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How to Craft Lightning Rod in Minecraft

Lightning Rods attract lightning strikes in a 128-block radius, protecting nearby flammable structures.

Crafting Recipe

Crafting Table
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Lightning RodLightning...Lightning Rod

Materials Needed

ItemAmountWhere to Find
Copper Ingot3Smelt copper ore

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Open your Crafting Table to access the 3x3 crafting grid.
  2. Arrange the ingredients in the crafting grid following the pattern shown above.
  3. Place Copper Ingot in: row 1, column 2; row 2, column 2; row 3, column 2.
  4. Collect your Lightning Rod from the output slot.

Uses for Lightning Rod

  • Attracting lightning strikes within 128 blocks
  • Protecting builds from lightning fires

View detailed item stats, durability and properties for Lightning Rod on the Astroworld Items Database.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need to craft Lightning Rod?
You need 3 Copper Ingot. Use a Crafting Table to craft it.
How many Lightning Rod does the recipe produce?
This recipe produces 1 Lightning Rod per craft.
What is Lightning Rod used for?
Attracting lightning strikes within 128 blocks. Protecting builds from lightning fires.
What version of Minecraft added Lightning Rod?
Lightning Rod was added in Minecraft 1.17.

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