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Far HarborHermit crab
Hermit crab hatchling
Giant hermit crab
Alpha hermit crab
Glowing hermit crab
Savage hermit crab
Albino hermit crab
Fallout 76Hermit crab
Giant hermit crab
Alpha hermit crab
Glowing hermit crab
Savage hermit crab
Albino hermit crab
Scorched hermit crab
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Hermit crabs are creatures in the Fallout 4 add-on Far Harbor and Fallout 76.

Characteristics[]

Hermit crabs are mutated versions of pre-War hermit crabs. Certain species of pre-War hermit crabs were known for living up to 70 years and growing to the size of a coconut.[1]

The hermit crab still resembles its unmutated pre-War ancestors closely both in appearance and habits, but now grows to much greater sizes than their ancestors ever did. Towering head and shoulders over any human, hermit crabs are far too large to protect their vulnerable abdomen by squeezing it into an empty gastropod shell. Instead, they use wrecked vehicles to facilitate their ambush hunting style.

Variants[]

Hermit crab hatchling[]

FO4FH Hermit crab hatchling
Gameplay articles: Far Harbor, Fallout 76

Hermit crab hatchlings are identical to mirelurk hatchlings. They look similar (except for their skin color), show the same behavior and are equally weak in combat, although they can swarm the player character in large numbers.

Hermit crab[]

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Gameplay articles: Far Harbor, Fallout 76

The average example of the species. These massive crustaceans are far too large for regular shells and have instead replaced them with "Lobster Grill Family Restaurant" vans.

Giant hermit crab[]

Giant hermit crab
Gameplay articles: Far Harbor, Fallout 76

Utilizing vans as protection and to blend in with their environment, these variants are larger, and ambush unsuspecting prey, albeit at slower speeds.

Alpha hermit crab[]

Alpha hermit crab
Gameplay articles: Far Harbor, Fallout 76

Capable of a powerful ambush and swinging claw attack, this variant has higher levels of Hit Points and Damage Resistance, retaining the same slow speeds.

Glowing hermit crab[]

Glowing hermit crab
Gameplay articles: Far Harbor, Fallout 76

A hermit crab that has absorbed large doses of radiation and is glowing because of it.

Savage hermit crab[]

Savage hermit crab
Gameplay articles: Far Harbor, Fallout 76

Faster than the predecessors, this strong variant also has significant Hit Points. Capable of dealing large amounts of damage utilizing attacks with its claws.

Albino hermit crab[]

Albino hermit crab
Gameplay articles: Far Harbor, Fallout 76

The albino hermit crab is the strongest variant of its kind. It has white skin and red eyes.

Scorched hermit crab[]

Fallout 76 Hermit Crab
Gameplay article: Fallout 76

A charred, fleshy hermit crab infected with the Scorched Plague. Most regular hermit crab variants have a corresponding Scorched variant with the same stats, abilities and items. They may become Scorched when attacked by scorchbeasts or the scorchbeast queen, becoming allies with other Scorched creatures.

Appearances[]

Hermit crabs appear in the Fallout 4 add-on Far Harbor and Fallout 76.

Gallery[]

References[]

  1. Oceanological instructor: "Some species of hermit crabs can live up to 70 years and grow to the size of a coconut."
    (Oceanological instructor's dialogue)
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