Kraken's Eye gives you a 50% chance to explode for 10 (+500%) damage upon taking damage, adding a layer of risk and reward. It shines in builds that can afford to take hits while maximizing damage output.
Item Stats
- You have a 50% chance to explode for 10 (+500%) damage when you get hit—
- Max HP+10
- Curse+10
Meta Usage
1
tracked builds (curated + per-character meta) include Kraken's Eye
Auto-Tier
C
From usage frequency across our build pool, weighted by difficulty
Top characters
1
Most often: Apprentice
When to buy Kraken's Eye
Consider picking Kraken's Eye if you're using characters with high Max HP or builds focused on tankiness, as the explosive damage can help clear waves of enemies. It's particularly effective with items that enhance survivability or damage.
When to skip Kraken's Eye
Skip this item if you're using characters that rely on avoiding damage or have low Max HP, as the Curse penalty can outweigh the benefits of the explosion.
Items most often combined with Kraken's Eye
Calculated from 1 builds in our database that ship Kraken's Eye. Higher % = more consistent synergy.
Best characters for Kraken's Eye
Characters that pick up Kraken's Eye in our curated build pool — with notes on why the combo works where we have them.
Community builds that use Kraken's Eye
1 curated build from the Brotato Builds database that include this item in their core picks.
Items with similar tags
Other items tagged Explosive, Max HP, Curse — useful for stacking the same scaling stats.
Kraken's Eye FAQ
Is Kraken's Eye good in Brotato?▾
Yes, it can be very effective in tanky builds where you can afford to take damage.
Does Kraken's Eye work with characters that have low Max HP?▾
No, it is less effective with low Max HP characters due to the increased risk from the Curse.
Can I stack Kraken's Eye with other explosive items?▾
Yes, stacking it with other explosive items can create powerful synergies, but be cautious of your survivability.
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