Lava

Version 0.17: This article may not be up to date for the latest stable release of Crawl.

An intensely hot pool of molten rock, emitting clouds of sulphurous smoke.

Lava is a type of terrain found in the Dungeon (usually on deeper floors) and many of its branches. If you are flying above it you get a status effect 'LAVA' coloured red as a warning. It is impossible to cross lava for most player species, unless you can fly. Attempting to move onto lava is not normally allowed.

Having one's means of flight expire while over lava means instant death.

History

Prior to 0.17, you could accidentally step into lava while confused.