal cape.png]][[Infernal cape]]
| [[File:Fire cape.png]][[Fire cape]]
| -
| -
| -
|-
|-
| Body
| Tier 4
| [[File: Sanguine_torva_platebody.png]][[Sanguine torva platebody]]
| Pious Protections: 5/5
| [[File:Torva_platebody.png]][[Torva platebody]]
| [[File:Titanforged chestguard.png]][[Titanforged chestguard]]
| [[File:Bandos chestplate.png]][[Bandos chestplate]]
| [[File:Ruby_body.png]][[Ruby_body|Gem armour]] (Ruby through Dragonstone)
| [[File:Bloodfury chestguard.png]][[Bloodfury chestguard]]
| [[File:Justiciar chestguard.png]][[Justiciar chestguard]]
|-
|-
| Legs
| Tier 5
| [[File: Sanguine_torva_platelegs.png]][[Sanguine torva platelegs]]
| N/A
| [[File:Torva_platelegs.png]][[Torva platelegs]]
| [[File:Titanforged legguards.png]][[Titanforged legguards]]
| [[File:Bandos tassets.png]][[Bandos tassets]]
| [[File:Ruby_legs.png]][[Ruby_legs|Gem armour]] (Ruby through Dragonstone)
| [[File:Bloodfury legguards.png]][[Bloodfury legguards]]
| [[File:Justiciar legguards.png]][[Justiciar legguards]]
|-
|-
| Gloves
| Tier 6
| [[File:Ferocious_gloves.png]][[Ferocious gloves]]
| N/A
| [[File:Cerberite_grippers.png]][[Cerberite grippers]]
| [[File:Barrows gloves.png]][[Barrows gloves]]
| -
| -
| -
| -
|-
|-
| Boots
| Tier 7(Keystone)
| [[File:Talaria.png]][[Talaria]]
| N/A
| [[File:Primordial boots.png]][[Primordial boots]]
| [[File:Bandos boots.png]][[Bandos boots]]
| [[File:Boots_of_brimstone.png]][[Boots of brimstone]]<br>[[File:Holy_moleys.png|35px]][[Holy moleys]]
| [[File:Devout_boots.png]][[Devout boots]]
| [[File:Dragon boots.png]][[Dragon boots]]
| [[File:Climbing_boots.png]]Climbing boots
|-
|-
| Ring
| [[File:Berserker ring.png]][[Berserker ring]]
| [[File:Warrior ring.png]][[Warrior ring]]
| [[File:Ring of stone.png]][[Ring of stone]]
| -
| -
| -
| -
|-
| Offhand
| [[File:Elysian_spirit_shield.png]][[Elysian spirit shield]]<br>[[File:Blood_spirit_shield.png]][[Blood spirit shield]]
| [[File:Dragonfire_shield.png]][[Dragonfire shield]]<br>[[File:Dragonite defender.png]][[Dragonite Defender]]<br>[[File:Demonite defender.png]][[Demonite Defender]]
| [[File:Oxi defender.png]][[Oxi Defender]]<br>[[File:Ruby shield.png]][[Ruby shield|Gem Shields]] (ruby through dragonstone)
| [[File:Dragon defender.png]]Dragon defender
| -
| -
| -
|-
| Weapon
| [[File:Osmumten%27s_fang_(or).png]][[Osmumten%27s fang (or)]]
| [[File:Hydra claws.png]][[Hydra claws]]<br>[[File:Osmumten's fang.png]][[Osmumten's fang]]<br>[[File:Phantasm scythe.png]][[Phantasm scythe]](or [[Scythe_of_Vitur_(Ice)|Ice]] equivalent)<br>[[File:Dragon_hunter_lance.png]][[Dragon hunter lance]]
| [[File:Titanforged maul.png]][[Titanforged maul]]
| [[File:Ruby halberd.png]][[Ruby halberd|Gem halberds]] (ruby through dragonstone)<br>[[File:Ruby warhammer.png]][[Ruby warhammer|Gem warhammers]] (ruby through dragonstone)<br>[[File:Ethereal_scimitar_(i).png]][[Ethereal scimitar (i)]]
| [[File:Ghrazi rapier.png]][[Ghrazi rapier]]<br>[[File:Ethereal_scimitar.png]][[Ethereal scimitar]]
| [[File:Dragon scimitar.png]]Dragon Scimitar
| -
|}
|-|
Range =
[[File:slayer helmet.png]]'''Slayer helmet(i)''' and other cosmetic variants
The Slayer helmet provides a '''15% strength''' and '''12% accuracy''' (all combat styles) increase when fighting monsters assigned as your Slayer task. While it offers no combat advantages against non-task creatures, it's the optimal choice during any Slayer assignment. Consider switching to alternative headgear when battling monsters outside your assigned task.
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Gear !! colspan="6" | Item (Most effective → least effective)
|-
| Helmet
| [[File:Luminary circlet.png]][[Luminary circlet]]
| [[File:Masori mask (f).png]][[Masori mask (f)]]
| [[File:Masori mask.png]][[Masori mask]]
| [[File:Armadyl helmet.png]][[Armadyl helmet]]
| [[File:Ruby_helm.png]][[Ruby_helm|Gem armour]] (Ruby through Dragonstone)
| [[File:Robin hood hat.png]][[Robin hood hat]]
|-
| Amulet
| [[File:Necklace of anguish (or).png]][[Necklace of anguish (or)]]
| [[File:Necklace of anguish.png]][[Necklace of anguish]]
| [[File:Amulet of bloodfury.png]][[Amulet of bloodfury]]
| [[File:Amulet of fury.png]][[Amulet of fury]]
| [[File:Amulet of glory.png]]Amulet of glory
| [[File:Amulet_of_accuracy.png]]Amulet of accuracy
|-
| Cape
| [[File:Completionist cape.png]][[Completionist cape]]
| [[File:Masori assembler.png]][[Masori assembler]]
| [[File:Dizana's quiver.png]][[Dizana's quiver]]
| [[File:Ava's assembler.png]][[Ava's assembler]]
| [[File:Ava's accumulator.png]]Ava's accumulator
| -
|-
| Body
| [[File:Luminary shoulder guards.png]][[Luminary shoulder guards]]
| [[File:Masori body (f).png]][[Masori body (f)]]
| [[File:Masori body.png]][[Masori body]]
