Crabs of Azeroth — WoW Classic fauna
Vanilla WoW Classic 1.12 · x5 realm · wowx5.ruCrabs are armored beasts of Azeroth's shallows and coasts. Their shelled bodies and heavy pincers appear wherever land meets water: from the beaches of Stranglethorn Vale to the shallows of Darkshore. In the sea bestiary crabs are the most common and most durable prey.
A crab is a tough early hunter pet. You take it not for damage but for armor: an armored companion holds up for a long time in a fight.
What crabs are
Crabs are arthropod beasts covered in a hard chitin shell. They are slow but stubborn: a disturbed crab charges its attacker and clamps on with its pincers. Azeroth hosts small beach crabs, large deep-water specimens and brightly colored varieties of warm seas.
Unlike the sentient makrura, crabs are ordinary animals without tribes or castes. That is exactly why a hunter can tame them as a pet.
Where crabs live
Crabs cling to water on nearly every coast of both continents.
| Zone | Coast | Levels |
|---|---|---|
| Westfall | Seaside beaches | 10–18 |
| Darkshore | Northern shallows | 11–19 |
| Azshara | Eastern bays | 45–52 |
| Stranglethorn Vale | Southern beaches | 30–40 |
| Tanaris | Gadgetzan coast | 42–50 |
The crab as a hunter pet
The crab is one of the most armored beasts available to hunters. Its strength is defense: a crab takes blows better than many families and suits players who value a durable companion over peak damage. Crab pincers and meat serve skinners and cooks, and hunting them is a simple way to grind experience by the water.
A tamed crab thrives alongside a solo hunter: while the armored pet holds the enemy, the master shoots the target from range.
Crabs on the WowX5 x5 server
On x5 rates coastal hunting is brisk, and an armored crab becomes a reliable companion from the first levels. Create a character on WowX5 x5 and tame your own shelled pet.
FAQ
Where to tame a crab in WoW Classic
Crabs live on shallows and coasts all over the world — Stranglethorn Vale, Darkshore, Azshara, Tanaris and Westfall. Find a wild one and use Tame Beast.
Why is a crab a good pet
A crab is a tough, armored pet with high defense. It soaks damage well and suits a hunter who values a companion's durability over its damage output.
Are wild crabs dangerous
Wild crabs hit noticeably with their pincers and often appear in groups on beaches. Alone they are no threat, but a pack of young crabs can rough up a careless low-level player.