Sand Crab
Sand Crabs are recurring Enemies in The Legend of Zelda series.[1][note 1]
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  | ||
|---|---|---|
| Language | Names | Meanings |
 Japanese | ピース (Pīsu) (ALttP)[4] | Possibly Piece or Peace. |
 Italian | Granchio (ALttP | LA | LADX)[3][3][3] | Crab |
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See Also
Notes
- ↑ Sand Crabs are referred to as Land Crabs in The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past — Nintendo Player's Guide by Nintendo of America[2] However, as the term "Sand Crab" was officially stated in Encyclopedia,[1] the term "Land Crab" is not considered Canon.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 201 (ALttP | LA | OoS | OoA | FSA | ALBW)
- ↑ The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past — Nintendo Player's Guide, Nintendo of America, pg. 54
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 201
- ↑ Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past Vol. 1, Shogakukan, pg. 125 Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past & Four Swords, Shogakukan, pg. 19
- Enemies
- Crabs
- Crustaceans
- Sand-Related Enemies
- Enemies in A Link to the Past
- Enemies in Link's Awakening
- Enemies in Link's Awakening DX
- Enemies in Link's Awakening (Nintendo Switch)
- Enemies in Oracle of Seasons
- Enemies in Oracle of Ages
- Enemies in Four Swords Adventures
- Enemies in A Link Between Worlds
- Enemies in Ancient Stone Tablets