Kraken Combat Achievements OSRS Ultimate Guide

The Kraken in Old School RuneScape (OSRS) is a fan-favorite Slayer boss, known for its straightforward mechanics and valuable drops like the Trident of the Seas and Kraken Tentacle. Located in Kraken Cove, this boss requires 87 Slayer and 50 Magic to fight, making it accessible to mid-to-high-level players. Beyond defeating the Kraken, completing its Combat Achievements adds an extra layer of challenge and prestige. This guide dives into the Kraken’s Combat Achievements, offering strategies, tips, and requirements to help you conquer these tasks and earn valuable rewards.

Combat Achievements (CAs), introduced on July 21, 2021, are combat-focused tasks designed to test your skills against OSRS bosses and monsters. For the Kraken, there are five tasks totaling 18 points, ranging from Hard to Master tiers. These tasks push you to optimize your strategy, gear, and endurance, rewarding you with points toward Combat Achievement rewards like teleports, increased drop rates, and cosmetic items.

Why Pursue Kraken Combat Achievements?

Completing Kraken CAs offers several benefits:

Unlock Rewards: Points from tasks contribute to unlocking Combat Achievement rewards, such as God Wars Dungeon teleports and enhanced clue scroll chances.
Skill Improvement: Tasks like “One Hundred Tentacles” hone your resource management and combat efficiency.
Prestige: Show off your prowess with challenging tasks that few players complete, as seen with low completion rates for Master-tier tasks.

Kraken Combat Achievement Overview

The Kraken has five Combat Achievement tasks, each with specific requirements. Here’s a quick look:

Task Name	Tier	Points	Description
Kraken Adept	Hard	3	Kill the Kraken 20 times.
Unnecessary Optimisation	Hard	3	Kill the Kraken after killing all four Enormous Tentacles.
Kraken’t Hurt Me	Elite	4	Kill the Kraken 10 times in a private instance without leaving.
Whirlpool Specialist	Elite	4	Kill the Kraken without taking damage from whirlpools or tentacles.
One Hundred Tentacles	Master	4	Kill the Kraken 100 times in one trip in an instance without leaving or logging out.

These tasks range from straightforward kill counts to complex endurance challenges, requiring careful planning and execution.

Preparing for Kraken Combat Achievements

Before tackling these tasks, ensure you’re well-equipped and familiar with the Kraken’s mechanics. The boss is submerged underwater and can only be fought on a Cave Kraken Slayer task, assigned by Slayer masters like Nieve or Duradel.

Recommended Stats and Requirements

To effectively fight the Kraken and complete its CAs, aim for the following stats:

Slayer: 87 (required to kill Kraken).
Magic: 75+ (for better spell accuracy and Trident of the Seas).
Hitpoints and Defence: 70+ (to tank hits from tentacles).
Prayer: 70+ (for Augury or Mystic Might to boost Magic accuracy).

You’ll also need 50 Magic to access the Kraken Cove and a Slayer task. For tasks like “One Hundred Tentacles,” consider using the Krack On Slayer task extension or a Bracelet of Slaughter to extend task length.

Gear Setup

The Kraken is highly resistant to Ranged (dealing 1/7th normal damage) and immune to Melee, so Magic is the only viable attack style. Here’s a recommended gear setup:

Weapon: Trident of the Seas (or Slayer’s Staff (e) for budget).
Helm: Slayer Helm (i) on task, or Ancestral Hat.
Body and Legs: Ancestral Robe Top/Bottom or Ahrim’s for Magic attack bonus.
Shield: Malediction Ward or Book of Darkness.
Ammo: Imbued Heart or Occult Necklace for Magic boosts.
Inventory: Blood spell runes (for healing), Prayer potions, food (sharks or better), and a Toxic Blowpipe for disturbing tentacles.

Turn off Auto Retaliate to avoid wasting runes on tentacles after the Kraken dies.

Strategies for Each Kraken Combat Achievement

Each Kraken CA requires a tailored approach. Below, we break down strategies to complete them efficiently.

