The Minecraft crab is one of the three mobs that we get to choose from in this year’s mob vote, so here’s just why you might want a cute crab in Minecraft.

A crab claw-like feature in Minecraft could give players more ways to explore, build, farm, and fight. It could be balanced and fit well within the game’s style.

We'll be voting for our next Minecraft creature again this year and the first contender is a crab. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

This year’s Minecraft Live vote comes down to one of three new critters: a crab, an armadillo, or a penguin. Each mob has a special utility associated with them.