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Emperor Crab

Aquatic

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Wild Capture

The emperor crab was named for its regal appearance: the ridges of its shell and its raised claws eerily resembling a crown. One that would pinch your eyes out if you tried to wear it.

Abilities

  • Healing WaveUnlocks at level 15 · Slot 2 · Aquatic ability · 3 rounds cooldownRestores to the user.
  • Renewing MistsUnlocks at level 2 · Slot 2 · Aquatic abilityFills the area with a healing mist, causing your front pet to restore every round., Lasts. Persists through pet swaps.
  • Shell ShieldUnlocks at level 4 · Slot 3 · Beast abilityReduces damage from each attack against you., Lasts.
  • SnapUnlocks at level 1 · Slot 1 · Beast abilityHit Chance, Snaps at the enemy, dealing damage.
  • SurgeUnlocks at level 10 · Slot 1 · Aquatic abilityHit Chance, Rushes to the enemy on a stream of water, dealing damage., This move always goes first.
  • WhirlpoolUnlocks at level 20 · Slot 3 · Aquatic ability · 3 rounds cooldownHit Chance, Causes a whirlpool to form under the enemy pet., In two rounds, the opponent's pet will take damage and be rooted.
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Emperor Crab

Pet Facts

FamilyAquatic
Acquired byWild Capture
In-game NPCEmperor Crab

Emperor Crab: ability choices and unlocks

The table connects Emperor Crab to its recorded abilities, grouped by combat slot. Open an ability to inspect its effects and other pets with the same move.

Recorded moveset for Emperor Crab. Levels refer to the pet.
AbilitySlotUnlock level
SnapSlot 11
SurgeSlot 110
Renewing MistsSlot 22
Healing WaveSlot 215
Shell ShieldSlot 34
WhirlpoolSlot 320
  • Slot 1 pairs Snap (level 1) with Surge (level 10). These share a slot; a loadout cannot use both at once.
  • Slot 2 pairs Renewing Mists (level 2) with Healing Wave (level 15). These share a slot; a loadout cannot use both at once.
  • Slot 3 pairs Shell Shield (level 4) with Whirlpool (level 20). These share a slot; a loadout cannot use both at once.

Before leveling this pet for a team, check which of these alternatives your plan needs. Compare its in-game health, power and speed with the requirements of the encounter. A matching ability name alone does not establish that two pets are interchangeable.

Where it comes from

How to Obtain

Wild Capture

Wild pets are captured, not looted. Find one in Dread Wastes, start a pet battle, bring it below 35% health, then use a trap before finishing the battle.

Pet BattleDread Wastes
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