Editing Lava

{{Rewrite-expand|Appearance in ''[[Super Mario Bros. Wonder]]''|October 29, 2023}}

|image=[[File:SMO Seaside Moon 48.png|250px]]<br>Screenshot from ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''

|first_appearance=''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' ([[List of games by date#1985|1985]])

|latest_appearance=''[[Mario & Luigi: Brothership]]'' ([[List of games by date#2024|2024]])

|comparable=[[Dark matter]]<br>[[Poison (obstacle)|Poison]]<br>[[Quicksand]]

'''Lava''', also known as '''magma''', appears in the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]] as a common hazard, especially in [[fortress]], [[castle]], and volcano areas. Depending on the game, contact with lava either results in [[Mario]] losing some health (as seen in most 3D ''Super Mario'' platformer games and ''[[Paper Mario]]''), or even losing a [[Extra life|life]] (as seen from most 2D ''Super Mario'' platformer games). [[Super Star]]s or similar power-ups do not protect the player from lava. The effect lava has on [[Bowser]] varies as well, ranging from not affecting him to turning him into [[Dry Bowser]] to defeating him.

 

Lava in the ''Super Mario'' franchise is usually red or orange, but later entries have introduced different colors, including blue lava in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' and pink lava in ''[[Super Mario Odyssey]]''.

====''Super Mario Bros.'' / ''Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels''====

[[File:SMB NES World 1-4 Screenshot.png|thumb|A lava [[pit]] in ''Super Mario Bros.'']]

Lava in ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' is an obstacle in every castle level, and falling into it costs Mario or Luigi a life instantly. At the end of the level, Mario or Luigi must destroy the bridge that either Bowser or an [[Impostor Bowser|impostor]] is standing on, causing him to fall into the lava. Lava in ''[[Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels]]'' has the same appearance and purpose, but it can appear in other types of levels as well. In the ''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]'' version, the secret area in [[World 1-2 (Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels)|World 1-2]] leading to a Warp Zone leading to [[World 4 (Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels)|World 4]] has all of the water pits replaced with lava.

Due to the graphical limitations of the [[Family Computer]], its {{wp|Western world|Western}} counterpart, the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]], and the [[Family Computer Disk System]], lava in ''Super Mario Bros.'' and ''Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels'' both use the [[water]] tiles but with different values assigned to the palette; it is also only a background object (proven by characters falling through the lava and not losing a life the moment they touch it). Lava in the ''[[Super Mario All-Stars]]'' version was given a boiling animation, and Mario falls behind it.

Lava in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]'' causes Mario and Luigi to lose a life on contact. It appears in some [[Fortress]] levels, usually at the bottom of the level. Touching the lava on the ceiling in [[Sky Land|World 5]]'s [[World 5-Fortress 2|second fortress]] oddly does not cost Mario or Luigi a life.

[[File:SMW Chocolatefortress.png|thumb|left|Chocolate lava in Chocolate Fortress]]

Lava in ''[[Super Mario World]]'' retains its lethal properties, and appears in fortress, castle, and some underground levels. Once again, Mario or Luigi will instantly lose a life if they fall into the lava. In certain caves, there is a brighter color of lava which frequently has [[Lava Lift|Skull Raft]]s on it; these rafts are the only way to complete these levels. If Yoshi, a power-up, or an enemy falls into the lava, it slowly sinks into the lava and eventually disappears; if Mario is riding Yoshi at the time, he will lose a life (although a glitch allows Yoshi to stand on slanted lava slopes). Chocolate lava (or possibly boiling hot mud or tar) appears in [[Chocolate Fortress]] and [[Chocolate Island 4]], as the first differently colored lava in a ''Super Mario'' game, to match the theme of [[Chocolate Island]], functioning identically to normal colored lava.  

====''Super Mario 64'' / ''Super Mario 64 DS''====

[[File:SM64 LLL Entrance.png|thumb|Lava in Lethal Lava Land in ''Super Mario 64'']]

Lava in ''[[Super Mario 64]]'' and its [[Super Mario 64 DS|remake]] is a lethal obstacle covering much of [[Lethal Lava Land]] and [[Bowser in the Fire Sea]], and it can release [[Lava Bubble|Sparkies]] and [[Fire Snake|Firesnake]]-like clumps of fire. Unlike in the 2D ''Super Mario'' games, when any character touches lava, he jumps into the air and rapidly loses three wedges of [[Health Meter|health]] (or four and a half wedges if [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], or [[Wario]] has no [[cap]]).<ref>{{cite|author=UncommentatedPannen|date=July 21, 2016|url=youtu.be/XeGNpeFOOCY?t=316|title=HP|timestamp=5:16|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=October 16, 2018}}</ref> Both lava stages feature enemies referred to as [[Bully|Bullies]] that try to knock Mario into lava, although Mario can jump on them or punch them to knock them into lava for coins. In the remake, Wario is able to withstand lava with his [[Metal Mario|metal]] power-up. When walking on lava, he will move as if he is in [[quicksand]].

