Lightning Rod

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Lightning Rod
Object Properties
Tool Required	File:Green Staff.png
Renewable?	Yes
Crafting
Recipe	×3 ×1
Tab
Tier
Code
"lightning_rod"

Lightning Rod
Object Properties
Tool Required	File:Green Staff.png
Renewable?	Yes
Crafting
Recipe	×4 ×1
Tab
Tier
Code
"lightning_rod"

“Now I can harness the heavens!”

–Wilson

The Lightning Rod is a Science structure that attracts Lightning strikes. It requires 3 Gold Nuggets and 1 Cut Stone to craft and a Science Machine to prototype.

When placed, the Lightning Rod diverts Lightning from striking and igniting nearby flammable objects such as Berry Bushes, Saplings, Grass Tufts, and Trees. It will provide protection from strikes for about two screens of surrounding area or 40 units of distance. (See the Console/Commands page for instructions on measuring distance; distance can be measured with a Pitchfork's 4x4 dig area).

The Lightning Rod also provides a small radius of light (but not heat) after absorbing a Lightning bolt, which is just bright enough to prevent Charlie from attacking. The light lasts for a few Days and will go dark as soon as morning comes.

Reign of Giants

In the Reign of Giants DLC, the cost to craft a Lightning Rod is increased to 4 Gold Nuggets.

If a Lightning Rod and Volt Goat are in close vicinity, they both have an equal chance of being struck by Lightning.

Trivia

• The Lightning Rod was added in the Doorway To Adventure update.
• Some characters comment as if they can harness the power of the Lightning Rod, which may suggest future plans for the charged Lightning Rod.
• A charged Lightning Rod will make electrical sounds and animations for cosmetic effect.

Gallery

A charged Lightning Rod.

A Lighting Rod can be used as a light source.

Charged Lightning Rod radiating light and buzzing with electricity.

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