Bosses & Endgame

Tavakai Boss Guide — Act 4

Tavakai, the Chieftain is a unique monster located in Heart of the Tribe. He is the final boss of Act 4. Defeating him is necessary to complete The Search.

3 min read·Updated 2026-07-11·Editor score 93/100
Tavakai, the Chieftain
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Tavakai Boss Guide — Act 4 broken into prep checklist, phase priorities, and loot expectations — what to do before you zone in.

Best for: Map runners and endgame progression

⚡ Pro Tips

  • Hook Throw: Throws his hook out forward, lingering for a duration before pulling it back.
  • Atlas progression rewards consistency over rushing tier — stabilize loot first.
  • Flask charge management wins boss fights more than an extra support gem.

✓ Quick Checklist

  • Hook Throw: Throws his hook out forward, lingering for a duration before pulling it back.
  • Like Tukohama! - Tukohama Slam: Conjures a spirit of the ancients, slamming down in a large area

Quick Summary

After reaching 50% life, Tavakai will transform into Tavakai, the Fallen, recovering to full life and running away to a secondary circular arena made of stone. Key points: Hook Throw: Throws his hook out forward, lingering for a duration before pulling it back. · Like Tukohama! - Tukohama Slam: Conjures a spirit of the ancients, slamming down in a large area · Your bones will shatter! -Rolling Slam: Deals a series of three slams in quick succession while moving.

Beginner Quick-Clear (Read This First)

Location(s)Heart of the Tribe
Resistance(s)(Light Fire Resistance only in Phase 1)
Level(s)53

Encounter

Phase 1

  • Hook Throw: Throws his hook out forward, lingering for a duration before pulling it back.
  • Like Tukohama! - Tukohama Slam: Conjures a spirit of the ancients, slamming down in a large area
  • Your bones will shatter! -Rolling Slam: Deals a series of three slams in quick succession while moving.

Phase 2: The Fallen

After reaching 50% life, Tavakai will transform into Tavakai, the Fallen, recovering to full life and running away to a secondary circular arena made of stone.

  • Melee Combo: Cleaves while walking forward using both the Precursor weapon and his axe.
  • Weakness becomes you! - Corrupted Barrage: Channels corruption from the Precursor weapon, firing a wide barrage of red energy.
  • Jade Sunder: Swipes upwards with his axe, creating a cone-shaped shockwave that leaves behind three "Warrior Spirit" minions out of jade.
  • Leap Slam: Jumps into the air before slamming down in an area.

Phase 3: The Consumed

After reaching 20% life, Tavakai will become invulnerable and attempt to call for Tukohama's aid, but will fail to recieve the god's blessing. He will then transform into "Tavakai, the Consumed".

Advanced Mechanics

Tavakai, the Chieftain
Tavakai, the Chieftain
Level(s)53
Location(s)Heart of the Tribe
Quest(s)The Search
Resistance(s)(Light Fire Resistance only in Phase 1)

Tavakai, the Chieftain is a unique monster located in Heart of the Tribe. He is the final boss of Act 4. Defeating him is necessary to complete The Search.

Encounter

Phase 1

  • Hook Throw: Throws his hook out forward, lingering for a duration before pulling it back.
  • Like Tukohama! - Tukohama Slam: Conjures a spirit of the ancients, slamming down in a large area
  • Your bones will shatter! -Rolling Slam: Deals a series of three slams in quick succession while moving.

Phase 2: The Fallen

After reaching 50% life, Tavakai will transform into Tavakai, the Fallen, recovering to full life and running away to a secondary circular arena made of stone.

  • Melee Combo: Cleaves while walking forward using both the Precursor weapon and his axe.
  • Weakness becomes you! - Corrupted Barrage: Channels corruption from the Precursor weapon, firing a wide barrage of red energy.
  • Jade Sunder: Swipes upwards with his axe, creating a cone-shaped shockwave that leaves behind three "Warrior Spirit" minions out of jade.
  • Leap Slam: Jumps into the air before slamming down in an area.

Phase 3: The Consumed

After reaching 20% life, Tavakai will become invulnerable and attempt to call for Tukohama's aid, but will fail to recieve the god's blessing. He will then transform into "Tavakai, the Consumed".

  • Sunder Combo: Swings an engorged arm into the ground three times in random directions, creating a large cone-shaped shockwave of spikes on the third slam. The spikes persist for a duration.
  • Rage burns deep... and by morn.. you shall fear the name... Karui! - Melee Combo: Moves around while attacking five times in quick succession.
  • Leap Slam: Jumps into the air before slamming down in an area.
  • Your bones will shatter! - Corruption Spikefield: Channels an arm into the ground, creating spikes of corruption throughout the arena that persist for a duration.

During the "Tavakai, the Consumed" phase, the arena will also periodically have different arena hazards:

  • Tawhoa's Blessing: Fills the perimeter of the arena with plants, slowing down movement speed.
  • Ramako's Blessing: Creates a Solar Orb that fills the arena with expanding Ignited Ground before exploding.
  • Arohongui's Blessing: Bombards an area with a large lunar beam that deals cold damge over time.

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VersionChanges
0.4.0Improved the first phase change sequence of the final Act 4 boss
0.3.0Introduced to the game.

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