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{{Enemy |name = Sand Crab
{{Infobox Enemy
|image = [[Image:SandCrab.png]]
|image=
|game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons|Oracle of Seasons]]''<br>''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]''
{{Media
|habitat = Near water, beaches
|Model LANS= File:LANS Sand Crab Model.png
|weapon = [[Sword]], [[Ice Rod]]
|Model ALBW= File:ALBW Sand Crab Model.png
|Sprite ALttP= File:ALttP Sand Crab Sprite.png
|Sprite LA= File:LA Sand Crab Sprite.png
|Sprite LADX= File:LADX Sand Crab Sprite.png
|Sprite OoS= File:OoS Sand Crab Sprite.png
|Sprite OoA= File:OoA Sand Crab Sprite.png
|Sprite FSA= File:FSA Sand Crab Sprite.png
}}
}}
'''Sand Crabs''' are very rare creatures that often roam the watery areas of [[Hyrule]] in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''. Any means of attacks can defeat these easily, but a good choice is to pull out the [[Ice Rod]] and blast them with a chill, rendering them helpless.
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|race= [[Crab]]
|game= ALttP, LA, OoS, OoA, FSA, ALBW
|other= AST
|habitat= {{Spawn Locations}}
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|OoS= {{HP|OoS|1}}
|OoA= {{HP|OoA|1}}
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|OoS= {{Damage|attack1= Contact|damage1= 0.50}}
|OoA= {{Damage|attack1= Contact|damage1= 0.50}}
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{{Term/Store|Sand Crab|Sand Crabs|Series, ALttP, LA, LADX, OoS, OoA, FSA, ALBW|plural}} are recurring {{Plural|Series|Enemy|link}} in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref name= "E 201"/>{{Name Ref|LANS}}
 
==Characteristics==
==={{ALttP|-}}===
Sand Crabs appear near the rivers of [[Hyrule]] and [[Lake Hylia]] in {{ALttP}}. They have a distinct movement pattern that makes them incredibly fast in a sideways motion, but slow when moving vertically. They can cause a large amount of damage with their claws. They are defensively weak and can be defeated with a single [[Sword]] blow.
 
==={{LA|-}}===
In {{LA}}, Sand Crabs live on the beaches of [[Toronbo Shores]] alongside [[Leever]]s. They are less powerful than they were in {{ALttP|-}}, but can withstand more damage.


In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening|Link's Awakening]]'', these creatures live on the beaches of [[Koholint Island]], and they are no problem at all. These little monsters can be taken out by a few swipes of the sword.
==={{OoS|-}}===
In {{OoS}}, Sand Crabs are found on the [[Western Coast]], near [[Horon Village]]. Like most enemies in the game, they are attracted to the [[Scent Seed]]. They typically appear in groups of two or more in narrow spaces on the beach, where there is not much room to navigate around them, causing Link to take damage if he tries to pass by them.


[[Category:Enemies in The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past]]
==={{OoA|-}}===
[[Category:Enemies in The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening]]
In {{OoA}}, Sand Crabs are found on [[Crescent Island]]. Like most enemies in the game, they are attracted to the [[Scent Seed]]. They typically appear in groups of two or more in narrow spaces on the beach, where there is not much room to navigate around them, causing Link to take damage if he tries to pass by them.
[[Category:Enemies in The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons]]
 
[[Category:Enemies in The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages]]
==={{FSA|-}}===
In {{FSA}}, Sand Crabs sometimes appear in huge swarms on [[The Coast]] of Hyrule. They do not move vertically and simply move left and right at high speeds. If the [[Links]] move cautiously, Sand Crabs can be destroyed easily with their blades to get a large combo.
 
==={{ALBW|-}}===
Sand Crabs in {{ALBW}} act the same as {{ALttP}}, with the debut of their Lorulean counterpart, the [[Karat Crab]]. They are also present in the [[Octoball Derby]] minigame, where hitting one would respawn all the pots.
 
==Other Appearancess==
{{Ambig|Start}}
==={{AST|-}}===
{{Stub|AST}}
{{Ambig|End}}
 
==Nomenclature==
Sand Crabs share their Japanese name, {{Romanize|ピース|Pīsu}}, with [[Lobarrier]]s.
{{Nomenclature}}
 
===Other Names===
{{Other Names
|-
| Land Crab<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= ALttP |guide= Nintendo |page= 54}}</ref>
| {{ALttP}}
| {{Guide|ALttP|Nintendo}}
| {{E}}
}}
 
==See Also==
* {{Term|Series|Crab|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Karat Crab|link}}
* {{Term|Series|Lobarrier|link}}
 
{{Ref}}
 
{{Categories
|Crabs, Crustaceans, Sand-Related Enemies
|enemies= ALttP, LA, LADX, LANS, OoS, OoA, FSA, ALBW, AST
}}

Latest revision as of 20:03, 11 September 2023

Sand Crabs are recurring Enemies in The Legend of Zelda series.[1][name references needed]

Characteristics

A Link to the Past

Sand Crabs appear near the rivers of Hyrule and Lake Hylia in A Link to the Past. They have a distinct movement pattern that makes them incredibly fast in a sideways motion, but slow when moving vertically. They can cause a large amount of damage with their claws. They are defensively weak and can be defeated with a single Sword blow.

Link's Awakening

In Link's Awakening, Sand Crabs live on the beaches of Toronbo Shores alongside Leevers. They are less powerful than they were in A Link to the Past, but can withstand more damage.

Oracle of Seasons

In Oracle of Seasons, Sand Crabs are found on the Western Coast, near Horon Village. Like most enemies in the game, they are attracted to the Scent Seed. They typically appear in groups of two or more in narrow spaces on the beach, where there is not much room to navigate around them, causing Link to take damage if he tries to pass by them.

Oracle of Ages

In Oracle of Ages, Sand Crabs are found on Crescent Island. Like most enemies in the game, they are attracted to the Scent Seed. They typically appear in groups of two or more in narrow spaces on the beach, where there is not much room to navigate around them, causing Link to take damage if he tries to pass by them.

Four Swords Adventures

In Four Swords Adventures, Sand Crabs sometimes appear in huge swarms on The Coast of Hyrule. They do not move vertically and simply move left and right at high speeds. If the Links move cautiously, Sand Crabs can be destroyed easily with their blades to get a large combo.

A Link Between Worlds

Sand Crabs in A Link Between Worlds act the same as A Link to the Past, with the debut of their Lorulean counterpart, the Karat Crab. They are also present in the Octoball Derby minigame, where hitting one would respawn all the pots.

Other Appearancess

Ancient Stone Tablets



Nomenclature

Sand Crabs share their Japanese name, ピース (Pīsu), with Lobarriers.

Names in Other Regions
LanguageNamesMeanings
Japan
Japanese
ピース (Pīsu) (ALttP)[4] 
The Italian Republic
Italian
Granchio (ALttP | LA | LADX | OoS | OoA | FSA | ALBW)[2][3]Crab
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Other Names

These names, though from official English sources, are not considered Canon by Zelda Wiki as they contradict a name or names from a higher-priority source.

See Also

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 201 (ALttP | LA | LADX | OoS | OoA | FSA | ALBW)
  2. Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 201
  3. "Se colpisci un granchio, le giare riappariranno!" — Sign (A Link Between Worlds, Italian localization)
  4. Nintendo Official Guidebook: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Vol. 1, Shogakukan, pg. 125Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past & Four Swords, Shogakukan, pg. 19
  5. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past—Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 54