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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Smokescreen
Short
Inkerton releases ink in a nearby area.
Standing init will blind you.
Inkertons long-range attack, the Confetti Pistol, is swift.
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.