Preparation: Crafting the Volcanic Magnet
To begin your journey, you must first visit the Dragon Hunter NPC located at the Tiki Outpost. While it is possible to encounter the island without assistance, crafting the Volcanic Magnet is highly recommended as it significantly increases the chance of the island spawning.
To craft this essential item, you will need to gather specific resources. Note that the Volcanic Magnet is a consumable item and will be used up once the island is successfully spawned.
Volcanic Magnet Recipe
Material | Quantity | Acquisition Method |
Terror Eyes | 2 | Loot drop |
Magma Ore | 20 | Loot drop |
Fool's Gold | 10 | Loot drop |
Electric Wings | 5 | Loot drop |
Blaze Ember | 1 | Complete Dragon Hunter's Quest |
"A rare material obtained by completing a specific hunt quest."
To obtain the Blaze Ember, you must accept a hunt quest from the Dragon Hunter. This quest requires you to defeat 3 Venomous Assailants on Hydra Island.
How to Spawn the Prehistoric Island
Once you have your materials ready, you must travel to Sea Danger Level 6. The Prehistoric Island event is exclusive to this danger level.
Drive your boat straight into the ocean until you reach the correct danger level. If you have the Volcanic Magnet in your inventory, your odds of finding the island improve drastically. Keep sailing until the island physically manifests in the ocean.
Event Mechanics and Strategy
Upon starting the event, a warning message will appear: "The volcano will erupt unless you attack it and defeat its Lava Golems!"
The primary objective is to prevent the eruption by attacking the glowing red spots found on the volcano structure itself. However, you will be hindered by Lava Golems that spawn from lava pools on the ground.
The Creation Fruit Strategy
A highly effective strategy involves using the Creation Fruit.
"A fruit with the ability to construct physical barriers and structures."
You can use this fruit's building ability to erect walls around the lava pools. By doing this, you can trap the Lava Golems inside the pools as they spawn.
Blocking the golems allows you to ignore them completely and focus all your damage on the volcano's red spots to reduce the pressure.
Warning: Known UI Glitch
Be aware that there is currently a known glitch affecting this event. The Volcano Pressure, Relic Health, and the event timer may not appear on your user interface. Despite this visual bug, the event is still active, and you should continue attacking the volcano until the event concludes.
Rewards
Successfully completing the Prehistoric Island event yields valuable rewards. Upon victory, you will receive Dinosaur Bones and the coveted Dragon Egg.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Volcanic Magnet required to spawn the Prehistoric Island?
No, you can spawn the island without it, but using the Volcanic Magnet significantly increases the chance of the event appearing.
Where do I find the Dragon Hunter NPC?
The Dragon Hunter NPC is located at the Tiki Outpost, where he offers crafting services and hunt quests.
How do I get the Blaze Ember material?
You must complete a hunt quest from the Dragon Hunter which requires defeating 3 Venomous Assailants on Hydra Island.
What is the best strategy for the Lava Golems?
Using the Creation Fruit to build walls around the lava pools traps the golems, allowing you to focus entirely on attacking the volcano.
Why can't I see the timer or Volcano Pressure?
There is a known glitch where the event UI, including pressure levels and timers, fails to appear, but the event still functions normally.
What rewards do I get for completing the event?
Players are rewarded with Dinosaur Bones and a Dragon Egg item upon successfully preventing the eruption.
