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Aberrant LifeformAggressiveAberrationASE

Alpha Karkinos

Alpha Karkinos. Very powerful crab boss on Aberration.

Power71Tier A
TamingUntameable
RarityRare
RoleWild Threat
  • Not tameable

At a glance

Profile

Diet
Carnivore
Temperament
Aggressive
Species
Karkinos versatus
XP per kill
850

Ratings

Estimated from stats — community guidance, not official.

PvE39
PvP83

Rated Average for PvE and Excellent for PvP.

Weaknesses & counter tips

Worked out from its stats

  • High health but modest damage — outlast it or kite while chipping it down.

Video guides: search YouTube for Alpha Karkinos guides

Alpha Karkinos — Detailed Guide

The Alpha Karkinos is the alpha form of the Karkinos, the giant crab of Aberration. It is much larger and wrapped in a glowing red-orange cloud. With 20,400 base health, it is one of the tougher wild threats in the caves.

Where to find it

ASE: in river systems inside the artifact caves of Aberration, and also on Valguero, Fjordur and Aquatica.

How to get one

You cannot. It is not tameable, rideable or breedable, and it is torpor immune.

Uses

It always drops the Alpha Karkinos Claw, plus Chitin, Organic Polymer and Raw Meat.

Tips

It attacks land creatures and large predators on sight, and its size lets it reach over rocks and small hills. Do not count on cover to keep you safe.

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