Magma Wyrm Makar is a lava-spewing dragon at the end of the Ruin-Strewn Precipice in Liurnia. It guards the path to Altus Plateau. This guide covers how to use the arena to avoid its magma breath.
Quick facts
| Location | Ruin-Strewn Precipice, Liurnia of the Lakes |
| Nearest Site of Grace | Ruin-Strewn Precipice Overlook |
| Required? | Optional (it guards one route to the Altus Plateau) |
| HP (NG) | 7,141 |
| Runes (NG) | 24,000 |
| Drops | Magma Wyrm’s Scalesword, Dragon Heart |
| Weak to | Standard, Strike and Pierce damage; Sleep |
| Resists | Fire (80%), Magic, Lightning and Holy (40%); high resistance to Poison and Scarlet Rot |
| Immune to | Madness |
| Spirit Ashes / Co-op | Allowed; Great Horned Tragoth, and under some conditions Blackguard and Millicent |
| Recommended level | 40–50 (community estimate) |
| Difficulty | ▰▰▰▱▱▱▱▱▱▱ 3/10 |
Overview
Makar attacks with a molten sword and magma breath that leaves burning pools on the ground.
Its stance can be broken, opening it up for critical hits.
How to reach Magma Wyrm Makar
Go through the Ruin-Strewn Precipice in northern Liurnia. The Overlook grace is right before the arena.
Preparation
- Fire protection: Flamedrake Talisman, Fireproof Dried Liver.
- Physical weapons (strike and pierce are best).
- Sleep items work on it.
Moveset and how to counter it
Use the central pillar. Lead Makar to it, then move to the opposite side to block its breath and use ranged attacks.
Magma breath
Get behind the pillar or move to its side.
Sword swings
Roll through the swings and hit its sides.
Magma pools
Do not stand in the burning ground.
Best builds and tools
- Strike or pierce physical weapons.
- Avoid fire damage.
- Sleep items.
Rewards
- 24,000 Runes
- Magma Wyrm’s Scalesword
- Dragon Heart
Difficulty rating
▰▰▰▱▱▱▱▱▱▱ 3/10 – Moderate. The pillar makes the fight much easier.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Magma Wyrm Makar?
At the end of the Ruin-Strewn Precipice in Liurnia.
What does Makar drop?
The Magma Wyrm’s Scalesword and a Dragon Heart.
What is Makar weak to?
Physical damage, especially strike and pierce, and sleep.
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