| [[File:Armadyl chestplate.png]][[Armadyl chestplate]]
| [[File:Ruby_body.png]][[Ruby_body|Gem armour]] (Ruby through Dragonstone)
| [[File:Rangers' tunic.png]][[Rangers' tunic]]
|-
| Legs
| [[File:Luminary legs.png]][[Luminary legs]]
| [[File:Masori chaps (f).png]][[Masori chaps (f)]]
| [[File:Masori chaps.png]][[Masori chaps]]
| [[File:Armadyl chainskirt.png]][[Armadyl chainskirt]]
| [[File:Ruby_legs.png]][[Ruby_legs|Gem armour]] (Ruby through Dragonstone)
| [[File:Rangers' tights.png]][[Rangers' tights]]
|-
| Gloves
| [[File:Zaryte_vambraces.png]][[Zaryte_vambraces]]
| [[File:Serpentine grasp.png]][[Serpentine grasp]]
| [[File:Ranger gloves.png]][[Ranger gloves]]
| [[File:Barrows gloves.png]][[Barrows gloves]]
| -
| -
|-
| Boots
| [[File:Talaria.png]][[Talaria]]
| [[File:Pegasian boots.png]][[Pegasian boots]]
| [[File:Ranger boots.png]][[Ranger boots]]
| -
| -
| -
|-
| Ring
| [[File:Archers ring.png]][[Archers ring]]
| [[File:Ring of stone.png]][[Ring of stone]]
| -
| -
| -
| -
|-
| Offhand
| [[File:Elysian_spirit_shield.png]][[Elysian spirit shield]]<br>[[File:Blood_spirit_shield.png]][[Blood spirit shield]]<br>[[File:Spectral spirit shield.png]][[Spectral spirit shield]]
| [[File:Sapphire shield.png]][[Sapphire shield|Gem shields]] (sapphire through dragonstone)
| -
| -
| -
| -
|-
| Weapon
| [[File:Heavenly bow.png]][[Heavenly bow]]<br>[[File:Blazing_blowpipe.png]][[Blazing blowpipe]]<br>[[File:Zaryte_crossbow.png]][[Zaryte crossbow]] (with appropriate bolts)
| [[File:Toxic blowpipe.png]][[Toxic blowpipe]]<br>[[File:Tonalztics of ralos.png]][[Tonalztics of ralos]]
| [[File:Ethereal_crossbow.png]][[Ethereal Crossbow]]<br>[[File:Ruby longbow.png]][[Ruby longbow|Gem longbows]] (ruby through dragonstone)<br>[[File:Ruby shortbow.png]][[Ruby shortbow|Gem shortbows]] (ruby through dragonstone)
| [[File:Karil's crossbow.png]]Karil's crossbow
| [[File:Magic_shortbow.png]]Regular bows
| -
|}
|}
|-|
|-|
</tabber>
==Equipment==
<tabber>
Magic =
Magic =
[[File:slayer helmet.png]]'''Slayer helmet(i)''' and other cosmetic variants
[[File:slayer helmet.png]]'''Slayer helmet(i)''' and other cosmetic variants<br>
The Slayer helmet provides a '''15% strength''' and '''12% accuracy''' (all combat styles) increase when fighting monsters assigned as your Slayer task. While it offers no combat advantages against non-task creatures, it's the optimal choice during any Slayer assignment. Consider switching to alternative headgear when battling monsters outside your assigned task.<br>
The Slayer helmet provides a '''15% strength''' and '''12% accuracy''' (all combat styles) increase when fighting monsters assigned as your Slayer task. While it offers no combat advantages against non-task creatures, it's the optimal choice during any Slayer assignment. Consider switching to alternative headgear when battling monsters outside your assigned task.<br>
<sup>1</sup> used to prioritize ancients for '''utility'''.<br><sup>2</sup> used to prioritize '''healing'''.
<sup>1</sup> used to prioritize ancients for '''utility'''.<br><sup>2</sup> used to prioritize '''healing'''.
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| [[File:Infinity top.png]][[Infinity top]]
| [[File:Infinity top.png]][[Infinity top]]
| [[File:Mystic robe top.png]]Mystic robe top
| [[File:Mystic robe top.png]]Mystic robe top
| -
| [[File:Monk's robe top.png]]Monk robe top
|-
|-
| Legs
| Legs
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| [[File:Infinity bottoms.png]][[Infinity bottoms]]
| [[File:Infinity bottoms.png]][[Infinity bottoms]]
| [[File:Mystic_robe_bottom.png]]Mystic robe bottoms
| [[File:Mystic_robe_bottom.png]]Mystic robe bottoms
| -
| [[File:Monk's robe.png]]Monk robe
|-
|-
| Gloves
| Gloves
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| [[File:Fire battlestaff.png]]Elemental battlestaves
| [[File:Fire battlestaff.png]]Elemental battlestaves
| [[File:Staff of fire.png]]Elemental staves
| [[File:Staff of fire.png]]Elemental staves
|}
|-|
Spec Weapons =
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Weapon !! colspan="5" | Item (No specific order)
|-
| Melee
| [[File:Dragon_warhammer.png]][[Dragon warhammer]]
| [[File:Hydra claws.png]][[Hydra claws]]
| [[File:Titanforged maul.png]][[Titanforged maul]]
| -
| -
|-
| Range
| [[File:Blazing_blowpipe.png]][[Blazing blowpipe]]
| [[File:Heavenly_ballista.png]][[Heavenly ballista]]
| [[File:Tonalztics of ralos.png]][[Tonalztics of ralos]]
| [[File:Toxic blowpipe.png]][[Toxic blowpipe]]
| [[File:Zaryte_crossbow.png]][[Zaryte crossbow]] (with appropriate bolts)
|-
| Magic
| [[File:Poseidon%27s_trident.png]][[Poseidon%27s_trident|Poseidon's trident]]
| [[File:Zamorak_staff.png]][[Zamorak staff]]
| -
| -
| -
|}
|}
</tabber>
</tabber>
[[Category:Guides]]

