Lava (Q2)

"Stroggos has large amounts of volcanic activity. Don't go anywhere near lava unless it is absolutely necessary. An enviro-suit won't help you much."

- The Quake II Manual

Lava is a lethal fluid found on Stroggos. It quickly drains the player's health, with armor and Enviro-Suit offering almost no protection, however; Invulnerability is the only powerup that will protect the player from lava. However, similar to Slimes, secrets could often hide behind or inside these dangerous pools of death, so make sure you have an Invulnerability before jumping in.

Lava is also deadly to enemies as well, although the game rarely offers you a chance to give them a hot bone and flesh melting bath. Unlike Slime, lava reduces enemies to gibs at a much faster rate, often instantly. The first instance where you can lure enemies into lava is in Unit 2.

Fortunately, no liquids, including lava, return in Quake 4, most likely due to the id Tech 4 engine's limitations.

Death Messages

 * "Player" does back flip into a lava