The Kraken is your first major boss encounter in the campaign. It's a massive Myth Unit that attacks your docks and later needs to be pursued and destroyed. It has high health and deals significant damage to buildings and units.
Abilities:
- Tentacle Slam: Deals heavy area damage to units and buildings.
- High Health: Can withstand a lot of punishment.
Weaknesses:
- Vulnerable to Heroes: Arkantos deals bonus damage to Myth Units.
- Slow Movement: Can be kited to some extent on land.
Strategy:
During the initial defense, focus all your Murmillos on the Kraken whenever it appears. Keep Arkantos in the thick of the fight. Once you pursue it, gather all your Murmillos and Arkantos. Engage the Kraken directly. Use Arkantos's special abilities if available. If you have any ranged units (unlikely in Mission 1 but good to remember), keep them at a distance. Focus fire on the Kraken until it is defeated. Retreat damaged units if possible to preserve your forces. The key is sustained damage from your hero and Murmillos.