The lava crab in "Stardew Valley" is a very unique animal in the game. If you want to find the lava crab, you can first reach the 81st floor of the mine. Between this level and level 119 you can find Lava Crabs, which will disguise themselves as rocks as you approach.
Where to find lava crabs in Stardew Valley
To find the Lava Crab in Stardew Valley, you need to reach at least level 81 of the Mines. Between this level and level 119 you can find Lava Crabs, which will disguise themselves as rocks as you approach. Lava Crabs can be very alert, hiding when you approach and becoming immune to any attacks.
To get the Lava Crab out of its shell, you need to hit it with a pickaxe. This knocks the Lava Crab back and forces it to move slightly, at which point it becomes attackable with swords or other weapons. If you hit a lava crab multiple times with a pickaxe, its shell will fall off and the crab will run away. The same thing happens when a bomb is detonated near you.
If you want to maximize the Lava Crab's drops, you'll need to defeat it quickly with a fast weapon once it becomes mobile to prevent it from escaping.
