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Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment

How to Get Ironshell Crab

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Ironshell Crab are materials that you can find in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment. Learn how to get Ironshell Crab, their effects when camping, as well as quests they are used in.

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How to Get Ironshell Crab

From First-Time Clear Challenges

Challenges Rewards
Lv 21-30 Challenge:
 The New Queens's Valor
Rupees Icon Rupees x300
Ironshell Crab Icon Ironshell Crab x10
Zonaite Steel (Spear) Icon Zonaite Steel (Spear) x1
Lv 31-40 Challenge:
 Oath of the Wetlands
Rupees Icon Rupees x500
Mighty Carp Icon Mighty Carp x10
Ironshell Crab Icon Ironshell Crab x10
Zonaite Steel (Spear) Icon Zonaite Steel (Spear) x1
Zonaite Steel (Pristine) Icon Zonaite Steel (Pristine) (Limited-time)
Lv 31-40 Challenge:
 Those Who Were Taken
Swift Violet Icon Swift Violet x10
Ironshell Crab Icon Ironshell Crab x10
Zonaite Steel (Spear) Icon Zonaite Steel (Spear) x1
Lv 61-70 Challenge:
 Pacifying Tanagar Canyon
Hylian Tomato Icon Hylian Tomato x20
Rushroom Icon Rushroom x20
Rupees Icon Rupees x1000
Ironshell Crab Icon Ironshell Crab x20
Pure Zonaite Steel (Pristine) Icon Pure Zonaite Steel (Pristine) (Limited-time)
Lv 71-80 Challenge:
 The Archfiend Quartet
Endura Carrot Icon Endura Carrot x15
Hyrule Bass Icon Hyrule Bass x20
Ironshell Crab Icon Ironshell Crab x20
Warm Darner Icon Warm Darner x20
Pure Zonaite Steel (Pristine) Icon Pure Zonaite Steel (Pristine) x1

Listed above are the following Challenges where players can get this item upon clearing it for the first time!

List of All Challenges

Obtained From Battlefields

Battle Battlefield Specific Material
Chapter 5 Battle
 The Demon King, Ensnared
Hyrule Herb Icon Hyrule Herb
Hylian Shroom Icon Hylian Shroom
Sunset Firefly Icon Sunset Firefly
Palm Fruit Icon Palm Fruit
Ironshell Crab Icon Ironshell Crab

Different types of materials can be obtained in some battlefields. You can typically check which items are available under the Battlefield-Specific materials tab.

How to Use Ironshell Crab

Used to Complete Quests

Quests Req. Materials
His Majesty's Spear
Razorshroom Icon Razorshroom x10
Ironshell Crab Icon Ironshell Crab x10
Endura Carrot Icon Endura Carrot x5
Lizalfos Trophy Icon Lizalfos Trophy x50
Moblin Trophy Icon Moblin Trophy x2
Concern For a Friend
Ironshell Crab Icon Ironshell Crab x5
Raw Bird Thigh Icon Raw Bird Thigh x5
Lizalfos Trophy Icon Lizalfos Trophy x50
Chuchu Trophy Icon Chuchu Trophy x10
The Queen's Invitation
Armored Carp Icon Armored Carp x10
Ironshell Crab Icon Ironshell Crab x10
Fleet-Lotus Seeds Icon Fleet-Lotus Seeds x10
Little Frox Trophy Icon Little Frox Trophy x10
Moblin Trophy Icon Moblin Trophy x2
A Matchmaking Operation
Ironshell Crab Icon Ironshell Crab x10
Mighty Bananas Icon Mighty Bananas x10
Glowing Cave Fish Icon Glowing Cave Fish x10
Lizalfos Trophy Icon Lizalfos Trophy x30
Lynel Trophy Icon Lynel Trophy x1
Clearing the Air
Ironshell Crab Icon Ironshell Crab x10
Armored Porgy Icon Armored Porgy x10
Armoranth Icon Armoranth x10
Bokoblin Trophy Icon Bokoblin Trophy x150
Lynel Trophy Icon Lynel Trophy x1
On a Roll
Ironshroom Icon Ironshroom x10
Armored Carp Icon Armored Carp x10
Ironshell Crab Icon Ironshell Crab x10
Moblin Trophy Icon Moblin Trophy x3
Boss Bokoblin Trophy Icon Boss Bokoblin Trophy x3
The Importance of Defense
Ironshell Crab Icon Ironshell Crab x10
Rugged Rhino Beetle Icon Rugged Rhino Beetle x10
Ironshroom Icon Ironshroom x10
Boss Bokoblin Trophy Icon Boss Bokoblin Trophy x2
Molduga Trophy Icon Molduga Trophy x1
Night Patrol
Armored Carp Icon Armored Carp x10
Fortified Pumpkin Icon Fortified Pumpkin x10
Ironshell Crab Icon Ironshell Crab x10
Lizalfos Trophy Icon Lizalfos Trophy x50
Hinox Trophy Icon Hinox Trophy x1

Quests will require players to turn-in certain materials to be completed.

List of All Quests

Increases Effects When Setting Up Camp

Increases Effects When Setting Up Camp

Camp Effects
Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment Combat Combat
Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment Combat Combat
Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment Support Support

Ironshell Crab can be used to increase your buffs when setting up camps. Try using other supply materials to further raise your buffs for battles and challenges.

Camp Guide: All Features

Used to Raise the Weapon Level Limit

Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment Enhance Weapons

Ironshell Crab can be used to raise a weapons' level cap to the max possible limit.

How to Enhance Weapons

Used to Remove Seals From Weapons

Hyrule Warriors Age of Imprisonment Used to Remove Seals

Ironshell Crab can be used to remove a seal or all of the seals attached to a weapon. Note that you will require a significant amount of materials to remove them.

How to Remove Weapon Seals

Can Be Sold For Rupees Through Services

Ironshell Crab can be sold through services for Rupees. Selling a single Ironshell Crab will net you 12 Rupees.

List of All Service Quests

Ironshell Crab Overview

Ironshell Crab Basic Information

Ironshell Crab
Age of Imprisonment Ironshell Crab
Type Seafood
Description
This crab's shell is particularly hard. Its fat and meat bolster the body.

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All Seafood Materials

Age of Imprisonment Armored Carp Armored Carp Age of Imprisonment Armored Porgy Armored Porgy Age of Imprisonment Bright-Eyed Crab Bright-Eyed Crab
Age of Imprisonment Chillfin Trout Chillfin Trout Age of Imprisonment Glowing Cave Fish Glowing Cave Fish Age of Imprisonment Hearty Bass Hearty Bass
Age of Imprisonment Hearty Salmon Hearty Salmon Age of Imprisonment Hyrule Arowana Hyrule Arowana Age of Imprisonment Hyrule Bass Hyrule Bass
Age of Imprisonment Ironshell Crab Ironshell Crab Age of Imprisonment Mighty Carp Mighty Carp Age of Imprisonment Mighty Porgy Mighty Porgy
Age of Imprisonment Razorclaw Crab Razorclaw Crab Age of Imprisonment Sanke Carp Sanke Carp Age of Imprisonment Sizzlefin Trout Sizzlefin Trout
Age of Imprisonment Sneaky River Snail Sneaky River Snail Age of Imprisonment Staminoka Bass Staminoka Bass Age of Imprisonment Stealthfin Trout Stealthfin Trout
Age of Imprisonment Voltfin Trout Voltfin Trout

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