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Best Builds in Crab Champions

This crab doesn't sing 'Under the Sea'.

To become the deadliest crab since Skyrim's Mudcrabs, you must learn how to equip your weapons with the best perks. Here are the best builds in Crab Champions that helped me clear dozens of islands!

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Best Weapon Builds in Crab Champions

Crab Champions is a roguelike third-person shooter that puts you in the shell of a crab, brandishing an arsenal of deadly weapons. I thoroughly enjoyed its many game modes, and the fast-paced gameplay kept me hooked for hours. With the right combination of upgrades, every weapon in Crab Champions can turn you into a killing machine. Let's get down to business!

Best Rocket Launcher Build

The rocket launcher is powerful, but its slow fire rate and low magazine capacity make you vulnerable. These perks and weapons will boost your firing rate, reload speed, and damage.

Weapon Mod/PerkEffect
Heavy Shot+50% damage, +15% shot weight
Bouncing ShotAdds bounce to your shots; each bounce adds +50% of damage
Rapid FireIncreased fire rate by 10%
SuperchargedIncreased fire rate by 25%
JuicedIncreased damage, rate of fire, and reload speed by 20%
AdrenalineBoosts firing rate and movement speed for 3 seconds after you kill an enemy
Split ShotSplits your shot into multiple projectiles
Scatter ShotShot scatters into multiple shots on impact
Arc ShotFires multiple shots in an arc formation

Best Mini Gun Build

The minigun fires the most shots per second but has mediocre damage and takes an eternity to reload. These perks and mods can fix that!

Weapon Mod/PerkEffect
Snake ShotShots gain snakelike movement with increased damage
Homing ShotShots have a chance to home in on your enemies
Damage ShotBoosts damage by 200%
Zig Zag ShotShots travel in zigzag patterns and deal more damage.
EnduranceHealing after a completed island
EfficiencyInflicting damage gives you a chance to get ammo
Aura ShotForms auras around shots, dealing constant damage
Chaotic ShotShots move in various patterns but inflict more damage
Sharp Shot+5 flat damage per shot
Splash DamageDeals splash damage around hit the enemy
Wind UpEvery shot deals +4% damage until reload
Spiral ShotShots move in a spiral, dealing more damage.
Bubble ShotShots have a chance of spawning bubble shots near hit enemies
Clip Shot+4% damage for every shot in the clip
CollectorExtra damage for every perk
GemstoneExtra damage for each island cleared
ChecklistExtra damage after every 25th kill

Best Burst Pistol Build

The Burst Pistol fires four shots simultaneously and deals solid damage, which is great for dispatching individual foes, but the slow cooldown time and subpar spread won't help in large shootouts. Let's beef it up!

Weapon Mod/PerkEffect
Scatter ShotShot scatters into multiple shots on impact
Split ShotSplits your shot into multiple projectiles
GemstoneExtra damage for each island cleared

Best Sniper Build

Arguably the best scaling weapon in the game, the Sniper has significant starting damage and impeccable accuracy. A few tweaks are all it takes to make it an elite weapon.

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Weapon Mod/PerkEffect
Rapid FireIncreased fire rate by 10%
SharpshooterIncreased chance of a critical hit
SuperchargedIncreased fire rate by 25%
Streak ShotStacks critical chance for every shot in a row you hit
AdrenalineBoosts firing rate and movement speed for 3 seconds after you kill an enemy

Best Crossbow Build

The crossbow is a great weapon for decimating hordes of enemies in Crab Champions. You can kick it up a notch with the right build by improving its damage, spread, and ammo capacity.

Weapon Mod/PerkEffect
EfficiencyInflicting damage gives you a chance to get ammo
Spiral ShotShots move in a spiral, dealing more damage.
Big MagIncreased clip size
Homing ShotShots have a chance to home in on your enemies
Snake ShotShots gain snakelike movement with increased damage
JuicedIncreased damage, rate of fire, and reload speed by 20%
All You Can EatYour shots use no ammo for 3 seconds after killing an enemy
Sharp Shot+5 flat damage per shot
Zig Zag ShotShots travel in zigzag patterns and deal more damage.
Chaotic ShotShots move in various patterns but inflict more damage
Damage ShotBoosts damage by 200%

Best Orb Launcher Build

The Orb Launcher's projectiles are very slow, but they do massive damage once they find their target. Here's the best build to make the Orb Launcher even more destructible:

Weapon Mod/PerkEffect
Accelerating ShotSlow shots with increased damage that speed up progressively
JuicedIncreased damage, rate of fire, and reload speed by 20%
Big ShotBigger shots with increased damage but slow speed
AdrenalineBoosts firing rate and movement speed for 3 seconds after you kill an enemy
Rapid FireIncreased fire rate by 10%
ChecklistExtra damage after every 25th kill
GemstoneExtra damage for each island cleared
SuperchargedIncreased fire rate by 25%
Fast ShotFaster and lighter shots