Lava in ''[[Super Mario Sunshine]]'' is located only in [[Corona Mountain]], where it covers the entire bottom of the stage, and Mario loses a life from touching it. A similar substance known as [[burning goop]] (or "lava")<ref>{{cite|author=Hodgson, David S J; Stratton, Bryan; Stratton, Stephen|title=''Super Mario Sunshine'' Prima's Official Strategy Guide|page=153|date=September 3, 2002|isbn=0-7615-3961-1|publisher=[[Prima Games]]|language=en-us}}</ref> appears throughout [[Pianta Village]], where it had painted by [[Shadow Mario]] with his [[magic brush]]. Touching the burning goop causes Mario to leap in the air while losing health, similarly to ''Super Mario 64''.

Lava in ''[[New Super Mario Bros.]]'' is an obstacle functioning identically as in ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' in that it causes Mario to lose a life upon contact, even while he is [[Mega Mario|Mega]]. Lava in {{world-link|1|castlen|World 1-Castle (New Super Mario Bros.)}} turns Bowser into [[Dry Bowser]] after he falls into it by the end of the level. Lava appears in most Castle levels, {{world-link|4|towern|World 4-Tower (New Super Mario Bros.)}} and a few levels in [[World 8 (New Super Mario Bros.)|World 8]]. Rising lava is a major hazard in some of the levels.

Lava in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy]]'' appears in every [[Bowser]] level, though [[Bowser Jr.'s Lava Reactor]] has considerably more lava than the other Bowser levels, and lots of lava can also be found in the hot portions of [[Freezeflame Galaxy]] and in [[Melty Molten Galaxy]]. Other galaxies, while not composed of lava entirely, do rely heavily on the presence of lava as a major obstacle in some areas. Lava causes Mario to catch on fire and jump into the air, similarly as in ''Super Mario 64'', but it now costs him a wedge of health and is followed by him running uncontrollably. Lava can be crossed by Mario safely if he is under the effects of the [[Ice Flower]].

Lava in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. Wii]]'' appears in most castle levels, in most [[World 8 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|World 8]] levels, and in [[World 9-6 (New Super Mario Bros. Wii)|World 9-6]]. Like in most ''Super Mario Bros.'' games, touching lava causes the player to lose a life: in this case, Mario, [[Luigi]], [[Yellow Toad (character)|Yellow Toad]], or [[Blue Toad (character)|Blue Toad]].

Lava in ''[[Super Mario Galaxy 2]]'' is functionally identical as in ''Super Mario Galaxy'', damaging Mario and sending him flying high in the air. Lava appears throughout the Bowser and Bowser Jr. galaxy stages, and is featured prominently in [[Shiverburn Galaxy]] and [[Melty Monster Galaxy]] as well.

Lava in ''[[Super Mario 3D Land]]'' is as hazardous as in ''Super Mario Sunshine'' and the ''Super Mario Bros.'' series, by causing Mario or Luigi to lose a life on contact. Lava appears in Castle levels, some levels of [[World 8 (Super Mario 3D Land)|World 8]] and a few of the levels in the Special Worlds.

Lava in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. 2]]'' costs the player a life upon contact, like in the other ''Super Mario Bros.'' games. Lava appears in many castle levels, especially [[Bowser's Castle]], as well as in many [[World 6 (New Super Mario Bros. 2)|World 6]] levels, {{world-link|5|towern2|World 5-Tower (New Super Mario Bros. 2)}} and {{world-link|star|7|World Star-7 (New Super Mario Bros. 2)}}. Rising lava is summoned by Bowser during the final boss battle against him.

====''New Super Mario Bros. U'' / ''New Super Luigi U'' / ''New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe''====

Lava in ''[[New Super Mario Bros. U]]'', ''[[New Super Luigi U]]'', and their [[New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe|Nintendo Switch port]] costs the player (in this case, Mario, Luigi, Yellow Toad, Blue Toad, [[Toadette]], or [[Nabbit]]) an extra life, as in other ''Super Mario Bros.'' titles. It appears especially in castles like [[Iggy's Volcanic Castle]]. Although [[Peach's Castle (world)|Peach's Castle]], after Bowser's renovation, does include lava, lava is not involved in the final battle with Bowser.

