Adaptations are the special abilities that Kril can learn and use in the battle in Another Crab's Treasure.
Generally, they are the attacks of the bosses, which you can learn after you defeat the boss. So, to unlock the adaptation, you should find and defeat the main story bosses or optional ones.
There are 8 adaptations in Another Crab's Treasures that you can learn, but you can carry only 2 adaptations at once. Using the adaptations consumes Umami charges, whale upgrading costs some Purple Crystals. After you get all of them, you will get a "Well Adapted' achievement.
Read the article to learn more about all 8 adaptations in Another Crab's Treasures, as well as how to get them, and upgrade.
How to Unlock Adaptations?
To unlock adaptations in Another Crab’s Treasure, you need to find a Duchess Magista in Fort Slacktide. After you defeat her, you will get your first adaptation – Royal Wave.
Duchess Magista is a main story boss, so you can’t miss her or your first adaptation. Just move forward with the main quest line and you will unlock adaptations soon.
Starting from this point you will learn new adaptations after defeating bosses. 4 of the adaptations come from the main bosses, 2 come from the optional bosses, and 2 from the side activity.
All Adaptations in Another Crab’s Treasure
There are 8 adaptations in total that you can learn. To obtain each of them, you need to defeat a boss. Below you will find the table of all Another Crab’s Treasure adaptations with their official description from the game, upgrades, and the location of the boss you need to defeat to unlock the new ability.
| Adaptation Name | Description | Upgrading | How to Unlock |
| 1. Royal Wave | Subjugate enemies in front of you with a massive swipe of a Dungeness Crab's claw, causing them to briefly take increased damage from all sources. |
| Defeat the Duchess Magista boss in Fort Slacktide. |
| 2. Bubble Bullet | Mimics the Pistol Shrimp's mighty projectile, firing a damaging bubble of Umami. |
| Defeat the Ceviche Sisters boss in the Flotsam Vale |
| 3. Eelectrocute | Call upon a playful eel to shock nearby enemies or power certain equipment. |
| Defeat the Voltai boss in the Flotsam Vale. |
| 4. Snail Sanctum | When naked, use to summon a shell made of pure Umami. |
| Defeat Petroch, the False Moon boss in the Unfathom. |
| 5. Bobbit Trap | Place a spectral Bobbit Worm to ensnare and devour any enemy that walks across its hiding spot. |
| Adaptation is located in the western part of The Sands Between. You will find it between the rocks, at the top of the hill. |
| 6. Mantis Punch | Unleash the overwhelming might of a Mantis Shrimp to demolish your enemies or certain Umami-infused objects. |
| Defeat the options boss Gravekeeper Topoda in the Expired Grove. |
| 7. Tactical Tentacle | Summon a tentacle of pure Umami that attacks along with you as you swing your blade. |
| Defeat the optional boss Consortium in Flotsam Vale. |
| 8. Urchin Toss | Throw an urchin that sticks to enemies before exploding. |
| Hug the Urchin in the Lower Crust of New Carcinia several times. |
The first 4 adaptations are pretty easy to find. Follow the main story and you will definitely unlock them. However, some of the optional adaptations are hidden, but they are necessary to complete the game for 100%.
Below you will find some details and locations about the optional adaptations.
Bobbit Trap Adaptation Location
It is located in the west of The Sands Between location. You can check the map above to find the direct location. You need to climb on the hill, where you find the adaptation between the 3 rocks.
However, the area is full of enemies that you need to deal with, so it may be dangerous. Moreover, you will find the X marks on the sand, all over the location. Avoid them, as they are hidden traps that will destroy your shell and kill you if you step on any of them.
Mantis Punch Adaptation Location
You can get this adaptation for defeating the Topoda in the Expired Grove. To find him, start your way from the Curdled Village. Check the exact location of Topoda on the map above.
However, you need to defeat Heikea, the Intimidation Crab boss before you can find the Topoda.
Tactical Tentacle Adaptation Location
To get the Tactical Tentacle adaptation you need to find and defeat the Consortium boss in the Flotsam Vale location. Check the location of the boss on the map above. Start your way from the Oil Drum Moon Shell in the Expired Grove, and backtrack to find the boss.
However, you need the Mantis Punch to destroy the Purple Qube to get to the boss.
Urchin Toss Adaptation Location
The Urchin Toss adaptation is quite easy to get. You can unlock it by interacting with Urchin in the Lower Crust. You will find him to the left of the Bottom Feeders shop. Hug the Urchin (Erich) by running into him several times, and you will unlock the adaptation.
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