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.
Check out Endemic Life ListCurioshell Crab Location
Found in Area 8 of the Scarlet Forest
| Area | Scarlet Forest Area 8 |
|---|---|
| Environmental Condition | Any |
| Time | Any |
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.
Scarlet Forest Map GuideAlso Appears in Area 16 & 17 of Windward Plains
| Area | Windward Plains Area 6 and Area 17 |
|---|
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.
Windward Plains Map GuideHow 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.
Capture Net - How to Get & Use| How to Use Capture Net | |
|---|---|
| Equip | Equip from Item Bar Hold to selectEquip from Radial Manual Hold to select Capture Net |
| Use | Hold to aimPress 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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