Explains the two penalties for switching between Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma: a Rupiah fee based on your level and the population of your current and target god, plus a loss of Master Points. Includes worked examples for a level 100 character with 10,000 Master Points, showing roughly 90% loss when moving to a more populated god versus 20-30% when moving to a less populated one, and notes that your first god selection is free.
A full breakdown of the weekly Biryu Castle siege: the three forces (Defensive Alliance, Offensive Alliances, Independent Forces), how and when to register an Ashram, and the fees involved. It explains the Adigo capture mechanic, how the 15 Capture Points are shared and transferred, the four possible outcomes and the tiebreaker priority, plus tactical advice for each force and the benefits of owning the Castle.
A level-by-level walkthrough of the main quest lines from Mandara and Shambala through Jina and Exile, up to level 73. Each entry lists the NPC to talk to, the monsters and items needed, and the pranas, rupiahs and gear rewards. Rewards are taken from an older Tantra site, so amounts may differ slightly on Kathana.
A full walkthrough of the rare set armor crafting added in the latest patch: which NPC to visit for the Lv. 46, 58 and 64 sets, and the three stages of processing raw materials, forming components and crafting the final piece. Lists the material abbreviations (PL, LS, ST, SS, GA, OG, plus quest-only SI and FH), which component type each tribe uses, and the Rupiah and component costs per set level. Ends with screenshots of the equipment stats.
Explains how the GM-run Lucky Number Event works: placing a 1,000,000 Rupiah bet on one of 20 numbers, confirming before the 60-second timer ends, and watching the spin pick the green Lucky Number. Includes a worked example of how the 80% reward pool is split among winners and how item rewards (up to 5 items, given in full to each winner) are delivered by in-game mail.
A player's account of leveling a Naga to Banar, covering chakra point allocation (3 Muscle / 2 Heart after early equal split) and a skill-by-skill breakdown of attack, defense and support skills with which to max and which to leave at level 1 for prerequisites. Includes notes on skills like Stam and Bukampaa where leveling does not improve stun duration or chance, plus special mentions for situational skills. Later updated with a downloadable text file adding equipment and upgrade sections.
Explains how the post-October 15 caste ranking works: the six castes from Sudra to Mijung, the Master Point thresholds, and the limited Top 100 spots from Braman 3 upward. Covers how God Skill Points are earned (starting at Ksatriya 3, up to 12), how swapping places with the lowest-ranked player above you works, and how to avoid rank decay by staying active in PvP.
Explains how the Raffle Event works: you need the GM-requested item in your inventory, pick one of up to 20 boxes, and click Enter Raffle before the timer ends. Includes a step-by-step Vantu example with screenshots, warnings that the entry is irreversible and the box cannot be changed, and a note that prizes are mailed in-game so your mailbox needs free space.
Walks through the three tests required for the 2nd class change from Elder Zangzu in Jina Village, including which third test (Patience or Destruction) each character type receives. Lists NPC steps, item turn-ins and kill requirements for the Tests of Wisdom, Justice, Patience and Destruction, plus a pointer to the Moriya answer list and a note that the Mandara mini-boss must be killed while in a party.
Step-by-step list of the loot materials (Processed Leather, Thick Leather Strap, Sacrificial Texture/String, Gluelike Agyo, Ornaspirit Gong) and how many each drop converts into, plus the quest items Strong Iron and Feather of Holy Bird obtainable by disassembling a lvl 38 set at Saranu. Explains converting materials into FR/SP/NP/AC parts and the counts needed per piece (10 each for the 64 set at Exile, 5 each for the 54 set at Jina), with crafting fees of 8M and 5M per piece.
A list of shortcuts for the first 16 Kathana Pass quest objectives, covering mob grinding, KD entries, XP gain and loss, NPC interaction and selling tricks, horn pickups and duel-based player kills. Includes notes on which tasks progress naturally alongside daily tasks and which require actual last-hit kills. Note that the arrow buy/sell trick has since been patched.
