The third-person shooter Psychological horror game, Returnal, is filled with areas to explore. All areas have a unique trait and have different enemies and landscapes. Lava is one of the traits some areas in the game have. You can not properly walk on lava as it degrades your suit’s integrity. You can not use dash and can only hope you can somehow make use of the Icarian Grapnel. This Returnal guide will walk you through how to get through the lava without taking damage.
Walking On Lava In Returnal
Getting to areas where you can see lava blocking the path can be frustrating. Well, worry not, as there is a way to walk through the lava without touching it. You can do this through the use of the Promethean Insulators. They are not a story item, so you might miss them on your run. You can find the Promethean Insulators in Fractured Wastes, which is the fifth Biome in the game.
When you reach a room that acts as a central hub to other rooms and has a locked optional door, you will know that you are in the right place. You can see a blue triangle on the map confirming this hypothesis, and you will have to use the Atropian Key to open it. Going ahead, you will come across a chamber full of lava and platforms above it. Jump from platform to platform and make use of your Grapnel to get to the other side.
Ignore the loot here, as crossing through the lava is not worth it right now. Here you can find the Promethean Insulators, and you can now walk on lava without a care in the world. Collect all the loot you left behind and continue your exploration of Atropos.
This is how you can walk on lava without taking damage in Returnal. You can also check out our guide on how you can get the secret ending in the game.
