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TotK Razorclaw Crab: Locations, Cooking Effect, and Armor Upgrades

Razorclaw Crab in Tears of the Kingdom: 24 placed in the world, most of them near Lanayru Bay (11); gives a dish Attack Up (strength 2).

10/13/2026 1.4.3 QuestFern Team Last updated: 10/13/2026 2 min read

Razorclaw Crab is a fish or seafood in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. The game describes it this way: “This crab is well known for its exceptionally sharp pincers. When cooked, the strength compound in its claws will increase your attack power.” This page shows where it is placed, explains what it does in a dish, and adds up what the armor upgrades need.

Razorclaw Crab Razorclaw Crab 大劍螃蟹 · 大剑螃蟹

Type
fish or seafood
Cooking effect
Attack Up · strength 2
Sells for
8 rupees
Fixed spots in the world
24

Where do you find Razorclaw Crab?

The map shows all 24 places the game’s world data puts Razorclaw Crab. Zoom in, and tick the ones you have picked up.

Found 0 / 24
Shown on the map: 24

Drag to move and zoom in to tell the points apart; on a computer, click the map first and the mouse wheel zooms it. Ticks are saved in this browser only; no account is needed.

The same places summed by nearest landmark, largest group first. “Show on map” moves the map above to one of them.

Nearest landmark Region Plants Location
Lanayru Bay Lanayru 11 ⌖ Show on map
Horon Lagoon Lanayru 3 ⌖ Show on map
Martha's Landing Necluda 3 ⌖ Show on map
Clarnet Coast Necluda 2 ⌖ Show on map
Toronbo Beach Necluda 2 ⌖ Show on map
Eventide Island Necluda 1 ⌖ Show on map
Loshlo Harbor Necluda 1 ⌖ Show on map
Lurelin Village Necluda 1 ⌖ Show on map

These are the fixed placements only. What you pick grows back after a while, so one or two reliable spots are enough.

What does Razorclaw Crab do in a dish?

Cooked into a dish it gives Attack Up (Mighty recipes). In the game’s cooking data its value for this effect is 2; the strongest ingredient with this effect has 3. To plan a dish from what you carry, use the recipe finder.

6 recipes in the recipe book name Razorclaw Crab outright (number in the book, then the dish):

  • 6 Seafood Skewer
  • 24 Crab Stir-Fry
  • 34 Salt-Grilled Crab
  • 83 Crab Risotto
  • 88 Seafood Paella
  • 93 Crab Omelet with Rice

Which armor upgrades need Razorclaw Crab?

3 pieces of armor. The table gives the amount each level asks for; all of them together cost 9. For every other material, see armor upgrade materials.

Armor Set ★★★★★★★★★★ Total
Barbarian Helm Barbarian Set ——3— 3
Barbarian Armor Barbarian Set ——3— 3
Barbarian Leg Wraps Barbarian Set ——3— 3
To take every piece to four stars9
Link wearing the full Barbarian set
The Barbarian Set: its upgrades ask for Razorclaw Crab.

What else is Razorclaw Crab for?

  • Selling: 8 rupees each.

See also

FAQ

Where do you find Razorclaw Crab?
The game places 24 in the world. The largest groups are near Lanayru Bay (11), Horon Lagoon (3), and Martha's Landing (3).
What does Razorclaw Crab do in a dish?
In a dish it gives Attack Up at strength 2.
Which armor needs Razorclaw Crab?
Barbarian Set: 9 in all to take every piece to four stars.
How much does Razorclaw Crab sell for?
8 rupees each.

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