Kraken Adept (Hard)

Task: Kill the Kraken 20 times.

This is the simplest task, requiring only a kill count. Use a private instance (25,000 coins) to avoid competition and juggle dropped food (sharks or edible seaweed) to extend trips. Blood spells can help sustain HP, especially if you’re low on food. Prior kills count retroactively, so check your boss log.

Unnecessary Optimisation (Hard)

Task: Kill the Kraken after killing all four Enormous Tentacles.

Normally, players use a fishing explosive to wake the Kraken immediately. For this task, disturb all four small whirlpools to spawn Enormous Tentacles (level 112), kill them with your Trident or Slayer’s Staff, then disturb the large whirlpool. The tentacles have high hitpoints, so be patient and conserve runes.

Kraken’t Hurt Me (Elite)

Task: Kill the Kraken 10 times in a private instance without leaving.

This endurance task requires staying in the instance for 10 kills. Bring plenty of Prayer potions and food, and use Blood spells (e.g., Blood Barrage) to heal off the Kraken while it’s submerged. Manage your inventory by juggling dropped sharks. Ensure your Slayer task has at least 10 kills, or use a Bracelet of Slaughter.

Whirlpool Specialist (Elite)

Task: Kill the Kraken without taking damage from whirlpools or tentacles.

This task demands precision. Use a fishing explosive to wake the Kraken instantly, avoiding whirlpool damage. Wear high Magic defence gear (e.g., Ancestral or Ahrim’s) to reduce tentacle hits, as their max hit is low (2) but accurate. Stay above 45 HP to avoid Kraken’s rare high hits (max 28). If you take damage, leave the instance and try again.

One Hundred Tentacles (Master)

Task: Kill the Kraken 100 times in one trip in an instance without leaving or logging out.

This is the toughest Kraken CA, requiring a Slayer task of at least 100 kills (use Nieve, Duradel, or Konar with Krack On extension). Bring 1400+ Trident charges, runes for Blood spells, and a large food supply. Heal using Blood Barrage on the submerged Kraken between kills for infinite healing. Juggle dropped sharks and runes to sustain your inventory. Logging out closes the instance, so stay logged in. This task tests endurance and resource management, with only 0.7% completion among WikiSync users.

Tips for Success

To maximize your chances of completing Kraken Combat Achievements, follow these tips:

Use Instances: Pay 25,000 coins for a private instance to avoid world-hopping and ensure dropped items persist for 30 minutes.

Optimize Healing: Blood spells on the submerged Kraken are a game-changer for long trips, especially for “One Hundred Tentacles.”
Prayer Management: Flick Augury or Mystic Might to boost Magic accuracy and defence, but conserve Prayer potions for extended tasks.
Track Progress: Use the Combat Achievements interface to monitor task completion and points. Retroactive kill counts help with tasks like Kraken Adept.

Rewards and Beyond

Completing Kraken Combat Achievements contributes to your overall CA points, unlocking rewards at various thresholds. With 18 points from Kraken tasks, you’re well on your way to rewards like:

Unlimited Teleports: God Wars Dungeon and other locations (Hard tier and above).
Enhanced Clue Scrolls: 5% increased chance for Hard Clue Scrolls.

Cosmetic Items: Zuk Helm and other prestige items for high-tier completion.

Beyond rewards, mastering these tasks prepares you for tougher bosses and CAs, like those for Verzik Vitur or TzKal-Zuk, which have even lower completion rates.

Community Insights

The OSRS community on Reddit and forums highlights the Kraken’s accessibility for CA progression. One player completed all Kraken CAs on their first task, using Blood spells and Summer Pies for healing, showcasing the power of smart resource management. However, the “One Hundred Tentacles” task remains a rare feat, with many players citing its endurance demands as a true test of skill.

With these strategies and insights, you’re ready to tackle the Kraken Combat Achievements in OSRS. Whether you’re chasing points, rewards, or bragging rights, the Kraken’s lair awaits. Good luck, and happy slaying!