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One of the most intriguing aspects ofAnother Crabs Treasureis the bosses in the game.
While most bosses are crab-themed, it’s also possible to encounter bosses resembling different sea creatures.
Timing actions such as dodge, block, and parry will be beneficial.
This terrifying executioner makes for a brutal optional boss in Another Crab’s Treasure.
Additionally, besides the main story bosses, there are numerous optional bosses in the game.
One of these is the Grovekeeper Topoda, a mantis shrimp.
Mantis shrimps are capable of delivering powerful punches underwater in real life.
Are you ready to challenge it in the game?
It’s easier to find the Gravekeeper Topoda in the village area behind the Village Gates.
Therefore, the first thing it’s crucial that you do isunlock the shortcut on the boat.
Enter the cave and proceed straight ahead.
Climb onto the netted balloon, jump to the left, and continue from there.
You’ll see a few more netted balloons ahead; cross over them toreach the opposite side.
Use the fishing rod and unlock the shortcut.
The village is a highly dangerous place, so don’t move without clearing out the enemies there.
Jump down from the northwest of the Moon Snail Shell.
Go completely west toreach the green cardboard milk boxwhere the sniper is located.
Go further west and unlock the shortcut leading to the boat where you fought Heikea.
After dealing with the hammer lobster, reach the end of the ramp.
Jump to the pillar-shaped rock.
From there, jump to the area to your north.
After a short distance,use the hooks to reach the high area.
You’ll see another hook, use it to jump to the blue balloon.
From the blue balloon, jump to the green one.
Proceed west,pass through the wheel.When the path forks, continue following the southwest path.
Investing inVitalityrather than Resistance will be beneficial for you.
Additionally, youwon’t need the MSG stat mucheither.
As you know, Shell abilities and adaptations are related to your MSG stat.
Regardless of which shell abilities you bring, Grovekeeper Topoda’s attacks have ahigh chance of breaking your shell.
Since your shell will be broken,you’ll have to use other shells in the area.
Almost all the shells in the battle area with Topoda are Crab Husk shells.
Crab Husk’s ability is Decoy.
Recommended Shells
Actually, the shells in the area where you fight Topoda will serve you well.
And regardless of what you bring, the probability of that shell breaking is very high.
Bringing ashell with high ATKbonus can be useful.
Also shells like Coconut or Tennis Ball can be very helpful.
TheRollout ability is good both offensively and defensively, allowing you to evade Topoda’s dangerous attacks.
Also, Skull will be quite advantageous as it gives you another chance after being defeated.
Equipping Another Crab may be useful as it will revive you after a lethal hit.
Skills
Defensive skills are generally indispensable.
Bylearning the Parry and Riposteskills, it’s possible for you to both defend and deal damage to Topoda.
Aggravation will increase your next damage when you take damage to your shell while blocking.
You shouldn’t keep royalty waiting.
How To Beat Grovekeeper Topoda
First, you gotta learn your enemy’s attacks.
Blistering Punches
Topoda throws a flurry of punches at an incredible speed, too fast to be seen.
The Balance meter bar increases during this attack.
Fast Sweep
Medium
Topoda swings its arm horizontally, dealing wide arc damage.
It also lunges forward slightly while doing this.
Tail Sweep
Topoda lunges towards you, swiftly swinging its tail to deal wide arc damage.
It inflicts a broader arc of damage compared to the Fast Sweep attack.
Shellbreaker Punch
(Crushing Attack) Topoda retracts and a blue icon appears above you.
Suddenly, it teleports towards you, and if it punches you, he will likely break your shell.
Speed Storm
Topoda uses this attack when its health is around fifty percent.
During this storm, he heavily utilizes the Shellbreaker Punch attack.
After a certain period, the storm subsides.
Unfortunately, in this battle,you cannot afford to play too defensivelyastime is working against you.
You should play as aggressively as possible.
However, playing aggressively does not mean abandoning caution.
Try tostay as close to Topoda as possibleand block its attacks, striking it whenever you find openings.
Topoda always needs to approach you to deal damage.
Use this to your advantage.
Additionally,Topoda does not have an Aggro Attack.
The Fast Sweep and Tail Sweep attacks are quite fast.
Therefore, you may need some time to get used to Topoda’s patterns to dodge them.
Nevertheless, you will havesome opportunities to hit himafter these attacks.
Do not attempt to parry during the Blistering Punchesattack.
Instead, block this attack with your shell and wait for it to end.
Do not miss this opportunity.
Topoda will frequently move away from you.
Do not allow it to move too far away, and stay close to it.
If your health is low,use a Heartkelp Pod while it moves away.
Shellbreaker Punch is Topoda’smost frequently used attack.Avoiding it is somewhat difficult.
Determine the direction Topoda is coming from and quickly dodge or run in the opposite direction.
When Topoda’s health drops to 50 percent or below, it will use the Speed Storm attack.
While Speed Storm is active, you should only focus on avoiding.
Grovekeeper Topoda Rewards
Grovekeeper Topoda is a significant boss compared to other optional bosses.
Don’t forget to activate the Moon Snail Shell in Topoda’s area.
You’ll want to come back here later to upgrade your adaptations.
You’ll need some serious parkour skills to get the Shellslike achievement in Another Crab’s Treasure.
