Onikabuto is one of the Local Specialties available in Genshin Impact. When the Electro Region was first released, Onikabuto served little use in the game. However, after the release of Arataki Itto in Genshin Impact 2.3, Travelers may need to scavenge the map to ascend their Itto. At the moment, there are around 80 Onikabuto available in the open world.
Although this creature is marked as a living being, Onikabuto will not flee when a character approaches it. This is a contrast when compared to other animals, like Crystalfly.
Onikabuto Locations in Genshin Impact
Onikabuto can be found on trees or areas with high Electro concentrations. It's also often found in underground areas like caves. This little purple bug can be found in four islands of Inazuma: Narukami, Kannazuka, Yashiori, and Seirai Island.
Narukami Island
In Narukami Island, players can either find Onikabuto around Grand Narukami Shrine or underneath Inazuma City. There's a large secret cave under the Tenshukaku where players can find six Onikabuto in one area.
There are several entrances to this cave. One of them is located near the Teleport Waypoint.
But if players wish to find the Onikabuto cave easier, then they can opt for the entrance south of the island.
Next, walk to the marked spot and find a tiny cave inside the large cave. The Onikabuto can be found right inside.
Kannazuka Island
On Kannazuka, Onikabuto are mostly located around Tatarasuna. A lot of them are centered around the Mikage Furnace, a device that contains the power of Tatarigami.
Yashiori Island
On Yashiori Island, Onikabuto are spread throughout the area. There's no spot where Travelers can find several bugs near each other.
Seirai Island
Lastly, on Seirai Island, Onikabuto can be found on the westside of Amakumo Peak. People can simply walk along the shore to collect six of these creatures.
What Is Onikabuto Used For In Genshin Impact?
Onikabuto are the core material for Electro Treasure Compass. This gadget will assist players in finding chests throughout the Electro Region. To get the Blueprint for this gadget, players have to reach Level 9 in Inazuma Reputation Level. Then, they can visit the blacksmith to forge the gadget. In total, it'll cost:
- Golden Raven Insignia x10
- Onikabuto x30
- Crystal Chunk x50
- Mora x50000
This item is permanent (non-consumable), so Travelers don't have to worry about losing it after multiple uses.
Other than for Electro Treasure Compass, in Genshin Impact 2.3, Onikabuto are also used to ascend Arataki Itto. In total, Travelers require 168 Onikabuto to fully upgrade him. Here's the breakdown for each ascension:
- First ascension: 3 Onikabuto
- Second ascension: 10 Onikabuto
- Third ascension: 20 Onikabuto
- Fourth ascension: 30 Onikabuto
- Fifth ascension: 45 Onikabuto
- Final ascension: 60 Onikabuto
Genshin Impact is now available on Mobile, PC, PS4, and PS5. A Switch version is in development.