Kraken

The ​Kraken is a Special Weapon in Splatoon. The Inkling Squid amiibo provides single player challenges that involve using the Kraken on a timer throughout different levels.

Description
For a short period of time, the player will change into a monster-like Squid form. It can move freely on enemy ink while leaving its own trail. While no damage is received from enemy attacks, additional knockback will occur when hit. Jumping into an enemy will splat them instantly.

Usage
The Kraken must be charged by before use, accomplished by spreading ink. Once charged, the player may click the right analog stick, activating it. When activated, a message with the player's image and the special used (in this case, the Kraken) is displayed for teammates to see.

Tips

 * When the player gets near low health, it is recommended to use Kraken as it makes them invincible from incoming attacks for a short time, allowing it to fight back or strike back the opponents.
 * A well-timed usage of Kraken can dodge and withstand all special weapons, such as an Inkstrike and Killer Wail.
 * It is not recommended to use it to chase players, as it swims slower than a normal squid.
 * The ability "Swim Speed Up" can slightly increase the swimming speed of Kraken, allowing players to go after the opponents more easily.
 * Like the Bubbler, the Kraken can be used in Tower Control to sit on the tower without taking damage. However, the increased knockback can make it difficult to stay on if enemies hit from the right angle.

Countering

 * Speedy targets such as the Inkbrush can be fast enough to escape the Kraken.
 * Since Krakens are considered "squid forms", they can still go through grates. Opposing players can try to lure the Kraken user on a grate flooring to make them fall and break their pursuit.
 * Krakens are immune to everything except for stage hazards. Players should try luring the kraken into falling into water or off the map by jumping over it when it is about to get the opposing players.
 * In Arowana Mall, there is a grate spot positioned above the water. Try luring them into falling through the grate and into the water, where they'll splat themselves in the process.
 * Krakens are much more vulnerable to knockback, which can be used to keep them out of melee range. Very fast weapons, such as the Aerospray and the Inkbrush, can even allow the user to simply stand in front of the Kraken and just keep shooting (or flicking) at it to keep it away, provided they have enough Ink.

Sets
|-
 * Custom Jet Squelcher
 * Burst Bomb
 * Kraken
 * Krak-On Splat Roller
 * Squid Beakon
 * Kraken
 * Octobrush
 * Squid Beakon
 * Kraken
 * Custom E-liter 3K
 * Squid Beakon
 * Kraken
 * .96 Gal Deco
 * Splash Wall
 * Kraken
 * L-3 Nozzlenose D
 * Burst Bomb
 * Kraken
 * Custom Range Blaster
 * Splat Bomb
 * Kraken
 * Custom E-liter 3K Scope
 * Squid Beakon
 * Kraken
 * Heavy Splatling Deco
 * Point Sensor
 * Kraken
 * Neo Sploosh-o-matic
 * Point Sensor
 * Kraken
 * Slosher Deco
 * Splash Wall
 * Kraken
 * }
 * Kraken
 * Neo Sploosh-o-matic
 * Point Sensor
 * Kraken
 * Slosher Deco
 * Splash Wall
 * Kraken
 * }
 * Kraken
 * }

Trivia

 * Currently, the Kraken has appeared in the most weapons sets, with 11 weapon sets containing each.