Lava lump

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Lava lump
Lava lump xi icon.png
Japanese 溶岩のかけら
ようがんのカケラ
Romaji Yōgan no kakera
Old localizations N/a
Found in Dragon Quest IX
Dragon Quest X
Dragon Quest XI
Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors
Dragon Quest Heroes
Dragon Quest Heroes II
Dragon Quest Treasures
Effect Used as an ingredient to create items.

Lava lump is a recurring item in the Dragon Quest series. It is a fiery fragment of volcanic material that is used as a crafting ingredient, particularly for making fire-themed pieces of equipment.

Appearances[edit]

Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies[edit]

GameDescription
DQ9-LOGO-ICON.png
A pyroclastic rock possessing the power of fire. Alchemise it![1]
Icon in IX

Lava lumps can be collected from Newid Isle and the Wyrmsmaw, has an 8% chance of being found in rank 2 (H) blue treasure chests, or dropped by Bagmas, Live lavas, Magmalices, Scarlet fevers, Admirers, Terrorhawks, and the Master of Nu'un. It can also be found randomly in the fountain at a fully upgraded Quester's Rest. It can be sold for 42 gold. Lava lump is used in the following alchemy recipes:

Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQIX Steel broadsword.png
Steel broadsword
DQIX Steel broadsword.png
Iron broadsword
Iron oreIXicon.png
Iron ore
Lava lump
Lava lump


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQIX Iron lance.png
Steel lance
DQIX Iron lance.png
Iron lance
Iron oreIXicon.png
Iron ore
Lava lump
Lava lump


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQIX Spiked steel whip.png
Spiked steel whip
DQIX Spiked steel whip.png
Iron whip
Iron oreIXicon.png
Iron ore
Lava lump
Lava lump


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQIX Iron bar.png
Steel bar
DQIX Iron bar.png
Iron bar
Iron oreIXicon.png
Iron ore
Lava lump
Lava lump


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQIX Iron claws.png
Steel claws
DQIX Iron claws.png
Iron claws
Iron oreIXicon.png
Iron ore
Lava lump
Lava lump


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQIX Iron fan.png
Steel fan
DQIX Iron fan.png
Iron fan
Iron oreIXicon.png
Iron ore
Lava lump
Lava lump


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
ICON-Iron axe.png
Steel axe
ICON-Iron axe.png
Iron axe
Iron oreIXicon.png
Iron ore
Lava lump
Lava lump


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQIX Flame shield.png
Flame shield
DQIX Magic shield.png
Magic shield
Lava lump
Lava lump
DQIX Resurrock.png
Resurrock


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
Hephaestus flameIXicon.png
Hephaestus' flame
Lava lump
Lava lump
Royal soilIXicon.png
Royal soil
DQIX Toad oil.png
Toad oil


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQIX Fire blade.png
Fire blade
DQIX Valkyrie Sword.png
Valkyrie sword
DQIX Rockbomb shard.png
Rockbomb shard
Lava lump
Lava lump x3


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQIX Fire claws.png
Fire claws
DQIX Dragon claws.png
Dragon claws
DQIX Rockbomb shard.png
Rockbomb shard
Lava lump
Lava lump x3


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
DQIX Fowl fan.png
Vermilion bird fan
DQIX Fowl fan.png
Fowl fan
Razer wing boomerang icon IX.png
Razor wing boomerang
Lava lump
Lava lump x3


Item Ingredient 1 Ingredient 2 Ingredient 3
Flametang boomerang Icon IX.png
Flametang boomerang
Gusterang Icon IX.png
Gusterang
DQIX Rockbomb shard.png
Rockbomb shard x3
Lava lump
Lava lump x3


Dragon Quest X[edit]

Lava lump is used as a material for crafting weapons, armour, and furniture. It can be purchased from a material shop for 200 gold, picked up from sparkly spots, or dropped by various monsters, including Rockbombs, Grillerpillars, and Face invaders.

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age[edit]

GameDescription
DQ11-LOGO-ICON.png
A pyroclastic rock flung from a fiery volcano.[2]

Lava lumps can be picked up from sparkly spots in the Hotto Steppe, Mount Huji, and the Hotto Steppe - Northern Whale Way Station. It has a 116 chance of being dropped by Face invaders, Lava lamplings, and Rockbombs, and a 132 chance of being dropped by Firebirds and Hot dogs. It can be sold for 90 gold.

Lava lump is used in the following recipes for the Fun-Size Forge:

Dragon Quest Swords: The Masked Queen and the Tower of Mirrors[edit]

Lava lumps can be used in sword tempering for creating fire-elemental swords and the Aurora blade. It can be dropped by any kind of fire-aligned monster such as Firespirits and Rockbombs.

Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below[edit]

Lava lump can be dropped by Rockbombs and Grinades, can be received from King Flaminio in exchange for

and can be received as a reward for defeating the Green dragon with silver clear time. It can be used to create Tough guy tattoo and the quick recipe for the Strength ring in the Alchemy Pot and can be sold for 11 gold.

Dragon Quest Heroes II: Twin Kings and the Prophecy's End[edit]

Lava lumps are used as a material to improve various accessories. Once again, they can be dropped by Rockbombs and Grinades.

Dragon Quest Treasures[edit]

GameDescription
Dragon Quest Treasures Logo.png
A mass of molten rock that's moderately cool. Used mainly to make pellets. Mostly found on Cinderback Ridge.[3]
Icon in Treasures

Lava lump can be collected from red crystals on Cinderback Ridge or sometimes received by sending a dispatch team to the Bloodleaf Boulevard or Cold Shoulder Central areas of Cinderback Ridge. It is mainly used for crafting pellets at the Werks or for scouting monsters.

In Other Languages[edit]

Language Translation Meaning
ICON-FLAG-ES.png EspañolPiedra volcánicaSpanish for "volcanic rock".
ICON-FLAG-FR.png FrançaisMorceau de laveFrench for "piece of lava".
ICON-FLAG-DE.png DeutschLavaklumpenGerman for "lava lump".
ICON-FLAG-IT.png ItalianoRoccia lavicaItalian for "lava rock".

References[edit]

  1. Nintendo DS version.
  2. Sony PlayStation 4, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One versions.
  3. Nintendo Switch version.