Here’s how to catch a Vampire Crab in Palia
Want to know how to get a Vampire Crab in Palia?Vampire Crabs are classed as a Bug inPaliaand only spawn in one area of the game. Like mostfarming RPGs, collecting Bugs and Fish can be a valuable source of income.
Additionally, Vampire Crabs can dropSilk Threadwhen caught, making them a worthy pursuit if you’re after Silk as a crafting resource. Below, we’ve detailed when and where you can catch a Vampire Crab as well as all main uses for them in Palia.
Where to catch Vampire Crabs in Palia
Vampire Crabs spawn exclusively within theFlooded Fortressin Bahari Bayat night(6 PM - 3 AM). These critters can usually be found on the sand amongst the ruins.
The Vampire Crab is faster and requires more ammo to stun than regular Bahari Crabs. As such, make sure you bring plenty ofSmokepowder Bombswith you and perhaps invest in some better bombs through Auni. We recommend using Sticky Smoke Bombs (unlocked at bug-catching level 4) as these will slow down nearby Bugs.
As a Rare Bug, the Vampire Crab has the chance todrop 0-7 Silk Threadwhen caught. In turn, this can be placed in aLoomto make Silk.
The main use for a Vampire Crab in Palia is the Silk Thread they can drop. Otherwise, they can be a good source of gold if you manage to catch a few of them. They sell for145 goldat the General Store, or217 goldif it is a quality Vampire Crab.
Additionally, if it is a quality crab, you can place it within your homestead as a decoration. To do so, simply put it in your inventory and click on its designated shortcut. Then you can move it around and place it where you like.
You’ll also need at least one normal and one quality Vampire Crab if you wish to complete the achievements,Kilima and Bahari Bug CollectorandMaster Kilima and Bahari Bug Collector. These require you to catch one of every Bug (both normal and star quality) in the game.
The Vampire Crab is also needed to complete theSpooky Bundle. One of many bundles needed to unlock the Ancient Vault inside of the Night Sky Temple.
Finally, the Vampire Crab is liked as a gift by the following villagers:
That rounds off our guide to getting a Vampire Crab in Palia. For more Palia tips and tricks, see our guide to allromance optionsin the game to find that special someone or see our guide to gettingLeatherin the game, a vital crafting material needed early on.
