Quest Solution: Bowdash's Chest (Tormenta Cave)

[Stormrunner]

I want to thank both Vangelis and WizardHawk for their posts. They were a HUGE help.

Even after reading the above info, I still bit the dust on my first attempt. Once I was in front of the derelict ship, I started my run from the righthand wall -- and must have cut a bit too close to a LVL35 Seabeard. I swear it only took it one blow to put me out.

My second attempt went A LOT better. As before, I used the "front" entrance and made my way to the righthand wall in front of the ship. But then, wanting to avoid that Seabeard, I varied my approach. Taking a lot of time to assess the movement patterns, I eventually dashed across the cave floor to the lefthand side -- where I paused. There was one Skelly who kept marching back & forth in front of an incline, but I waited until its back was turned, then ran up the incline behind it. (This took me in the direction of the "back door" mentioned by WizardHawk.)

I turned back around to face toward the ship and, standing on the incline, bided my time again. Once I saw a clear path from the incline to the area between the two chunks of ship, I took off like a rocket. Made it behind the ship in one go and stumbled right on top of that beautiful green circle. Not a single Skelly was following me, so I took my sweet time digging that puppy up.

Thanks again, mates!

[Sarah]

Well Done!!!!!!!!!!

I admit, i went in there with four friends....was not brave enough to go it alone

Now Welcome to the ranks of "We're waiting for Disney to fix the stinkin Pearl Bug Already" Gang

[Silly Princess]

Thanks so much for posting this! I went in the far left cave, found the spot and completed the quest all within a couple of minutes. I Didn't even have to kill one enemy!

I NEVER would have found that spot so easily without this guide.

[CiscoRau]

Looked at this - got in - dug it up - teleported back to Tortuga. I had no attackers. Thanks a ton!

[Angel Ironbane]

I am level 26. none of my wepons are over 12 except my cutlass which is 18. I made it through without being attacked by anything except a level 9 bat.HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

[Winifred]

I was REALLY lucky. I kept to the right as much as possible the entire time, away from the high lvl baddies. I hugged the corners, and only went in the center when I had to to get around something. Slow and steady planning to not cross paths with any of them.

Maybe it was pure luck but I made it to the dig spot without any of them even noticing I was there!

Thanks for the tips!

[mongo]

Originally Posted by Winifred

I was REALLY lucky. I kept to the right as much as possible the entire time, away from the high lvl baddies. I hugged the corners, and only went in the center when I had to to get around something. Slow and steady planning to not cross paths with any of them.

Maybe it was pure luck but I made it to the dig spot without any of them even noticing I was there!

Thanks for the tips!

Well except for something attacking me with vodoo which I ran and hid from behind one of the ships. I retrieved the key and found Captain whats-his-name on the Navy frigate (5th one I think- off of Cuba if it helps). I have joined the ranks of those waiting for the Boss Battle.

Meanwhile I will level weapons and help others.

Thanks to everyone for their help.

[cosmic1792]

wow, thanks for all of the help! & also, the dig spot is in the open in between what looks like two ships, right across from the urchinfist =)