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Level Range: 140+ Party Size: 1+ Time Limit: 1 hour Cooldown: Variable Entrance: Malaya Scene (ma_scene01 174, 179) Instance Map: 1@ma_b Boss:
Series: Port Malaya |
Bakonawa Lake is a Philippine mythology-themed instance where players must defeat Bakonawa, a legendary sea serpent attempting to devour the moon. This is the most challenging of the Port Malaya instances and features unique invincibility mechanics that require coordination.
Overview
In Filipino mythology, Bakonawa is a massive sea serpent that causes eclipses by trying to swallow the moon. The villagers of Port Malaya have discovered that Bakonawa lurks in a nearby lake and threatens to bring eternal darkness by consuming the moon. Adventurers must descend to the lake and slay the beast before it's too late.
The instance features special mechanics where Bakonawa becomes temporarily invincible and players must follow Taho's guidance to survive.
Quick Info
| Instance Information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Level Requirement | 140+ | Cooldown | Variable (quest-based) |
| Party Size | 1-12 players | Time Limit | 1 hour |
| Location | Malaya Scene (ma_scene01) | Instance Map | 1@ma_b |
Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Level | Base Level 140+ |
| Party | Must be in a party |
| Weight | Must have less than 90% weight capacity |
| Prerequisites | Complete Bakonawa Extermination quest chain (malaya_bakona1 >= 7, malaya_bakona2 >= 15) |
How to Access
- Travel to Malaya Scene (ma_scene01).
- Find Taho at coordinates (174, 179).
- Complete the prerequisite quest chain first.
- As party leader, select "Please weave a rope" to create the instance.
- Select "Now I will go down" to enter.
Instance Walkthrough
Phase 1: Preparation
- Upon entering, speak to Taho inside the instance.
- He warns you about Bakonawa's invincibility phases.
- When ready, as party leader tell Taho to summon Bakonawa.
Phase 2: Summoning Bakonawa
- Taho drops Albopal into the lake.
- The scent attracts Bakonawa from the depths.
- The massive serpent surfaces to attack!
Phase 3: Boss Battle - Bakonawa
Bakonawa is the most powerful of the Malaya MVPs:
Normal Phase:
- Deal damage to Bakonawa normally.
- Watch for powerful attacks and AoE skills.
Invincibility Phase:
- At certain HP thresholds, Bakonawa becomes invincible.
- STOP ATTACKING during this phase.
- Follow Taho's announcements for what to do.
- Performing the correct actions removes invincibility.
⚠️ Warning: Attacking during invincibility phases wastes resources and may trigger counterattacks!
Completion
After defeating Bakonawa:
- The moon is saved from being devoured.
- Collect MVP drops.
- The rope is destroyed - return to Taho outside after the cooldown.
Monsters
| Monster | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bakonawa | MVP | Final boss, has invincibility phases |
NPCs
| NPC | Location | Function |
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| Taho | ma_scene01 (174, 179) | Instance creation |
| Taho (inside) | 1@ma_b (62, 52) | Boss summoning, guidance |
Quests
| Quest ID | Name | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| 12278 | - | Cooldown tracker |
| 12279 | - | Quest progress tracker |
Lore
Bakonawa comes from Filipino mythology:
- A giant sea serpent from Visayan mythology
- Believed to cause lunar eclipses by swallowing the moon
- Filipinos traditionally made noise during eclipses to scare Bakonawa away
- Some legends say Bakonawa had multiple heads or could fly
- The creature represents the eternal struggle between light and darkness
Tips
- Complete prerequisites first - You need significant quest progress before accessing this instance.
- Watch for invincibility - Stop attacking when Bakonawa becomes immune.
- Follow announcements - Taho guides you through the invincibility phases.
- Highest level Malaya instance - This is harder than Bangungot and Buwaya.
- Bring healing - The fight can be lengthy with multiple phases.
See Also
- Instances — Instance directory
- Bangungot Hospital — Related Malaya instance
- Buwaya Cave — Related Malaya instance
- Port Malaya — Town guide