TriggersAdded in 1.17
LIGHTNING ROD
Attracts lightning strikes in a 128-block radius and outputs a redstone signal of 15 for 8 game ticks when struck. Prevents lightning fires in the surrounding area.
Crafting Recipe
3 Copper Ingots → 1 Lightning Rod
Signal Behavior
Input
Lightning strike within 128 blocks
Output
Signal strength 15 for 8 game ticks
Max Signal Strength
15
Delay
8 game ticks (4 redstone ticks) pulse
Modes
- Pulse on lightning strike
Common Uses
- ▸Lightning-powered contraptions
- ▸Fire prevention
- ▸Charged creeper creation
- ▸Random event detection
Common Mistakes
- !Only works during thunderstorms
- !Short pulse duration may need extending
- !Attracts ALL nearby lightning