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The Lavaback is a Giant Kemono (Monster) in Wild Hearts. Check out our guide for the Lavaback, including its weaknesses, habitats, drops, attack patterns, and the best tips and strategies for how to beat it!
| Lavaback Variant Guides | |
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 Lavaback |
 Cobalt Lavaback |
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| Attribute |  Fire |
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| Physical Weakness |  Slash Pummel |
Elemental Weakness |  Water |
| Strategy | |||
| Sending molten rock flying into the air over a wide area, and using its far reaching arms for rapid pummeling, the lavaback causes a lot to anguish by mixing long- and short-range attacks. There are warning signs where the ground is about to erupt, however, so with careful observation, you should be able to dodge out of the way. Another useful tactic could be bolstering your elemental resilience, for example by conjuring an elemental lantern. | |||
| Part | Effectiveness |
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| Head | ★★★★★ |
| Arms | ★★ |
| Body | ★★★★ |
| Legs | ★★ |
| Tail | ★ |
| Back | ★ |
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| ★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★ |
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| ★ | X | ★★★ | ★ | ★ |
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| ★★★★★ | X | ★★★★★ | ★ | ★ |
| Item | How to Get |
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| Lavaback Beard | Common drop from Lavabacks. Break their heads for increased drop chances. |
| Lavaback Fang | Obtained after breaking a Lavaback's head. |
| Lavaback Hide | Obtained after breaking a Lavaback's back. |
| Lavaback Mudstone | Obtained after breaking Lavaback's arm. |
| Lavaback Spine | Common drop from Lavabacks. Break their rear for increased drop chances. |
| Lavaback Tail | Obtained after breaking a Lavaback's rear. |
| Ninja Kemono Blood | Obtained by defeating a Lavaback. |
| Ninja Teardrops | Obtained by defeating a Lavaback. |
| Rare Lavaback Tufa | Rare drop from a Lavaback. |
| Zephyr Crystal | Dropped by kemonos inhabiting Natsukodachi Isle. |
The Lavaback is often found roaming in Harugasumi Way and Akikure Canyon, but it is first sighted in the Altar Ruins at Natsukodachi Isle.
| Lavaback Tips and Strategies |
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The Lavaback is the toughest Kemono yet out of all encountered in Harugasumi Way and Natsukodachi Isle. It's best to prepare essential equipment and weapons for this hunt.
The gear you can get early on is the Gritdog's Armor Set. This gives you a total of 20 Fire Resistance, which is a huge boost compared to none.
You can encounter the Gritdog roaming in Natsukodachi Isle.
| Armor | Defense | Affinity |
|---|---|---|
 Grithide Zukin |
 11 |
- |
 Grithide Body Armor |
14 |
- |
 Grithide Tekko |
9 |
- |
 Grithide Loincloth |
12 |
- |
 Grithide Tabi |
9 |
- |
| Total | 55 |
No Affinity |
Upgrading your Tsukumo will greatly help for this hunt, as it assists you better with its utilities and increases the number of karakuri threads you can carry. From our experience, this hunt requires mastery of karakuri, so having more set ups will greatly help.
The Lavaback has a number of fast charging attacks which you can exploit by setting the bulwark karakuri to halt the attack and stagger the Lavaback. This kemono also has attack patterns that have intervals, you can use this time for setting the pounder Karakuri to deal extra damage against the Lavaback.
The softest part of a Lavaback is its head, followed by its body. Targeting these areas frequently would break them and would ultimately weaken the Lavaback.
The dodge timing for the Lavaback's attacks are much harder than that of other Kemonos encountered as it combines both mobility and power in its attacks, making it harder to predict or observe.
| Name | Description |
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| Body Dive | An Attack used by the Lavaback to damage a wide area. Fatal for any hunters in the area. |
| Arm Smash | A relentless barrage of fists pummeling down on a targeted hunter. |
| Back Kick | The Lavaback's defense against hunters who try to hit it from behind. |
| Concussing Clap | The Lavaback will clap its hands, stunning any hunter nearby. This attack is always followed by exploding grounds. |
| Boulder Throw | A Lavaback's ranged attack that damages a wide area by throwing a molten rock to the ground. |
| Arm Spin | A quick attack used by the Lavaback to reposition and shake off hunters nearby. |
| Flying Side Kick | A hard and fast attack which can fatally injure any hunter hit. |
| Enraged State Attacks | In its enraged state the Lavaback will burn and its arms will have the ability to stretch, giving access to more dangerous attacks. |
| Body Dive Attack Information |
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| Body Dive: Lavaback leaps high in the air then lands with its full body on the ground. Avoid this by dodging out of the lavaback's landing area. |
| Arm Smash Attack Information |
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| Body Dive: Lavaback will slam its fists on the ground three times. Avoid this by dodging towards the Lavaback and hit the kemono from behind. |
| Back Kick Attack Information |
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| Back Kick: Lavaback will kick any hunter who tries to hit it from behind. Avoid this by staying in front or in between the Lavaback's legs. |
| Concussing Clap Attack Information |
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| Concussing Clap: Lavaback will calp its hands concussing any hunter nearby that is unable to dodge. This attack will always be followed by exploding grounds from the Lavaback's front, back, and sides. Avoid this attack by dodging towards the Lavaback then hit the kemono from under. |
| Boulder Throw Attack Information |
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| Boulder Throw: Lavaback will pick up a molten boulder from the ground, jump high, and throw it at a targeted hunter. Avoid this by taking position under the Lavaback as it leaps in the air, then dodge as it throws the boulder. Mighty Lavaback also has a faster but weaker version of this attack. |
| Arm Spin Attack Information |
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| Arm Spin: This attack is indicated when the Lavaback quickly winds up its arms to its left then spin in a clockwise position damaging any hunter on its path. Avoid this by dodging towards the Lavaback and hit the Kemono from behind. |
| Flying Side Kick Attack Information |
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| Flying Side Kick: Lavaback will scream, them hurl itself towards a targeted hunter with a kick. Exploit this attack by setting a bulwark as the Lavaback screams. |
| Enraged State Attack Variations |
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| Ground Eruption: As Lavaback enters its enraged state the ground around it will burn, applying the burn ailment on hunters standing on the ground. This attack will be followed by explosions from the burned ground as Lavaback slams into it. Avoid this attack by running away from the burning ground. |
| Magma Punch: A quick, ranged attack used by the Lavaback against a targeted hunter. Avoid this attack by dodging towards the Lavaback. |
| Molten Clap: A medium ranged attack that sweeps any hunter in front of the Lavaback. Avoid this attack by dodging sideways. |
| Body Drag: The Lavaback will hold on to the ground then pull its body, crushing any hunter on its path. Avoid this attack by dodging towards the Lavaback, or counter it by setting a bulwark in the Lavaback's path. |
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