====''Super Mario 3D World'' / ''Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury''====

[[File:SM3DW Mario Luigi Fire Bro.png|thumb|left|Blue lava in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'']]

Lava in ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' and [[Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury|its Nintendo Switch version]] is a major hazard in some stages, and again takes away a life from the player (either Mario, Luigi, Peach, [[Toad]], or [[Rosalina]]). Some stages feature lava with a deep blue glow; unlike real-world {{wp|blue lava}}, which is actually fire produced by burning sulfur, the physical and gameplay properties of in-game blue lava are identical to those of normal, red-orange lava.

 

====''Super Mario Maker'' / ''Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS''====

Lava in ''[[Super Mario Maker]]'' and ''[[Super Mario Maker for Nintendo 3DS]]'' is a non-placeable object restricted to the bottom of castle themed levels only, meaning it is not possible to place separate lava pits individually, either in the castle theme or in other level themes. The lava is animated in all game styles, including the ''Super Mario Bros.'' game style, and the player will lose a life on contact rather than falling through it to be consistent with other game styles.

 

 

 

 

Lava in ''[[Super Mario Bros. 35]]'' functions identically to the original ''Super Mario Bros.'', due to this game being a battle-royale adaptation of the original.  

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[[File:Bowser Castle MKDS preview.png|thumb|Lava at Bowser's Castle, in ''[[Mario Kart DS]]'']]

Lava in the ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart]]'' series appears in every [[Bowser's Castle#Mario Kart series|Bowser's Castle]] course and {{classic-link|Wii|Grumble Volcano}}. When falling into lava, a driver is slowed down, and they are forced to wait for [[Lakitu]] to pull them out before they can continue racing. Courses with lava usually feature [[Lava Bubble]]s and in later games, [[Lava Geyser]]s as obstacles for driving and gliding racers, causing them to spin out and likely fall into the lava when touched.  

 

 

 

 

 

Lava in the ''[[Yoshi (franchise)|Yoshi]]'' franchise is a hazardous obstacle which can make a [[Yoshi (species)|Yoshi]] lose a life instantly. Falling into lava, touching spikes, and getting crushed are the only ways Yoshi's death is shown on-screen (not counting when [[Baby Mario#Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island|Baby Mario]] is snatched away); the former shows him flying off-screen, while the latter two show him spinning and collapsing. Yoshi can ride on [[Poochy]] to safely travel across lava. Lava commonly includes enemies such as [[Gargantua Blargg]]s. This also applies to ''[[Yoshi's Story]]'', where a Yoshi will be lost upon touching lava, and it is also one of the few hazards that the [[Super Happy]] form is useless against.

===''Donkey Kong'' franchise===

====''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' / ''Donkey Kong Land 2''====

[[File:CrocodileCauldron.png|thumb|[[Crocodile Cauldron]], the lava world of ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'']]

Lava in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]'' is an obstacle appearing mainly in the area [[Crocodile Cauldron]], a large volcanically active area. Lava in ''[[Donkey Kong Land 2]]'' is also common, but now in the world [[Krem Cauldron]], a hybrid of Crocodile Cauldron and [[Krem Quay]] from ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest''.

Lava in ''[[Donkey Kong 64]]'' is an obstacle that causes the Kongs to lose a health point whenever they touch it. Unlike many other games of the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]], lava can be walked on, and [[Donkey Kong]] can do so without taking damage if he is under the effects of [[Strong Kong]]. The lava in the battle arena when fighting [[Dogadon]] in either [[Angry Aztec]] or [[Fungi Forest]], and in the lobby for [[Hideout Helm]] takes away all of the Kong's health instantly.

Lava in ''[[Donkey Kong Jungle Beat]]'' is a prevalent obstacle in the levels [[Grim Volcano]], [[Ancient Foundry]], [[Lava Cavern]] and [[Magma Coliseum]]. Touching lava causes Donkey Kong to lose a [[Heart (item)|heart]] from his health meter and is quickly launched back to the platform he was last situated on. Once there, he will uncontrollably run around in circles and wail with his rump fuming for a few moments. This period can be shortened if the player repeatedly taps the [[Nintendo GameCube#DK Bongos|DK Bongo controllers]] or, in the [[New Play Control! Donkey Kong Jungle Beat|''New Play Control!'' version]], shakes the [[nwiki:Wii Remote|Wii Remote]] or [[nwiki:Nunchuk|Nunchuk]].

