9.9 Kraken Slam: Tentacle Dodging & Platform Survival
Kraken Slam is a tense team survival round where players must avoid the wrath of a giant Kraken and its deadly tentacles while staying on precarious platforms. Success hinges on precise dodging, anticipating the Kraken's attacks, and maintaining balance on the shrinking or shifting platforms. It's a true test of nerve and agility.
In Kraken Slam, players are on a series of platforms suspended over water. A colossal Kraken lurks below, periodically attacking the platforms with its massive tentacles. The goal is to be one of the last beans remaining on the platforms as the Kraken attempts to eliminate everyone. The platforms themselves can also shrink or disappear, adding another layer of challenge.
The primary threat comes from the Kraken's tentacles. These tentacles will slam down onto the platforms, crushing any bean caught beneath them. The Kraken's attacks are telegraphed, so paying close attention to its movements and the areas where tentacles are about to strike is crucial. Look for visual cues like the Kraken raising its tentacles or the water around a platform churning before an attack.
When a tentacle is about to slam down, your instinct should be to move away from the impact zone. This often means jumping to an adjacent platform or moving to a part of the current platform that the tentacle won't reach. Some tentacles might sweep across platforms, requiring you to jump over them or duck beneath them. Learning the different attack patterns of the Kraken is key to survival.
Platform survival is the secondary, but equally important, challenge. The platforms in Kraken Slam are not always stable. They might shrink over time, forcing players closer together, or sections might disappear entirely, creating new gaps. You need to constantly be aware of the platform's integrity and be ready to move to a safer or larger platform if yours is compromised.
Here's a breakdown of strategies for Kraken Slam:
- Tentacle Dodging:
- Observe the Kraken's movements and attack telegraphs.
- Look for visual cues indicating where tentacles will strike.
- Move away from impact zones immediately.
- Learn the different tentacle attack patterns (slam, sweep, etc.).
- Be prepared to jump over or duck under sweeping tentacles.
- Platform Survival:
- Constantly assess the stability of your current platform.
- Be aware of shrinking or disappearing platform sections.
- Move to larger or more stable platforms when necessary.
- Avoid getting cornered on a small or compromised platform.
- Teamwork (if applicable):
- While primarily a survival round, sometimes You can warn each other of incoming attacks.
- Avoid pushing teammates off platforms unless it's a strategic move in a team variant.
Kraken Slam is a high-stakes round that rewards quick reflexes and constant vigilance. By mastering tentacle dodging and staying aware of your platform's integrity, you can outlast the Kraken and survive to see another round.