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As its name suggests, the '''giant crab''' is an especially large [[Creature|version]] of the [[crab]] and can be found on [[savage]] [[Ocean|beaches]], where they spawn one at a time. Standing 32 times larger than a normal crab, these creatures are large enough to not be intimidated by the presence of [[dwarves]] and will fight if provoked, which may be a fatal encounter for a civilian who just happened to be on its path. However, they should not prove to be a threat to a [[crossbow]]-wielding [[hunter]] or a half-competent [[military]] squad.
  
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As its name suggests, the '''giant crab''' is an especially large version of the [[crab]] and can be found on savage beaches.
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Like their smaller counterparts, all giant crabs possess Legendary [[skill]] in [[Climber|climbing]] as well as blue-colored [[blood]]. Unlike normal crabs, however, they are [[animal trainer|tamable]] creatures with the standard high pet value of giant animals, meaning they can be freely used as valuable [[pet]]s or in the [[meat industry]]. Giant crabs are considered exotic [[mount]]s, so you may see [[Elf|elves]] riding them into battle in the event of a [[siege]].
  
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Some dwarves [[Preferences|like]] giant crabs for their ''pincers'' and their ''sideways walk''.
  
 
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As with most creatures, the best way to defeat the giant enemy crab is to attack its weak point for massive damage.
 
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[[File:giant_crab_preview.jpg|thumb|350px|center|Only true players can see its health bar.<br><small>''Art by Luigi Giordano''</small>]]
 
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Giant crab
Giant crab sprite.png
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Urist likes giant crabs for their pincers.
Portrait

No portrait

Biome

Variations

Crab - Crab man - Giant crab

Attributes
Alignment: Savage

· Amphibious · Exotic mount

Tamed Attributes
Pet value 500

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Not hunting/war trainable 

Size
Birth: 32.04 cm3
Max: 256,320 cm3

Age
Adult at: Birth
Max age: 10-20
Butchering returns

Food items

Meat 19
Fat 19
Brain 1
Heart 1

Raw materials

Skin Chitin
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A large monster in the shape of a crab.

As its name suggests, the giant crab is an especially large version of the crab and can be found on savage beaches, where they spawn one at a time. Standing 32 times larger than a normal crab, these creatures are large enough to not be intimidated by the presence of dwarves and will fight if provoked, which may be a fatal encounter for a civilian who just happened to be on its path. However, they should not prove to be a threat to a crossbow-wielding hunter or a half-competent military squad.

Like their smaller counterparts, all giant crabs possess Legendary skill in climbing as well as blue-colored blood. Unlike normal crabs, however, they are tamable creatures with the standard high pet value of giant animals, meaning they can be freely used as valuable pets or in the meat industry. Giant crabs are considered exotic mounts, so you may see elves riding them into battle in the event of a siege.

Some dwarves like giant crabs for their pincers and their sideways walk.

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As with most creatures, the best way to defeat the giant enemy crab is to attack its weak point for massive damage.

Only true players can see its health bar.
Art by Luigi Giordano
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