Rattan Cave is a mid-level dungeon in Talisman Online located in the Tiger Mountain/Crow Forest region
. Recommended for characters around level 15–20, it features jungle-themed enemies and multiple boss encounters. The story involves confronting the Evil Taoists who have taken over an ancient site and enslaved the local villagers.
Location
The entrance to Rattan Cave is found in Tiger Mountain near Crow Forest (Coordinates: -211, -826
). It becomes accessible after completing earlier scenarios like Snake Cave. No special key is required to enter, aside from the level prerequisite.
Dungeon Overview
Rattan Cave consists of three areas, each with unique monsters and bosses. The environment includes overgrown ruins and village settings. Players will face stronger enemies than in earlier dungeons, including animal spirits and corrupted aborigines.
Dungeon Structure
Monster Woods: The first area is a large cave inhabited by creatures under the Evil Tao’s control. Key enemies are Golden Macaques and related critters. The boss is Golden Macaque Head (Level ~16)
Peach Headstream Village: The second area is an occupied village. Enemies include packs of wolves and mule* beasts. Bosses in this stage are Tiger King (Level ~17) and Aborigine Officer (Level ~18)
, who must be defeated.
Ancient City: The final area is ruins of an old city corrupted by evil. The boss here is Evil Tao Beard (sometimes referred to as Fire Tao, Level ~20)
, a powerful tainted Taoist. Surrounding him are Ancient City Evil Ghosts and Elite Tree Men.
Enemies
Common monsters include Elite Boa, Elite Poison Fly, Elite Golden Macaque (levels 15–16) in the first area
, and Wild Wolves, Elite Wild Mule, Elite Aborigine Guard (levels 16–17) in the second area
. These enemies deal moderate physical damage and often appear in groups. In the final area, Ancient City Evil Ghosts and Tree Men (levels ~19–20) pose a greater threat.
Bosses
Golden Macaque Head
– The first boss, a large ape spirit with heavy attacks.
Tiger King and Aborigine Officer
– Dual bosses in the village; coordinate to take them down together.
Evil Tao Beard (Fire Tao)
– Final boss, a Taoist mage with strong magic and summoning abilities.
Each boss requires focus and often a specific strategy (e.g., defeating summons or avoiding area spells). Players should be prepared for moderate challenge in these fights.
Related Quests
Rattan Cave is linked to storyline quests involving the Evil Taoist forces. Quests typically instruct players to clear each area and defeat the bosses (such as “Defeat Fire Tao in Rattan Cave”). No special keys are needed—entry is gated by quest availability and level.
Purpose of the Dungeon
Rattan Cave advances the mid-game narrative and provides better loot than earlier dungeons. It tests party coordination against multiple bosses and tougher enemies. Completing it is necessary for progressing further into the game and accessing subsequent dungeons.
Tips for Players
Enter with a full party if possible. The bosses can hit hard, especially the double boss in Stage 2.
Bring plenty of health/mana potions and buffs (defense and spirit buffs are helpful).
In multi-boss fights (like Tiger King + Aborigine Officer), focus on one target at a time to reduce incoming damage.
Watch out for any special boss mechanics, such as summoning or AoE spells.
Importance
Rattan Cave is a key mid-level scenario that bridges early content with later areas. It teaches players to handle multiple-boss encounters and rewards them with experience and gear suited for level ~20 content. Clearing Rattan Cave is often required by later quests.
