This guide is the way to Valakas: what you need, the road in, and the rules on the way. For the fight itself (skills, weaknesses and drops), see Valakas. The quest steps are on Into the Flame.
Every player needs a Floating Stone. Klein takes one 
Floating Stone from each player he lets into the Hall of Flames. The only way to get one is the quest Into the Flame.
Floating Stone from each player he lets into the Hall of Flames. The only way to get one is the quest Into the Flame.How to enter
| Step | What to do | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Talk to the Global Gatekeeper in any town, press Teleport to another Town and choose The Town of Goddard. Skip this step if you are already in Goddard. | 120,000 Adena |
| 2 | Talk to the Global Gatekeeper in Goddard, press Teleport to Retail Level up Grounds and choose Hot Springs. | 326,000 Adena |
| 3 | Walk east to the Forge of the Gods. Klein, the Watcher of Valakas, stands on its lower level, in front of the Hall of Flames. | - |
| 4 | Talk to Klein, choose "I want to enter the Hall of Flames." and then Enter. It takes one Floating Stone and puts you inside the Hall of Flames. | 1 Floating Stone |
| 5 | Cross the Hall of Flames to the Heart of Volcano. On the way, the Gatekeepers of the Fire Dragon open doors that shorten the road. | - |
| 6 | Talk to the Heart of Volcano and choose Enter the nest. | - |
The Heart of Volcano lets in at most 200 players.
Rules inside the lair
- One character per PC. A second character from the same PC is sent to Giran.
- 18 players per clan and 18 per alliance (2 parties) inside epic boss zones. Anyone over the limit is sent to Giran.
- It is a PvP zone. Players can attack each other there without getting karma.
- You cannot log out or restart inside the lair.
- Mounts are dismounted, and Summon Friend does not work inside.
Leaving the lair
When Valakas dies, Teleport Cubes appear all around the lair for 15 minutes. Talk to one to leave the lair; it sends you out near Goddard.