Curioshell Crab - Location and How to Capture

Curioshell Crab is an Endemic Life in Monster Hunter Wilds (MH Wilds). Learn how to capture Curioshell Crab, where to find it, locations, its appearance, and effects.

Curioshell Crab Location

Found in Area 8 of the Scarlet Forest

The best place to look for the Curioshell Crab is at the cave to the back of Area 8 in the Scarlet Forest. You can use the nearby Pop-Up camp to easily get to it.

Also Appears in Area 16 & 17 of Windward Plains

Curioshell Crabs can also be found in Windward Plains. They spawn in the high ground of Area 6 and Area 17. It's recommended to use your Ghilie Mantle before you climb up so you don't scare them off.

How To Capture Curioshell Crab

Equip Ghillie Mantle and Use Capture Net

Curioshell Crab will runaway if the player gets too close. Equipping Ghillie Mantle will prevent it from running away, so capture it without worry.

How to Use Capture Net
Equip	Equip from Item Bar Hold ＋ or to select to Reload Equip from Radial Manual Hold ＋ to select Capture Net
Use	Hold ＋ to aim Press to shoot

If You Can't Find, Use Map Travel to Reset Spawn

If you didn't find Curioshell Crab, fast travel to another map and return. Traveling to other maps will enter a loading screen so that any Endemic Life will respawn. Repeat until you find Curioshell Crab. Building Pop-Up Camp at Area 8 will make it easier.

Curioshell Crab - Effect and Look

Category	Endemic Life
Obtainable Guild pts	10 pts
Obtainable Mats by Capturing	Ancient Wyvern Coin
Feature	Crabs that have retained their ancient appearance and are bigger than their standard brethren. They flee at full speed the instant they spot a foe, not bothering to camouflage themselves. Instead, they heap metal objects onto their carapaces, which are thought to be artifacts from ancient civilizations.

You Can Obtain Ancient Wyvern Coins When Captured

You can get Ancient Wyvern Coins when you capture Curioshell Crab . Ancient Wyvern Coins are materials that can be used in Item Trade, and can be exchanged for valuable items such as Gold Melding Tickets and Gold Relic Tickets.

You Can Earn Trophy by Capturing It

When you capture a Curioshell Crab for the first time, you will receive the trophy award.

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Trophy	Awards

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