Online:Mudcrab

Mudcrab; (lore page)
Location	Tamriel, near large bodies of water
Species	Mudcrab
Health	13,846 (Brown Mudcrab); 31,364 (Red Mudcrab)
Reaction	Neutral
Drops
	Medium Armor Raw Materials, Mudcrab Chitin

A red mudcrab

Mudcrabs are small hard-shelled creatures that inhabit almost every shore in Tamriel, whether that be beaches or riverbanks. There are approximately five variations ranging from the common small variant to very large and extremely dangerous variants. Mudcrabs are usually found in small numbers, but on occasion very large groups can be found. Mudcrab nests can be encountered in Hew's Bane. They are also available as pets.

Most mudcrabs are non-hostile but will defend themselves if attacked. They have a simple melee attack, and they may also burrow underground and try to attack you from behind. When killed, they may yield Leather scraps, Carapaces, and occasionally Mudcrab Chitin. If you're lucky, you may even get a Polished Shell Shard, which is needed for the Chitin Accumulator achievement.

A small handful of areas contain hostile mudcrabs, such as in a small pond east of Kragenmoor in Stonefalls.

Related Quests[edit]

Bath Time: Recover some bath salts for bathers in the hot springs.
Carnival Conundrum: Help a carnival get back to business.
Mother Jagged-Claw Hunt: Accept the Erabenimsun Tribe's challenge and hunt a giant mudcrab.
Savages of Stonefalls: Slay the most vicious creatures in the Stonefalls countryside.
Shadowfen Smorgasbord: Help a drunken cook out of a bad bet.
Stonetooth Bash: Celebrate the New Life Festival with the Orcs of Betnikh.
The Sapling: Help save the Argonian's Hist tree in Ebonheart.

Skills and Abilities[edit]

Claw Strike: Basic melee attack.
Clamp: A slightly heavier melee attack that snares you.
Burrow: The mudcrab digs into the ground and tunnels a distance away before re-emerging.

Quest-Related Events[edit]

Savages of Stonefalls[edit]

While tracking down Bleiger, you can examine dead mudcrabs:

"<This mudcrab's shell is discolored, as if from poison. The beast that killed it might be nearby.>"

Unique Mudcrabs[edit]

Clatterclaw, the last mini-boss in Fungal Grotto I
Lost Crab, a friendly mudcrab found on top of a tower at Merovec's Folly
Mother Jagged-Claw, a giant mudcrab found near the Shrine of Azura during the quest Mother Jagged-Claw Hunt
Mudcrab Matron, a giant friendly mudcrab found south of Strid River Wayshrine
Shellcracker, the group boss of Shipwreck Strand
Spectral Mudcrab, a mudcrab found southwest of Deep Graves
Titanclaw, the group boss of Mudcrab Beach

Variations[edit]

Blue Sandcrabs, mudcrabs summoned by Shellcracker in combat
Blue-Backed Siltcrabs, a species of harmless crab found at Llanshara
Colossal Mudcrabs, larger than average mudcrabs found at The Feral Gallery
Swarming Mudcrabs, mudcrabs summoned by Clatterclaw in combat
Prodigious Mudcrabs, mudcrabs found on Khenarthi's Roost and the Cave of Broken Sails

Generic Mudcrabs[edit]

Generic, unnamed mudcrabs can be encountered in various places across Tamriel, including delves, dungeons, and DLC content. These mudcrabs have varying stats, namely health. Below is a list of mudcrabs, categorized by location, reaction and health.

Zone / Dungeon	Specific Location	Reaction	Health
Cyrodiil	Below the Bay Bridge, between the southern Bridge House and the Southern Niben Valley	Neutral	18,840
Mudcrab Beach	Summoned by Titanclaw	Hostile	28,771
Wayrest Sewers I	Before Slimecraw	Hostile	26,52358,327
Tamriel	Summoned as a result of the River Troll's "Crab Toss" ability (reaction depends on if attack is successfull or not)	Friendly/Hostile	5,500 (friendly)/13,846 (hostile)
Ruins of Mazzatun	The Stone Stockade	Hostile	33,399123,034
Ruins of Mazzatun	Inner Ruins of Mazzatun, The Root-River Walk	Hostile	19,647 ^(?)
Depths of Malatar	Garlas Malatar	Neutral	18,300 ^(?)
Black Drake Villa	Flooded Gardens	Hostile	29,500 ^(?)