Best Dual Pistol Build

The Dual Pistols didn't live up to the initial hype in Crab Champions, but it's nothing a few perks and mods can't fix! Let's dive in:

Weapon Mod/PerkEffect
CollectorExtra damage for every perk
Rapid FireIncreased fire rate by 10%
Trick ShotBoosts hip fire damage but nerfs aiming damage
JuicedIncreased damage, rate of fire, and reload speed by 20%
Bubble ShotShots have a chance of spawning bubble shots near hit enemies
Big MagIncreased clip size
Arcane BlastAdds a chance to fire AOE shots with your regular shots
Reload ArcShoots projectiles while reloading
ChecklistExtra damage after every 25th kill
SuperchargedIncreased fire rate by 25%
Piercing WaveAdds a chance to shoot damaging waves with your regular shots
GemstoneExtra damage for each island cleared
Dagger ArcAdds a chance to shoot dagger arcs with your regular shots
Shotgun BlastAdds a chance to shoot a shotgun blast with your regular shots
All You Can EatYour shots use no ammo for 3 seconds after killing an enemy

Best Auto Rifle Build

The Auto Rifle is a well-rounded weapon that can help you take on swarms of enemies and still do damage to the big guys. You only need a few tweaks to make it top-notch!

Weapon Mod/PerkEffect
Fire ShotBurning shots that scorch enemies
SuperchargedIncreased fire rate by 25%
Firework ShotAdds a chance to shoot fireworks with your regular shots
PaycheckClearing levels gives you chrystals
Rapid Fire Increased fire rate by 10%
Oil CanBoosts damage to burning enemies

Best Auto Shotgun Build

Blast your way through entire armies with these Auto Shotgun tweaks:

Weapon Mod/PerkEffect
Mega CritAdds a chance to turn critical shots into Mega Crit shots (3x critical damage)
Sharp Shot+5 flat damage per shot
Critical BlastAdds a chance for explosions for every critical hit
SharpshooterIncreased chance of a critical hit
Critical ThinkingBoosts critical hit damage but decreases normal hit damage
Damage ShotBoosts damage by 200%
Spiral ShotShots move in a spiral, dealing more damage.
Accelerating ShotSlow shots with increased damage that speed up progressively

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Best Dual Shotgun Build - Crab Champions

Nothing beats old school. Dual Shotguns are deadly at close range, but I'll show you how to make them even more destructive!

Weapon Mod/PerkEffect
SnatcherEnemies eliminated up close yield more crystals
Trick ShotBoosts hip fire damage but nerfs aiming damage
Recoil ShotMore damage, more recoil
StaminaExtra dashes
Scatter ShotShot scatters into multiple shots on impact
Sharp Shot+5 flat damage per shot
Speed DemonFaster movement speed
FirepowerAdds a faster extra shot
Danger CloseBoosts damage to nearby enemies

Best Blade Launcher Build

With projectiles that pierce any enemies they hit, the Blade Launcher will help you stack kills upon kills. With a few more upgrades, it can become a critical damage machine.

Weapon Mod/PerkEffect
Hot ShotIncreased chance of a critical hit, but you take more damage from hits
SharpshooterIncreased chance of a critical hit
Power PunchBoosts critical damage to 200%
Critical ChainHigh critical hit chance for five seconds after a critical hit
Critical ThinkingBoosts critical hit damage but decreases normal hit damage
Critical BlastAdds more chance for critical explosions
Power ArmorEquipped armor plates boost damage

Best Cluster Launcher Build

The Cluster Launcher looks like a low-powered ray gun. Stack these upgrades, and you'll see you couldn't be further from the truth.

Weapon Mod/PerkEffect
Accelerating ShotSlow shots with increased damage that speed up progressively
Damage ComboIncreased damage based on combo length
GemstoneExtra damage for each island cleared
Fast ShotFaster and lighter shots
ChecklistExtra damage after every 25th kill
Grip TapeLess recoil and spread
Damage ShotBoosts damage by 200%
Power ArmorEquipped armor plates boost damage
Sharp Shot+5 flat damage per shot
CollectorExtra damage for every perk

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Jovan Krstić
Jovan, a Codes Writer at GAMURS, applies his extensive gaming background and research skills to uncover every available code. His gaming interests span genres such as racing, horror, first-person shooters, and RPGs. Outside of work, he enjoys competitive gaming in Destiny 2, ranking up in EA FC's Ultimate Team, and playing Overcooked 2.