Tobi-Kadachi Guide: How to Hunt, Defeat, and Craft Gear

Tobi-Kadachi is a fast and highly mobile Fanged Wyvern found in the Ancient Forest. Resembling a mix between a flying squirrel and a lizard, this monster generates static electricity as it moves along tree trunks and the forest floor. When fully charged, it can deal Thunder elemental damage and inflict Thunderblight, making it a tricky opponent.

In this guide, we’ll cover Tobi-Kadachi’s weaknesses, attacks, strategies, and armor sets, so you can take it down efficiently.

Tobi-Kadachi Overview

• Difficulty: ★★★ (Hard)
• Location: Ancient Forest
• Species: Fanged Wyvern
• Size: Large
• Weaknesses:
  • Water ★★★
  • Ice ★★
  • Fire ★★
• Breakable/Severable Parts:
  • Weak Points: Head, Tail
  • Breakable: Back, Legs

Low Rank Rewards (Carves & Drops)

Material	Rarity
Tobi-Kadachi Scale	★★★★★
Tobi-Kadachi Pelt	★★★★
Tobi-Kadachi Membrane	★★★
Tobi-Kadachi Electrode	★★★
Tobi-Kadachi Claw	★★★
Electro Sac	★★★
Monster Bone (M)	★★★

High Rank Rewards (Carves & Drops)

Material	Rarity
Tobi-Kadachi Scale+	★★★★★
Tobi-Kadachi Pelt+	★★★★
Tobi-Kadachi Membrane	★★★
Tobi-Kadachi Electrode+	★★★
Tobi-Kadachi Claw+	★★★
Wyvern Gem	★
Monster Keenbone	★★★
Thunder Sac	★★★

• Reward Money: 3,240 z
• Storyline Quest: Flying Sparks: Tobi-Kadachi
• Quest Text:“Oh, My! That Tobi-Kadachi sure is getting in the way of progress! You hunters will never get a hold of these specialized tools I’m making if I become its dinner!”

Tobi-Kadachi Combat Guide

Behavior & Characteristics

Tobi-Kadachi moves quickly, leaping between trees and building up static electricity. Once fully charged, its attacks become infused with Thunder elemental damage.

• Target Camera Tip: Use the free camera instead of the lock-on camera, as the latter can become disorienting while Tobi-Kadachi jumps around.

Main Mechanics

Charge Mechanic

• How it Works:
  • Tobi-Kadachi rubs against trees and the ground to build up static.
  • Once charged, its fur stands on end, giving it a whitish, crackling appearance.
  • At this point, all of its attacks deal Thunder elemental damage.

Thunderblight Status Effect

• Effect: Increases your chance of being stunned after getting hit.
• How to Remove:
  • Consume a Nullberry.
  • Roll seven times to shake it off.
  • Get hit by any attack.

Tobi-Kadachi Attack Patterns

Attack	Description
Quick Lunge	Tobi-Kadachi dashes forward, covering a lot of ground quickly.
Jump Attack	Leaps toward the hunter, dealing damage on landing.
Flying Somersault Slam	When perched on a tree, it launches off, somersaults, and slams into the ground.
Claw Slash	Swipes at the hunter with its front claws.
Flying Static Slam	While charged, it jumps from tree to tree before launching at the hunter for a powerful slam.

Important Notes

• While charged, all of its attacks deal Thunder damage and can inflict Thunderblight.

Tips for Fighting Tobi-Kadachi

✔️ Eat a Meal Beforehand – Visit the Canteen before battle for buffs.
✔️ Bring Nullberries – These will remove Thunderblight if inflicted.
✔️ Attack During Charging – Strike Tobi-Kadachi while it’s rubbing against trees to stagger it.
✔️ Aim for the Head – This is its weakest point and an easy target for staggering.
✔️ Use Water Weapons – If farming, Water-elemental weapons are highly effective.
✔️ Send an SOS – If you’re struggling, send out an SOS flare for backup.

Kadachi Armor Sets

Low Rank – Kadachi Set (Rarity 2)

Piece	Materials Needed
Helm	2x Pelt, 2x Electrode, 1x Claw, 1x Electro Sac
Mail	2x Pelt, 1x Electrode, 2x Membrane, 2x Wingdrake Hide*
Vambraces	2x Pelt, 1x Claw, 2x Scale, 2x Monster Bone M*
Coil	2x Scale, 1x Pelt, 1x Electro Sac
Greaves	2x Scale, 1x Warm Pelt*

High Rank – Kadachi α+β Set (Rarity 5)

Piece	Materials Needed
Helm	4x Pelt+, 4x Electrode+, 4x Claw+, 1x Wyvern Gem*
Mail	3x Pelt+, 2x Electrode+, 4x Membrane, 2x Thunder Sac
Vambraces	4x Pelt+, 4x Claw+, 2x Scale+, 4x Monster Keenbone
Coil	4x Scale+, 3x Pelt+, 1x Thunder Sac, 3x Wingdrake Hide+
Greaves	4x Scale+, 2x Membrane, 1x Thunder Sac, 3x High Quality Pelt*

Palico Gear (Low & High Rank)

Item	Materials Needed
Fork	1x Claw (Low Rank) / 1x Claw+ (High Rank)
Hood	1x Scale (Low Rank) / 1x Scale+ (High Rank)
Suit	1x Pelt (Low Rank) / 1x Pelt+ (High Rank)

Tobi-Kadachi is a fast and electrifying foe, but with Nullberries, well-placed attacks, and Water weapons, you can bring it down. Need help with your next hunt? Check out our Tzitzi-Ya-Ku Guide!

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