Mastering Kraken Ghost Mech Fight in Death Stranding 2 Brutal Mode

Remember Death Stranding's visually stunning but forgiving boss fights? 😌 Hideo Kojima completely flipped the script in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach! The moment you face the Kraken Ghost Mech on Brutal difficulty, you'll realize this isn't just eye candy – it's a heart-pounding, controller-gripping trial of survival. That giant red mechanical octopus emerging from tar currents isn't playing games; it's here to wreck your day! Seriously, who expected such Metal Gear Solid-esque intensity in the early game? The sheer panic when those tentacles first slam near your fragile cargo is unforgettable... 💀

🌪️ Location & First Encounter

You'll meet this nightmare during Order 12: Investigate the Unusual Tar Currents near F1. Starting at the Musician's camp, the path leads toward West Fort Knot (marked as F1). Pro tip: When you see those ominous black tar plumes spiraling skyward, STOP! ⛔ This isn't a sightseeing moment. One reckless step too close triggers the battle – and trust me, you'll regret charging in unprepared. The isolation of this tar-soaked battlefield adds so much tension; it feels like Sam's totally alone against Lovecraftian horror!

🔍 Weak Points: Aim to Destroy

Once the beast reveals itself, scan for glowing orange weak points – they're your lifeline! Focus on:

• Tentacle joint orbs (destroy these to cripple limbs!)

• Two large underbelly orbs

• The 'face' light (critical spot!)

Personal revelation? Shotguns are GOD-TIER here 🎯! Assault rifles feel like tickling this monster despite larger ammo capacity. Three well-placed shotgun blasts shattered tentacles during my fight – that satisfying crunch sound? Chef's kiss! ✨

⚔️ Attack Patterns & Dodging Mastery

This Kraken doesn't just flail randomly. Key moves to memorize:

1. Three-Tentacle Slam: When arms rise in unison, brace! The swipe timing is brutal.

1. Body Slam: It lifts vertically then CRASHES down. Dodge last-second for maximum vulnerability window!

Dodging (L2 + X + direction) is your oxygen here. Took me 5 tries to stop panic-rolling early! That moment when you perfectly dodge a tentacle by milliseconds? Pure adrenaline rush! 💥

🎒 Mandatory Loadout Guide

Fail to prep = prepare to fail! Before leaving Musician, pack:

Category	Essentials
Weapons	• Shotgun [MP] Lv2 x2 • Grenade Pistol [MP] x2
Gear	• MP Grenade x4 • Battle Skeleton
Backpack	• Additional Grenade Pouch x2 • Large Spare Ammo Container Lv1

Skills that saved my run:

• 💥 Improved MP Bullets (40 Memory)

• 🎯 Aim Assistance (80 Memory)

• ⚡ Skeleton Auto-Assist (40 Memory)

Bringing extra ammo pouches? GENIUS move. Let me run with just one shotgun instead of constantly swapping! 🙌

💣 Execution Strategy

1. Phase 1: Circle-strafe while blasting tentacle orbs. Destroy 3+ tentacles to reduce attack vectors!

2. Phase 2: When it body-slams, UNLOAD on underbelly orbs during recovery animation!

3. Final Phase: Focus fire on the face light while dodging frenzied attacks. Grenade pistol shines here!

That euphoria when it finally collapses into tar? 🏆 Worth every retry! Honestly, doesn't this fight perfectly blend Kojima's cinematic flair with Souls-like satisfaction? From those initial panic moments to calculated precision strikes, it transforms Sam into a true warrior. So... ready to turn terror into triumph on the beach? 🔥