Summary
Are you looking for a fresh way to cast your spells while keeping your character moving? The Crustacean's Call Unique introduced in Path of Exile: Curse of the Allflame offers a different approach by letting crab totems cast your spells as they travel across the battlefield. This guide explains when to use it, how to build around it, and what to avoid, helping you get more value from the mechanic while managing your POE Currency efficiently.
Why Try Crab Totems?
Traditional spell builds often require you to stop and cast repeatedly. If you prefer a more mobile playstyle, Crustacean's Call provides another option.
Instead of casting directly, your spells are performed by shamanistic crabs that move while casting. These crabs are fully treated as totems, allowing you to benefit from mechanics that interact with totems while adding their own unique movement behavior.
Ask yourself:
Do you prefer staying mobile during combat?
Does your current build struggle to maintain damage while repositioning?
If so, this Unique may be worth testing.
How to Use Crustacean's Call
Step 1: Obtain the Unique
Begin by acquiring Crustacean's Call, one of the new Unique items available during the Curse of the Allflame update.
Step 2: Equip Your Preferred Spell
Choose the spell you want your crab totems to cast.
Once Crustacean's Call is equipped, the Unique modifies your spellcasting by summoning shamanistic crabs that cast the spell for you as they scuttle forward.
Step 3: Play Around Totem Positioning
Although the crabs move differently from traditional totems, they are still considered totems.
This means you should continue using positioning strategies that normally benefit totem builds. Let the crabs advance into combat while you remain in a safer location.
Correct Method vs. Incorrect Method
Correct Method
Treat the summoned crabs as totems when planning your build.
Stay mobile while allowing the crab totems to attack.
Experiment with spells that perform well when cast repeatedly from moving totems.
Incorrect Method
Expect the crabs to function like minions.
Ignore totem-related interactions during build planning.
Stand still and cast as if using a standard self-cast build.
Why This Unique Can Be Useful
The main advantage of Crustacean's Call is that it changes how your spells are delivered without changing the fact that the summons count as totems.
For players who enjoy experimenting with unconventional builds, this opens additional possibilities while maintaining compatibility with existing totem mechanics.
Key Takeaways
Crustacean's Call is a new Unique introduced in Path of Exile: Curse of the Allflame.
It summons shamanistic crabs that cast your spells.
The crabs are fully considered totems.
Focus on mobility and proper positioning rather than traditional self-casting.
Test different spell combinations to find what best matches your build.
Conclusion
If you've been searching for a different spellcasting experience without abandoning totem mechanics, Crustacean's Call offers a practical alternative in Path of Exile: Curse of the Allflame. Try a few spell setups, compare their performance, and adjust your build based on your preferred playstyle. Careful planning can help you make the most of your resources before deciding to buy POE Currency for future upgrades.
