One of the newest challenges to undertake in Stardew Valley is the Volcano Dungeon, which was added in the Version 1.5 update and has undergone several updates thereafter, in addition. As part of this, you may well be wondering: how can you beat the Volcano Dungeon in Stardew Valley? Well, today’s Stardew Valley Volcano guide should help equip you with everything you need to know to beat the Ginger Island Volcano Dungeon, once and for all.
What is the Volcano Dungeon in Stardew Valley?
Before we go any further, we first need to consider what the Volcano Dungeon is in Stardew Valley. The Volcano Dungeon is a new dungeon that is found on Ginger Island, although unlike the other mines in the game, this dungeon tends to provide a much more “hardcore” exploration experience. The Dungeon features a heavily lava-inspired theme.
The Basic Layout of the Volcano Dungeon in Stardew
The Volcano Dungeon is set out over 10 levels in total, with the first entry being blocked by a river of lava. Once you have made it through the entryway, you’ll then enter into the first level. Altogether, the Volcano Dungeon can come in a range of 20 different layouts, meaning that you’ll likely always be able to enjoy a slightly different experience when exploring the Volcano Dungeon - even after you’ve completed it for the first time.
Half way up the Volcano Dungeon, on Level 5, you can find the Volcano Shop. The Volcano Shop is manned by a Dwarf and provides the perfect place to replenish a few supplies before finishing the rest of your adventure. The shop generally includes several food items as well as some gear that could help you complete the Dungeon. As a result, it can be a good place to top up your supplies if you’re running low already. It’s also the perfect time to top up your watering can from the pool.
After visiting the Volcano Shop, you’ll want to continue with your exploration! The final five levels definitely ramp up the challenge, so make sure you’re well equipped before you leave the shop. If you need to escape the dungeon at this point, you can talk to the Parrot on Floor 5 and trade five golden walnuts for an escape hole, which leads out to the Parrot Express.
Once you reach Level 10 of the Volcano Dungeon, you’ll be at the Forge. In this area, you can upgrade many of your weapons and rings, making it an excellent place to visit if you have been looking to improve your load out. Players who have achieved combat mastery can also create a mini forge, which allows them to upgrade their tools and items without having to fight their way through the entire dungeon.
Unlocking Gateways
In order to progress through the Volcano Dungeon, you will need to find the hidden gateways to the next level. However, some gateways are restricted until you have found and pressed all three pressure pads, which in turn will unlock the gate so that you can progress further into the Dungeon.
Alternatively, if you need to retreat, you will have to make your way to each of the gates you have already been through. However, as we mentioned prior, you can also escape by getting to the fifth level then using the parrot on the fifth floor to escape.
Enemies That Can Be Found in the Volcano Dungeon
The Volcano Dungeon is unique to other dungeons in the Stardew Valley game; on a similar line of thought, this also means that the enemies are unique to the Volcano itself too. Notably, some of the main enemies you will encounter in the Volcano dungeon are as follows:
Of the aforementioned enemies, it’s worth noting that all have high levels of health; however, tiger slimes are by far the strongest, while Hot Heads are the weakest. Nevertheless, these enemies can also hit hard, dealing between 15 and 23 damage per attack. As a result, it’s important to bring your best gear to tackle these. Luckily, they can drop valuable loot that helps make hunting them down a more worthwhile sport for many people.
Keep in mind that not all is necessarily as it seems with the Volcano Dungeon, and rooms known as Mushroom Floors can be particularly deceptive. Indeed, these rooms are packed with Magma Caps and False Magma Caps that will attack when you get close, making it especially hard to avoid getting hit on this floor.
Of course, with so much going on, making sure your game’s server is stable enough to handle the demand is crucial. Luckily, with a premium Scala Cube server, you’ll never have to worry about downtime - so you can continue playing for a lag-free experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Final Thoughts
Beating the Volcano Dungeon in Stardew Valley can sometimes seem challenging - and, let’s be real, it’s supposed to be. In line with this thought, today’s tips could help ensure you’re well equipped and ready to take on this seemingly brutal task! However, while it may well take several tries to complete the dungeon, it’s certainly not impossible, and with a little planning it is definitely more than do-able.
What is the Volcano Dungeon in Stardew Valley?
