Kraid (クレイド, Kureido?) is a corpulent, three-eyed green reptilian extraterrestrial from the Metroid series. He is a Space Pirate and one of the largest enemies Samus Aran ever encounters in her …

Dec 7, 2025 · Kraid is a large reptilian creature and the most prominent Space Pirate aside from Ridley and Mother Brain. He attacks by firing projectiles from his abdomen and claws.

Jul 15, 2024 · This page contains information on how to defeat the second boss in Metroid Dread, Kraid.

Evolution of Kraid in Metroid Games (1986-2021). This video shows you all Kraid battles in all Metroid games and spin-offs. ...more

Like some reptilian creatures that have an extra parietal eye, Kraid has a fully formed third eye which is highly sensitive to attack. Kraid is one of two bosses that have to be defeated in order to open the …

Kraid is a major antagonist in the Metroid series. He is a dinosaur-like alien who acts as a Space Pirate general and Ridley's comrade. Initially the ruler of Brinstar assigned to keep Samus from reaching …

Mar 25, 2025 · In essence, Kraid was there to serve as a brutal, nostalgic gatekeeper, a mid-game boss designed to test Samus’s mettle and force players to utilize newly acquired abilities, specifically the …

Kraid is a corpulent, three-eyed green reptilian extraterrestrial from the Metroid series. He is one of the largest enemies Samus ever encounters in her missions, taking up multiple screens at a time.

According to the official Metroid: Zero Mission web site, Kraid is over two stories tall, the low-end being three stories. This would mean Kraid is 9.9 meters tall (32.5 ft.), nearly half of his height in-game.

The only way to damage Kraid is by shooting Missiles, Super Missiles, or Charge Beams into his mouth. You must shoot his eyes first to make him roar, which reveals this weak point. Kraid won't …