Dark Cave is a Victoria Island map on Dungeon with 51 monster spawn points, monsters level 20 to 24.

Monsters on this map
| Monster | Level | Spawns | EXP | EXP/HP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stirge | 20 | 35 | 37 | 0.125 |
| Horny Mushroom | 22 | 9 | 41 | 0.102 |
| Zombie Mushroom | 24 | 7 | 45 | 0.103 |
How to get to Dark Cave
From Sleepywood, walk through 5 maps:
- Sleepywood
- Ant Tunnel I
- Ant Tunnel II
- Ant Tunnel III
- Ant Tunnel IV
- Dark Cave
Walking route through map portals, from the game data. Cabs and boats can be faster between towns.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Dark Cave?
From Sleepywood: Sleepywood โ Ant Tunnel I โ Ant Tunnel II โ Ant Tunnel III โ Ant Tunnel IV โ Dark Cave (5 maps).
What monsters are on Dark Cave?
Stirge (Lv. 20, 35 spawns), Horny Mushroom (Lv. 22, 9 spawns), Zombie Mushroom (Lv. 24, 7 spawns).
What level should I be for Dark Cave?
Monsters here are level 20 to 24. Monsters above your level are harder to hit, so check your accuracy.
Game data: MapleStory Classic World v1.0.0, checked 2026-10-22. Only content live at launch is listed. Drop rates are calculated on Nexon's servers and aren't in the game data, so we don't publish them. Spotted a difference in-game? Tell us.