Level 3-1
Volcanic Crater
Welcome to Chapter 3! Descend into the volcanic wasteland where extreme heat and molten lava create a hostile environment. This opening level introduces fire-based hazards and heat mechanics that will test everything you've learned so far.
Level Objectives
- Navigate through the volcanic crater
- Avoid all lava geysers
- Destroy 100% of volcanic vents
Video Walkthrough
Step-by-Step Guide
Heat Gauge Introduction
New mechanic: Heat Gauge! Your aircraft accumulates heat from proximity to lava. At 100% heat, you take continuous damage. Fly near blue cooling vents (appear every 10 seconds) to reduce heat by 50%. Manage your positioning carefully.
Lava Geysers
Orange circles on the ground indicate geyser spawn points. After 1 second, lava erupts upward in a column. These deal massive damage (50% HP). Pattern: 3 random geysers every 8 seconds. Keep moving and watch for orange indicators.
Volcanic Vents
Small volcanic vents (red glowing spots) spawn enemy drones. Destroy vents to stop spawns. Each vent takes 5 hits. Priority targets - eliminating vents makes the level much easier by reducing enemy density.
Crater Descent
The level slopes downward into the crater. Gravity pulls you slightly downward, making upward movement slower. Anticipate this when dodging. At crater bottom (80% progress), face a mini-wave of 15 fire elementals.
Enemy Guide
Magma Drone
(Basic Enemy)Tips: Spawns from volcanic vents. Shoots fireballs that leave burning trails. Don't fly through the trails - they persist for 2 seconds and add heat.
Ash Cloud
(Swarm Enemy)Tips: Groups of 5-8 that move slowly. Individual clouds are weak (1 hit) but obscure vision. Clear them quickly to maintain visibility.
Fire Elemental
(Elite Enemy)Tips: Appears at crater bottom. Takes 4 hits and shoots spiral flame patterns. They're immune to heat - prioritize them in hot zones.