====''DK: Jungle Climber''====

Rising lava in ''[[DK: Jungle Climber]]'' is an obstacle in the level [[Fiery Volcano]].

====''Donkey Kong Country Returns'' / ''Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D''====

Lava in ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'' and [[Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D|its Nintendo 3DS version]] appears in most levels of the [[Volcano]] world, as well as two other Key Temple stages, [[Tumblin' Temple]] and [[Perilous Passage]].

====''Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze''====

Lava in ''[[Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze]]'' appears only in the levels [[Spinning Spines]], [[Meltdown Mayhem]] and [[Volcano Dome]], where touching it causes the Kongs to lose a life instantly.

Lava in ''[[Mario Party 2]]'' appears in the minigame [[Hexagon Heat]], which involves moving over to the colored spot Toad indicates using the flags he holds. The platforms will slowly fall into lava as a different one is called. Another minigame in both the original and the sequel, [[Handcar Havoc]], involves steering a handcar, and leaning so it does not tip over the edge of the tracks and into lava. However, it is impossible to fall off the edge in the ''Mario Party 2'' version, which is in the sky and has no lava as a result. [[Lava Tile Isle]] involves pushing players off the moving tiles and into lava.

====''Mario Party 4'' / ''Mario Party: The Top 100''====

Lava in ''[[Mario Party 4]]'' appears in the minigame [[Chain Chomp Fever]], where player must avoid falling into the lava while staying out of the way of the [[Chain Chomp]]. Lava in [[The Final Battle! (minigame)|The Final Battle!]] is also a minigame where the player must avoid touching the lava. In ''Mario Party 4'', if the player falls into the lava, they will instantly lose the minigame, while in ''Mario Party: The Top 100'', falling in the lava only makes the player lose one hit point, instead of instantly losing.

The minigame [[Revolving Fire]] has lava surrounding the arena, trapping the players, and the lone player has to eliminate the other three by rotating the fire or by ground-pounding to trigger a lava wave.

[[File:Burnstile.png|thumb|200px|Lava in [[Burnstile]] in ''Mario Party 6'']]

Lava in ''[[Mario Party 6]]'' appears in the minigame [[Burnstile]], where players have to jump over a turnstile and avoid touching lava, otherwise they are eliminated from the minigame.

 

Lava in ''[[Mario Party Advance]]'' is an obstacle in the minigame [[Stompbot XL]], which involves the player avoiding the lava as it heads toward them, and in the minigame [[Go-go Pogo]], where it must be avoided by the player while they use a pogo to get to the end.

[[File:TreasureDome.png|thumb|left|200px|Lava in the background of [[Treasure Dome!]] in ''Mario Party 7'']]

Lava in ''[[Mario Party 7]]'' appears abundantly in the minigame [[Magmagical Journey!]], as an obstacle. Lava is also abundant in the minigames [[Treasure Dome!]] and [[Tunnel of Lava!]], but despite this fact, Lava is not an obstacle in either minigame.

Lava in ''[[Mario Party 8]]'' is an obstacle in the minigame [[Lava or Leave 'Em]], where players also have to dodge [[Lava Bubble]]s. The lava in the minigame [[Lava Lobbers]] is where a player falls into if they are hit three times. Lava in the minigame [[Pumper Cars]] is involved during one section of the course, where the characters racing across a bridge with lava below it, as Lava Bubbles are seen jumping out of the pit.

[[File:MP9 2-Player Bowser Pop.png|thumb|200px|Lava in the background of [[Bowser Pop]] in ''Mario Party 9'']]

Lava in ''[[Mario Party 9]]'' appears as a board obstacle, in [[Magma Mine]], as one of the most dangerous obstacles. The lava in Magma Mine rises two spaces every turn, and if the lava catches up to the cart, the captain loses half of their [[Mini Star]]s. Lava appears in the minigame [[Magma Mayhem]], where the players must knock their adversaries off a tilting platform, making them sink into the magma. It also appears in the minigames [[Tumble Temple]], [[Bowser Pop]], and [[Double Pounder]], as an aesthetic element. In the boss battle [[Spike Strike]], the players and [[Spike]] are inside a volcano, on a rock surrounded by lava, which rises for the second half, giving less time for players to make a decision. The lava in [[Chain Chomp Romp]] is seen flowing down from the volcanoes in the background, but has no effect on gameplay.

Lava in ''[[Mario Party 10]]'' surrounds the whole board, [[Chaos Castle]], where many of the enemies and gimmicks are also lava-related.

====''Mario Party: Star Rush''====

Lava in ''[[Mario Party: Star Rush]]'' appears in [[World 4 (Mario Party: Star Rush)|World 4]] of Toad Scramble mode, where if a player is located where lava is about to rise, they will automatically be sent to another location while losing some coins.

