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|image = [[File:Kraken FFA artwork.jpg|200px]]<br>Kraken's artwork from ''Final Fantasy Adventure'' | |image = [[File:Kraken FFA artwork.jpg|200px]]<br>Kraken's artwork from ''Final Fantasy Adventure'' | ||
|first_appearance = ''[[Final Fantasy Adventure]]'' (1991) | |first_appearance = ''[[Final Fantasy Adventure]]'' (1991) | ||
|latest_appearance = ''[[ | |latest_appearance = ''[[Visions of Mana]]'' (2024) | ||
|species = Giant squid | |||
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|other_forms = | |other_forms = | ||
|counterparts = | |counterparts = | ||
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The '''Kraken''' is a recurring boss in the ''[[Mana (series)|Mana]]'' series. | The '''Kraken''' is a recurring boss in the ''[[Mana (series)|Mana]]'' series. Akin to its mythological roots, it is potrayed as a giant white and/or blue squid with a large conical head and beady red eyes. Its ''Visions of Mana'' depiction scales it to humongous proportions, now towering over a standard cruise ship. | ||
The giant squid is usually vulnerable to [[Salamander|Fire]] attacks and strong against [[Undine|Water]] magic. It attacks by extending its tentacles to unsuspecting targets, and spraying ink to blind their opponents. When its health is reduced, it may send out reinforcement. In ''Visions of Mana'', the Kraken can also spew out large row of bubbles to inflict damage. | |||
==Appearances== | |||
===''[[Final Fantasy Adventure]]/[[Adventures of Mana]]''=== | |||
{{Main|Kraken (Adventures of Mana)}} | |||
[[File:Kraken FFA sprite.png|thumb]] | |||
The Kraken is fought on a bridge at the end of the [[Subterranean River]] while the hero is on the search for the legendary [[Excalibur|weapon]]. Its only attack is to lunge its tentacles at Sumo. It can also dive underwater, leaving only the tip of its tentacles on the bridge. Defeating it in ''Adventures of Mana'' gives the player the ''Kraken Cleaver'' achievement. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Names | ==Names== | ||
{{ | {{Names | ||
| | |FFA=クラーケン | ||
| | |FFAM=Kraken | ||
| | |FFAE=Kraken | ||
| | |SwoM=クラーケン | ||
| | |SwoMM=Kraken | ||
| | |SwoME=Kraken | ||
| | |AoM=クラーケン | ||
| | |AoMM=Kraken | ||
| | |AoME=Kraken | ||
|VoM=? | |||
|VoME=Kraken | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{ | {{Enemies}} | ||
[[Category:Squids]] | |||
[[Category:Adventures of Mana bosses]] | [[Category:Adventures of Mana bosses]] | ||
[[Category:Sword of Mana bosses]] | [[Category:Sword of Mana bosses]] | ||
[[Category:Echoes of Mana bosses]] | |||
Revision as of 20:14, August 2, 2024
| Kraken | |
|---|---|
 Kraken's artwork from Final Fantasy Adventure | |
| First appearance | Final Fantasy Adventure (1991) |
| Latest appearance | Visions of Mana (2024) |
| Species | Giant squid |
The Kraken is a recurring boss in the Mana series. Akin to its mythological roots, it is potrayed as a giant white and/or blue squid with a large conical head and beady red eyes. Its Visions of Mana depiction scales it to humongous proportions, now towering over a standard cruise ship.
The giant squid is usually vulnerable to Fire attacks and strong against Water magic. It attacks by extending its tentacles to unsuspecting targets, and spraying ink to blind their opponents. When its health is reduced, it may send out reinforcement. In Visions of Mana, the Kraken can also spew out large row of bubbles to inflict damage.
Appearances
Final Fantasy Adventure/Adventures of Mana
- Main article: Kraken (Adventures of Mana)
The Kraken is fought on a bridge at the end of the Subterranean River while the hero is on the search for the legendary weapon. Its only attack is to lunge its tentacles at Sumo. It can also dive underwater, leaving only the tip of its tentacles on the bridge. Defeating it in Adventures of Mana gives the player the Kraken Cleaver achievement.
Gallery
Final Fantasy Adventure sprite
Seiken Densetsu mobile sprite
Adventures of Mana screenshot
Sword of Mana sprite
Names
| Game | Japanese | Meaning | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| Final Fantasy Adventure | クラーケン | Kraken | Kraken |
| Sword of Mana | クラーケン | Kraken | Kraken |
| Adventures of Mana | クラーケン | Kraken | Kraken |
| Visions of Mana | ? | Kraken |
