Deep beneath Genshin Impact’s Natlan waters lurks the Crab Tsar, a colossal crustacean boss guarding rare treasures-and demanding flawless tactics to conquer.
How to Find Crab Tsar Local Legend in Genshin Impact
In Genshin Impact, Crab Tsar locals point you toward a hidden coastal cave where a crustacean throne awaits. Follow rock staircases along the shoreline, watch for barnacled ledges, and listen for the faint clacking of claws that signal its lair.
Crab Tsar can be found inside a large opening near Frostmoon Enclave. To unlock Crab Tsar, players first need to complete The Mirrors, the Maze, and the Tsar quest. The Crab Tsar has to be defeated at the end of this quest in a gimmicky fight, but this will be the same location he spawns later as a Local Legend boss.
After completing the quest, head back to the same location to find the Crab Tsar. Now, defeat him by completing all the objectives to get various rewards from the Adventurer’s Guild.
How to Beat Crab Tsar in Genshin Impact
Approach the Crab Tsar by dodging its claw slams and bubble projectiles first. Strike the glowing weak point on its underbelly after it exposes it during attacks to deal heavy damage. Break the three shell pieces on its back with charged shots or claymore users when they appear, as this interrupts its charge-up phases. Maintain distance during the foam wave pattern by sprinting sideways, then counter with AoE bursts. Repeat the cycle until its health depletes.
Crab Tsar Movesets in Genshin Impact
- Stoneborne Seeds: Summons Stoneborne seeds that can be converted using Bloom/ Hyperbloom/ Burgeon/ Lunar-Bloom damage. Doing this will damage and stun Crab Tsar.
- Tsarly Bombardment: Occasionally, Crab Tsar will jump up into the sky and hover there with a shield while he charges a massive attack. During this time, he will summon Stoneborne seeds under him. Convert the Stoneborne seeds as mentioned above to break the shield and stun Crab Tsar.
How to Defeat Crab Tsar in Genshin Impact
Crab Tsar is weak to Bloom, Hyperbloom, Burgeon, and Lunar-Bloom damage. To defeat him, you need to constantly break the Stoneborne seeds around him. As mentioned above, it can only be done using Bloom, Hyperbloom, Burgeon, and Lunar-Bloom damage, so any other team comps will struggle against this boss.
Keep your rotations ready for when Crab Tsar decides to use the Tsarly Bombardment attack. Once you break the shields using Bloom damage, he will be stunned for a brief duration. This is the moment you have to deal the most damage to it.
Simply doing these steps repeatedly will let you defeat Crab Tsar in Genshin Impact. However, remember to also complete the objectives. The third objective specifically asks you to “Shoot down the Crab Tsar before it executes its ‘Tsarly Bombardment’ for the second time,” so it is more of a DPS check to defeat him by then.
Best Teams to Defeat Crab Tsar in Genshin Impact
Teams excelling against Crab Tsar prioritize Cryo and Electro for Freeze reactions to immobilize it during claw slams and bubble attacks. Ayaka or Ganyu freeze the boss quickly, paired with Fischl or Raiden for off-field Electro application and energy recharge. Kazuha or Sucrose groups adds swirl damage and resistance shred. Furina boosts team damage with Fanfare stacks from HP fluctuations, while Zhongli shields against claw grabs. This lineup handles all phases with crowd control and sustained DPS.
1. Lauma-Nilou Lunar Bloom
The best team for this boss fight will obviously be the Lunar Bloom team of Lauma. Pair Lauma with Nilou, Nahida, and Kokomi to destroy all the Stoneborne Seeds in seconds.
- Main DPS: Nilou
- Support: Lauma
- Sub-DPS: Nahida
- Support: Kokomi
2. Raiden Shogun Hyperbloom
Raiden Shogun with Nahida Hyperbloom continues to remain one of the strongest teams in Genshin Impact. With the boss being vulnerable to Hyperbloom, this team can be very effective against it.
- Main DPS: Raiden Shogun
- Sub-DPS: Nahida
- Sub-DPS: Kaedehara Kazuha
- Support: Kokomi
3. Alhaitham Hyperbloom
Alhaitham Hyperbloom continues to be one of the stronger teams in the game. This team is a bit harder to use, due to the overamplification of dendro. However, it also deals insane amounts of damage in the hands of veteran players.
- Main DPS: Alhaitham
- Sub-DPS: Raiden Shogun (Electro enabler)
- Sub-DPS: Nahida
- Sub-DPS: Yelan (Hydro enabler)
Best Lunar Bloom team for Crab Tsar
Nilou, Lauma, Nahida, and Kokomi form the optimal Lunar Bloom team for defeating Crab Tsar in Genshin Impact. This lineup excels by rapidly converting Stoneborne Seeds into high-damage Lunar Bloom reactions, especially during the boss’s shielded Tsarly Bombardment phase.
Team Roles
Nilou serves as the main DPS, enabling Bountiful Cores for amplified Lunar Bloom damage when paired with Lauma. Nahida provides off-field Dendro application and Elemental Mastery sharing to boost seed conversion efficiency. Kokomi acts as the Hydro applicator and healer, ensuring consistent Bloom triggers while mitigating self-damage from reactions.
Rotation Strategy
Start with Nahida’s Elemental Skill and Burst for Dendro aura, followed by Kokomi’s Jellyfish and Skill for Hydro. Activate Lauma’s abilities to set up Lunar Bloom, then swap to Nilou for her dance to generate massive core output. Repeat, focusing seeds under the boss during its hover phase to break the shield quickly.
Gear Priorities
Prioritize ER% on Nahida and Kokomi (200%+), EM sands on Lauma and Nilou (800-1000 EM), and CRIT on Nilou for core bursts. Use 4-piece Gilded Dreams or Deepwood Memories on Dendro units, and Ocean-Hued Toast on Nilou and Kokomi for team synergy.
Lauma Nahida Nilou Kokomi rotation for Crab Tsar
Lauma, Nahida, Nilou, and Kokomi execute a tight 20-second rotation optimized for Lunar Bloom against Crab Tsar, prioritizing Nahida’s Dendro setup before Nilou’s core generation and Lauma’s conversion. This sequence maximizes Stoneborne Seed destruction, especially under the boss’s shielded phase.
Step-by-Step Rotation
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Nahida: E + Q (marks enemy, shares EM, applies Dendro aura).
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Nilou: E x3 (Hydro application, triggers Bountiful Cores via passive).
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Lauma: Hold E → Q (activates Lunar-Bloom on cores, buffs damage multipliers).
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Kokomi: Q → E (sustained Hydro, healing; refreshes aura for next cycle).
Key Tips
Repeat the cycle, timing Lauma’s Hold E within 2-3 seconds of Burst for stack conversion. Focus converted seeds directly below the hovering boss to shatter its Tsarly Bombardment shield swiftly. Ensure 160-180% ER on Lauma/Nahida and 800+ EM across Dendro/Hydro units.
