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|size_x                                  = 1
|size_x                                  = 1
|size_y                                  = 1
|size_y                                  = 1
|drop_level                              = 1
|tags                                    = gem, default
|tags                                    = gem, default
|metadata_id                            = Metadata/Items/Gem/SkillGemLightningRod
|metadata_id                            = Metadata/Items/Gem/SkillGemLightningRod
|help_text                              = Place into a Skill Gem socket to gain this skill. These are found in the Skill Gems panel.
|help_text                              = Skills can be managed in the Skills Panel.
|dexterity_percent                      = 50
 
|strength_percent                        = 50
|dexterity_percent                      = 100
|gem_tags                                = Attack, AoE, Projectile, Channelling
|gem_tags                                = Attack, AoE, Projectile, Sustained, Lightning, Duration
|gem_description                        =  
|active_skill_name                      = Lightning Rod
|active_skill_name                      =  
|skill_id                                = LightningRodPlayer
|skill_icon                              = Lightning Rod
|gem_tier                                = 1
|item_class_id_restriction              = Bow
|item_class_id_restriction              = Bow
|skill_id                                = Lightning Rod
|gem_description                        = Fire an arrow that drops from above, creating a [[Lightning]] burst. The arrow remains in the ground, and any [[Chaining]] [[Lightning]] beams can [[Chain]] to it. When [[Chained]] to, the arrows charge up for a brief period before releasing another [[Lightning]] burst. The Lightning Arrow Skill skips this delay, causing bursts immediately.
|cast_time                              = 1.0
 
|required_level                          = 1
|static_cost_types                      = Mana
|static_cost_types                      = Mana
|static_attack_speed_multiplier          =  
|cast_time                              = 1
|static_attack_speed_multiplier          = 120
 
|stat_text                              =  
|stat_text                              =  
|level1                                  = True
|level1                                  = True
|level1_level_requirement                = 1
|level1_level_requirement                = 0
|level1_cost_amounts                    =  
|level1_dexterity_requirement            = 0
|level1_damage_effectiveness            =  
|level1_cost_amounts                    = 4
|level1_damage_multiplier                =  
 
|quality_type1_stat_text                =  
|quality_type1_stat1_id                  = active_skill_base_area_of_effect_radius
|quality_type1_stat1_value              = 200


|gem_tier                                = 1
|release_version                        = 0.1.0
|release_version                        = 0.1.0
}}
}}
'''Lightning Rod''' is a [[lightning]] [[attack]] [[skill]] which requires a [[bow]].
'''Lightning Rod''' is a [[lightning]] [[attack]] [[skill]] which requires a [[bow]].


==Skill functions and interactions==
==Skill functions and interactions==


==Gem level progression==
==Gem level progression==
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==Version history==
==Version history==
{{Version history table header}}
{{Version history table header}}
{{Version history table row|0.2.0e|
* Lightning Rod now deals 26-94% of Attack Damage at Gem levels 1-20 (previously 20-72%). Now has a Maximum Arrow duration of 20 seconds (previously 12).
}}
{{Version history table row|0.2.0|
* Lightning Rod Arrow now disappears after being Chained to 6 times at all Gem levels (previously 8-14 times at Gem levels 1-20). Arrows now take 1 second to charge up before releasing a Lightning Burst when chained to. Lightning Arrows that chain to Lightning Rod arrows cause the pulse to happen instantly instead of needing to charge up.
}}
{{Version history table row|0.1.0|
{{Version history table row|0.1.0|
* Introduced to the game.
* Introduced to the game.

Revision as of 12:52, 11 April 2025

Lightning RodAttack, AoE, Projectile, Sustained, Lightning, Duration
Tier: 1
Level: 1
Cost: 4 Mana
Attack Speed: 120% of base
Fire an arrow that drops from above, creating a Lightning burst. The arrow remains in the ground, and any Chaining Lightning beams can Chain to it. When Chained to, the arrows charge up for a brief period before releasing another Lightning burst. The Lightning Arrow Skill skips this delay, causing bursts immediately.Skills can be managed in the Skills Panel.
Acquisition
Drop restricted
It can be obtained by engraving an Uncut Skill Gem.
Metadata
Item class: Skill Gem
Metadata ID: Metadata/Items/Gem/SkillGemLightningRod

Lightning Rod is a lightning attack skill which requires a bow.

Skill functions and interactions

Gem level progression

LevelRequired LevelRequired DexterityMana
Cost
Attack
Damage
100426%
239529%
3616531%
41025634%
51434737%
61843740%
72252843%
82661946%
931721049%
1036831151%
1141951354%
12461061458%
13521191661%
14581331765%
15641461969%
16661602173%
17721732478%
18781892683%
19842052988%
20902213294%

Recommended support gems

The following support gems are recommendations by GGG as listed in-game, and do not necessarily reflect optimal combinations or the views of the wiki.

Gem
tier
Support gems
I Acceleration Magnified Effect Scattershot
II Lightning Penetration Longshot Primal Armament
III Elemental Focus Lightning Exposure Neural Overload

Item acquisition

Lightning Rod has restrictions on where or how it can drop.

It can be obtained by engraving an Uncut Skill Gem.

Alternate skill effects

Lightning Rod has the following alternate skill effects:

ItemDescription

Version history

Version Changes
0.2.0e
  • Lightning Rod now deals 26-94% of Attack Damage at Gem levels 1-20 (previously 20-72%). Now has a Maximum Arrow duration of 20 seconds (previously 12).
0.2.0
  • Lightning Rod Arrow now disappears after being Chained to 6 times at all Gem levels (previously 8-14 times at Gem levels 1-20). Arrows now take 1 second to charge up before releasing a Lightning Burst when chained to. Lightning Arrows that chain to Lightning Rod arrows cause the pulse to happen instantly instead of needing to charge up.
0.1.0
  • Introduced to the game.