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Bakonawa Lake Instance Guide

Location: Talk to Taho at [ma_scene01,174,179] to start the Bakonawa Lake instance.

Requirements: - Base Level: 140 or higher. - You must form a party before entering the instance. Use `/organize PARTYNAME` to create a party.

Cooldown: After completing the instance, there is a 23-hour cooldown before you can enter again.

Instance Walkthrough

The Bakonawa Lake instance revolves around defeating Bakonawa, the serpent, before it devours the moon. Follow the steps below to complete the instance:

1. Starting the Instance

  1. Speak with Taho to initiate the quest. He will explain the situation about Bakonawa.
  2. The party leader should select “Weave a rope” or “I will go down” to begin the instance.

2. Entering Bakonawa Lake

  1. After the instance is created, all party members can enter by using the rope. You will first face waves of enemies as you approach the lake.

3. First Battle - Bakonawa's Minions

  1. Upon reaching the lake, you will encounter Bakonawa's Will (ID: 2337) and Bakonawa's Puppet (ID: 2343). Defeat them to proceed to the next phase.

4. Mid-boss Encounter - Bakonawa's First Form

  1. You will now fight Bakonawa (ID: 2320), but note that he becomes invincible at certain points. Follow Taho's instructions during this phase to destroy gongs and caldrons, preventing Bakonawa from swallowing the moon.

5. Final Boss Fight - Enraged Bakonawa

  1. In the final phase, you will fight Enraged Bakonawa (ID: 2322). Coordinate with your party to defeat him quickly before he escapes back into the lake.

6. Completion

  1. After defeating Enraged Bakonawa, you will receive rewards such as Ancient Grudge (Item ID: 6499). You can also open a treasure box before exiting.

Tips & Tricks

  1. Party Setup: A tank, healer, and DPS are recommended due to the number of enemies and strong bosses.
  2. Boss Strategy: Follow Taho's instructions carefully during the fight to avoid Bakonawa becoming invincible. Destroy the gongs and caldrons quickly to proceed.
  3. Cooldown: After completing the instance, there is a 23-hour cooldown before re-entering.

Good luck defeating Bakonawa and saving the moon!