 

Lava in ''[[Paper Mario]]'' appears in two areas only: the first is inside of [[Mt. Lavalava]], and the second is inside of [[Bowser's Castle]]. If Mario falls into the lava, he loses one hit point, and most cases require Mario to be carried over the lava by [[Parakarry]] or [[Lakilester]].

 

 

Lava in ''[[Super Paper Mario]]'' is nearly absent, save for the non-interactive lava surrounding Bowser's Castle in the introduction screen. [[Lava Bubble]]s are suggested to jump out of lava from their [[tattle]], which says that the player must avoid them while jumping over lava.

 

 

Lava in ''[[Paper Mario: Color Splash]]'' appears in [[Kiwano Temple]], [[Redpepper Volcano]], and [[Redpepper Crater]], while lava designed after its appearance from ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' appears in the [[Green Energy Plant]]. Lava in the Kiwano Temple appears near the end, and if Mario falls into the lava here, he receives an automatic [[Game Over]]. Lava in Redpepper Volcano and Redpepper Crater is present throughout, but if Mario falls into the lava in either of these levels, he loses just 30 [[Health Point|HP]] instead. Draggadon must be used to ride across the lava in Redpepper Volcano.

 

Lava in ''[[Paper Mario: The Origami King]]'' appears at the bottom of [[Hotfoot Crater]], and falling into the Lava causes Mario to receive an instant Game Over.

 

Lava in the [[Mario Golf (series)|''Mario Golf'' series]] appears in ''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]'' in [[Bowser Badlands]], ''[[Mario Golf: Advance Tour]]'' in the [[Mushroom Course]], ''[[Mario Golf: World Tour]]'' in [[Bowser's Castle (golf course)|Bowser's Castle]], and ''[[Mario Golf: Super Rush]]'' in [[Bowser Highlands]]. Prior to ''Super Rush'', if the ball lands in lava, it is counted [[List of golfing terms#Out of bounds|out of bounds]], giving the player a penalty and forcing them to repeat their stroke. In ''Super Rush'', it is considered an ordinary [[List of golfing terms#Penalty area|penalty area]] like a [[List of golfing terms#Water hazard|water hazard]], placing the ball near the lava instead of back to its original position.

====''Mario vs. Donkey Kong''====

Lava in ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong]]'' appears in [[Fire Mountain (world)|Fire Mountain]] and [[Fire Mountain Plus]]. It acts identically to its appearance in ''Super Mario Bros. 3'' and ''Super Mario World'': if Mario touches lava, he burns and loses a life. Lava geysers also appear in some levels, which can lift platforms and help Mario reach higher places. Rising lava is also featured in a few levels.

Lava in ''[[Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis]]'' appears only on the fifth floor, [[Lava Dome]]. Any [[Mini]] that touches lava is burned and destroyed. Lava geysers reappear in this game, where they are known as [[Lava Geyser#Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis|Lava Fountain]]s. Lava in the [[Construction Zone]] can be used only in the Lava Dome construction kit.

===''Mario & Luigi'' series===

Lava in every game of the ''[[Mario & Luigi (series)|Mario & Luigi]]'' series appears in Bowser's Castle, or more specifically [[Neo Bowser Castle]] in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Dream Team]]''. If the playable character falls into lava, they will immediately jump out and land near where they fell in.

Lava in ''Mario & Luigi: Dream Team'' also appears in [[Mount Pajamaja]], [[Dreamy Mount Pajamaja]], and [[Dreamy Neo Bowser Castle]]. In certain rooms of the latter area, Mario and [[Dreamy Luigi]] must quickly navigate the room as the lava rises. The battle against [[Giant Bowser]] also involves knocking him into lava to deal major damage.

Aside from being featured as a common hazard that can be encountered on Heatfreeze and Skorcheen, lava plays a role in [[Pipegunk]]'s battle in ''[[Mario & Luigi: Brothership]]''. [[Shun]] can use his remote to shift its arena to a lava chamber, where it absorbs heat from the lava and powers up. [[Luigi]], with his [[Luigi Logic]], can steal Shun's remote, throwing him into the lava. Afterward, he can take the arena away from the lava chamber.

 

 

===Lava entities===

**[[Gargantua Blargg (tall)]]

*[[Dino Piranha|Dino Piranha (Black)]]

*[[Fire Snake]]

*[[Flame Chomp]]

*[[Gobblegut|Gobblegut (Black)]]

*[[Lil Sparky]]

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