Roland hits hard, but with this strategy, you’re free to beat him without much trouble.

Since Roland usually does most of the talking, you didn’t know much about Inkerton.

This won’t be an easy fight, as implied by his nickname, the Crab Hunter…

Another Crab’s Treasure - Inkerton is talking with Kril before battle.

It’s advisable to read this guide before facing off against this intimidating and enigmatic squid.

In this battle, you don’t see his full power.

Additionally, thefight ends when you’ve depleted 25% of his health bar.

Roland boss fight strategy in Another Crab’s Treasure.

These attacks are straightforward and readable, making itpossible to parry.

However, it’s still advisable to be cautious.

Cross over with the hook aboveand continue northeast.Enter the massive skeletonand proceed.

Another Crab’s Treasure - Kril is moving inside a large skeleton’s mouth

Inside the skeleton, head east, triggering a cutscene and initiating your battle with Inkerton.

It wouldn’t be fair to say this is an easy fight.

YourATK or MSG stat should be at least 20to deal decent damage.

Another Crab’s Treasure - Kril is 42 level and his stats are displayed on screen

Additionally, the total of yourRES and VIT stats should be around 20.

Best Shells

In terms of shells,you might lose quite a fewduring the battle.

Matryoshka (L) can be particularly useful as ittransforms into its Medium and Small versionswhen broken.

Another Crab’s Treasure - Shells screen displays all 69 of them

Fragile and weak shells can put you at significant risk in this fight.

Sinker is an effective stowaway for increasing the balance meter bar of enemies.

Small Battery is useful for magic builds, giving you achance to shock Inkerton.

Another Crab’s Treasure - Stowaway screen displays Another Crab

Best Skills

Magic builds should definitelyunlock all three Umami Training skillsto gain an extra 15 MSG.

Additionally, Housewarming is an effective skill since it provides an extra free Shell Spell.

If your build focuses on capsizing enemies,Dispatch is also a useful skill.

Another Crab’s Treasure - Skills screen displays some skills that Kril has unlocked, The Dispatch skill shown on right side

In this battle, it’s crucial to protect your shell as much as possible.

Therefore,unlocking Kintsugi and Self-Repair will be advantageous.

Best Adaptations

Royal Wave and Eelectrocute are essential adaptations for this battle.

Another Crab’s Treasure - Adaptation screen displays Eelectrocute

Royal Waveincreases the damage he takes.

While he’s stunned, you’re able to also consider healing yourself with Heartkelp Pods.

you gotta adapt to his tempo.

Another Crab’s Treasure - Kril using Eelectrocute adaptation against Inkerton

Your first fight with him was just a demo of what you’re up against.

Now you will see his true power.

Confetti Pistol

Long

Inkerton retreats andquickly fires at you with his pistol,pushing you back slightly.

Another Crab’s Treasure - Inkerton aiming with his confetti gun to Kril

Triple Slash

Inkerton’s plierstransform into their long version, performing atriple attack.

The first two strikes are horizontal, and the third strike is a vertical slam to the ground.

Long Sweep

Inkerton’s pliers transform into their long version, andhe swings them in a wide arc.

Another Crab’s Treasure - Kril using a heartkelp pod while Inkerton aims him with his pistol

Smokescreen

Short

Inkerton releases ink in a nearby area.

Standing init will blind you.

Inkertons long-range attack, the Confetti Pistol, is swift.

Another Crab’s Treasure - Kril can’t see because of Smokescreen

Inkertons Crab Hunter attack is a close-range move that he can execute suddenly.

Lastly, standing in his Smokescreen attack is not advisable.

This Mantis Shrimp boss in Another Crab’s Treasure is a difficult beast.

Another Crab’s Treasure - Kril gains a Stainless Relic as a battle reward

Another Crab’s Treasure - Grovekeeper Topoda, a mantis shrimp in his grove

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