In World of Warcraft: The War Within, six Pearlescent Shellcrabs are scattered around the Isle of Dorn. This guide covers the location of all six of these sneaky crabs needed to complete the Tree’s Treasure Achievement objective and to earn yourself a sweet new Toy.
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How to find and hand in every Pearlescent Shellcrab in WoW: TWW
In the secret cave located in the waterfall flowing into Dornogal isFreysworn Letitastanding next to a Pearlescent Shellcrab on a tree. Speak to her and select “How can I help?” to receive theCrab-Guiding Branch, the item needed to collect the hidden Pearlescent Shellcrabs.
While this guide includes map locations for every Pearlescent Shellcrab, I highly recommend downloading theTomTom AddOn, which allows you to copy and paste commands to receive in-game directions.
TomTom Commands
Insert the following commands using /ttp with the TomTom AddOn installed, and use the screenshots below to find all six Pearlescent Crabs needed for the treasure. Crabs can be collected in any order.
Pearlescent Shellcrab #1 – The Three Shields
The first Pearlescent Crab is atop a rocky cliff on the easternmost Island ofThe Three Shields. With the Crab-Guiding Branch in your bags, click it to collect it.
/way #2248 70.76 20.01 Crab 1
Pearlescent Shellcrab #2 – Cinderbrew Meadery
The second Pearlescent Crab is at the bottom of a large tree south ofCinderbrew Meadery. Follow the path down to the water, and it’s the tree straight ahead.
/way #2248 74.93 49.38 Crab 2
Pearlescent Shellcrab #3 – Boskroot Basin
The third Pearlescent Crab is also at the base of a tree, this time inBoskroot Basin. It’s a thick tree between tall rocks and murky water.
/way #2248 50.69 70.56 Crab 3
Pearlescent Shellcrab #4 – Dhar Oztan
The fourth Pearlescent Shellcrab is yet again at the base of a tree, West ofDhar Oztanand the last tree before reaching the sea.
/way #2248 19.71 58.43 Crab 4
Pearlescent Shellcrab #5 – Storm’s Watch
To shake things up a little, the fifth Pearlescent Shellcrab is on a branch of the colossal tree atopStorm’s Watch. If you’re struggling to spot it, type/t Pearlescent Shellcrab.
/way #2248 38.28 42.01 Crab 5
The sixth and final Pearlescent Crab is at the base of a tiny tree overlooking the sea, west ofThunderhead Peak, the mountain behind Dornogal.
/way #2248 41.85 27.01 Crab 6
Pearlescent Crab Tree’s Treasure reward – Hanna’s Locket
Return to Freyswon Letita in the waterfall cave behind Dornogal (48.58 30.06) to find the crabs reunited and to collect your reward,Hanna’s Locket. This Toy places you atop a fast holographic horse, which can be used toquickly escape from combat.Well worth the effort if you find yourself aggroing too much in the open world.
As well as your new translucent steed, collecting this Toy contributes to theTreasures of the Isle of Dawn Achievement. If horses aren’t your thing and you’re searching for a crab pet of your very own, seek outLionel the talking fishto earn a Sapphire Crab.
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