Before we go any further, we first need to consider what the Volcano Dungeon is in Stardew Valley. The Volcano Dungeon is a new dungeon that is found on Ginger Island, although unlike the other mines in the game, this dungeon tends to provide a much more “hardcore” exploration experience. The Dungeon features a heavily lava-inspired theme.
The Basic Layout of the Volcano Dungeon in Stardew
The Volcano Dungeon is set out over 10 levels in total, with the first entry being blocked by a river of lava. Once you have made it through the entryway, you’ll then enter into the first level. Altogether, the Volcano Dungeon can come in a range of 20 different layouts, meaning that you’ll likely always be able to enjoy a slightly different experience when exploring the Volcano Dungeon - even after you’ve completed it for the first time.Half way up the Volcano Dungeon, on Level 5, you can find the Volcano Shop. The Volcano Shop is manned by a Dwarf and provides the perfect place to replenish a few supplies before finishing the rest of your adventure. The shop generally includes several food items as well as some gear that could help you complete the Dungeon. As a result, it can be a good place to top up your supplies if you’re running low already. It’s also the perfect time to top up your watering can from the pool.
After visiting the Volcano Shop, you’ll want to continue with your exploration! The final five levels definitely ramp up the challenge, so make sure you’re well equipped before you leave the shop. If you need to escape the dungeon at this point, you can talk to the Parrot on Floor 5 and trade five golden walnuts for an escape hole, which leads out to the Parrot Express.
Once you reach Level 10 of the Volcano Dungeon, you’ll be at the Forge. In this area, you can upgrade many of your weapons and rings, making it an excellent place to visit if you have been looking to improve your load out. Players who have achieved combat mastery can also create a mini forge, which allows them to upgrade their tools and items without having to fight their way through the entire dungeon.
Unlocking Gateways
In order to progress through the Volcano Dungeon, you will need to find the hidden gateways to the next level. However, some gateways are restricted until you have found and pressed all three pressure pads, which in turn will unlock the gate so that you can progress further into the Dungeon. Alternatively, if you need to retreat, you will have to make your way to each of the gates you have already been through. However, as we mentioned prior, you can also escape by getting to the fifth level then using the parrot on the fifth floor to escape.
Enemies That Can Be Found in the Volcano Dungeon
The Volcano Dungeon is unique to other dungeons in the Stardew Valley game; on a similar line of thought, this also means that the enemies are unique to the Volcano itself too. Notably, some of the main enemies you will encounter in the Volcano dungeon are as follows:- Dwarvish Sentries
- False Magma CapsHot Heads
- Lava Lurks
- Magma Sprites and Sparkers
- Magma Duggies
- Tiger Slimes
Of the aforementioned enemies, it’s worth noting that all have high levels of health; however, tiger slimes are by far the strongest, while Hot Heads are the weakest. Nevertheless, these enemies can also hit hard, dealing between 15 and 23 damage per attack. As a result, it’s important to bring your best gear to tackle these. Luckily, they can drop valuable loot that helps make hunting them down a more worthwhile sport for many people.
Keep in mind that not all is necessarily as it seems with the Volcano Dungeon, and rooms known as Mushroom Floors can be particularly deceptive. Indeed, these rooms are packed with Magma Caps and False Magma Caps that will attack when you get close, making it especially hard to avoid getting hit on this floor.
Of course, with so much going on, making sure your game’s server is stable enough to handle the demand is crucial. Luckily, with a premium Scala Cube server, you’ll never have to worry about downtime - so you can continue playing for a lag-free experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Volcano Dungeon located in Stardew Valley?
The Volcano Dungeon in Stardew Valley is located on Ginger Island in Stardew Valley. More specifically, the entrance to the Volcano Dungeon is found at the North of Ginger Island. Once you enter the Volcano, you will need to cross the lava river before accessing the dungeon in full.
How do I cross the lava in the Volcano Dungeon on Ginger Island?
In order to cross the lava in the Volcano Dungeon, you will need to have your watering can handy. If it’s not filled up, you can fill it from the pool at the entrance to the dungeon; then, simply use the watering can to water the lava, which will create a path that can be crossed. It’s worth noting that these paths will return to normal lava the next day.