Lightning Rod
A copper block that attracts lightning strikes within a radius, redirecting them to protect nearby flammable structures. It emits a redstone pulse when struck.
Stack Size
Stack Size64
Durability
DurabilityN/A
Category
CategoryRedstone
Version Added
Version Added1.17
Item ID
Item IDlightning_rod
Overview
Lightning Rod is a redstone component in the Redstone category of Minecraft, obtained through crafting it. A single inventory slot holds a full stack of 64 Lightning Rod. This item was added to the game in version 1.17.
In this database, Lightning Rod sits alongside 28 other Redstone entries, each with its own page. As a redstone component, Lightning Rod is wired into contraptions and circuits; its behaviour is what gives builders the logic and timing to automate farms, doors, and machines.
Crafting Recipe
Lightning RodCrafting TableStation: Crafting Table
How to Obtain
- Crafting
Notes
Attracts lightning during thunderstorms within a 128-block radius in Java Edition and emits a redstone signal when struck.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you get Lightning Rod in Minecraft?
Lightning Rod is crafted at a Crafting Table using Copper Ingot.
What is Lightning Rod used for?
A copper block that attracts lightning strikes within a radius, redirecting them to protect nearby flammable structures. It emits a redstone pulse when struck.
How many Lightning Rod can you stack?
Lightning Rod stacks up to 64 per inventory slot, so a full stack is 64 and a double chest holds 3,456 of them.
Can Lightning Rod be enchanted?
No. Lightning Rod cannot be enchanted in vanilla Minecraft.
When was Lightning Rod added to Minecraft?
Lightning Rod was added in version 1.17 and remains part of the Redstone category in the current 1.21 release.