Lightning Rod

block Redstone Rare & Special

/give @p lightning_rod 1

What Is Lightning Rod in Minecraft?

Lightning Rod is a tall copper rod that attracts lightning strikes to itself during thunderstorms, protecting surrounding blocks from catching fire. It also emits a brief Redstone signal when struck by lightning.

How Does Lightning Rod Work?

Attracts lightning strikes within a 128-block radius during thunderstorms.
Prevents nearby flammable blocks from catching fire when lightning strikes nearby.
Emits a Redstone signal of 15 for 8 game ticks when struck by lightning.
Requires a Stone Pickaxe or better to mine.

How to Get Lightning Rod

Crafting Table

3 × Copper Ingot

How to Mine Lightning Rod

Use a Stone Pickaxe or better. Breaking with a weaker tool drops nothing.

Lightning Rod Trading with Villagers and Wandering Traders

Wandering Trader: No
Emerald Price: Not stated
Villager Trading: No

How to Use Lightning Rod

Using Lightning Rod

Place on top of tall wooden or flammable builds to protect them from lightning fires.
Connect to Redstone circuits to trigger mechanisms when a thunderstorm strikes.
Use in lightning farms to transform Creepers into Charged Creepers or Pigs into Piglins.