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Volcanic Vents

Aquatic Burn
Efficiency Score
5
Best Positioning (Quick Answer)
Placement: global effect (no slot requirement).
Trigger: global • Risk: None • Check: No
Volcanic Vents
Key Takeaways
  • ● Filler — strongest when purchased with a plan, not as a blind buy.
  • ● Low friction: only 2 slot(s), easy to slot in during pivots.
  • ● Low placement risk: trigger is global, so disruption is less punishing.
ⓘ Data & Methodology (How scores are calculated) Season 10

Efficiency: Efficiency Score is a normalized "space ROI" metric: (estimated effect value ÷ size slots). It is NOT raw DPS.

ROI: ROI estimates assume standard round pacing and compare this item against same-tier peers by cost and slot usage.

Percentile: Percentiles are computed within the same category/tier bucket (e.g., Tech items at similar cost).

Meta Strategic Position

The Volcanic Vents is best classified as Filler. At 4g and 2 slot(s), it’s a placement-safe (global) item where timing matters.

Low-to-mid cost means it can be used as a tempo stabilizer if it fits your board plan. Large footprint means you must plan around board compression and sequencing.

Quick Conclusions

Verdict: Situational — based on efficiency 5 and cost 4g.
Trigger: global — placement-safe (won’t usually break).
Best synergy: Darkwater Anglerfish (score 2 • shared tags: Aquatic, Burn).


### Efficiency & ROI Analysis
Your efficiency score (5) is a *space ROI* signal, not raw DPS. This usually means it needs support pieces and correct timing to justify the slots. If you’re behind on board stability, delay the purchase until you can immediately benefit from it.

Opportunity Cost

Because it is Medium, you’re paying in board space. Plan your next 2–3 rounds so you don’t choke your sequencing or block key triggers.

Recommended Synergies (Explained)

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Darkwater Anglerfish
Synergy Score: 2 • Shared tags: Aquatic, Burn
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Recommended with Volcanic Vents because their overlap suggests they fit the same archetype plan.

Elemental Depth Charge
Synergy Score: 2 • Shared tags: Aquatic, Burn
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Recommended with Volcanic Vents because their overlap suggests they fit the same archetype plan.

Lighthouse
Synergy Score: 2 • Shared tags: Aquatic, Burn
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Recommended with Volcanic Vents because their overlap suggests they fit the same archetype plan.

Market Competition

Within the 4g price bracket, Volcanic Vents competes directly with Pearl and Darkwater Anglerfish .

Compared to its closest rival, Volcanic Vents has a score gap of -15.0 . As a Filler, it provides niche efficiency for Aquatic builds.

Market Analysis

Cost: 4g • Price percentile: 28% (Aquatic pool) • Season 10
ⓘ Method

Compared to similar Aquatic items, this sits around the 28th cost percentile. Use efficiency (5) and role (Filler) to decide if it matches your build plan.

Efficiency: 5 Role: Filler Slots: 2

Investment ROI

Estimated break-even: ~1 rounds
ⓘ Method

This is a heuristic estimate (not raw DPS). If you want it to matter, buy early enough to get multiple trigger windows before the board locks.

Timing hint: strongest when purchased before ~round 8 (due to 2 slot footprint).
Cost: 4g Est. Rounds: ~1 Model: cost ÷ (eff×2)

Positioning Guide

Trigger: global • Risk: None • Check: No

Optimal Layout

No positioning requirement (global effect).
Volcanic Vents

Placement does not change whether the effect triggers.

Why Placement Matters

Placement errors won’t nullify Volcanic Vents. Focus on board space and upgrade timing instead of slot order.

Strategic Q&A

Is Volcanic Vents worth buying early game?

"With a cost of 4g, this is typically a priority pickup. In early rounds, focus on board stability before committing to this Medium item."

Does positioning matter for Volcanic Vents?

"No — this is a global item. Placement won’t affect whether it triggers. Optimize for slot efficiency and keep your grid open for higher-impact pieces."