Latest revision as of 19:40, 6 April 2025

Kraken is a Slayer boss that can be killed while on a Slayer task.

Requirements

Level 85 and a Kraken task from Nixite assignments or boss assignments.

Getting there

Utilizing the Portal nexus, players can select Kraken from the available Boss options.

Mechanics

Kraken attacks you with multiple magic strikes simultaneously using its enormous tentacles. These attacks cannot be avoided by the 'Protect from Magic' prayer. However, Kraken's primary attack can still be evaded by using the 'Protect from Magic' prayer.

Recommended Talents

Magic is the recommended combat style to use against Kraken

Talents Talents (Minimum Required)
Tier 1 Double Cast: 1/1
Deft Strikes: 4/5
Tier 2 Menacing Mage: 5/5
Resilience I: 5/5
Renewal: 5/5
Tier 3 Draining Strikes: 5/5
Holy Vestments: 5/5
Tier 4 Pious Protections: 5/5
Tier 5 N/A
Tier 6 N/A
Tier 7(Keystone) N/A

Equipment

Slayer helmet(i) and other cosmetic variants
The Slayer helmet provides a 15% strength and 12% accuracy (all combat styles) increase when fighting monsters assigned as your Slayer task. While it offers no combat advantages against non-task creatures, it's the optimal choice during any Slayer assignment. Consider switching to alternative headgear when battling monsters outside your assigned task.
1 used to prioritize ancients for utility.
2 used to prioritize healing.

Gear Item (Most effective → least effective)
Helmet Poseidon's crown Dagon'hai hat Gem armour (Ruby through Dragonstone) Infinity hat Mystic Hat -
Amulet Occult necklace (or) Occult necklace Amulet of bloodfury Amulet of fury Amulet of glory Amulet of magic
Cape Completionist cape Cape of the seas Imbued god capes God cape - -
Body Poseidon's brassard Dagon'hai robe top Gem armour (Ruby through Dragonstone) Infinity top Mystic robe top Monk robe top
Legs Poseidon's tassets Dagon'hai robe bottom Gem armour (Ruby through Dragonstone) Infinity bottoms Mystic robe bottoms Monk robe
Gloves Tormented bracelet (or) Tormented bracelet Infinity gloves Barrows gloves Mystic gloves -
Boots Talaria Eternal boots Infinity boots Mystic boots - -
Ring Seers ring Ring of stone - - - -
Offhand Elidinis ward (or) Elidinis' ward (f) Arcane spirit shield Elidinis' ward Catalytic tomes Elemental tomes
Weapon Kodai wand1
Tumeken's shadow
Master wand1
Toxic staff of the dead2
Beginner wand
Gem staves (ruby through dragonstone)
Ancient staff Elemental battlestaves Elemental staves