Crab
A Crab from A Link to the Past
First appearance	A Link to the Past (1992)
Appearances	A Link to the Past Link's Awakening Oracle of Ages Oracle of Seasons The Wind Waker Four Swords Adventures
Weapon(s)	Claws
Effective weapon(s)	Sword

Crabs are recurring enemies in the Legend of Zelda series. These oversized crabs are often found on beaches and shores. Though they are nimble, they can easily be defeated with a sword attack.

Appearances Edit

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Edit

Crabs are found in the Light World, along the shores of Lake Hylia and just outside Zora's Lake. Although they are easy to defeat, they deal a significant amount of damage if they should hit Link. This, combined with their quick sideways walking speed, makes them a fairly dangerous enemy, especially early in the game before Link has obtained many Heart Containers. They are also an answer to a clue in the Quest for the Whirlwind Sword Attack in the Game Boy Advance port.

The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening Edit

Crabs are found on Toronbo Shores. They lack the attack power of their counterparts in A Link to the Past; however, they retain their quickness and random movement pattern.

The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages Edit

Crabs can be found on Crescent Island, located in the south-eastern part of the map. They lack the attack power of their counterparts in A Link to the Past and should pose little threat to Link. They are still quick and unpredictable.

The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons Edit

A few Crabs can be found on the Western Coast. They have a nearly identical appearance to their Link's Awakening counterparts.

The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker Edit

Crabs are not actually enemies and cannot harm Link. Rather, they are more like real crabs and simply scurry about on the beach. When Link approaches one of the crabs, it buries itself in sand. They are primarily found on the beaches on the various islands scattered about the Great Sea. Strangely, if Link attempts to attack a crab with his sword, Rupees will pop out of the place where the Crab buries itself.

The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures Edit

Crabs can be found along the shores of various locations throughout Link's adventure, predominantly in The Coast stage of Eastern Hyrule. If Link comes near one, it will rush at him horizontally, but they will never move vertically.