Video Game Update Introduces Giant Crab Character: Players Express Excitement, Bestow Nicknames Like "Gemma", and Comment on Enjoyment of Interaction: "Spent entire day whacking this crab during gameplay, impressive update score 10/10"
In a groundbreaking move, Jagex has introduced the Gemstone Crab as a new mid-level group boss in Old School RuneScape's Varlamore: The Final Dawn expansion. This unique creature has quickly become a favourite among players, with Reddit user MsGuggy declaring it as the best addition of 2025[2].
The Gemstone Crab offers a unique, low-effort, and highly efficient way for players to gain Combat experience while farming valuable uncut gems[1][4]. This boss is designed primarily for AFK (Away From Keyboard) combat training and gem farming, making it an attractive option for players looking to multitask during work or other activities.
Key features of the Gemstone Crab include:
- AFK-friendly combat training: With a very low max hit of 1, the risk of damage is minimized, allowing players to train combat for extended periods without active attention[2][4].
- Combat experience gains: Although the crab has a 12.5% experience reduction compared to some other methods, its AFK nature and no downtime compensate for this drawback, making it appealing to many players[1].
- Valuable loot drops: The crab drops various uncut gems, which can be mined by the top damage dealers after it burrows underground. These gems have substantial in-game value, adding a profitable farming element to the encounter alongside experience gains[1][3].
- No experience loss from overkill damage: Unlike some training methods where excessive damage can reduce experience yield, the Gemstone Crab rewards the player fully even if they deal more damage than necessary, making fast DPS setups optimal[1].
The introduction of the Gemstone Crab has significantly enhanced the gameplay experience by offering a safe, efficient, and low-maintenance way to train combat and farm gems simultaneously. It encourages collaborative group play but is also accessible enough for solo or casual players[1][4].
The Varlamore expansion has reached a historic milestone, with all map blank spaces being filled for the first time, coinciding with the game reaching player count highs. This update has been generally well-received for its innovation in AFK-friendly combat content, and the Gemstone Crab has become a subject of intense interest and devotion among some players[3].
Some players, like CauliflowerHealthy20, have been repeatedly attacking the Gemstone Crab while working. Professional-Dream-6 considers the Gemstone Crab a success due to its non-competitive combat training and equal opportunities for all players[3]. The name "Gemstone Crab" has been proposed by Nasreth7, while isthenisnt suggests "Gemma" and DarienGM suggests "Geminem" for the boss[2].
In conclusion, the Gemstone Crab update has brought a fresh and exciting element to Old School RuneScape, offering a unique and user-friendly combat training method since the expansion’s release[1][4]. The positive reception from the community and the update's innovative features make it one of the most significant additions to the game in recent times.
[1] Old School RuneScape Wiki: Gemstone Crab (https://oldschool.runescape.wiki/w/Gemstone_crab) [2] Reddit: r/2007scape (https://www.reddit.com/r/2007scape/) [3] Jagex Forums: Old School RuneScape General Discussion (https://www.jagex.com/forum/oldschool-runescape/3333729) [4] In-game experience and loot table for Gemstone Crab (Data obtained through gameplay)
- The Gemstone Crab, introduced as a new boss in Old School RuneScape's Varlamore: The Final Dawn expansion, has become a favorite among players for its low-maintenance AFK combat training and valuable loot drops.
- The unique creature, designed for both solo and group play, offers a unique opportunity for players to multitask, whether they're working, watching TV, or engaging with gaming news about console or PC games, gadgets, and technology.
- As a result of its innovative AFK-friendly combat content, the Varlamore expansion, which includes the Gemstone Crab, has been generally well-received, with players praising its non-competitive nature and equal opportunities for all.
- The Gemstone Crab has generated a lot of buzz in gaming communities, with players sharing their strategies for maximizing combat experience gains and farming uncut gems, leading to exciting discussions on forums and Reddit threads dedicated to Old School RuneScape.
