Kraken

The Kraken is a monstrous creature resembling that of a titanic squid, over 1,000 feet in length. It once served Davy Jones, who used it to destroy his enemies. If a sailor had Jones' notorious Black Spot upon him, the Kraken would pursue that man to ends of the Earth - and pray he not get too close to open water.

This beastie attacks with massive one-hundred foot long tenticles that can sweep a man out to sea, to either drown or become a meal.

Dead Man's Chest
The primary goal for Jack Sparrow in the 2nd film was the Dead Man's Chest, which contained the still-beating heart of Davy Jones. By blackmailing Jones, Sparrow was hoping to stave off his fate at Davy's hands or the Kraken's tentacles.

In pursuit of Sparrow and also Will Turner, the Kraken's power was fully displayed as it assaulted, then destroyed the Edinburgh Trader.

Later, after recovering the chest at Isla Cruces, Davy sent the beast to attack the Black Pearl. Despite valiant efforts of her crew using the ship's cannons and a bomb made of black powder and rum kegs - the Kraken still was too powerful to stop.

In the end, Captain Jack stood alone on the deck of his beloved ship - facing the massive, tooth-filled maw of the creature before it swallowed him whole and dragged the vessel to the bottom.

At World's End
With Davy Jones' heart in his possession, Cutler Beckett used the powerful monster to slaughter pirate vessels that stood against him in his War on Piracy.

However, at some point, he must have feared that the Kraken would be used against him and ordered it destroyed. It's unknown exactly how the deed was done. The kraken's corpse was later discovered on a beach of a place known as Kraken Island.

Game Note
There have been screenshots of Kraken tentacles attacking ships, but as of yet - it has not appeared in the game. But, if it does - the mention of using Grape Shot cannon rounds against "sea creatures" may indicate that all hope is not lost if attacked. Game Creators informed that the Kraken will come sometime soon, but no date has been yet set.



These pictures show the design of the creature so many players cant wait to fight.



The kraken can also be seen in the game trailer attacking a frigate with its tentacles.

There apparently is also video of players test-playing a Kraken battle when they are defending their ship from the tentacles, hoping to drive the creature off.

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Kraken Game


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