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Who is Tetsucabra?
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Tetsucabra [1] is an Amphibian introduced in Monster Hunter 4.
Physiology
Tetsucabra is a large Amphibian with a striking orange and indigo coloration. Its lower jaw harbors large tusks along with a large set of molars that are capable of crushing prey with ease. Tetsucabra also has a spiky stubby tail that swells up when angered.
Abilities
Tetsucabra is capable of lifting up large boulders like a forklift and tossing them at attackers. It will also use the boulders as shields against attackers and to block off paths in areas. Utilizing its extremely powerful jaws, Tetsucabra can crush boulders, sending shards flying to damage enemies. It is also capable of spitting a green globular substance that can momentarily sap its prey's stamina.
Habitat
Tetsucabra is known to inhabit the Sunken Hollow, where it ambushes its prey from pools of water. It can also be seen in the Frozen Seaway and the Everwood.
Etymology
Tetsucabra's Japanese name (Tetsukabura) is a reference to the Japanese word for iron, "tetsu", as well as words meaning "demonic" and "stubborn", in order to reflect the monster's personality. The English name was an attempt by the localization department to remain close to the original name, as the monster itself is designed based on many Japanese concepts such as sumo wrestling and various Japanese architectural features. As a result, the decision was made to simply romanize the Japanese name.
Other Non-Subspecies Forms
Drilltusk Tetsucabra
Main Article: Drilltusk Tetsucabra
A Deviant of Tetsucabra first appearing in Monster Hunter Generations.
Game Appearances
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In-Game Description
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Analysis and Guides
For details, see Tetsucabra Guides.
| Tetsucabra Analysis for Monster Hunter 4 | |||||
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| Cutting Damage (Click Image to Zoom) (Coming Soon) | Impact Damage (Click Image to Zoom) (Coming Soon) | Shot Damage (Click Image to Zoom) (Coming Soon) | |||
| Brighter Red means more damage, while Darker Red means lesser damage. Credits for the Images used above goes to kei_9 (ケイ) of Pixiv | |||||
| Raw Hitzone Damage Data | |||
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| Hitzone | Cutting Damage | Impact Damage | Shot Damage |
| Head | 56 | 56 | 60 |
| Front Legs | 45 | 42 | 40 |
| Hind Legs | 42 | 42 | 40 |
| Tail | 36 | 36 | 35 |
| Element Hitzone Damage Data | |||||
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| Hitzone |  Fire
|  Water
|  Thunder
|  Ice
|  Dragon
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| Head | - | 30 | 25 | 5 | 5 |
| Front Legs | - | 20 | 15 | 5 | 5 |
| Hind Legs | - | 15 | 15 | 10 | 5 |
| Tail | - | 20 | 15 | 10 | 5 |
| This Monster is weakest to: |  Water or  Thunder
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| Poison | Paralysis | Sleep | Stun | Fatigue | Blast | Mount | |
| Initial Tolerance | 100 | 200 | 150 | 200 | 18 | N/A | N/A |
| Max Tolerance | 500 | 500 | 550 | 500 | 480 | N/A | N/A |
| Tolerance Increase | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Duration | 60 | 10 | 40 | 10 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Damage | 300 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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| Item Name | Able Effectiveness | Duration | ||||
| Normal | Enraged | Fatigued | ||||
| Pitfall Trap | Yes | N/A | N/A | (20) | ||
| Shock Trap | Yes | N/A | N/A | (12) | ||
| Flash Bomb | Yes | N/A | N/A | (?) | ||
| Sonic Bomb | No | N/A | ||||
| Meat | (?) | N/A | N/A | (?) | ||
Analysis Data Source/s:
MH4U Breakable Parts
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Notes
General Notes
- The etymology of Tetsucabra's Japanese name comes from its inherent stubborn look. Most naming decisions for the Monsters are from the imagery the Monsters impose.
- Tetsucabra's Japanese name can also be derived from multiple words. Tetsu means 'Iron' (鉄/ テツ) in Japanese.
- Tetsucabra appears to have a color scheme resembling the "blue pants" color morph of the Strawberry poison-dart frog and its tusks somewhat resemble the fanged frog's fangs.
- Similar to real frogs, Tetsucabra will attack almost anything that moves.
- Also, like real frogs, it is believed that Tetsucabras may start off as tadpoles.
- Tetsucabra can spit out a green, globular substance that can decrease a hunter's stamina.
- If hunters are able to flinch Tetsucabra while its holding or picking up a boulder, it will drop a shiny and the boulder.
- When Tetsucabra picks up boulders or does certain attacks, its tail puffs up and becomes larger. When its tail is puffed up, it becomes the weakest part of its body.
- Tetsucabra's tusks can each be broken individually along with its hind legs and its back.
- When Tetsucabra's tusks are broken, its face becomes much weaker and it is only able to pick up smaller boulders.
- Tetsucabra leaves an area by digging underground.
- Tetsucabra's roar requires Earplugs to block.
- Many of Tetsucabra's attacks are based on sumo wrestler techniques.
- During the localization of Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, candidates for Tetsucabra's English name included "Cabrado" and "Testaran"
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
- In High-rank, it is capable of throwing boulders forward with its jaws.
- In G-rank, Tetsucabra's Side stomp attack gains extra range.
- When tired, it will eat an Aptonoth, or Popo to regain its stamina.
- It can become infected by the Frenzy Virus.
- There is an event quest where you are able to fight a miniature Tetsucabra.
External Links
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate: Localization & The Ultimate Question!
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