The Techo Mountain Volcano on Mystery Island offers a way to exchange tan codestones for red codestones, the rare currency required for training at the Secret Ninja Training School for Neopets at level 250 and above. However, this feature has become less practical over time. Here’s everything you need to know about codestone conversion at the Volcano.
How to Redeem Codestones at the Mystery Island Volcano
When you visit the Volcano, you’ll be greeted by a Kougra and presented with a list of ten tan codestones that the Volcano demands as an offering. Here’s how the process works:
- Gather Codestones:
The Volcano requests a mix of random tan codestones. These codestones include:- Bri
- Eo
- Har
- Lu
- Main
- Mau
- Orn
- Tai-Kai
- Vo
- Zei
- No Changing Requests:
Once the Volcano makes its demand, you cannot reset or change the request. You must collect all ten codestones before the process can proceed. - Partial Progress:
If you collect some of the requested codestones, they will be marked off on your list, but you can only complete the offering once all ten codestones are in your inventory. - Making the Offering:
When you have all the codestones, return to the Volcano, throw them into the molten lava, and receive a random red codestone. - Repeat:
After receiving the red codestone, the Volcano immediately generates a new request for another set of ten tan codestones.
Red Codestones
The red codestones you can receive include:
- Cui
- Kew
- Mag
- Sho
- Vux
- Zed
The specific codestone you receive is random and not influenced by the codestones you offer.
Is It Worth It?
Unfortunately, the Techo Mountain Volcano is no longer a cost-effective method for obtaining red codestones. Here’s why:
- High Costs: The combined value of ten tan codestones often exceeds the market price of a single red codestone.
- Luck Factor: There’s no guarantee that you’ll receive a valuable red codestone.
- Alternative Sources: Red codestones can now be obtained from Battledome prizes, Quest Log rewards, or purchased inexpensively from other players.
When the Volcano was introduced in March 2004, it was a key way to acquire red codestones. However, changes to the game economy and additional reward sources have rendered this method largely obsolete.
Final Thoughts
While the Volcano is an intriguing part of Neopets history, its practicality has diminished over time. Unless you’re looking for a nostalgic experience or a creative challenge, buying red codestones directly from the Shop Wizard or trading with other players is a far more efficient option.
