How To Get Volcanic Core in Prospecting

Learn how to get the Volcanic Core in Prospecting Roblox, farm rare digsites, boost Luck, and craft high-tier gear.

Volcanic Core in Prospecting (Image via Roblox)
Volcanic Core in Prospecting (Image via Roblox)

The Volcanic Core is one of the rarest Mythic minerals in Roblox Prospecting, valued at $40,000,000 per kg. Found only in select locations on Caldera Island, this mineral requires both high-level equipment and extreme patience to obtain. While its primary role is as a collector’s item, the Volcanic Core is also used in crafting some of the most powerful items in the game, such as the Solar Ring and Fossilized Crown.

In this guide, we will tell you exactly where to dig, how to boost your chances, and what you can do with this elusive find.

Unlock Caldera Island in Prospecting

Restoring Lighthouse Quest Guide (Image via Roblox Corporation)
Restoring Lighthouse Quest Guide (Image via Roblox Corporation)

To start farming the Volcanic Core, you must unlock Volcano Island:

  1. Complete the lighthouse repair quest.
  2. Deliver Luminum to finish repairs.
  3. Once complete, you gain permanent access to Caldera Island.

Read More: How To Get to Caldera Island in Prospecting: Lighthouse Quest

Where To Dig for Volcanic Core

Magma Furnace (Image via Roblox)
Magma Furnace (Image via Roblox)
  • Magma Furnace: Always open, but has a lower drop rate (0.00000285% or ~1 in 35,143,354).
  • Infernal Heart: Opens at the 15th minute of each hour and stays open for 30 minutes. Higher drop rate compared to other spots (0.00000368% or ~1 in 27,143,593).

Requirement: You need a shovel with Toughness 5 or higher (e.g., Divine Shovel) to dig in these areas.

Boost Your Chances

Volcanic Core in pan (Image via Roblox)
Volcanic Core in pan (Image via Roblox)

Since the Volcanic Core has Mythic rarity, farming requires stacking Luck boosts:

  • Drink Luck Potions from potion shacks or the Alchemist.
  • Equip rings, charms, or necklaces that increase Luck.
  • Place Luck Totems near your digsite.
  • Dig during the Meteor Shower event for a 2x Luck boost.
  • Stack all of these together for the best results.

Rarity and Patience

  • Rarity: Mythic
  • Estimated Drop Rate (Infernal Heart): 0.00000368% (~1 in 27,143,593).
  • Much rarer outside of the Infernal Heart, making this one of the hardest items to obtain in Prospecting.
  • Expect long grinds; some players spend days farming without success.

Uses of Volcanic Core

  • Sell Value: $40,000,000 per kg.
  • Collector’s Item: Highly prestigious due to rarity.
  • Used in crafting accessories:
ItemRarityRecipe
Solar RingMythic1x Volcanic Core, 1x Vortessence, 3x Fire Opal, 10x Pyronium
Fossilized CrownExotic1x Volcanic Core, 1x Dinosaur Skull, 5x Cinnabar, 5x Dragon Bone

Also read: How To Craft Fossilized Crown in Prospecting

Tips for Farming Volcanic Core

  • Farm in Volcanic Sands for consistency, but enter Infernal Heart whenever possible for higher odds.
  • Always time your farming runs around the Meteor Shower event for max Luck.
  • Save all your Luck Potions and Totems for Infernal Heart runs.
  • Be prepared for a grind; persistence is the key.

The Volcanic Core is one of Prospecting’s most elusive treasures, requiring the right gear, perfect timing, and endless patience. This Mythic mineral is a true test of dedication for every prospector.

FAQs

Where Can I Find the Volcanic Core in Prospecting?

You can find it in Magma Furnace, Infernal Heart, and Volcanic Sands on Caldera Island.

How Rare Is the Volcanic Core?

It has a Mythic rarity, with a drop rate of about 1 in 27 million in the Infernal Heart.

What Can I Craft With the Volcanic Core?

You can craft the Solar Ring and the Fossilized Crown using the Volcanic Core.

Do I Need Special Gear To Dig Volcanic Core?

Yes, you need a shovel with at least Toughness 5, such as the Divine Shovel.

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