Ancient Lava is a rare late-game crafting material introduced in Palworld 1.0. Unlike many other resources, it can only be obtained from a single location, making it one of the more difficult materials to farm.

If you’re crafting some of Palworld’s strongest accessories and mobility gear, you’ll eventually need to collect a healthy supply of Ancient Lava.

Here’s everything you need to know.

Where to Find Ancient Lava

Ancient Lava is found exclusively on Wildlife Sanctuary No. 2.

The sanctuary is located on the volcanic island situated north of Mount Obsidian and south of Sakurajima.

Unlike most major areas in Palworld, Wildlife Sanctuary No. 2 does not have its own fast travel point. You’ll need to travel there using a flying or swimming mount from a nearby fast travel location, such as:

Isle of Silence
Ruined Fortress City

Once you arrive on the island, explore the volcanic terrain to locate Ancient Lava deposits.

How to Get Ancient Lava

Ancient Lava is obtained by mining Ancient Lava ore nodes.

These are easy to recognise once you know what to look for. The deposits appear as dark rock formations with glowing blue and purple veins running through them.

Simply mine the deposit with a Pickaxe or another suitable mining tool to collect Ancient Lava.

Unlike many other rare materials, Ancient Lava:

Cannot be purchased from merchants.
Does not drop from wild Pals.
Is not obtained from defeating Alpha Pals.
Is only collected by mining these special ore deposits.

Because of this, repeated mining runs around Wildlife Sanctuary No. 2 are the only reliable farming method.

Best Tool for Mining Ancient Lava

Any Pickaxe capable of mining late-game resources can harvest Ancient Lava.

Plasma Multicutter

Level 54 • Ancient Tech

Plasma Multicutter × 1 Harvesting & Mining Tool

The Plasma Multicutter is the fastest harvesting option, allowing you to clear deposit nodes rapidly and complete farming runs in significantly less time.

Required Level Level 54 Ancient Technology Tree

Crafting Output 1× Plasma Multicutter High-Efficiency Tool

Required Materials

50×

Pal Metal Ingot Refined Ingot

50×

Plasteel Advanced Alloy

30×

Bio Battery Power Source

10×

Computer Tech Component

10×

Cryogenic Coolant Cooling Agent

If you’re planning to gather large quantities of Ancient Lava, upgrading your mining equipment is well worth the investment.

Be Careful on Wildlife Sanctuary No. 2

Wildlife Sanctuary No. 2 is one of the more dangerous areas in Palworld.

The island is a restricted zone, meaning you’ll attract attention if you’re spotted by security.

While farming Ancient Lava, watch out for:

Level 80 Patrol Drones
Security searchlights
Restricted area (“Criminal Activity”) status
Powerful wild Pals
Extreme heat

To improve your chances of survival, it’s recommended that you bring:

Heat-Resistant armour
A fast flying mount
Plenty of healing items
A high-tier Pickaxe or Plasma Multicutter

Avoiding Patrol Drones whenever possible will make your farming runs much smoother.

Best Way to Farm Ancient Lava

The most efficient farming strategy is to complete a full circuit of Wildlife Sanctuary No. 2.

As you explore the island:

Mine every Ancient Lava deposit you find.
Avoid Patrol Drones and searchlights where possible.
Continue around the island until every node has been collected.
Return later after the deposits have respawned.

Mining every node in a single trip is far more efficient than farming only one or two deposits before leaving.

What Is Ancient Lava Used For?

Ancient Lava

Late-Game Material

Ancient Lava is primarily used to craft several powerful late-game accessories and mobility items.

Craftable Accessories & Gear

Air Walker Mk II Mobility Gear

Warsect Terra’s Belt Defensive Accessory

Wumpo Charm Environmental Utility

Collection Tip

Because these items provide valuable movement, defensive, and environmental bonuses, it’s worth collecting Ancient Lava even if you don’t immediately need it.

Tips for Farming Ancient Lava

To make each farming run more efficient:

Bring a fast flying mount to reach the sanctuary quickly.
Use the Plasma Multicutter for faster mining.
Wear Heat-Resistant armour.
Keep plenty of inventory space free.
Mine every Ancient Lava node before leaving.
Return after the deposits have respawned.

Final Thoughts

Ancient Lava is one of Palworld’s rarer crafting materials, not because it’s difficult to mine, but because it only appears in one location.

By making regular trips to Wildlife Sanctuary No. 2 and mining every Ancient Lava deposit you encounter, you’ll gradually build up enough of the resource to craft some of the game’s strongest accessories.

If you’re preparing for Palworld’s late game, Ancient Lava is definitely a material worth farming.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do you find Ancient Lava in Palworld?

Ancient Lava is found exclusively on Wildlife Sanctuary No. 2, where it is mined from special ore deposits.

Can Pals drop Ancient Lava?

No. Ancient Lava is only obtained by mining its unique ore nodes.

Can you buy Ancient Lava?

No. Merchants do not sell Ancient Lava.

What does Ancient Lava look like?

Ancient Lava deposits appear as dark rocks with glowing blue and purple veins, making them easy to distinguish from ordinary ore once you know what to look for.

What is Ancient Lava used for?

Ancient Lava is required to craft several late-game accessories, including Air Walker Mk II, Warsect Terra’s Belt, and the Wumpo Charm.

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