Mudcrab



Mud Crabs resemble the real life crabs. They can reside in just about anywhere that has water (either along the shore or in the water). They are incredibly easy to kill, but if ignored they can kill you (although this is true, it is very unlikely and even at a very low level they are an easy fight). Occasionally, humanoid opponents will throw the taunt, "I've fought mud crabs more fearsome than you!" Mud Crabs will still attack even if you have the boots of the crusader on.

After dispatching one, you can search its body for Crab Meat, an alchemical ingredient. In Skyrim, Mud Crabs drop Mudcrab Chitin and vary in size.



The famous line, "I've fought Mud Crabs more fearsome than you," originated in ''. It could be taken as a very serious insult, as mud crabs are terrible fighters.''

Drops

 * Minor Loot
 * Crab Meat
 * Mudcrab Chitin (Skyrim)
 * Silver Garnet Ring (Skyrim)

Strengths

 * Water Breathing

Weaknesses

 * Normal but has disease Swamp Fever that drains its strength and endurance by 10 points.

Damage types

 * Physical
 * Possibility of being infected with Swamp Fever (15% Chance).

Soul level

 * Petty (150)

Subtypes

 * Spectral Mud Crab – More health than a standard mud-crab (Health = (Player level+ 5) * 13) also have 100% resistance to Frost, Poison and Normal Weapons. Only found in Mankar Camoran's Paradise. Can be holding Enchanted Weapon, Enchanted Jewelry and Crab Meat.

Unique

 * Guardian Mud Crab – Fought during Kyne's Sacred Trials and will only show up when the player is on that part of the quest.
 * Giant Mud Crab – The Giant Mud Crab is an unusually large mud crab residing in Greenmead Cave, a cave halfway between Skingrad and the Imperial City on the Gold Road. It guards multiple treasure chests. Other than its size, the Giant Mud Crab has the same amount of health and damage ratio as any regular mud crab. It doesn't even carry any more crab meat. Beacause of its incredible size, the crab moves far faster than a normal one. It could be a possible reference to the 'Giant Enemy Crab' meme originating the Sony press conference at E3 2006, as it is observed jumping over a chasm to attack the player much like the 'Giant Enemy Crab' jumped over a wall.
 * Fossilized Giant Mud Crab – Can be seen when going South of Gijukar's Monument in a small pond surrounded by randomly sized Mud Crabs. (currently unknown if still alive)
 * Mud Crab Merchant (Morrowind) – The rumored 'talking mud crab merchant' can be found northeast of Bal Fell, on a small island across from the Releth Ancestral Tomb. It looks exactly like a normal mud crab, but can be talked to. It is the richest vendor in the game.