Mad Island Boss Guide and Map Overview for Newbies

Welcome to the Mad Island Boss Guide! This guide includes a detailed overview of the game’s full map, the meaning of various crystals, and strategies for defeating each boss.

Full Map Overview

The map in Mad Island is expansive and features different colored crystals that indicate events and NPCs. Here’s what each color represents:

Boss Overview

This section provides details on each boss you may encounter, their attack patterns, and strategies for defeating them.

1. Boss Native

• Description: The first boss encountered in the game.
• Drops: Human flesh crafting table.
• Attacks:
  • Forward kick
  • Jump slam
  • Regular kick
• Strategy: When health is low, it will hug itself. This is a safe moment to attack without dodging.

2. Spike (Cave Spider)

• Description: A tricky spider boss.
• Attacks:
  • Forward bite (harder version as health drops)
  • Ceiling web spray (slows player movement)
• Strategy: Let your child character assist in attacking.

3. Old Guy

• Description: A shy character requiring a female to spawn.
• Drops: Less useful crafting table.
• Attacks:
  • Punch
  • Jump punch
  • Buffalo charge (multi-hit move)
• Strategy: Approach in the afternoon with a female character to activate.

4. Gun & Bandana

• Description: A duo treasure-hunting team.
• Drops: Access to a dungeon after defeating them.
• Attacks:
  • Gun: Shoots bullets in all directions.
  • Bandana: Basic punches and swarming attacks.
• Strategy: Bring a female character to engage them.

5. Planton (Man-Eating Tree)

• Description: A three-part boss.
• Drops: Tanos gem.
• Attacks:
  • Exploding stump
  • Root attacks from the pile of vines
• Strategy: Hit the pile of vines in the middle first to defeat it.

6. Scythe (Desert Centipede)

• Drops: Tanos gem.
• Attacks:
  • Forward bite
  • Wave cuts
• Strategy: Stay at the bottom edge of the map to avoid most attacks.

7. Two-Headed Vulture

• Drops: Tanos gem.
• Attacks:
  • Jump attacks
  • Egg-laying (potentially hatching)
• Strategy: Stay vertical to avoid pecking; attack when it releases a storm.

8. Cassie T200

• Description: A robotic boss created by a doctor.
• Attacks:
  • Basic hits and rocket-like hand movements.
• Strategy: Remain agile to avoid its attacks.

9. Giant

• Description: A powerful female giant.
• Attacks:
  • Down kick
  • Rock wave shock
  • Jump smash
• Strategy: Dodge her chain combos and wait for openings to attack.

10. Delman

• Description: A mad scientist that requires special tools to defeat.
• Attacks:
  • Three-shot projectiles
  • Skateboard maneuvers
• Strategy: Use the dismemberment machine for an effective takedown.

Conclusion

This guide provides essential information to help you navigate the vast world of Mad Island and tackle its formidable bosses. For more tips and strategies, be sure to check additional resources.