A step-by-step walkthrough of the starting quest chain from level 1 to level 20, listing which NPC to talk to (Vartan, Apvas, Buvan, Kirika, Karan, Amar), what to kill or fetch, and the rewards for each step. Includes the level 10 class change weapon per class and the level 15 quest giver split by tribe.
Explains what Taney premium currency buys and how to purchase it through Steam, either via the in-game Premium Services window or the Steam store page. Covers normal delivery times, the 30-minute wait rule when Taney doesn't arrive, and how to find your Steam Transaction ID to open a support ticket.
Lists which mobs drop which rare items across Mandara, Shambala, Jina, Pamir/Mantra Temple/Indra and Exile, including the dungeons. Flame-marked entries are the rare drops used as catalysts for crafting best-in-slot accessories. Replies confirm the list matches K2 and note a few outdated entries.
Player testing of how Defense and Damage Absorption interact in Kathana, with the inferred formula FD = (ID - (DF x 0.27)) x (1 - DA) and the finding that absorption is applied after defense reduction. Includes the raw test numbers (144 DEF vs 390 DEF at 34% absorb) and a practical note that Defense is better against normal hits while absorption scales with big incoming damage. A follow-up message lists the exact gear and skills used to reach 34% DA.
Lists the five Ashram ranks (Maharaja, Raja, Prabaja, Dandika, Tapasa) and the chat commands used to run a guild: /ashramlv to assign ranks, /ashrampost for announcements, /ashramunify and /ashramwithdraw for alliances, and /union for ally chat. Notes which ranks may use each command, that commands must be typed in the ALL channel, and includes ALT codes for special characters and spaces.
A list of Tantra Online's default hotkeys, covering character info (L), inventory (I), quests (U), skills (K), options (O), commands (C), ashram (G), address book (J), help (H), chat bubble and name toggles, UI toggle, and map. Also notes PrtSc for screenshots, Esc to close windows, and what the Electronic Bulletin Board banner is for.
Step-by-step fixes for client problems after a major Kathana update: verifying game files through Steam, reinstalling and using the launcher's Fix EasyAntiCheat button, and a workaround for the EOS Authentication Unavailable error. Also lists the files (Kathana.txt and the latest crash dump) to attach when submitting a support ticket.
Step-by-step instructions for selecting the temporary "legacy" branch in Steam's Game Version & Betas tab when the new client fails to connect. Notes that the branch is a stopgap and will be removed once the new client issues are fixed.
Screenshots of the Mandara and Shambala maps with NPC and monster locations marked. Meant to be saved and kept open outside the game, since there is no in-game overlay for it.
A drop list pairing monsters with the items they yield, organized by zone: Mandara and its 1st floor dungeon, Shambala and its 1st floor dungeon, Jina, Pamir Plains, Emperor's Tomb, and Exile. Useful for knowing where to farm a specific material. Compiled from another source and open to corrections.
Official notice about critical issues detected after the new client launch. Includes specific steps to resolve unexpected crashes and monster disappearance (update Windows and drivers, remove compatibility modes) and for when the client won't start (reinstall with Steam as administrator, repair EasyAntiCheat). Indicates which files to attach to support ticket: `.crashdump`, `katana.log` and `anticheatlauncher.log`.
A straight list of the correct answers to questions 1 through 20 of the Moriya quiz. Each number is paired with its answer, such as Vartan, Indra, Shambala and 1/126. Useful for clearing the quiz step without guessing.
Lists the stacking sources that add up to a +100% Pranas/XP bonus: Kathana Earring I (+50%), Satya full-party bonus (+20%), FS/Vidya full-party bonus (+10%), Lv. 70 Forbidden Armor set bonus (+10%) and Charm of Pranas (+10%). Explains that a full party needs at least one Satya and one FS/Vidya for the party bonuses to stack.
