🦀💎 Iridium Crab

The Iridium Crab is the toughest crab variant in Stardew Valley, found exclusively in the Skull Cavern. Like Rock and Lava Crabs, it disguises itself as a rock but has a distinctive purple hue. Iridium Crabs are stronger, deal higher damage, and drop valuable Iridium resources, making them a dangerous but rewarding enemy.

Because of their disguise, players must stay cautious while mining in Skull Cavern, as Iridium Crabs can surprise attack at any time.

📊 Stats

  • HP: 240
  • Damage: 20
  • Defense: 5
  • Speed: 1
  • XP: 20

🌍 Location

  • Found in Skull Cavern.
  • Appear disguised as purple rocks with a metallic sheen.
  • Much rarer than Rock or Lava Crabs.

🎁 Drops

💡 Tips & Strategies

  • Use a pickaxe to quickly defeat them, bypassing their defense.
  • Explosives are effective when farming Iridium Ore from multiple Iridium Crabs.
  • Be prepared with healing items, as their high damage can quickly overwhelm players in Skull Cavern.
  • Counts toward the Adventurer’s Guild goal of killing 60 Iridium Crabs.