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|name= Sand Crab
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|image= [[File:SandCrabFSA.png|112px]]
|Model LANS= File:LANS Sand Crab Model.png
|plural= Sand Crabs<ref name="LA Plural">{{Cite book|quote='''SAND CRABS'''<br>Crabs scurry along sideways, and they can move fast. Still, a crab with all of its armor is no match for a hero with a sharp blade.|book=The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening Nintendo Player's Guide|publisher=Nintendo of America|page=95}}</ref>
|Model ALBW= File:ALBW Sand Crab Model.png
|game= {{ALttP}}<br>{{LA}}<br>{{OoA}}<br>{{OoS}}<br>{{FSA}}<br>{{ALBW}}
|Sprite ALttP= File:ALttP Sand Crab Sprite.png
|habitat= [[Lake Hylia]]<br>[[Toronbo Shores]]<br>[[Western Coast]]<br>[[Crescent Island]]<br>[[The Coast]]<br>Near rivers
|Sprite LA= File:LA Sand Crab Sprite.png
|weapon= Various
|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 recurring enemies in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite book|quote='''SAND CRAB'''|book=A&A|page=389}}</ref><ref name="LA PLural"/>{{Note|"Sand Crab" does not appear as an in-game term in {{ALttP}}, instead it was referred to as '''Land Crab''' in the [[A Link to the Past Nintendo Player's Guide]] by [[Nintendo of America]].<ref>{{Cite book|quote=In the region around the lake lived Land Crabs|book=The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Nintendo Player's Guide|publisher=Nintendo of America|page=54}}</ref> However, as the term "Sand Crab" was officially stated in {{A&A}}, the term "Land Crab" is not considered [[Zelda Wiki:Canon Policy|Canon]].}} They are large land-dwelling crabs with two legs and two huge pincers.
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|plural= Sand Crabs<ref name= "E 201">{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 201 {{Exp Game|ALttP, LA, LADX, OoS, OoA, FSA, ALBW}}}}</ref>
|race= [[Crab]]
|game= ALttP, LA, OoS, OoA, FSA, ALBW
|other= AST
|habitat= {{Spawn Locations}}
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|health={{Infobox Game Blocks
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|OoS= {{HP|OoS|1}}
|OoA= {{HP|OoA|1}}
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|attack={{Infobox Game Blocks
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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==
==Characteristics==
===''A Link to the Past''===
==={{ALttP|-}}===
Sand Crabs first appeared in {{ALttP}} where they roam near the rivers of [[Hyrule]] and [[Lake Hylia]]. They have a distinct movement pattern that makes them incredibly fast in a sideways motion, but slow when moving vertically. They are able to cause a surprising amount of damage with their claws; just two strikes to Link early in the game will kill him, so they must be treated with caution. They are thankfully defensively weak and can be defeated with a single sword blow.  
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.
 
==={{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.


===''Link's Awakening''===
==={{OoA|-}}===
In {{LA}}, Sand Crabs live on the beaches of [[Toronbo Shores]] alongside [[Leever]]s. They are less powerful than they were in ''A Link to the Past'', but can withstand more damage. In {{OoA}}, Sand Crabs are found on [[Crescent Island]], in the Southeast Corner of [[Labrynna]]. 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. In {{OoS}}, Sand Crabs are found on the [[Western Coast]], near [[Horon Village]].
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.


===''Four Swords Adventures''===
==={{FSA|-}}===
In {{FSA}}, Sand Crabs sometimes appear in huge swarms on [[The Coast]] of Hyrule. In this game they do not move vertically, and simply move left and right at high speeds. If the four Links move cautiously, they can be destroyed easily with their blades and they can get a large combo.
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.


==Trivia==
==={{ALBW|-}}===
*[[Lobarrier]] is known by the same name as the Sand Crab in Japan, {{exp|ピース|Pīsu}}.
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.
*The Japanese name for the Sand Crab, {{exp|ピース|Pīsu}} is very similar to that of Keese, {{exp|キース|Kīsu}}.
 
==Other Appearancess==
{{Ambig|Start}}
==={{AST|-}}===
{{Stub|AST}}
{{Ambig|End}}


==Nomenclature==
==Nomenclature==
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Sand Crabs share their Japanese name, {{Romanize|ピース|Pīsu}}, with [[Lobarrier]]s.
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{{Nomenclature}}
|enBr=
|enBrM=
|ja= {{Romanize|ピース|Pīsu}}
|jaM= Peese
|esS=
|esSM=
|esL=
|esLM=
|frF=
|frFM=
|frC=
|frCM=
|de=
|deM=
|it= Granchio
|itM= Crab
|ptP=
|ptPM=
|ptB=
|ptBM=
|nl=
|nlM=
|ru=
|ruM=
|ko=
|koM=
|chT=
|chTM=
|chS=
|chSM= }}


==Gallery==
===Other Names===
<gallery>
{{Other Names
File:Crab ALttP.png|A Sand Crab in ''A Link to the Past''
|-
File:SandCrabLA.png|A Sand Crab in ''Link's Awakening''
| Land Crab<ref>{{Cite Guide|quote= |game= ALttP |guide= Nintendo |page= 54}}</ref>
File:SandCrab.png|A Sand Crab in the ''Oracle'' series
| {{ALttP}}
</gallery>
| {{Guide|ALttP|Nintendo}}
| {{E}}
}}


==See Also==
==See Also==
*[[Lobarrier]]
* {{Term|Series|Crab|link}}
*[[Crab]]
* {{Term|Series|Karat Crab|link}}
 
* {{Term|Series|Lobarrier|link}}
{{Notes}}


{{Ref}}
{{Ref}}


{{ArthropodEnemy}}
{{Categories
{{Enemies}}
|Crabs, Crustaceans, Sand-Related Enemies
[[Category:Enemies in A Link to the Past]]
|enemies= ALttP, LA, LADX, LANS, OoS, OoA, FSA, ALBW, AST
[[Category:Enemies in Link's Awakening]]
}}
[[Category:Enemies in Oracle of Ages]]
[[Category:Enemies in Oracle of Seasons]]
[[Category:Enemies in Four Swords Adventures]]
[[Category:Enemies in A Link Between Worlds]]
[[Category:Enemies in Ancient Stone Tablets]]

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

Ambiguously Canon Information

Ancient Stone Tablets

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Nomenclature

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

ZW Nomenclature Asset.png Names in Other Regions ZW Nomenclature Asset 2.png
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.
Name
Land Crab[5]
Applies to
A Link to the Past
Source

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past—Nintendo Player's Guide by Nintendo of America

Superseded by
Encyclopedia
NameApplies toSourceSuperseded by
Land Crab[5]
A Link to the Past

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past—Nintendo Player's Guide by Nintendo of America

Encyclopedia

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
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