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While exploring the [[Hidden Waterfall]] in hopes of finding a way to [[Glaive Castle]], [[Sumo]] finds himself in front of a huge menacing crab that must be defeated so the young lad can resume his quest. | |||
In the original ''[[Game Boy]]'' game, the Metal Crab walks left and right and in diagonals in a random fashion, only hurting the hero by collision. | |||
In ''[[Adventures of Mana]]'', the Fullmetal Hugger can swipe its claw at Sumo if in range, stomp its pincer on the ground, and jump offscreen in hopes to land on him. The huge crab can also grab the hero with its pincer, temporarily stopping his actions and dealing considerable damage. | |||
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Revision as of 23:36, August 9, 2024
Fullmetal Hugger | |
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Echoes of Mana screenshot | |
First appearance | Final Fantasy Adventure (1991) |
Latest appearance | Visions of Mana (2024) |
Location(s) | Cascade CavernToM DragonsmawToM Dark CastleToM |
Species | Crab |
Counterpart(s) | Grim Mortifier |
Background music | "Nuclear Fusion"ToM |
- "Metal Crab" redirects here. For information about the common monster in Secret of Mana, see Metal Crab (enemy).
Fullmetal Hugger is a massive crab boss who appears in some of the earlier Mana games. It first appears in Final Fantasy Adventure. Fullmetal Hugger generally has a large rocky body, with the main part having a reddish color and its legs being either light green or dark blue in color, depending on the game. It is among the most recurring and most recognizable bosses in the Mana series, along with the Mantis Ant, appearing in almost all installments aside from Secret of Mana and Children of Mana.
The Fullmetal Hugger usually has an affinity with the Light element and fears Dark attacks. Its signature attacks include eye beams, spitting bubbles, clawing and crushing down its opponents by leaping through the air. This creature is also prone to lose one of its eyes upon losing significant health. This creature is usually encountered in dark, damp caverns.
Appearances
Final Fantasy Adventure/Adventures of Mana
- Main article: Metal Crab (Adventures of Mana)
While exploring the Hidden Waterfall in hopes of finding a way to Glaive Castle, Sumo finds himself in front of a huge menacing crab that must be defeated so the young lad can resume his quest.
In the original Game Boy game, the Metal Crab walks left and right and in diagonals in a random fashion, only hurting the hero by collision.
In Adventures of Mana, the Fullmetal Hugger can swipe its claw at Sumo if in range, stomp its pincer on the ground, and jump offscreen in hopes to land on him. The huge crab can also grab the hero with its pincer, temporarily stopping his actions and dealing considerable damage.
Trials of Mana
- Main article: Fullmetal Hugger (Trials of Mana)
In Trials of Mana, Fullmetal Hugger is the first major boss, and it is encountered in Cascade Cavern where it holds a seal over Lumina. A stronger variant is also fought when the Chosen is neither Kevin nor Charlotte.
Legend of Mana
- Main article: Fullmetal Haggar (Legend of Mana)
In Legend of Mana, its name was changed to Fullmetal Haggar, who is encountered at Madora Beach during the "Summer Lovin'" quest. The creature shows up inside a cave after stepping on 20 crabs.
Fullmetal is a primary material dropped by Pincher Crabs and used to forge equipment.
Sword of Mana
- Main article: Boison Vine
In Sword of Mana, its name is formatted as Full Metal Haggar, and it is fought in Cascade Cave. When Full Metal Haggar is defeated by the Hero or Heroine, it retreats into the Boison Vine's stomach, and the hero then has to fight Boison Vine.
Dawn of Mana
- Main article: Grim Mortifer
A similar-looking boss is fought in the first chapter, where Keldric and Ritzia stumbles into a graveyard at the end of the Great Tree's labyrinth. The Grim Mortifer attacks the maiden, claiming she musn't awaken the echoes of the Mana Tree. Contrary to most of its previous iterations, the Grim Mortifer attacks exclusively with physical attacks.
Heroes of Mana
- Main article: Fullmetal Hugger (Heroes of Mana)
Several giant crabs appear in Cascade Cavern during mission 39 Crabs in the Cascades, where Roget and crew are tasked by Wendel's Oracle to exterminate these dangerous creatures before they grow ever larger.
The Fullmetal Gloves are arm equipment said to be made from slain Fullmetal Huggers. It grants +15 attack power.
Rise of Mana
- Main article: Fullmetal Hugger (Rise of Mana)
The creature reappears inside the Scion World as the first legacy boss battle. The Angel and Demon access the strange dimension via a vortex near Miste Town and team up with several clones of themselves to put the threat down.
Echoes of Mana
- Main article: Fullmetal Hugger (Echoes of Mana)
The Trials of Mana iteration is fought as a boss in Chapter 4: Soaramame, itself a corrupted memory of the world seen in the source. It is weak against attacks from Dark-aspected characters, but immune to Light attacks.
Visions of Mana
- Main article: Fullmetal Hugger (Visions of Mana)
A Square Enix preview briefly shows Val fighting a Fullmetal Hugger inside a cave.
Gallery
- For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Fullmetal Hugger.
Etymology
The term Fullmetal is probably taken from the Full metal jacket, an ammunition consisting of a soft core (often lead) encased in an outer shell ("jacket") of harder metal. This most likely echoes the tough exoskeleton of real-life crab encasing the soft, fleshy body of many crustaceans.
The Hugger part may come from the fact that crabs use their pincers to ensnare their prey, hugging them.
Names
Game | Japanese | Meaning | English |
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Final Fantasy Adventure | フルメタルハガー | Fullmetal Hugger | Metal Crab |
Trials of Mana | フルメタルハガー | Fullmetal Hugger | Fullmetal Hugger |
Legend of Mana | フルメタルハガー | Fullmetal Hugger | Fullmetal Haggar |
Sword of Mana | BV (フルメタルハガー) | Boison Vine (Fullmetal Hugger) | Fullmetal Haggar |
Dawn of Mana | タナトスハガー | Thanatos Hugger | Grim Mortifer |
Heroes of Mana | ? | Fullmetal Hugger | |
Rise of Mana | フルメタルハガー | Fullmetal Hugger | N/A |
Adventures of Mana | フルメタルハガー | Fullmetal Hugger | Metal Crab |
Echoes of Mana | フルメタルハガー | Fullmetal Hugger | Fullmetal Hugger |
Visions of Mana | ? | ? |