The roster: 17 weapons, two tiers
Crab Champions gates its gun roster behind the key totem. Of the 17 weapons in the weapon database:
- Unlocked by default (2): Auto Rifle, Dual Shotguns.
- Unlock by spending 3 keys at the key totem (15): Arcane Wand, Auto Shotgun, Blade Launcher, Burst Pistol, Cluster Launcher, Crossbow, Dual Pistols, Flamethrower, Laser Cannons, Marksman Rifle, Minigun, Orb Launcher, Rocket Launcher, Seagle, Sniper.
Each 3-key spend at the totem is a chance roll, not a guaranteed unlock — so banking keys before a totem visit improves your odds of walking away with the gun you want.
Why the unlock order matters
A locked weapon sets a goal: learn the gun you have, then unlock one that fits your style. The Auto Rifle is the steadiest default to learn on; the Orb Launcher is worth prioritising early because it carries both new and end-game runs. The same logic applies to the 146 upgrades — unlock the ones your build actually triggers, not everything at once.
Keys before loot
Keys are the real currency: they open chests and the totems where you pick upgrades and roll weapons. The farming guide covers how to collect them efficiently without dying to greed. Once your loadout is online, push deeper for higher-tier unlocks.
Related guides
- Weapon Database — all 17 weapons with full stat blocks.
- Best Weapons Tier List — which guns to unlock first.
- Farming Guide — how to bank keys for totem rolls.
- Upgrade Database — all 146 upgrades to unlock and pick.