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Level Range: 100+ Party Size: 1+ Time Limit: 1 hour Cooldown: 23 hours Entrance: Malangdo Dungeon (mal_dun01 153, 237) Instance Map: 1@cash Boss:
Required Item:
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Octopus Cave is a Malangdo instance where players hunt down the notorious "Pervert Octopus" who has been harassing the local starfish population. This humorous instance features the comically villainous octopus who constantly taunts players while spawning minions to defend his lair.
Overview
The peaceful starfish of Malangdo Dungeon have been terrorized by a lecherous octopus who keeps trying to kidnap their females. The Starfish guard has set up a blockade at the cave entrance and recruits adventurers to eliminate this menace once and for all.
The instance is known for its comedic dialogue, with the Disgusting Octopus making increasingly desperate and absurd excuses as you fight through his cave. Despite the light tone, the boss fight requires attention to mechanics as the octopus summons waves of minions.
Quick Info
| Instance Information | |||
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| Level Requirement | 100+ | Cooldown | 23 hours |
| Party Size | 1-12 players | Time Limit | 1 hour |
| Location | Malangdo Dungeon | Instance Map | 1@cash |
Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
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| Level | Base Level 100+ |
| Party | Must be in a party to create/enter |
| Required Item |  Hunting Stick (#6442) (Rental item)
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| Entry NPC | Starfish (mal_dun01 151, 235) |
⚠️ Warning: You must have a Hunting Stick rental item in your inventory to enter!
How to Access
- Travel to Malangdo Dungeon (mal_dun01).
- Find the Starfish NPC at coordinates (151, 235).
- Obtain a Hunting Stick rental item (available from Malangdo NPCs).
- As party leader, speak to the Starfish and request to enter.
- Use the Weird Entrance at (153, 237) to enter the instance.
Instance Walkthrough
Stage 1: The Four Legs
Upon entering, the Disgusting Octopus taunts you:
- Four Octopus Legs block four different paths in the cave.
- Each leg is located at:
- (20, 114) - Northwest
- (88, 190) - North
- (307, 215) - Northeast
- (372, 131) - East
- Defeat all four Octopus Legs to open the path to the boss.
- As you destroy each leg, the octopus cries out in pain.
Stage 2: Ambushes
While hunting the legs, you'll trigger ambushes:
- Octopus's Henchmen spawn in groups
- Mercenary Squids appear (hired by the octopus)
- The octopus provides comedic commentary on his failing defenses
Stage 3: Boss Fight
After destroying all four legs, the boss arena opens:
- All players are warped to the center.
- The Disgusting Octopus spawns at (199, 188).
- Throughout the fight, the boss:
- Spawns additional Octopus Legs
- Summons Octopus's Henchmen (5 at a time)
- Delivers increasingly desperate dialogue
Boss Dialogue Examples:
Completion
- Defeat the Disgusting Octopus.
- The boss makes one final dramatic statement:
- Exit portals appear at (190, 208) and (198, 82).
- Return to Malangdo Dungeon.
Monsters
| Monster | Type | Notes |
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 Octopus Leg (#2193) |
Mini-Boss | 4 must be destroyed to access boss |
 Octopus's Henchman (#2192) |
Normal | Spawns during ambushes and boss fight |
 Mercenary Squid (#2175) |
Normal | "Hired help" that spawns during ambushes |
 Disgusting Octopus (#2194) |
MVP | Final boss |
Rewards
Monster Drops
The instance monsters drop various items:
- Tentacles
- Octopus Leg (material)
- Various Malangdo crafting materials
Completion
- Experience from killing monsters and boss
- Potential equipment drops from boss
ℹ️ Note: The main value of this instance is the comedic experience and Malangdo-related drops.
NPCs
| NPC | Location | Function |
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| Starfish | mal_dun01 (151, 235) | Instance creation, quest giver |
| Weird Entrance | mal_dun01 (153, 237) | Instance entry |
Quests
| Quest ID | Name | Purpose |
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| 4197 | Octopus Hunt | Cooldown tracker |
Boss Mechanics
The Disgusting Octopus fight has several mechanics:
Add Spawns:
- Every ~10 seconds, the boss spawns additional minions
- Either Octopus Legs or Octopus's Henchmen (groups of 5)
- Clear adds regularly to avoid being overwhelmed
Boss Dialogue Rotation:
- The boss speaks every 7 seconds with random excuses
- This is purely comedic and doesn't affect the fight
Positioning:
- Boss is stationary at the center of the arena
- Focus on controlling add spawns while damaging the boss
Memorable Quotes
The Disgusting Octopus has some of the most memorable (and absurd) dialogue in RO:
Tips
- Get the Hunting Stick first - You cannot enter without this rental item.
- Clear the four legs efficiently - Split up if your party is strong enough.
- Watch for ambushes - Enemies spawn when you enter certain areas.
- Control adds during boss - Don't let Henchmen stack up.
- Enjoy the dialogue - This instance is meant to be funny!
- AoE helps - Lots of grouped enemies throughout.
See Also
- Instances — Instance directory
- Malangdo Culvert — Another Malangdo instance
- Malangdo — Island guide
- Malangdo_Dungeon — Dungeon information