The Crab Raiders Neutral

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The Crab Raiders raid, yes — but they will also share a fire with a wanderer who fights well. The wasteland has worse neighbours.

A disciplined martial order on the Leviathan Coast who train giant crabs and respect a good fight.

Wanderer's TipBefriending the Crab Raiders lets you recruit trained crabs — among the best animal squad members in the game.

Overview

The Crab Raiders are a martial faction of the Leviathan Coast, famous for domesticating the region's giant crabs. They live by a code of strength and combat skill rather than cruelty.

Gameplay Impact

They are surprisingly reasonable. The Crab Queen will recruit characters who prove themselves, and the faction can become an ally rather than an enemy — unusual for a "raider" group.

Joining & Reputation

Prove your combat worth and the Crab Raiders open up, granting access to the Crab Town and powerful recruits, including domesticated combat crabs.

Military Strength

Crab Raiders are strong melee fighters backed by their trained crabs — and the crabs are genuinely dangerous, armoured and hard-hitting.

Best Uses

Best for: recruiting a pet war-crab, a coastal base, and a martial ally that does not demand you pick a side in the religious war.

Wanderer's Note

“Beak Things are fast. The only safe response to one is a head start.”

The Crab Raiders
Type
Martial order
Territory
Leviathan Coast
Signature
Trained giant crabs
Politics
Neutral
Threat tier
Moderate